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Erzurum: Palandöken, the Twin Minarets and cağ kebab
Photo: Dosseman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Editor's route Legendary experiences Season: skiing usually December–April · city all year

Erzurum: Palandöken, Çifte Minare and cağ kebabı

For the Eastern Express's long stop or a ski holiday: Palandöken's high pistes in the morning, the Çifte Minareli Medrese and the Üç Kümbetler in the afternoon, and cağ kebabı in the evening.

Duration1 days
Distance≈ 15 km
Stop4
Tickets0
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AnatoliaPass editorsTürkiye's legendary experiences · last checked 22 October 2026

Know before you go: transport and safety
  • Winter in Erzurum is very cold (temperatures below -20 °C are possible); dress in layers.
  • Do not go off-piste at Palandöken.

Things to experience at least once in Türkiye: the Eastern Express and the train to Lake Van, sunrise on Mount Nemrut, the Lycian Way, a Blue Cruise, the sunken city of Kekova, the Hittite capital, Selimiye and Kırkpınar, and skiing on Erciyes and Palandöken. We don't sell train, boat or ski tickets; each route links to the official sales channel. Places where seasons and hours may change carry a "check before you go" notice.

Getting there / tickets: Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality

AnatoliaPass does not sell these tickets; we send you to the official sales channel. Check prices and departure days there before you go.

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  1. 1

    Palandöken Ski Resort

    Start: ≈ 15 min from the city centre · stay 240 min

    A ski resort just south of the city, with long, high pistes.

    Palandöken Ski Resort
    Photo: hüseyin yeşil / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

    The season depends on snow; location approximate.

  2. 2

    Çifte Minareli Medrese

    ≈ 15 min by car · stay 45 min

    Dating from the late 13th century, with its twin-minaret portal, the emblem of Erzurum.

    Çifte Minareli Medrese
    Photo: Dosseman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Hours and prices change with the season; check with the official source before you go.

  3. 3

    Üç Kümbetler (Three Tombs)

    ≈ 5 min on foot · stay 20 min

    Three monumental tombs dating from the Seljuk and Saltukid periods.

    Üç Kümbetler (Three Tombs)
    Photo: Francesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Location approximate.

  4. 4

    Cağ kebabı

    ≈ 10 min on foot · stay 60 min

    Erzurum's signature dish, cooked on a horizontal spit over a wood fire and served on skewers.

    Cağ kebabı
    Photo: ETC Yapım / Wikimedia Commons, public domain

    Location approximate.

One more day? Bursa.

Outside Istanbul

≈ 2 h 15 min · fast ferry + bus · Day trip

Why here: The first Ottoman capital. The Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque and Koza Han make an easy day trip; we suggest it if you are staying in Istanbul for more than four days. Not part of this route.

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