After having breakfast at the hotel, we visit Ani ruins first. The ancient city of Ani, the cradle of civilizations, which is estimated to have a history dating back to three thousand BC, has been the transition and accommodation point of dozens of civilizations that migrated from the Caucasus to Anatolia and back from Anatolia to the Caucasus for ages before settled societies were established. It witnessed conquests, wars, invasions, looting, and times of peace and prosperity. The lands of Ani, where more than twenty civilizations have established their lives, spread over an area of approximately 80 hectares. We can say that the walls surrounding the city built on the rocks are 8 m high and approximately 4.5km long.
After visiting Gagik Church, St Krikor Chapel, Halashar Church, The Great Cathedral, Tigran Honents, Georgian Church, Seljuk Palace, and Castle with our tour guide we move to Çıldır Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in Turkey.
We have a break in the lake and move to our hotel in Kars.
Breakfast – at the hotel
Lunch - Excluded
Dinner – at the hotel
Accommodation - http://www.saprandeluxe.com/