PEARLS of BLACKSEA (04 Days)
A cloud-wreathed ‘honey forest’. Ayder’s breathtaking beauty is to be found where the Black Sea’s Firtina (Storm) Valley meets the Kackar Mountains.
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Stone bridge at Ayder.
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The Sumela Monastery stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altındere valley in the region of Macka in Trabzon Province.The Orthodox Monastry which is name Panaghia tou Melas in Byzantine Grek, was built at 4th. Century by two monks called Ba
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Tea plantation in Rize.
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Duration: 04 Days / 03 Nights
Highlights: Trabzon, Sumela Monastery, Karaca Cave, Uzungol, Firtine Valley, Camlihemsin, Rize, Ayder
Operates: 20May, 27 May, 03 June, 10 June, 17 June, 24 June, 01 July, 08 July, 15 July, 22 July, 29 July, 05 August, 12 August, 26 August, 09 September, 16 September, 23 September, 18 October
DAY 01 – Arrival at Trabzon Airport / Sumela Monastery Tour
Arrive in the morning to Trabzon Airport where you will be met by your tour guide to begin the Eastern Black Sea Guided Tour by visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park. Later on drive up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of mountain villages. We arrive at Gumushanehane City Province to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colours and formations. After the tour, drive back to our hotel located at the centre of the city. Overnight in Trabzon.
DAY 02 – Trabzon City and Uzungol Tour
After breakfast at hotel, today we explore the highlights of Trabzon City, the most attractive points being: 13th century Byzantine church St. Sophia Museum, Ataturk's Mansion, Boztebe Hill, Ladies Bazaar, Sera Lake. Lunch at a seaside restaurant serving famous Akcaabat meatball. In the afternoon drive to Uzungol (literally translated meaning "long lake"). It's a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the lake and village before check-in to wooden hotel. Overnight in Uzungol.
DAY 03 – Rize, Camlihemsin, Zilkale and Ayder Tour
Early in the morning we leave from Uzungol and make a short stop in Rize for panoramic views of the city from the Botanic Garden. Then we arrive to Firtina (Storm) Valley which takes us to Ayder Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder we will see Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale. Gentle trekking to Goksu Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region. Arrival in Ayder before sundown, check in to wooden hotel. Overnight in Ayder.
DAY 04 – Drive to Trabzon Airport
Breakfast and we have time to explore the beautiful Alpine Plateau in Ayder until noon. Traditionally dressed village ladies, thermal spring, waterfalls dropping down from hundreds metres and beautiful plateau houses are going to be of much interest. In the afternoon we drive back to Trabzon with transfer on to the airport.
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Please take note of the following:
* This tour can be combined with Istanbul Tours on request.
* Please use the ''Travel Enquiry/Reservation Form'' to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary as per your preferred travel dates/month and preferred class of hotel accommodation.
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in 4* hotels, based on half board basis
* Professional Tour Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Main entrance fees to sights visited and all lunches at local restaurants (drinks extra)
* A/C Tour Minibus transport with driver, fuel, road tolls and parking fees
* Local taxes and handling services
What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Turkey, domestic flights and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.
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