Trabzon is one of the most important city which you must visit because of its geography and historical artifacts. We will be at the historical Ayasofya (St. Sophia) Museum which was an Orthodox Church that got was built in 13th century and at the same time was a province (sphere of interest) for rich people who visited Trabzon , which may take around up to 10-15 minutes of travel.
After going around with the guidance of our professional travel guides to the Ayasofya which has a meaning as ‘’holy wisdom’’ museum ; we will visit Ataturk House which had been built in the beginning of 20th century around on pine grove where Ataturk lived for a while. And we will offer famous Trabzon Silver Telkari Crafts to our visitors after our Ataturk House trip which will make us feel Ataturk’s spirituality. We will go to Akcaabat for lunch. We will taste the famous Akcaabat meatballs and as well as the regional flavors such as kaygana, kuymak, tursu kavurmasi and sarma. Then we will move on to Sera Lake which is an important touristic place that visitors can ride lake-bicycles around the lake upon request. At about nearly 16:00 o’clock we will move on to Boztepe area.
We will have our special Black Sea tea with regional samovar and watch the panoramic view of the city. In case it is requested then we can go around to the Trabzon’s biggest shopping center which is called as ‘Trabzon Forum’. We will go back to our hotels and finish our tour program right after our free time at around 6pm.
Our first stop will be Sürmene which is famous with hand – made knifes, we have thirty minutes rest time. Our next stop will be famous Rize Tekpa Cloth Sales Store which sells pure – handmade – cotton, after visiting special knife store. After Tekpa Cloth Sales Store we are going on our way to Ayder and our next stop will be Dag Raft Rafting School , we will go on our trip to unique water falls which are at the summit of Ayder – highland . Then our bus will wait for our visitors for having their free time and lunch. Now, our visitors are ready to discover Ayder –highland. After having our lunch and free time, after free time our bus will return from the same point to Trabzon. We are going to have tea break near the Old Ottoman Bridge and on the Firtina Stream which is on the way to Trabzon.
Being a natural dam formed by the closure of the river bad as a result of landslides .Uzungöl lake is almost charming people with its beauty and unique scenery . Uzungöl is one of the most important tourism centers of both the region and Turkey, whose star has shined recently, and it is a special sanctuary for those fleeing from the stress and chaos of the city. Accommodation, food and drink facilities are located in center of Uzungol .There are plateaus and a few crater lakes between 1500-3000 metres in the South mountains of the region. Resting facilities, hiking, plant inspection, angling and bicycle tours are also available.
After having breakfast at the hotel we arrive at Sumela monastery in the Altindere village border in Macka district after leaving 40-45 minutes from Trabzon. Once we have arrived at Sumela monastery we will have a break in the waterfall area and at the special balcony where you can see the all monastery from the best position. Then we are going to visit the monastery. We will have our lunch at the Zigana highland holiday village which is located in a unique environment, after travelling nearly half an hour from the monastery.
We pass through Zigana tunnel after lunch and we will have a short break at fruit-paste store on the way. Then we will arrive at Karaca cave, which has the richest droop-columnar-stalagmite variation and scenic walls and lime-waterfall. We go around the cave where it is known that people who suffer from asthma can be relieved. On the return to Trabzon we rotate our way through historical road and we will visit Hamsikoy village where the people organize a festival of rice pudding during summer. After tasting Hamsikoy’s famous rice-pudding we return to Trabzon.
After we depart from the hotel, first we will see Tirebolu Castle, then we have our tea and breakfast at the best corner of Tirebolu. We start to discovery Giresun first, with Topal Osman Aga Monument Tomb who was the commander of guard division at independence war of Turkey, and with Giresun Castle where you can see all Giresun from the summit. After our visit, we will travel to Ordu. We will climb to Boztepe where is 450 m high from the sea-level by the cable –car with a magnificent landscape. We can find the way to take panoramic photographs of Ordu here. Our guests can have their lunch at Boztepe. Then we are going to have free time about an hour for our visitors at Ordu City – Center. After free time we will arrive to Trabzon. On our way back to Trabzon, we will have tea and coffee offer from Fiskobirlik cooperative after having a shopping – break.
Tour begins with a visit to see some knife artisans. These knives are handmade and still used in the black sea area.
Followed by an opportunity to see tea growing on a tea plantation which has been running since 1917. The black sea area is well known for its' tea production which benefits from an ideal climate for its' cultivation. We will see green tea and how it grows...for those interested, this is followed by an hour's horse-riding (optional and extra cost).
