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A fantastic journey through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Over the course of 4 days you will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, the 13th century church of St. Sophia, Ataturk's Mansion, we will visit kiwi and tea plantations in this

very agricultural region, countless villages through the Pontic Mountains and stay in wooden bungalows high in the mountains in Uzungol. Along the journey we will also visit Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale, and view the Georgian border on the Eastern Black Sea coast. A short but truly mesmerising trip though the Eastern Black Sea Region.  

    
DAY 1 - SUMELA MONASTERY, ZIGANA, KARACA CAVE

After arriving at Trabzon Int'l Airport, we begin our trip by visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park. Later on we drive up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of villages on the Pontic Mountains. We arrive at Gümüshane to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colours and formations. Drive back to hotel located at the centre of Trabzon. Check-in to hotel, dinner and overnight at Hotel Usta **** (D)    

DAY 2 - TRABZON CITY TOUR, UZUNGOL

Today we will explore the highlights of Trabzon city; study the extraordinary collection of Byzantine frescoes in the 13th century church of St. Sophia, visit Ataturk's Mansion on Sog uk su hill facing the Black Sea, Girls' Monastery on Boztepe Hill, Sera Lake on the way to Akçaabat and lunch at a seaside restaurant serving famous Akcaabat Meatball. In the afternoon we drive to Uzungöl (long lake), a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the lake and village and check-in to our wooden hotel, dinner and overnight at Inan Kardesler Hotel & Bungalows (S) (B,D)

DAY 3 - RIZE, CAMLIHEMSIN, ZILKALE, AYDER

Today we are leaving from Uzungöl. Short break at Rize for panoramic view of the city from the Botany Garden, we visit kiwi and  tea plantations here, then we arrive to Firtina (Storm) Valley which takes us to Ayder Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder we will see Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale. Gentle trekking to Goksu Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region. we arrive in Ayder before sundown, check-in our wooden hotel, dinner and overnight at Hasimoglu Hotel (S) (B, D) 

DAY 4 - AYDER, TRABZON

Today we have time to explore the beautiful Alpine Plateau of Ayder until noon with traditionally dressed village ladies, thermal spring, waterfalls dropping down from hundreds metres and beautiful plateau houses.  In the afternoon we drive to the Turkish - Georgian border on the Eastern Black Sea coast. After viewing Georgia from Sarpi Gate, we drive along the Black Sea coast back to Trabzon Airport for a homebound flight and say farewell. (B)

Tour Price Includes:

3 Nights Half Board accommodation
Modern, spacious, air-conditioned, vehicle for land transportation.
Professional English speaking tour guide,
Admission fees to sights and museums,
6 meals : 3 Breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D).
Parking, portage, tipping (except guide, driver), tolls
V.A.T.

Tour Price Excludes:

Airfare of int'l and domestic flights within our program itinerary,
Air and departure taxes,
Bottled beverages or alcohol,
Travel insurance,
Visas, laundry, and personal items.

Accommodation:

1 Night - Trabzon - Hotel Usta ****
1 Night - Trabzon / UzungOl -  Inan Kardesler Hotel & Bungalows (S)
1 Night - Rize / Ayder -  Hasimoglu Hotel (S)

Price:
Per person in double room £435.00 Per Person

Single Supplement £110.00

Set Departure Dates:

16 - 19 May
19 - 22 June
03 - 06 July
10 - 13 July
24 - 27 July
31 - 03 July*August
07 - 10 August
21 - 24 August
28 - 31 August