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This Kars and Ani tour runs for two days, with hotel pick-up in Kars and one night in a hotel with breakfast. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch both days and entrance fees are included. Day one covers Kars Castle, the Kars Museum and the old town’s Russian-era streets. Day two goes 42 kilometers east to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ani.
This tour suits travelers who care about medieval architecture and the history of the Caucasus border region. Ani draws visitors who want to see a large ruined city with its cathedral, churches and walls still standing above the gorge. It also works for guests who want a calm city day in Kars before the drive to the ruins, since the museum and the castle are close to the old town. Anyone who expects a fast sightseeing day should plan for a slower pace, because the ruins deserve time.
Kars has long, cold winters, so late spring to early autumn suits a visit to Ani and the open plateau best. The botanical garden is at its most colorful from late May to July. Kars has its own airport, and many guests combine the tour with a longer trip through eastern Turkey. Flights are not included in the tour price, so book your arrival and departure flights before you confirm your dates.
The tour lasts two days. Day one covers Kars Castle, the Kars Museum and the old town, and day two covers the Ani Ruins. One night in a hotel with breakfast is included.
The Ani Ruins are 42 kilometers east of Kars, so day two begins with a drive. The road runs along the Arpaçay gorge, and your guide will time the stops on the way back.
Yes. A licensed tourist guide walks the site with you and explains the cathedral, the Tigran Honents Church and the Menucihr Mosque. Because the tour is private, the pace of the walk is set around your group.
Yes. Visitors can climb the ramparts of Kars Castle for views over the Kars River and the old town. The Celal Baba Tomb is on the route too, and your guide will point it out.
The price is on request for your dates and group size. Message us on WhatsApp +90 544 674 42 28 with your dates and group size, and we will send a quote.
Yes. Many visitors come in winter for the snow and for Lake Çıldır, which is outside this route. Ani is open and very cold in those months, so pack warm layers. We confirm the road conditions for your dates when you ask for a price.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, whc.unesco.org, kars.ktb.gov.tr
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