What to do and see in Trabzon Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast: The Best Cultural Tours

we will have a break at the famous Knife Shop. Then we will visit a Tea Factory on our way and we will see technics of tea production step by step with an expert engineer and after having our tea, we will go on our way to Uzungol. When we arrive to platau, first we will go on to up slope of Uzungöl to have a break where we can find artifical waterfalls. After taking photo, we will have free time at restaurant which is located near the lake coastal. Now it is time to visit unique nature of Uzungöl after our free time. After our free time; we will arrive back to Trabzon. While we are returning back to Trabzon, we will have a break at Tiled-Old-Wooden-Bridge for taking photos.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

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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

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: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

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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)

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

Welcome to Turkey! A fantastic journey through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Over the course of 4 days, you will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, the 13th century church of St. Sophia, Ataturk's Mansion, visit kiwi and tea plantations in this very agricultural region. Also visit countless villages through the Pontic Mountains and stay in a wooden bungalows high in the mountains in Uzungol along the journey we will also visit Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale, and view the Georgian border on the Eastern Black Sea coast, after from Sarpi Gate. A short but truly mesmerizing trip, though the Eastern Black Sea Region.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Arrival and Return Airport transfers , 1 night hotel accomodation in Trabzon, 1 night hotel accomodation in Uzungol, 1 night hotel accomodation in Ayder, Guided Trabzon Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Karaca Cave Tour, Guided Trabzon and Uzungol Tour, Guided Riza Firtina Valley and Ayder Tour, All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach, Hotel Room Taxes, Professional English - speaking tour guides

Exclusions: International flights, Domestic flight from Istanbul to Trabzon, Domestic flight from Trabzon to Istanbul, City tax, Tipping, Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals, Insurance: All types, Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

Welcome to Turkey! A fantastic journey through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Over the course of 7 days you will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, the 13th century church of St. Sophia, Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Ataturk's Mansion, Borcka Karagol and the ancient Georgian Churches (Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanucwe, Ishan, and Oshk-Vank) Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle. We will also visit kiwi and tea plantations in this very agricultural region, we will also visit countless villages through the Pontic Mountains and stay in a wooden bungalows high in the mountains in Uzungol along the journey we will also visit Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale, Erzurum, Rize Artvin. A fantastic week that will keep your interests high and your adrenaline pumping with wonder

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Arrival Airport Transfer , 2 nights hotel accommodation in Trabzon , 1 night hotel accommodation in Uzungol , 1 night hotel accommodation in Ayder , 1 night hotel accommodation in Artvin , 1 night hotel accommodation in Erzurum , Guided Trabzon Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Karaca Cave Tour, Guided Trabzon Uzungol Tour, Guided Riza Firtina Valley and Ayder Tour, Guided Borcka and Karagol Tour Artvin, Guided Erzurum Tour, All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary , Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach, Professional English - speaking tour guides, Hotel Room Taxes

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

Welcome to Turkey! 8 Days through the East of Turkey through the Zigana Mountains, visiting Sumela Monastery, Mount Ararat the resting place of Noa's Ark, the medieval Armenian City of Ani, The Church of the Holy Cross, the wonderful Kurdish castle of Hosap near the Iranian Border. As well as experiencing all the culture and mysteries left behind by the Hittites, Urartians, Persian, Armenians, Macedonians, Romans and finally the Turks during their occupation of the Eastern Region of Turkey.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Arrival Airport Transfer, 2 nights hotel accommodation in Trabzon , 1 night hotel accommodation in Erzurum , 1 night hotel accommodation in Kars , 1 night hotel accommodation in Dogubeyazit , 1 night hotel accommodation in Van , 1 night hotel accommodation in Diyarbakir , Guided Tour in Trabzon, Guided Tour in Erzurum, Guided Tour in Kars, Guided Tour in Dogubeyazit, Guided Tour in Van, Guided Tour in Diyarbakir, All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary , Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach, Professional English - speaking tour guides, Hotel Room Taxes

Exclusions: International flights, Domestic flight from Istanbul to Trabzon, Domestic flight from Diyarbakir to Istanbul, City tax, Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals, Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section, Insurance: All types