Kars-Tbilisi-Batumi-Artvin Tour by Train
Journey to the Heart of the Caucasus: Kars, Tbilisi, Batumi and Artvin!
You are invited to a fascinating adventure that transcends borders, brings cultures together, and showcases nature's most generous side. This unique journey begins in Kars, with its fairy-tale atmosphere, elegant stone buildings from the Russian period, and streets steeped in history, opening the door to entirely different worlds beyond borders. As you stretch towards the heart of Georgia, you are welcomed by the capital Tbilisi, which harmoniously blends an ancient past with a modern vision and enchants with its night lights.
Immediately after, you share the energy of Batumi, gleaming on the Black Sea coast, mesmerizing with its palm trees, bold architecture, and dynamic city life. In the final leg of the route, the breathtaking geography of Artvin greets you with its verdant plateaus above the clouds and stunning canyons, where nature truly breaks the mold. This tour offers a perfect harmony between metropolitan sparkle and pristine nature, where you will witness the profound cultural synthesis of two countries in a single trip and delight your palate with gourmet discoveries ranging from Kars cheese to Georgian khachapuri.
Make room in your suitcase for unforgettable memories; the most enchanting route of the Caucasus awaits you!
Included Services
- YHT ticket between Istanbul and Ankara
- Ankara-Kars Eastern Express (sleeper)
- Return flight ticket
- Mandatory Travel Insurance
- 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- 3 Breakfast Meals at Hotels
- All Planned Excursions
- Transportation with Luxury Vehicles and Complimentary Water
- Professional Guidance and Escort Services
- Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Tolls
Not Included
- All Lunches
- Dinners in Batumi, Tbilisi, and Kars
- All Museum and Ruin Entrance Fees
- Local Breakfast on the First Day
- Caucasian and Georgian nights (Optional)
- Exit fee from Turkey (1250 TL)
- International Travel Health Insurance
Meeting & End Points
- Starting Point: İstanbul-Kadıköy
- Ending Point: BATUM – GONİA (APSAROS) KALESİ – ÇORUH NEHRİ – ORTA CAMİİ – PİAZZA MEYDANI – ST. NİCHOLAS KİLİSESİ (NOEL BABA KİLİSESİ) – ERMENİ APOSTİL KİLİSESİ - ASTRONOMİK SAAT -ALİ-NİNO HEYKELİ
Meeting Points
- Kadıköy YHT Station — Kadıköy YHT İstasyonu
Daily Tour Program
- Day 1On our second day; (SLEEPER TRAIN) After our journey accompanied by magnificent Anatolian scenery, we board our waiting vehicle at Kars train station at 8:00 PM and check in to our hotel. BREAKFAST: ON THE TRAIN (EXTRA) LUNCH: ON THE TRAIN (EXTRA) DINNER: AT THE HOTEL (INCLUDED) ACCOMMODATION: KARS ARİFOĞLU HOTEL 4* ETC.
- Day 2After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we start exploring Kars. We visit Kars Castle (panoramic) and Kümbet Mosque (Church of the 12 Apostles), see the house where our famous poet Namık Kemal once lived, and discover the streets of Kars. We tour Fetiye Mosque, one of the finest examples of Russian Baltic architecture. Then we proceed towards the Posof Türk Gözü border gate via the Damal-Hana
- Day 3After breakfast at our hotel, we begin exploring Tbilisi. We visit the Sameba Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the Caucasus. After touring this magnificent structure with a capacity of 15,000 people, we descend to old Tbilisi, one of Asia's oldest cities, located along the Kura River. We see the Sulfur Baths, Narikala Fortress, Metekhi Church, and the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, th