Day by day
2 Days in Erzurum: Day-by-Day Itinerary
2 days in Erzurum give us 9 sights at an easy pace, about 4.5 hours a day including getting around. Day 1 starts at Çifte Minareli Madrasa; each day stays in one area, so we walk more and wait less.
Day 1
About 4 hours with visits and getting aroundOn foot
some prices unconfirmed
1Historic & Cultural
Çifte Minareli Madrasa
Twin Minaret Medrese is an architectural monument of the late Seljuk period in Erzurum City, Erzurum Province, Turkey. Built as a theological school a few years before 1265, it takes its name, Twin Minaret Madrasa, from the two fluted minarets that crown the monumental façade.
8 min on foot · 564 m
2Museums
Yakutiye Medrese
Yakutiye Medrese is a historical 14th-century Madrasa in Erzurum, Turkey. The madrasa was built in 1310 by order of a local governor of the Ilkhanids, Hoca Yakut, and it is named after him.
6 min on foot · 446 m
3Historic & Cultural
Erzurum Castle
The Erzurum Castle is a 5th century fortification located in Erzurum, Turkey. It is a monument of cultural heritage and is the oldest site in the city. The castle is located at the traditional center of the city and is near other monuments such as the Çifte Minareli Medrese.
4 min on foot · 278 m
4Historic & Cultural
Taşhan
Taşhan, also known as Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai, is a historic site in Erzurum's Yakutiye district, built in 1561 by Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha, a statesman during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. This two-story structure is a notable example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture and currently serves as a production and sales center for Oltu stone products. Taşhan is within walking distance of Çifte Minareli Medrese (518 m), Yakutiye Medresesi (312 m), and Erzurum Castle (278 m). Visitors can find various Oltu stone souvenirs, including prayer beads, rings, and necklaces.
9 min on foot · 657 m
5Museums
Erzurum Muzesi
Erzurum Museum or Erzurum Archaeological Museum is a museum located in the Yakutiye district of Erzurum. The museum contains artifacts from prehistoric, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Turkish War of Independence periods.
Day 2· Tortum
About 4.5 hours with visits and getting aroundStops are a short ride apart
An outing from Erzurum: about 86 km, roughly 1 hour each way. The ride is counted in the day.
some prices unconfirmed
1Religious Sites
Khakhuli Monastery
Khakhuli Monastery was a Georgian Orthodox monastery in historical Medieval Georgian Kingdom of Tao, in one of the gorges of the Tortum river. The main church is now used as a mosque. Khakhuli was a very important centre of literature and Georgian culture and many Georgian scholars and theologians studied and worked in Khakhuli including Basil of Khakhuli, Ioane Khakhuleli, Davit Tbileli, and Giorgi Mtatsmindeli.
About 12 min by road · 6.0 km
2Historic & Cultural
Üngüzek Kalesi
Üngüzek Kalesi, also known as Engüzek Castle or Dikyar Castle, is a medieval historic site located on a steep rock overlooking the Tortum Stream in Dikyar village, Uzundere district of Erzurum. The exact construction date is unknown, but its architectural features suggest it was built during the Middle Ages, possibly during the Georgian period. The castle features remnants of a chapel, cisterns, and a secret tunnel leading down to the Tortum Stream. Admission to the castle is free, and it can be reached by private vehicle.
About 24 min by road · 11.6 km
3Religious Sites
Oshki
Oshki is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery from the second half of the 10th century located in the historic province of Tao, now part of the territory of Turkey. The main church, dedicated to St John the Baptist, was built between 963 and 973. The monastery is located in the village of Çamlıyamaç, in northeastern Erzurum Province, bordering Artvin Province.
About 62 min by road · 31.0 km
4Historic & Cultural
Tortum Kalesi
Tortum Castle is a castle from the Middle Ages, remaining from the Georgians, in the historical Tao region, in the village of Tortumkale, which is currently part of Tortum district of Erzurum province and whose old name was Tortum.
What the tickets cost
None of the stops on this route has a confirmed ticket price yet.
9 stops have no confirmed price yet, so the real total can be higher.
Prices are for international adults, each checked on a date and linked to its official source on the sight's page. The official site always has the final word.
Good to know
How many days do we need in Erzurum?
For the highlights (Çifte Minareli Madrasa, Yakutiye Medrese, and Erzurum Castle), one full day works. From what we know, Erzurum fills 2 full, different days without repeating a sight.
What should we see first in Erzurum?
We would start with Çifte Minareli Madrasa, Yakutiye Medrese, and Erzurum Castle. They sit close together, so they make a relaxed first day.
Is 2 days in Erzurum enough?
Yes. 2 days cover 9 sights without rushing. With more time, the plan stretches to 2 days.
Can we change this itinerary?
Of course. Tap "Make it yours" and the plan opens in our trip planner: swap stops, change the pace, add a day or pick what we love most.
This plan is built automatically from our places, visit lengths and locations. Opening hours change, so a quick check before we set off is always a good idea.