Black Sea Highlands
Sumela, Uzungöl and the tea plateaus
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Regions
Black Sea
Best for
Nature lovers, repeat visitors
Program
Fully adjustable
The green side of Turkey: cliff-side monastery, mountain lakes, tea gardens and highland villages — flights to and from Trabzon.
TrabzonSumelaUzungölRizeAyderTrabzon
DAY BY DAY
- 1
Day 1Arrival in Trabzon
Meet & assist. Trabzon Hagia Sophia and the old town.
- 2
Day 2Sumela Monastery
Byzantine monastery in the cliffs of the Altındere valley.
- 3
Day 3Uzungöl
Mountain lake village, free time by the water.
- 4
Day 4Rize & Ayder
Tea garden and tea factory visit, then up to the Ayder plateau.
- 5
Day 5Fırtına valley
Stone bridges and Zil Castle, return to Trabzon.
- 6
Day 6Departure
Transfer to Trabzon airport.
Usually included
- Hotels with breakfast (category of your choice)
- Coach transport with professional driver
- Licensed tour guide in your language
- Airport meet & assist and transfers
- Entrance fees for the visits in the program
- Domestic flights / high-speed train where shown
Optional, on request
- Lunches and dinners
- Hot-air balloon flight (Cappadocia)
- Bosphorus private boat
- Extra nights and extensions
- Travel insurance
Sample itinerary for planning purposes. Visits, order and timings are confirmed in your proposal according to dates, flights and opening hours.
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