Itinerary

1. Welcome to Black Sea (Trabzon)

   • Meet your Turkey tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

   • Have some rest. The tour will start tomorrow morning. 

   • If you arrive in Trabzon early, go to Sera Lake which is very close to the city center of Trabzon. You will be amazed by its beautiful, pure, and natural views. 

   • Then, go around the city center visiting Hagia Sophia and Ataturk Kiosk.

   • In the evening, take on the downtown tour. Visit Meydan, Maraş and Uzun Sokok. 

   • Go up to the Boztepe to see terrace view of Trabzon. 

   Overnight in Trabzon
   

2. A mix of nature, culture, and history (Trabzon-Uzungol)

   • Today, visit Sumela Monastery which is like hidden inside the mountain. Currently, Sumela Monastery is under reconditioning. You will just see some part of the monastery. 

   • Then, 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. 

   • Drive up to Kerester Highland if the weather is clear. 

   Overnight at Uzungol Yesil Kosk Hotel

3. A day in world’s paradise (Rize-Ayder)

   • Move along Fırtına Valley. 

   • Stop by Ottomans bridges over Fırtına River. 

   • Visit Çamlıhemşin. 

   • After, go to the upper to the mountains. 

   • Stop by Senyuva Village and have tea/coffee at the famous Cinciva Cafe. 

   • Examine the historical Zilkale (Zil Castle) and then see the beautiful Palovit Waterfall. 

   • Then, move to Tar River and Bulut Waterfall which has a 2 km walk-way (4 km in total) through the peaceful nature. 

   • 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. 

   Overnight at Elikti Butik Hotel or Hanedan Suit Hotel.

4. Explore the pure nature (Rize-Artvin)

   • Continue the tour with a visit to Seslikaya village, where you will have an unforgettable experience of the local village life and visit a local family and see ancient village houses. 

   • Travel to tea gardens and collect tea and meet with local people. 

   • Then, proceed from Borçka Karagöl Lake, which is surrounded by a colourful forest. 

   • Set off on a short hike (2,5 km Easy) around the lake in beautiful nature. 

   • Take a boat and row in the lake.

   • Visit Arhavi historical Double Bridges and take some photos there. 

   • Then, move to Mençuna Waterfall for refreshments. 

   • Go on a short hike (2 km Easy).

   Overnight at Elikti Butik Hotel or Hanedan Suit Hotel
   

5. Shopping and Goodbye! (Trabzon Airport)

   • Have your breakfast, pack up and get ready to go! 

   • On your 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. 

   • Have a quick Tea Factory trip as well. 

   • Transfer to the airport based on your departure flight.