Black Sea
≈1h50 flight to Trabzon
Green highland plateaus, tea gardens and the cliff-side Sumela Monastery — the cool, green side of Turkey and a favourite for repeat visitors.
- Best time
- May–September
- Suggested stay
- 4–6 nights
- Access
- ≈1h50 flight to Trabzon
- Airports
- TZX · RZV
Places to visit
Highlights we include most often in group programs — Black Sea.
1
Sumela Monastery
Byzantine monastery built into a cliff above the Altındere valley.
2
Uzungöl
Mountain lake village between pine forests.
3
Ayder plateau
Highland village with wooden houses and waterfalls.
4
Rize tea gardens
Terraced tea plantations and a tea factory visit.
5
Fırtına valley
Stone bridges and Zil Castle in the Kaçkar mountains.
6
Trabzon
Trabzon Hagia Sophia and the old town.
Good to know for groups
- Mountain roads are narrow — we use midi-coaches for highland villages where needed.
- Weather changes quickly in the highlands; rain gear is recommended even in summer.
Sample itineraries — Black Sea
6 days · 5 nightsBlack Sea Highlands
Trabzon · Sumela · Uzungöl · Rize · Ayder · Trabzon
Best for: Nature lovers, repeat visitors
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