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Our fairy-tale journey begins on one of Europe’s most scenic train routes. We will travel in our private wagon, consisting of 10 compartments for 20 guests. Meeting at the station, check-in to compartments. Overnight: On the train
2
Gece yolculuğunun ardından trenimizin ilk duruş noktası 07.55 Erzincan , istasyonda bizleri bekleyen aracımız ile Girlevik şelalesine gidiyoruz. Merkeze gelip bakırcılar çarşısı gezisi ve trene dönüş. . Trenimizin 2. duruş noktası Erzurum'a 14.52 de varıyoruz. Erzurum'da istasyonun da kalış süremiz 180 dakika . Erzurum'da önce Çağ kebabı öğle yemeği Panoramik olarak yapacağımız gezimize ilk olarak Erzurum Kongre Binasını göreceğiz, sonrasında Çifte Minare, Ulucami ve Üç Kümbetleri ve Yakutiye Medresesini gezip Trenimize geçiyor ve Erzurum’ dan Kars’a hareket ediyoruz. 22.06(normal koşullarda rötar yapmaz ise) Kars tren garına varış transfer aracımız ile otele varış odalarımıza yerleşme ve dinlence.. Konaklama : Kars Işılpark Otel
3
After breakfast, we begin our Kars city tour, focusing on buildings constructed during the Russian occupation period. Following the route inspired by Orhan Pamuk’s novel “Snow”, we will see: Governor’s Mansion PTT Building Orthodox Church (Central Mosque) Iron Bridge İsmet Paşa Primary School Doctor’s House (Opera Building) Fevzi Paşa Primary School Alexander Nevsky Church (Fethiye Mosque) Kars Castle Karahanoğlu Bridge Church of the Twelve Apostles Ebu’l Hasan Harakani Tomb Topçuoğlu Bath Muradiye Bath Treasury Building Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Pasha Mansion Conservatory Lunch consists of local regional dishes. After visiting the Caucasian Front Museum, we go to the Cultural House for a traditional Ashik minstrel duel performance. Return to hotel. Dinner and a private Caucasian dance show at the hotel. Overnight: Kars Işılpark Hotel
4
After breakfast, we head to Ani Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Armenian border. Sites to be visited: Gagik Church Church of the Apostles St. Gregory Chapel St. Prkitch (Halashar) Church Great Cathedral (Fethiye Mosque) Tigran Honents (Frescoed) Church Virgins’ (Nuns’) Monastery Zoroastrian Fire Temple (Persian Civilization) Georgian Church From the Seljuk period: Seljuk Palace and Fortress Baths Ebu’l Menucehr Mosque, the first mosque built by Turks in Anatolia At noon, we depart for Çıldır Lake, located at 2,000 meters altitude, frozen from mid-December to early March. Activities include: Horse-drawn sleigh rides on the frozen lake Watching traditional ice fishing Photography Lunch features freshly caught lake fish. After warming up by the stove, return to Kars city center. (Weather permitting, Devil’s Castle may be visited.) Shopping for authentic local products in support of sustainable tourism. Return to hotel, dinner, and GEOS surprises. Overnight: Kars isapark Hotel
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After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Stops include: Optional Cirit (equestrian game) show in Selim Visit to Sarıkamış Martyrs’ Memorial Short walk to Katerina Hunting Lodge Sarıkamış Ski Center with cable car ride to the summit Experience the rare crystal snow and pine forests. Continue to Erzurum. Free time to visit Erzurum Houses, Taşhan, and the Castle area. After dinner, transfer to the airport for late-evening flights.
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