Yakutiye Trip Overview
This all-inclusive tour is an easy add-on to a Ski Vacation at Palandoken!
You will meet your tour guide at the the Symbol of Erzurum, the Twin Minaret Madrasa and then head towards the Three Tombs. You will tour a 300-year-old Ottoman home before trying the local eats downtown for lunch. After you’ve recharged with some delicious local delicacies, see Ulu Mosque, The Twin Minaret Madrasa, and the Erzurum Castle. Don’t miss the incredible view of the city from the clock tower inside the castle! In Turkey, it’s always tea-time. Sit inside of “The Erzurum Houses”, Ottoman homes that have been converted into a museum and restaurant and soak in the history and culture. From there, visit an incredible Caravan Saray that was used along the Silk Road! Lunch included!
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Yakutiye, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Yakutiye, Erzurum, Turkey
This all-inclusive tour is an easy add-on to a Ski Vacation at Palandoken!
You will meet your tour guide at the the Symbol of Erzurum, the Twin Minaret Madrasa and then head towards the Three Tombs. You will tour a 300-year-old Ottoman home before trying the local eats downtown for lunch. After you’ve recharged with some delicious local delicacies, see Ulu Mosque, The Twin Minaret Madrasa, and the Erzurum Castle. Don’t miss the incredible view of the city from the clock tower inside the castle! In Turkey, it’s always tea-time. Sit inside of “The Erzurum Houses”, Ottoman homes that have been converted into a museum and restaurant and soak in the history and culture. From there, visit an incredible Caravan Saray that was used along the Silk Road! Lunch included!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Three Tombs, Erzurum Merkez, Erzurum Turkey
See the Three Tombs, one of the iconic sites of historic Erzurum. The largest 8-sided tomb is believed to belong to Emir Saltuk, who established Saltuk Turk rule in Erzurum in the late 11th century. The other two smaller 12-sided tombs are anonymous.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pasa Bey Konagi, Erzurum 25030 Turkey
See this amazing 300-year-old Ottoman home turned into a museum. The owner is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. A must-see in Erzurum!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ulu Cami, Cephaneci Sok, 17 Camiikebir, Erzurum 25200 Turkey
Visit the Grand Mosque of Erzurum, built in 1179. Across Turkey, there are multiple Grand Mosques built during the reign of the Seljuk State. They are known for their impressive architecture with beautiful pillars and arches. The roof of the rimmed dome is made of wood and uses a unique technique called “dovetail roof.”
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Twin Minaret Madrasa, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Erzurum 25030 Turkey
Come see the symbol of Erzurum, the Twin Minaret Madrasa. This Seljuk madrasa was built in 1253 and is an architectural masterpiece. It is the largest madrasa with an open courtyard in Anatolia (mainland Turkey).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Citadel, Erzurum Turkey
See the inner walls of the old city and the 5th century Erzurum Castle built during the Eastern Roman Empire. Don’t miss the incredible view of the city from the clock tower inside the castle!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erzurum Evleri, Cumhuriyet Caddesi Ibrahim Pasa Mahallesi, Erzurum Turkey
Enjoy Turkish tea in “The Erzurum Houses,” which are Ottoman homes that have been converted into a museum and restaurant. A great place to relax and experience traditional Ottoman culture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rustem Pasha Kervansaray, Mirza Mehmet Mh, Erzurum Turkey
An historical Ottoman-era inn that was used along the Silk Road. This restored inn now houses several silver and jewelry merchants and is a great place to by the famous black stone from the area, used for making many prayer beads.
Duration: 30 minutes
