SUMELA MONASTERY, ZIGANA, KARACA CAVE TOUR

Trabzon - Upon arrival at Trabzon Airport, the tour begins with a visit to the 4th-century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park. The journey continues with a drive up Zigana Mountain, offering breathtaking views of the villages on the Pontic Mountains. The next stop is Gümüshane to explore Karaca Cave, renowned for its stunning colors and formations, considered the most beautiful in Turkey. The day concludes with a return to the hotel in the heart of Trabzon. Overnight stay in Trabzon.

TRABZON CITY TOUR, UZUNGOL

Uzungol - After breakfast, the day is dedicated to discovering the highlights of Trabzon City. This includes an exploration of the remarkable Byzantine frescoes in the 13th-century church of St. Sophia, a visit to Ataturk’s Mansion on Soguksu Hill overlooking the Black Sea, and the Girls’ Monastery on Boztepe Hill. The tour continues to Sera Lake on the way to Akçaabat, with lunch at a seaside restaurant famous for Akcaabat Meatballs. In the afternoon, the journey proceeds to Uzungöl (the long lake), a hidden gem in the Pontic Alps. Enjoy a hike around the lake and village before checking into a wooden hotel. Overnight stay in Uzungol.

RIZE, CAMLIHEMSIN, ZILKALE, AYDER TOUR

Ayder Yaylasi - Departing from Uzungöl after breakfast, the tour includes a short break in Rize for a panoramic view of the city from the Botany Garden. The visit continues to kiwi and tea plantations before reaching Firtina (Storm) Valley, leading to Ayder Plateau. En route to Ayder, the tour passes through Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, and Zil Kale. A gentle trek to Goksu Fall, the highest and most beautiful in the region, is included. Arrival in Ayder is before sundown, with check-in at a wooden hotel. Overnight stay in Ayder.

AYDER, TRABZON – END OF THE TOUR

Trabzon - After breakfast, the morning is spent exploring the beautiful Alpine Plateau of Ayder. Highlights include traditionally dressed village women, thermal springs, waterfalls cascading from hundreds of meters, and charming plateau houses. In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to the Turkish-Georgian border on the Eastern Black Sea coast. After viewing Georgia from Sarpi Gate, the journey continues along the Black Sea coast back to Trabzon Airport for a homebound flight. Farewell and safe travels are wished to all guests. We hope the tour was memorable and look forward to welcoming you again. Have a safe journey home and thank you for choosing us.

• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Guided Riza Firtina Valley and Ayder Tour
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Trabzon
• Guided Trabzon Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Karaca Cave Tour
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Uzungol
• Dinner
• Hotel Room Taxes
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Arrival and Return Airport transfers
• Breakfast
• Guided Trabzon and Uzungol Tour
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Ayder

• International flights
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Trabzon
• Domestic flight from Trabzon to Istanbul
• City tax
• Tipping
• Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
• Insurance: All types
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

Welcome to Turkey! Embark on an incredible journey through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Over four days, explore the 4th-century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, the 13th-century Church of St. Sophia, and Ataturk’s Mansion. Discover kiwi and tea plantations in this agriculturally rich area. Visit numerous villages nestled in the Pontic Mountains and enjoy a stay in wooden bungalows high in the mountains of Uzungol. Along the way, explore Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale, and take in the view of the Georgian border on the Eastern Black Sea coast from Sarpi Gate. This is a short yet truly captivating trip through the Eastern Black Sea Region.

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