We welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Have some rest. Our tour will start tomorrow morning. However, if you arrive in Trabzon early, let’s go to Sera Lake which is very close to the city center of Trabzon. You will be amazed at its beautiful, pure, and natural view. Then, we just go around the city center visiting Hagia Sophia and Ataturk Kiosk, In the evening, let’s have a downtown tour. Visit Meydan, Maraş, and Uzun Sokak. Go up to the Boztepe to see the terrace view of Trabzon.
🏚️ Hotel Option: Overnight in Trabzon.
Day 2 – A Mix of Nature, Culture, and History – Trabzon – Uzungol (B, D)
Today, we first visit
Sumela Monastery which is hidden inside the mountain. Currently, Sumela Monastery is under reconditioning. We will just see some part of the monastery. Then, we will drive to
Uzungol, the most beautiful and popular lake in Turkey. Hike around Uzungol Lake. You will see Uzungol from the terrace view up to the mountain and have lunch from a terrace viewed restaurant up to the Uzungol. If the weather is clear drive up to Kerester Highland.
🏚️ Hotel Option: Yesil Kosk Hotel or similar.
Day 3 – A Day in the World’s Paradise – Rize – Ayder (B, D)
We will spend a day in the world’s paradise. First, we will move along Fırtına Valley. Stop by Ottomans bridges over the Fırtına River. Visit Çamlıhemşin. After, we will go upper to the mountains. We will stop by Senyuva Village and have tea/coffee at the famous Cinciva Cafe. Then, we will visit the historical Zilkale (Zil Castle) and then see the beautiful Palovit Waterfall. Then, let’s move to Tar River and Bulut Waterfall then which has a 2 km walking way (4 km in total) through the peaceful nature. We will continue to discover the most popular destination in Turkey, Ayder highland. Walk around the highland as much as you can. See the Gelintülü Waterfall. Stop by a local restaurant to have popular local food “Muhlama”. Go higher to Gallerdüzü to see the beautiful forest.
🏚️ Hotel Option: Elikti Butik Hotel or similar.
Day 4 – Explore the Pure Nature – Rize – Artvin (B, D)
We will continue our tour with Seslikaya village, where we will have an unforgettable experience to see local village life and visit a local family and see ancient village houses. See tea gardens and collect tea. Meet with local people there. Then, we will continue the tour from Borçka Karagöl Lake, which is surrounded by colorful forests. We will have short hiking (2,5 km Easy) around the lake in beautiful nature. Take a boat and row in the lake. Take beautiful pictures of nature. Then visit Arhavi’s historical Double Bridges and take some photos there. Then, we will move to Mençuna Waterfall for refreshing. We will have short hiking.
🏚️ Hotel Option: Elikti Butik Hotel or similar.
Day 5 – Shopping and Goodbye – Trabzon Airport (B)
After all, you feel relaxed and gather energy for your work after the holiday! It is time to go back home! Have your breakfast, pack up, and ready to go! On our way to the airport, stop by special Rize Cloth Workshops and Trabzon Surmene Knife Manufacturing Museum. You can both experience the art and enjoy shopping there. The Blacksea is the homeland for the tea producers as well. We will have a quick Tea Factory trip as well. We transfer you to the airport based on your departure flight.
zein964 –
Actually when you visit Riza, it will be Easy to find a waterfall but hard to find someone like Aligan.I’m thankful for everyone who makes me meet this man.
We did lots of adventures, more of traditional food and wedding habits.
You should go for black sea but with Aligan.
Christopher –
We had such a great time! On our third visit to Turkey, we wanted to travel beyond the usual attractions, and are so happy we found Northa Travel, the Black Sea Region and Alican. The itinerary was fantastic – the landscapes and scenery we saw were beautiful; the accommodation and meals of a very high standard, and the vehicle comfortable. The highlight though was Alican, who was always punctual and well prepared, knowledgeable and articulate, flexible and accommodating to our needs. We felt like a part of the family! It’s a holiday we will always remember, and we wouldn’t hesitate to use the company again or recommend it to others. Thanks again Alican for a wonderful experience!