One of Turkey's most special and enjoyable train journeys, the Tourist Eastern Express, will be back on the roads between December 22, 2025 and March 1, 2026, offering unique landscapes, historical stops, and a comfortable travel experience during the 2025-2026 winter season!
If you want to explore this unique route in the comfort and warmth of the train, accompanied by an expert guide, make your reservation as soon as possible to take advantage of our limited number of places.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Safranbolu / Karabük / Ankara / Erzurum
We begin our journey to Ankara at 09:00 from Safranbolu and 09:30 from Karabük, arriving at Ankara Train Station around 13:00.
At 13:45, we board the Eastern Express train for a journey that will take your breath away at times, continuing to Erzurum.
Accommodation: First night accommodation will be in our private carriage with Pullman seats on the train.
Day 2: Erzurum / Palandöken / İriç
Accommodation: Erzurum
Day 3: Erzurum – Sarıkamış – Kars
Accommodation: Kars
Day 4: Ani Ruins – Çıldır Lake –ay 4: Ani Ruins – Çıldır Lake – Kars
After breakfast, departure to Ani Ruins.
Accommodation: Kars
Day 5: Iğdır / Mount Ağrı / Doğubayazıt / Tendürek / Muradiye Waterfall / Van
After breakfast, we will head to our last stop in Kars, the Kanlı Tabya (Caucasus Front War History) museum. Named Kanlı Tabya because of the massacre of 600 soldiers in the fort by the Russians in one night in 1828, after visiting the museum, we will reach Iğdır via Tuzluca, a city with one of Turkey's largest salt mine reserves.
Accommodation: Van
Day 6: Van - Lake Van - Akdamar Island - Ankara
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for a workshop in Van (Tuşpa) where we can see and shop for silverwork such as savat and filigree, unique to the Urartian region. Before shopping, we will visit the Cat House next to the workshop, where we can see and pet the famous Van cats of the region. After completing our shopping, we will visit the Van Urartian Museum.
Transportation from Safranbolu, Karabük to Ankara
Private Pullman seats and private compartments for groups
Transportation
Professional guidence
5 Nights Hotel Accommodation with Bed & Breakfast
food and Beverages
Museum Tickets
