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4 Days Eastern Black Sea Trabzon Tour
About This Tour
An exciting journey around Trabzon province and through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. This 4-day budget tour is a perfect package for starting to explore the wonderful Black Sea region. The highlights of the region, Ayder Plateau and Uzungol Lake, are included.
Tour Highlights
Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, Trabzon St. Sophia Church, Ataturk's Mansion, Pontic Mountains, Uzungol, Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Castle.
Trabzon Sumela Monastery: A stunning Orthodox monastery perched on a cliff, surrounded by lush greenery.
Ataturk Mansion: A beautifully preserved villa with lovely gardens and a glimpse into Turkish history.
Uzungol 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.
Itinerary
Sumela Monastery, Zigana, Karaca Cave Tour
(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.
Trabzon City Tour, Uzungol
(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.
Rize-Ayder Tour
(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.
Ayder, Trabzon – End Of The Tour
(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.