4 Days Eastern Black Sea Trabzon Tour
Highlights
- Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, Trabzon St. Sophia Church, Ataturk's Mansion, Kiwi and Tea plantations, Pontic Mountains, Uzungol, Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Castle.
- Trabzon Sumela Monastery: A stunning Orthodox monastery perched on a cliff, surrounded by lush greenery.
- Atatürk Mansion: A beautifully preserved villa with lovely gardens and a glimpse into Turkish history.
- Trabzon Castle: Offers panoramic views of the city and the Black Sea.
- Uzungöl Scenic Lake: Famous for its picturesque lake surrounded by mountains and lush forests.
- Nature Trails: Great hiking and walking paths for exploring the stunning landscapes.
- Traditional Cuisine: Try local dishes in charming restaurants overlooking the lake.
- Ayder Natural Hot Springs: Known for its thermal springs, perfect for relaxation.
- Ayder Plateau: Beautiful landscapes ideal for hiking and enjoying nature.
- Authentic Local Culture: Experience traditional wooden houses and local cuisine in this charming village.
Overview
An exciting journey around Trabzon province and through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. This 4 days budget tour is a perfect package to start exploring wonderful Black Sea Region. The highlights of the region Ayder Plateau & Uzungol Lake is included for sure.
Route
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(Dinner included)
After arriving at Trabzon Airport, we begin our trip by visiting the 4th-century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park. Later on, we drive you up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of villages on the Pontic Mountains. We arrive at Gumushane to visit Karaca Cave, which is considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formations. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Trabzon.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Today, we will visit Trabzon City's highlights, including the extraordinary collection of Byzantine frescoes in the 13th-century St. Sophia Church, Ataturk's Mansion on Soguksu Hill overlooking the Black Sea, the Girls' Monastery (Panagia Theoskepastos Monastery) on Boztepe Hill, and Sera Lake. On the way to Akcaabat, lunch will be served at a local restaurant. The region's well-known dish Akcaabat meatballs, is on our menu. In the afternoon, we drive to Uzungol (meaning "Long Lake"). It's a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We take a hike around the lake and village before checking into our wooden hotel. Overnight in Uzungol.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Today, we are leaving Uzungol after breakfast. We stop in Rize for a panoramic view of the city from the Botanic Garden, then continue to Firtina (Storm) Valley, which takes us to the Ayder Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder, we will see Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, and Zilkale (a castle). Easy hiking to Goksu Fall, the highest and most beautiful in the region. We arrive in Ayder before sundown, and check into our wooden hotel. Overnight in Ayder.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast today, TSG will take you to explore that beautiful Alpine Plateau in Ayder until noon. Traditionally dressed village ladies, thermal springs, waterfalls dropping from hundreds of meters, and beautiful plateau houses are going to be of interest to you. In the afternoon, we drive to the Turkish-Georgian border on the eastern Black Sea coast after viewing Georgia from Sarpi Gate, then drive along the Black Sea coast back to Trabzon Airport for a homebound flight and say farewell.
One of TSG's adventures comes to an end after breakfast. However, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.
Trip includes
Included
1 night hotel accommodation in Trabzon-5 Star Ramada Plaza by Wyndham
1 night hotel accommodation in Uzungol - Hayat Rose Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Ayder - Ayder Resort Hotel
Please Note: If the above hotels are not available we will provide the similar category hotels.
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method Fully guided
English
3 breakfasts
3 dinners
Vegetarian
Halal
Meat
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Arrival transfer from Trabzon Airport
Return transfer to Trabzon Airport
Guided Trabzon Sumela Monastery,
Zigana and Karaca Cave Tour
Guided Trabzon & Uzungol Tour
Guided Rize Firtina Valley and Ayder Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flights
Insurance
City tax
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section
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