The tour then moves on to Uzungöl, with scenery rivalling the Alps with its' steep slopes and glorious forest cover. The lake which is located at the middle of the valley at an altitude of 1090m was formed by a landslide which blocked the stream bed. The houses in this area blend into the scenery and complete the beauty of the area. Here guests can enjoy pure, clean air with free time to relax and a visit to a waterfall. Afterwards, the tour moves on to Balikli Gol situated on the top of a mountain with superb views and magnificent scenery. After lunch we begin the journey back to the hotels.
Tour begins with a visit to see some knife artisans. These knives are handmade and still used in the Black Sea area…
Followed by an opportunity to see tea growing on a tea plantation which has been running since 1917...The Black Sea area is well known for its' tea production which benefits from an ideal climate for its' cultivation. We will see green tea and how it grows...For those interested, this is followed by an hour's horse-riding (optional and extra cost).
The tour then moves on to Uzungöl, with scenery rivalling the Alps with its' steep slopes and glorious forest cover. The lake which is located at the middle of the valley at an altitude of 1090m was formed by a landslide which blocked the stream bed. The houses in this area blend into the scenery and complete the beauty of the area. Here guests can enjoy pure, clean air with free time to relax and a visit to a waterfall. Afterwards, the tour moves on to Sultanmurat, a central highland plateau offering magnificent scenery. After lunch we begin the journey back to the hotels.
Exploring some of the magnificent green scenery of the Eastern Black Sea region. After 45 min. journey we are arriving to Maçka city, one of the most beautiful locations of this region and situated in the Altindere Valley and where we will see waterfalls in Altindere village.
After free time we will have tea on top of the hill then panoramic Hamsikoy tour via old silk road. This is a famous mountain village with stunning scenery and natural beauty.
Lunch (not included) is at Zigana plateau, a restful place surrounded by tall pine trees and energetic fresh air. After lunch the tour moves on to Karaca Cave, considered one of the most beautiful in Turkey for its' colours and natural formations, featuring stalactites, stalagmites, patterns on walls and cave flowers. It is situated 1550m above sea level.
The day is completed with a visit to Limni Lake before heading back to the hotel.
The tour begins with a 30 min. journey to the coastal town of Akçabat to the west of Trabzon and famous for its' meatballs and unique folk dance… Following on from here, we drive to Hidirnebi plateau, a 45 minute journey through beautiful, green scenery until we reach the plateau at 1600mt above sea level. Here we have free time to relax and enjoy the scenery and there are small cafes where the guests can sit and take refreshment.
After free time we will drive to Çal cave, here it is possible to walk for 1500m inside the cave and marvel at the formations which include a river in the cave - admission included.
Afterwards we begin the journey back to the hotel.
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After breakfast, we begin the tour at the specified time. Our first stop is the Ortahisar neighbourhood and Kanuni House where some of the famous Sultans of the Ottoman Empire grew up. Then, we visit Atatürk's Mansion located among the pine trees. After completing our visit, we visit the Hagia Sophia museum, one of the world's leading monuments in terms of art and architecture.
We move on to Lake Sera where you will find peace and tranquillity amongst the beautiful scenery and green nature typical of the Black Sea region. In the Akçaabat district of Trabzon we take a break and then we complete our tour after visiting Boztepe, which is located above the city and where you can see all the beauties of the area at a single glance.
The tour begins with a visit to the famous Sürmene Knife Store. These handmade knives are world famous and exported globally. After visiting Sürmene, we take a short break to taste the unique herbal teas of the Black Sea region.
Following this we move on to the Uzungöl waterfall area after - a great photo opportunity. We give free time for lunch at our facility next to the lake and to explore the area before setting off for our return to Trabzon. On the way back we take a break on a picturesque wooden bridge.
After pick-up from your hotel we travel for about an hour to reach the spectacular Sümela Monastery. This amazing construction began with the foundation being laid in the 4th century BC by two monks from Athens. It was built in the side of steep rocks on the outskirts of the Black Mountain range at a height of 1300m above sea level. After this, we move on to Zigana which is located on the historical Silk Road and visited by the famous traveller, Marco Polo.
Later on we visit Karaca Cave, which is about 1 hour away, travelling through the Zigana Tunnel which is situated in the Pontic Mountains on the way. The Karaca Cave consists of numerous stalactites and stalagmites. The area is famous for the many pretty, wooden built houses dotted along the hill and mountain sides. The delicious local dishes of Trabzon can be tasted along the way. We visit a display shop on the road where dried fruit roll-ups and 'churchkhela' unique to Gümüshane are produced and sold. After visiting Hamsiköy, we make our journey back to Trabzon.