The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Turkish Black Sea Coast, Turkish Black Sea Coast

Imagine arriving in Constantinople by train traveling with the Wagon-Lits Company. Your tour into the nostalgia of the 19th century begins at the rail station where the Orient Express arrived in Istanbul. Your 4-hour guided walk (available on Tuesdays) will take you past old shops, markets, mosques, and churches, as your guide tells you stories about the train journey that began in Paris and inspired Agatha Christie to write her famous mystery, Murder on the Orient Express. The tour continues with a short Golden Horn boat ride and a short journey on The Tunnel, the oldest subway in the world. Finish off with a walking tour in the streets of Galata and Beyoglu.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Welcome to Turkey! 9 Days from Istanbul to Trabzon across the North of Turkey otherwise known as the Black Sea. Safranbolu offers the historic trading post of all the major trade routes that travelled from India, Arabia and the Orient into Europe. Beautiful and architecturally preserved is a favorite location of our staff. Ankara the capital of Turkey holds all the secrets that founded this great country. Amasya is pure beauty, a city fortified by mountains and castles laid out along the banks of the river Kizil Irmak before finishing in Trabzon to discover the secrets of the Byzantine Empire.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Arrival and Return airport transfers, 2 nights hotel accomodation in Istanbul , 1 night hotel accomodation in Safranbolu , 1 night hotel accomodation in Ankara , 1 night hotel accomodation in Amasya , 3 nights hotel accomodation in Trabzon, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach, Professional English-speaking tour guides, Guided Istanbul City Tour, Guided Abant Lake Tour, Guided Safranbolu Tour, Guided Ankara and Hattusas Tour , Guided Amasya Tour, Guided Trabzon Tour, Hotel Room Taxes

Exclusions: International flights, Insurance: All types, Domestic flight from Trabzon to Istanbul, City tax, Tipping, Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the amazing white cliff waterfalls of Pamukkale to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local tour guides will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Professional guide, Night Accommodations

Exclusions: Drinks and dinners

We invite you to a 11 days journey that will be imprinted on your minds. Sumela Monastery that hosts thousands of people every year with its unique architecture and nature, Karaca Cave that presents the visitors a visual recital with its stalactites and stalagmites and Hamsikoy.You will experience a natural wonder Lake Uzungol, Ayder which is on the skirts of the Mount Kackar, Hagia Sophia with its historical aura, Ataturk’s Villa and Lake Sera. You will taste Muhlama-Kuymak, Akcaabat meatballs, rolled cabbage, cabbage soup, corn soup and Lazic pie. You will dance horon and kolbastı, and you will enjoy the sound of the local violin and pipes.

Inclusions: 10 nights 4/5* hotels HB in each area(in Ankara only breakfast), Professional English speaking Tour Guide, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach, Private Return Airport Transfer, All tours mentioned above itinerary

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch

visiting ayasofia museum, Ataturk pavilion, Boztepe, Sera lake, tea factory,uzungol, waterfall,firtina valley, ayder tabelland,

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, 2 nights accommodation, 3 nights accommodation, 4 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Round-trip private transfer, Breakfast

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

This tour is a great introduction to the main places of interest around the city of Trabzon, visiting key sites such as the Hagia Sofia Museum and Ataturk's House as well as giving a culinary taste of some of the area's famous cuisine.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission fees

Enjoy a spectacular 22 days tour of Turkey, where you will discover some hidden secrets of Turkey. You will visit a vast amount of places which will leave you in awe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Domestic flights in the program, Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car/Van with professional driver, Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours, All accommodation, Entry fees to the sites and museums

Exclusions: Other services not mentioned, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional)

Visit > Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ancient Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara and Bolu >Luxury transportation, Personal Guide, 4* accommodation, Skip-The-Line tickets, Lunch at tours provided. Explore magnificent Turkey with 11 Days customized package with a personal tour guide in a luxury vehicle from/to Istanbul. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires. Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history and home of the Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia, learn history about early Christians and see rock churches, make photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Visit Ankara, the capital of Turkey.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, 3 night accommodation in Istanbul, 1 night accommodation in Kusadasi, 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia, 1 night accommodation in Canakkale, 1 night accommodation in Pamukkale, 1 night accommodation in Konya, 1 night accommodation in Bolu, Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary, Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary, Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

Exclusions: Beverage with Meals, Personal Expenses

Departing in the morning from the hotel. we visit Giresun Castle, then ( As an optional alternative we can visit the tomb of The Lame Osman who was the one of the famous person of the City Ordu during World War I). our journey takes us through the spectacular scenery of the Pontic Mountains as we make our way inland up a narrow valley to the Sumela Monastery. Seeming to cling to a sheer rock face high above steep and heavily wooded slopes, the monastery was founded in the 6th century to house an icon of the Virgin Mary, supposedly painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. The monastery was inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks until 1923 when the Greeks were expelled from Turkey in an exchange of populations. The monastery still contains many frescoes of Biblical scenes. Later on we drive you up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of villages on Pontic Mountains. We arrive at Gümüshane to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colours

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking guide, Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation

Exclusions: Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours:, No 5-Star hotels, 2 pax minimum 15th April to 15th October

Sumela Monastery, visit the 4 th century Sumela Monastery, clings to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park, lunch, traveling along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains will take us to Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formations, Trabzon St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13’th century church and study extraordinary collection of byzantine frescoes, depart for Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Atatürk’s Mansion, a picturesque hilside retreat, visit Ortahisar Mosque, a Comneni cathedral in the old town, Girls’ Monastery, a nunnery built by Alexios III in 13.th century. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Boztepe. Depart for Uzungöl, one of the most photogenic locations in the region, lunch at a fish restaurant, sightseeing and dinner

Inclusions: Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking guide, Internal Flight Tickets Istanbul to Trabzon and Erzurum to Istanbul

Exclusions: 2 pax minimum, Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours:, No 5-Star hotels