Discover the mysterious Kars on a Private Tour from Istanbul

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Ani has spectacular mosques, rustic Armenian churches and towering stone castles that will reward those who want to get off the beaten track.

Ani lies to the east of Kars, along the Arpaçay (Akhuryan) River, that forms the border with Armenia to the east. It then remained the chief city of Armenia until Mongol raided it in the 13th century and a devastating earthquake that took place 1319 sent it into an irreversible decline.

The proximity of this eerie ghost town to the border can place some restrictions on visitors, but the ruins of the mosques and several churches, together with the cathedral and the citadel, all inside city walls, are worth seeing on this mysterious tour to Kars.

What's Included

Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation
Round-trip Economy Class Air fares
Other services not mentioned
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from your Istanbul Hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Istanbul to Kars

    1 stop
  • 1
    Castle of Kars

    Transfer from your hotel to the airport Take a flight to Kars Arrival to Kars where you will be guided in city centrum and also the famous medieval Kars castle. After the tour, you will be taken to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kars All times given are approximate

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Tour of Ani

    2 stops
  • 2
    Lake Cildir

    Check out hotel by 09:00 am and enjoy a tour to the fabulous lake Cildir located on the Georgia and Armenia border of Turkey.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ani Ruins

    After hiking around the lake, you will then be taken to the Ani ruins, this ruined medieval Armenian city will captivate you. After your Ani ruins tour you will have lunch in a local restaurant before been transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. In Istanbul, we will take you back to your hotel.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Flights are non-refundable
Supplied by Goodman Tours

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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