* Departure: We will board the nostalgic carriages of the Eastern Express from Ankara Train Station in the evening.

* Journey: Throughout the night, accompanied by the sound of the rails, we will make a transition from the vast steppes of Central Anatolia to the high plateaus of the East. This journey is actually a preparation for breaking away from the modern world and entering the silence of history.

Overnight accommodation on the train.

* Arrival: Arrival in Kars around noon.

* Ani Ruins: Away from the noise of the city, on the banks of the Arpaçay River, we go to Ani, the "City of a Thousand Churches" of the 10th century. In Ani, the most magnificent stop on the Silk Road, the center of the Bagratid Kingdom, and the place where the Seljuks first set foot in Anatolia; we enter the dusty pages of history with the splendor of the Cathedral and the silence of the walls.

* Evening: In the city center of Kars, we explore the melancholic and aesthetic texture of the city by walking among the 19th-century Russian Baltic architecture houses. At dinner, we taste the ancient flavors of the region accompanied by the traditional cuisine of Kars.

Accommodation in Kars.

* Morning: Leaving behind the Baltic architecture of Kars and the grandeur of Kars Castle, we cross into Erzurum via Sarıkamış, famous for its pine forests.

* Arrival in Erzurum: We enter Erzurum, the "Dome of Islam" of Anatolia, a meeting point for caravans and scholars throughout history.

* Afternoon: A walk in the city's spiritual atmosphere. We see the intricacies of Oltu stone craftsmanship at Taşhan and have a local dinner in the heart of history.

Accommodation in Erzurum.

* Morning: We enter the heart of Erzurum. With our guide, we examine the Double Minaret Madrasah, the pinnacle of 13th-century Anatolian Seljuk art, and the symbolic meanings of the motifs on its entrance gate (tree of life and double-headed eagle). We embark on a journey through history with the Grand Mosque and the Yakutiye Madrasa.

* Lunch: Farewell to the culinary culture with Erzurum's famous Çağ Kebab.

* Return: After four days full of history, we complete our tour with our return flight from Erzurum Airport.

• Eastern Express (Sleeper/Covered Compartment) tickets.
• Return flight ticket.
• 1 night accommodation in Kars, 1 night accommodation in Erzurum boutique hotels. • All transfers and guided tours with explanations at museums/archaeological sites.

• Lunch and dinner.
• Personal expenses.