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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, Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Ataturk's Mansion, Borcka Karagol and the ancient Georgian Churches (Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanucwe, Ishan, and Oshk-Vank) Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle. We will also 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, Erzurum, Rize Artvin. A fantastic week that will keep your interests high and your adrenaline pumping with wonder.

    
DAY 1 - TRABZON

Arriving at Trabzon International Airport , transfer to hotel, diner and brief information about the trip, and overnight . (D)

DAY 2 - TRABZON, SUMELA MONASTERY, ZIGANA, KARACA CAVE

Depart for Sumela Monastery, visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery clinging to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park, lunch. Traveling along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains will take us to Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formations, return to Trabzon, dinner & O/N in Trabzon.

DAY 3 - TRABZON, UZUNGOL

Depart for St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13th century church and see the extraordinary collection of byzantine frescoes, depart for Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Atatürk's Mansion, a picturesque hilside retreat, visit Ortahisar Mosque, a Comneni cathedral in the old town, Girls' Monastery, a nunnery built by Alexios III in 13th century. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Boztepe. Depart for Uzungöl, one of the most photogenic locations in the region, lunch at a fish restaurant, sightseeing and dinner & O/N at Uzungol.

DAY 4 - RIZE, FIRTINA VALLEY, AYDER

Depart for Ayder, visit a botanical garden and have a panoramic view of Rize, drive to Camlihemsin through the beautiful Firtina Valley, enjoy the panorama with many waterfalls, stone bridges on firtina valley and lush green forests on the foothills of the magnificient Kackar Mountains, lunch and sightseeing in Ayder, dinner & O/N. in Ayder.

DAY 5 - AYDER, BORCKA-KARAGOL, ARTVIN

Drive to Artvin, visit Borcka Karagol and ancient Georgian Churches Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuc, you'll be driven beside the River Coruh, the fastest flowing and best rafting river in Turkey, dinner & O/N in Artvin.

DAY 6 - YUSUFELI, ERZURUM

Driving through the River Coruh Valley will take us to other Georgian Churches; Ishan, Oshk-Vank and visit Tortum Waterfalls on the way, lunch en route, Drive to Erzurum dinner and O/N in Erzurum.

DAY 7 - ERZURUM

In the morning visit Selchuk & Mongolian monuments; Cifte Minareli Medrese, a theological school named for its towering twin minarets, Yakutiye Medrese, built by Mongolian Prince Olcayto in 1308, is topped with a richly tiled minaret. Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle, transfer to Erzurum Airport for a homebound flight, and say farewell...

Tour Price Includes:

6 nights accommodations at 3 - 5 stars hotels,
Modern, spacious, air-conditioned, vehicle for land transportation.
Professional English speaking tour guide,
12 meals : 6 Breakfasts, and 6 dinners.
Parking, portage, tipping (except guide, driver), tolls
Admission fees to sights and museums

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

Price:

Per person in double room: £426.00 Per Person

Single Supplement : £89.00

Accommodation:

Accomodations at 3 - 5 star hotels

Departure Dates:

18 - 24 June
02 - 08 July
20 - 26 August