BLACK SEA BOUTİQUE TOUR
Overview
Turkey’s Black Sea coast is renowned for its sandy beaches, traditional villages, and natural wonders. On this 5-day tour, discover the region with a boutique itinerary designed to take in all the highlights and offer an insight into local life, food, and culture. Explore Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin; admire views of Mencuna Waterfall and Borcka Karagol Lake; and soak up the scenery in the Ayder highlands.
- Visit at least five different destinations along the Black Sea Coast
- Customize your itinerary with recommendations from your local guide
- Choose between a private or small-group tour with up to 10 people
- Hassle-free experience with accommodation and round-trip transport
Departure Point: Üniversite, Trabzon Havaalanı, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey
Domestic/International Arrival gate of Trabzon Airport
Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What is Included
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Travel Health Insurance
What is not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
What To Expect
Black sea is a unique area of Turkey where you can enjoy history, nature and culture all in one. It’s considered as the “paradise of the world”. This tour highlights the most popular destinations in Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin area. From Sumela to Uzungol, Ayder Higland to Firtina river, Mencuna Waterfall to Borcka Karagol Lake, you will have a memorable trip in Balck Sea. You will meet with local people and experience local life, culture and music in Black Sea. You are welcome to Black Sea with small group tours or exclusive private tour.
Day 1: Welcome to Black Sea (Trabzon) We welcome you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Have some rest. Our tour will start tomorrow morning. Howeveri if you arrive in trabzon early, let’s g oto Sera Lake wihich is very close to the city center of Trabzon. You will be amazed with its beatiful, pure, and natural view. Then, we just go around city center visiting Hagia Sophia and Ataturk Kiosk, In the evening, let’s have a down town tour. Visit Meydan, Maraş and uzun sokok. Go up to the Boztepe to see terrace view of Trabzon.Overnight in Trabzon
Day 2: A mix of nature, culture, and history (Trabzon-Uzungol) Today, we first visit Sumela Monastary which is like hidden inside the mountain. Currently, Sumela Monastary is under recondition. 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.Overnight at Uzungol Yesil Kosk Hotel
Day 3: A day in world’s paradise (Rize-Ayder) We will spend day in world’s paradise. First, we will move along Fırtına Valley. Stop by Ottomans bridges over Fırtına River. Visit Çamlıhemşin. After, we will go upper to the mountains. We will stop by Senyuva Willage and have tea/coffee at fameous Cinciva Cafe. Then, we will visit historical Zilkale (Zil Castle) and then see beautiful Palovit Waterfall. Then, lets move to Tar River and Bulut Waterfall then which has 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 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
Day 4: Explore the pure nature (Rize-Artvin) We will continue our tour with Seslikaya village, where we will have unforgettable experience to see local village life and visit local family and see ancient village houses. See tea gardens and collect tea. Meet with local people there. Then, we will continue tour from Borçka Karagöl Lake, which is surrounded with colorfull forest. We will have a short hiking (2,5 km Easy) around the lake in beautiful nature. Take a boat and row in the lake. Take beautiful pictures in nature.Then visit Arhavi historical Double Bridges and take some photos there. Then, we will move to Mençuna Waterfall for refreshing. We will have short hiking (2km Easy)Overnight at Elikti Butik Hotel or Hanedan Suit Hotel
Day 5: Shopping and Goodbye! (Trabzon Airport) 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 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 airport based on your departure flight.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Important Notices
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
