Armenia, Turkey · Archaeology

Full-Day Ani Ruins and Lake Cildir Tour with Horse Sledge Ride

1 Day Round trip from 36000 Ocaklı/Kars Merkez/Kars Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the beautiful church of Tigran Honentz
02 Explore the Cathedral of Ani
03 See the Turkey-Armenia border, amazingly covered under snow
04 Enjoy a horse sledge ride on Lake Cildir
05 Offer your prayers at the Menucher Mosque

Sign up for a short tour and spend the day exploring the ruins of Ani, a beautiful city located in present-day Turkey. Visit the beautiful churches of Tigran Honentz and Surp Amena Prgıç, pass through the Silkroad bazaar, and explore the Cathedral of Ani. You will also see the Turkey-Armenia border, amazingly covered under snow, stop at Arpa Creek, and enjoy a fun horse sledge ride on the glacial Lake Cildir.

End the tour by taking a horse sledge on the glacial Lake Cildir.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kars, Ani

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ani Ruins and Lake Cildir Exploration

Meet the tour guide and visit the Tigran Honentz Church and the Surp Amena Prgıç Church.
Pass through the Silkroad bazaar and go to the Cathedral of Ani.
Visit Menucher Mosque and stop at the border between Turkey and Armenia.
Stop at Arpa Creek and Lake Cildir.
End the tour by taking a horse sledge on the glacial Lake Cildir. Taste the fish caught from the lake.