Turkey travel agency Black Sea Turkey 12 Days Tour

(Lunch included)
Pick up from your hotel (Hotel not included) at 7:00 and we will start our drive to the Black Sea. We cross the Bosphorus Bridgeand will pass from Europe to Asia. Safranbolu is a town in the Black Sea region of northern Turkey, once a stop on the trade route between Europe and the Orient. Its Ottoman architecture includes the old Çarşı district, with hundreds of preserved, red-roofed Ottoman houses on cobblestone streets. Cinci Han is a 17th-century caravansary with rooftop views over town and Cinci Hamam is a restored 17th-century bathhouse, still in operation. Time permitting visit the Yemeniciler Arastası (bazaar) and Kaymakamlar Historical House and Izzet Pasha Mosque built 1796. Overnight in Safranbolu. 

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Today we drive to the Black Sea Coast and visit the charming town of Amasra (ancient name is Amastris) with the Citadel, Kemere Roman Bridge and harbors. Time to take some picturesque photos. We can check out hand-made items of the local wood and go to the Cekiciler Bazaar. Depending upon time we can drive along the coast to see the beautiful Cakraz Beach – Kurucasile Village or we can discover villages around Safranbolu. Overnight in Safranbolu. 

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Today we will stop in Kastamonu to visit the Nasrullah Mosque or Hz. Pir Seyh Saban-i Veli Kulliyesi and the Bazaar. We continue to Sinop and visit Hamsilos Cove (Fjord), see the Fortress, Historical Prison Museum, Time permitting, the Pervane Madrasah and Alaatin Mosque. Overnight in Sinop

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
We pass through coastal towns and make a stop in Samsun to see the Amazon Statue and then to Cape Jason with its old Yason Church and lighthouse. Continue to Ordu on the old road which hugs the coast and is very picturesque. We arrive in Ordu. We take a Cable car to Boztepe Hill for a breathtaking view of the city. Overnight in Ordu

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
First we make a visit to the Giresun Castle. Then we will head up to the “Yayla” the high plateau to Kumbet Village. Time for photos, fun and getting to know the local people. We will drive back to the coast and passing through Tirebolu which also has a historic castle and continue to Gorele, where our driver Dursun was born. Overnight in Gorele. 

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Today we see kuskoy (bird village) where the villagers can communicate by whistles across the expanses. we will try to learn more about this unusual language known by few. Depending upon time possibly other villages in the area or visiting with Dursun’s family and/or see the Gorele Market. Overnight in Gorele

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
We will visit the Hagia Sophia (now a mosque) and a bit of Trabzon before we drive to the Sumela Monastery which seems to be clinging to the Cliff (if open). Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Greek Orthodox monastery, built in 386 AD, is at an altitude of 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) over the Altındere National Park. There will also be opportunities to take photos from below the monastery. We stop in the small coastal town of Sürmene. In ancient times it was also known as Hyssus or Hyssos and Issiporto. We will continue along the coast to Rize. The area around Rize is famous for tea-growing. Overnight in Rize

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Today we will visit a place selling the local tea before we go inland again to the Firtina Valley and visit Zilkale, which is a medieval castle overlooking the Firtina River in the Kackar Mountains. We will also see Palovit Waterfalls, Çamlıhemşin and Cinciva Villages and the old bridges. There are lovely wooden houses and scenic views all along this route. It is possible to zipline by the Firtina River! Overnight in in Hopa.

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Today we will drive to the Borcka Black Lake which has a walking path where you can enjoy walking around the lake among an absolute jungle of lush green plants and trees. We continue on our journey with picturesque views and the border of Armenia. We make a visit to Kars with the citadel (time permitting), old bridges and the church of the Twelve Apostles (now a mosque). Overnight in Kars

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
We drive to Kars and visit the ancient city of Ani with its ruined churches. View of the valley and Arpa River, which forms the border with Armenia. Time permitting we will visit the Kars Citadel and local market. We continue our journey passing small squat villages and get our first view of Mt Ararat before arrival and overnight in Dogubeyazit with its dramatic backdrop of stone mountains. Overnight in Kars

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
We will drive to Üzengili Village and spend some time there. You can see the rock formation that looks like Noah’s Ark and if he is home will visit Hasan Bey who was the former curator of the Noah’s Ark center. We will also see the Ishak Pasa Palace, which was built between the 17th and 18th centuries by a local lord. It is a mixture of Ottoman, Persian and Armenian architectural styles. We also get a view of the Dogubeyazit Castle. We will visit the local carpet center in Kars where you can see excellent examples of the local weaving before returning to our hotel. Overnight in Kars

(Breakfast included)
Transfer to the Agri Airport after breakfast and take the flight to Istanbul