6 Days Black Sea Tour from Istanbul
Day 1: Istanbul to Trabzon
We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to airport for a flight to Trabzon, you will be met at the airport by the driver and transfer to your hotel in Trabzon, free day on your own to discover the town and overnight in Trabzon.
Day 2: Ayder Tour ( B / L )
We pick you up from your hotel at about 09:00am, the first stop on the tour will be Surmene; famous for its handmade knives. Next, we will see how fabrics are woven on traditional looms, we will visit the tea groves at Ziraat Botanic Garden in Rize.
After stopping for a tea break near the historical Old Ottoman Stone Bridge in Firtina Valley, we continue to the stunning waterfalls situated at the summit of the Ayder highlands. After lunch you have free time from here to discover the Ayder plateau. End of the day drive back to Trabzon admiring all the lush greenery of Black Sea landscapes.
Day 3: Sumela Monastery & Karaca Cave Tour ( B / L )
Early morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul, transfer to airport and flight to Trabzon, arrival and you will be met on arrival then we will depart for Sumela Monastery just outside Trabzon. The monastery was built by Greek Orthodox monks and hangs off the cliff with an amazing view..
The Monastery is about 300m high from the bottom part of the valley and sustained the tradition of the monasteries to be founded outside the city center, in the forests, inside the caves and on river banks.
After visiting the Monastery then we will drive to Karaca Cave. Inside it is a treasure chest of natural wonders: stalactites and stalagmites, columns, travertines and cave plants.
After visiting the cave, we will have a lunch at a local restaurant then depart for Hamsikoy which will be our last sight-seeing point of the day.
We definitely suggest you taste delicious rice pudding and dry beans which are a specialty of this village.
We will transfer you to your hotel in Trabzon.
Day 4: Uzungol Tour ( B / L )
We pick you up from your hotel at about 10:00am and drive to Uzungol , we will be visiting a horse farm and tea factory on our way to Uzungol. It was declared as a Nature Park due to its rich flora, stunning wildlife and outstanding natural beauty. Everywhere is covered with spruce trees, an impressive array of wildlife exists with species such as roe deer, wild boar, bear, badger, lynx, birds of prey, and trout as well as various kinds of reptiles.
We will have our lunch at a local restaurant and some free time on your own.
End of the tour drive back to your hotel in Trabzon.
Day 5: Trabzon ( B )
Breakfast at your hotel then free day on your own, you may discover the city center of Trabzon, walk by the seaside and do some shopping . Taste its delicious local foods and Overnight in Trabzon.
Day 6: Trabzon to Istanbul ( B )
Breakfast at your hotel then transfer to airport for a flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.