Price
$1,985 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $995
Tour Program
Day 1: Departure: Istanbul – Izmit – Adapazari – Bolu – Cankiri – Amasya
We will meet with our valued guests at the designated times and depart for Amasya via Istanbul – Izmit – Adapazari – Bolu – Cankiri. To ensure a comfortable journey and since we will start sightseeing before checking into the hotel, we recommend wearing loose, sporty clothing and flat shoes, preferably sneakers.
Day 2: Amasya, Samsun, Bandırma Ferry, First Step Monument, Amazon Park
We arrive in Amasya in the morning, and after breakfast, we begin our tour of Amasya. We will see Amasya Castle and the Rock Tombs, historical bridges, Amasya Houses and Hazarenler Mansion, the Sultan Bayezid II Complex with its madrasa, imaret, tomb, fountain and water well, Burma Minaret Mosque, Şehzadeler Park, Çilehane Mosque (1413), and the Ferhat and Şirin Monument and water canal. After concluding our Amasya tour, we will depart for Samsun. Our first visit in Samsun will be the Amazon Statue and Amazon Park, representing the Amazons, known as the Women Warriors Community. Afterwards, we will visit the Atatürk Honor Monument and Atatürk House, have lunch, visit the First Step Monument where Atatürk landed in Samsun, and after our visit to the Bandırma Ferry, we will depart for Ordu. Accommodation in Ordu.
Day 3: Ordu Boztepe Cable Car, Tea Factory, Sürmene Knife Factory, Rize Fabric Factory, Fırtına Valley, Çamlıhemşin, Ayder Plateau
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take the cable car up to Ordu Boztepe. We will enjoy the view of Ordu from above, then see the panoramic view of Giresun Castle and Giresun Island, do some hazelnut shopping, and then depart for Trabzon. After lunch with Akçaabat Meatballs, upon arrival in Trabzon, our first visit will be to the Hagia Sophia Museum Mosque, followed by a visit to the Sürmene Knife and Tea Factory, where we will have the opportunity to shop, and then free time for shopping at Rize fabric workshops. We will then go to the Fırtına Valley, which has every shade of green. Here we will do activities such as zipline. Accommodation in Ayder
Day 4: Ayder Plateau, Zipline, Çinçiva, Palovit Waterfall, Zilkale
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for Ayder Plateau. Along the way, we will have free time on the plateau, enjoying traditional folk dancing (horon) accompanied by tulum music, and visiting and photographing Gelin Tülü Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. We will also see historical mansions and stone arch bridges. After lunch in the valley, we will board minibuses in Çamlıhemşin and visit Çinçiva Bridge (Şenyuva), Zilkale, and Palovit Waterfall before heading back to our hotel. Accommodation in Hopa.
Day 5: Karagöl, Borçka, Batumi
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take minibuses from Borçka to Klaskur Valley. Here, we will see an ecosystem that contains different habitats and has preserved its natural beauty. After lunch, we will see the Çoruh River and the old Gonio Bridge, the Historical Virgin Mary Cathedral Church, the Ali and Nino Statue, the Historical Central Mosque, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Armenian Orthodox Church, the Poseidon Monument, Pizza Square, the Theater Building, the Medea Statue, the Alphabet Tower, Batumi Port, and the newly created European Square. After free time for shopping on Batumi Boulevard, we will depart for the Sarp Border Gate. After free time for shopping on Batumi Boulevard, we will depart for Hopa. Accommodation in Hopa.
Day 6: Of, Çaykara, Uzungöl, Karaster, Lustra, Yayla Önü
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for Uzungöl via Of and Çaykara. We will admire and photograph Uzungöl. After our Uzungöl tour, we will have lunch and then continue on the plateau road by minibus. First, we will set off to see the Karaster – Lustra – Yaylaönü Plateaus. We can take photos during our breaks in Karaster – Lustra Yayla Önü. Then we return to Uzungöl. We will visit a filigree workshop where we can see and buy examples of filigree art. Accommodation in Trabzon Maçka
Day 7: Trabzon, Hagia Sophia Museum, Zigana, Sumela Monastery, Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Hamsiköy in Zigana. Then we go to Maçka and Altındere Valley, where Sumela Monastery is located. Afterwards, we reach Sumela Monastery by minibus, a 2000-meter journey. After our visit, where we can see the historical value, magnificent architecture, the main rock church, student rooms, guesthouses, holy spring, and unique frescoes from the terrace, we leave the valley, have lunch, and begin our return journey to Istanbul. We drop you off at the points where we picked you up.
Important Notes
Our price is based on current market conditions. Any increase in fuel prices exceeding 10% will be reflected separately. The guide may make changes to the tour dates to make the tour more efficient, provided that the places to be visited in the tour program remain the same. The stated tour price is per person in a double or triple room. For guests who wish to participate in the tour alone and stay in a single room at the hotel, a single supplement fee will be added.
The agency reserves the right to postpone the tour up to 2 days prior if there are insufficient participants. Unless otherwise stated, this is not valid during holidays and special occasions. Child discounts apply to one child accompanied by two (2) adults. Children aged 0-6 may not be provided with a bed in the hotel accommodation. A fee will be charged if a seat is reserved for children aged 0-2. Children aged 3-6 are required to have a seat. Our agency, guide, and tour leader are not responsible for any delays that may occur during the tour due to the crowds during official and administrative holidays; museum and archaeological site entrances, restaurants, ferries, bridges, vehicle traffic, etc. If you wish to separate from the group during group excursions and activities and spend time on your own, please inform your guide beforehand.
Regional Food Culture
- Samsun: Samsun Pide (Turkish flatbread)
- Trabzon: Meat in Zigana or Akçaabat Meatballs, Hamsi Köy Rice Pudding
- Rize: Fırtına River Trout, Muhlama (a type of omelet), Bean Pickle, Sarma (stuffed grape leaves), Corn Bread, Laz Böreği (a type of pastry)
- Batumi: Turkish Dishes
- Artvin Region: Cağ Kebap (a type of kebab)
- Uzungöl: Dried Beans, Rice, Pickles or Trout