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Overview
Kars programmes are built around the ruins of Ani and winter tourism. Travelling in on the Eastern Express is one of the rare options that turns the journey itself into part of the experience.
Why do companies choose this destination?
The main reason companies choose Kars is that the experience is unusual and worth recounting. The second is the historical weight of Ani. The third is that winter programmes can be built around Sarıkamış.
Which locations are visited?
The stops below are planned individually or combined depending on the programme; the route is finalised according to group size and total duration.
- Ruins of Ani: a UNESCO-listed medieval city; roughly 45 kilometres from the city.
- Kars Castle and the centre: historic fabric and traces of Baltic architecture.
- Sarıkamış: skiing and snow activities in winter.
- Lake Çıldır: activities on the ice in winter; a half-day block.
- Cheese and goose production workshops: a gastronomy component; a visit to local producers.
Which teams does it suit?
Teams based in the region, departments looking for a one- or two-day cultural programme, and groups that want a nature component are the most frequent choices.
How is a sample run-of-show built?
A typical flow starts with a morning departure; the main stop is visited with a guide before midday and lunch is planned on the route. In the afternoon a second stop or a nature component is added, with the return in the early evening. On two-day formats the surrounding routes are given to the second day.
How are transport and logistics planned?
The city is reached by air or road; airport-hotel transfers and vehicle allocation throughout the programme are within scope. Distances between stops are planned by vehicle. Guide numbers are set by group size; groups above 50 are split across parallel routes and brought together at a single venue for the evening programme.
Which programme formats work here?
One- or two-day culture and nature routes are the most common format; a meeting component can be planned at hotels in the city centre.
When should it be planned?
December-March is the most suitable period for winter programmes. June-September suits the Ani and lake routes. Weather is variable in the shoulder seasons.
What should be watched when planning?
On winter programmes the weather can affect both flight and road access; an alternative plan and a flexible departure time are built in from the outset.
Note: route, walking distance and clothing guidance are sent to participants in one message before the programme.
Share your date, headcount and budget band through the quote form and a suitable route for this destination, with tiered pricing, follows within the same working day.
Destination Info
- Visa StatusNot required
- LanguagesTurkish
- Currency UsedTRY
- DistancePlanned with domestic transport options
FAQ
<p>Programmes are planned from 10 to 120 people. For larger groups the number of guides is increased and stops are split into time slots.</p>
<p>It is for teams based in the region. For groups travelling from distant cities, a format with one overnight stay produces a better result because of the travel time.</p>
<p>December-March is the most suitable period for winter programmes. June-September suits the Ani and lake routes. Weather is variable in the shoulder seasons.</p>
<p>Yes. Participation is never compulsory in components involving walking or physical activity; an equivalent alternative is planned.</p>
Kars corporate programme prices are prepared according to headcount, season, transport type, accommodation standard, catering plan, guiding and any team activity required. For a firm price, share your company size and date range.
Kars can be built at different scales for department gatherings, dealer trips, executive meetings, incentive programmes and employee motivation events.
Yes. Alternative programmes can be prepared on the Kars route in the budget, luxury and premium segments. Hotel, transport, restaurant and activity level are selected according to the budget segment.
Depending on the programme content, contribution to the local economy, low-carbon transport, low-waste operation, nature-focused activity and carbon-free alternatives can be added to the scope.
