# Private Erzurum Tour

Canonical: https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/private-erzurum-tour/
Site: Tubos Travel – https://tubostravelturkey.com/
Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: ERZURUM, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private one-day tour of Erzurum's Yakutiye and Double Minareted madrasas, Erzurum Castle and the Palandöken slopes. Hotel pick-up and a licensed guide.

## Overview

This Erzurum private tour takes one day, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. The morning covers the Yakutiye and Double Minaret madrasas and the Three Tombs, which show Seljuk and Ilkhanid building styles. The afternoon moves to the castle hill and the slopes of Palandöken, just south of the center.

## Tour highlights

**[The Double Minareted Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-double-minareted-madrasa-of-erzurum/):** Twin brick minarets with turquoise tile inlay, and a twelve-sided mausoleum attached to the southern iwan.

**[Yakutiye Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/yakutiye-madrasa/):** A school built in 1310, with a muqarnas-vaulted courtyard and a museum of Turkish and Islamic arts inside.

**Three Tombs:** Three medieval tombs a short walk from the madrasa, including that of the Saltukid ruler Emir Saltuk.

**[Erzurum Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/erzurum-castle/):** A hilltop citadel with eight watchtowers, the twelfth-century Saltukid Kale Mosque and the brick Tepsi Minaret.

**[Palandöken Ski Resort](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/palandoken-ski-resort/):** A mountain resort on slopes rising to 3,176 meters, visited for the view and, in winter, for skiing.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel in Erzurum and drive to the Yakutiye district. The first stop is the [Yakutiye Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/yakutiye-madrasa/), a single-story school built in 1310 with a carved stone portal. Next comes the [Double Minareted Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-double-minareted-madrasa-of-erzurum/), where the guide shows the twin minarets and the twelve-sided mausoleum. A short walk away are the Three Tombs, built in the 12th to 14th centuries. Lunch follows at a local restaurant with a soft drink. In the afternoon the minivan climbs to [Erzurum Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/erzurum-castle/) on the central hill, where the guide shows the watchtowers, the Saltukid Kale Mosque and the Tepsi Minaret. The last stop is the slopes of [Palandöken](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/palandoken-ski-resort/), just south of the center, where the guide points out the ski runs and the view. The day ends with the drop-off at your hotel in Erzurum.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

A comfortable minivan and an experienced driver.

A professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Erzurum.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

Being a private tour, stops and pace can be changed in agreement with the guide.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Wear comfortable shoes for the hill at the castle, and a warm layer in cold months.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who like architecture and want to see several Seljuk and Ilkhanid monuments in one day without planning the route themselves. The carved portals, the tile work and the courtyard layouts of the madrasas make more sense with a guide beside you. Winter visitors who ski can use the Palandöken stop as a viewpoint, and summer visitors can ask the guide about walking routes that the resort also serves. Anyone who wants a short visit with few stops should tell the team before booking, so the day can be trimmed.

## Winter, spring and reaching Erzurum by air

Palandöken runs a five-month ski season, and the city's monuments can be visited in any season. Erzurum Airport serves the city, but flights are not included in the tour price, so book your own flight and arrive before the morning pick-up. Erzurum winters are cold and snowy, so pack warm layers if you travel in winter. In spring and autumn the walk around the castle hill is easier, and the outdoor stops need less preparation. If the weather turns, the guide can change the order of the stops, so the schedule stays flexible.

## Frequently asked questions

**How long is the Erzurum tour?**

It is a one-day private tour that starts and ends at your hotel in Erzurum. The route covers the Yakutiye Madrasa, the Double Minareted Madrasa, the Three Tombs, Erzurum Castle and the Palandöken slopes, with lunch in between. The pace and the stops can be adjusted with your guide.

**Is Tortum Waterfall part of this tour?**

No. Tortum Waterfall is about 100 kilometers north of Erzurum, so it is outside this one-day route. It drops 48 meters, and May and June are the best months to see it at full strength. Ask the team before booking if you want a separate day for it.

**What is included in the price?**

Lunch with a soft drink, a licensed guide, a minivan and driver, entrance fees to the sites and museum, and local taxes, parking and fuel. Tips, optional tours and flights to the city are not part of the price.

**How do I get a price?**

Send your preferred date, the number of travelers and your hotel name on WhatsApp to +90 544 674 42 28, and we reply with a quote.

**Do I need to be able to climb?**

Erzurum Castle sits on a hill, so the last part of that visit involves a climb. Wear comfortable shoes, and tell the team before booking if someone in the group needs a slower pace on the steps.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Erzurum. Am Vormittag stehen die Medresen Yakutiye und Çifte Minare sowie die Drei Grabmäler auf dem Programm, am Nachmittag der Burghügel und die Hänge des Palandöken.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel d'Erzurum. La matinée couvre les medersas Yakutiye et Double Minaret ainsi que les Trois Tombeaux, et l'après-midi conduit à la colline du château et aux pentes du Palandöken.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Erzurum. Por la mañana se visitan las madrasas Yakutiye y Doble Minarete y las Tres Tumbas, y por la tarde se sube a la colina del castillo y a las laderas del Palandöken.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Erzurum. La mattina tocca le madrase Yakutiye e del Doppio Minareto e le Tre Tombe, il pomeriggio la collina del castello e i pendii del Palandöken.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Erzurum. A manhã cobre as madraçais Yakutiye e do Minarete Duplo e os Três Túmulos, e a tarde segue para a colina do castelo e as encostas do Palandöken.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Erzurum. De ochtend gaat naar de madrasa's Yakutiye en Dubbele Minaret en de Drie Graven, en de middag naar de burchtheuvel en de hellingen van de Palandöken.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Эрзуруме и обратно. Утром медресе Якутие и Двойного минарета, а также Три гробницы, днем холм с крепостью и склоны горы Паландёкен.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从埃尔祖鲁姆的酒店接送。上午参观雅库蒂耶神学院、双宣礼塔神学院和三座陵墓，下午前往城堡山以及帕兰多肯山的山坡。
- tr: Erzurum'daki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, bir gün süren özel tur. Sabah Yakutiye ve Çifte Minareli Medreseler ile Üç Türbe gezilir; öğleden sonra kale tepesine ve Palandöken yamaçlarına çıkılır.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في أرضروم وإعادتك إليه. يشمل الصباح مدرستي ياكوتية والمئذنتين المزدوجتين والقبور الثلاثة، وينتقل بعد الظهر إلى تلة القلعة ومنحدرات بالاندوكن.
- hi: एरज़ुरम में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर। सुबह याकुतिये और डबल मिनारेट मदरसे और थ्री टॉम्ब्स देखे जाते हैं, और दोपहर को किले की पहाड़ी और पलांदोकेन की ढलानों पर जाया जाता है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/medrese2.jpg — medrese2
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/yakutiye-medresesi-1506355.jpg — yakutiye-medresesi-1506355
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/yakutiye-madrasa.jpg — Yakutiye Madrasa – Rear view of Yakutiye Madrasa with conical tomb roof and circular fountain. Photo: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/214020-scaled.jpg — 214020
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mt-Palandoken.jpg — Palandoken Ski Resort – Snow-dusted Palandoken Mountain and ski lift rising above Erzurum. Photo: Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kayak1.jpg — kayak1
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tortum-Waterfall.webp — Tortum-Waterfall
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/selaleye-yukaridan-bakis.jpg — selaleye-yukaridan-bakis

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erzurum_Castle
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakutiye_Medrese
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paland%C3%B6ken_Mountain
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortum_Waterfall

Markdown twin generated by Tubos Travel for AI agents; the HTML page is canonical.