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HIDDEN VALLEYS OF THE BLACK SEA

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TURKEY

SINGLE-COUNTRY TOUR

Starting at AED

Premium Tour

6 Nights / 7 Days Tour

All Year Round

Bespoke Private Tours | Escorted Group Tours

Southeastern Europe, Europe, Asia

(EGPTZF-3505352-TR)

Trabzon, Uzungöl, Ayder, Hıdırnebi, Sürmene, Zigana, Hamsiköy

This 7-day tour explores the untouched beauty of Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea region, featuring stunning landmarks like Uzungöl, Ayder Plateau, Zigana Pass, Hıdırnebi Plateau, and the fascinating Çal Cave. From majestic plateaus and scenic valleys to historic monasteries and vibrant city life, each day balances nature, culture, and leisure. Stay at centrally located hotels in Trabzon while venturing into lush forests, ancient caves, and charming mountain villages. Enjoy authentic experiences such as tea tasting, sampling local cuisine, and admiring sweeping panoramic viewpoints. Perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful, immersive journey into Turkey’s greenest corners.

Making memories since 2002 !

DAY 01: ARRIVAL, TRABZON

  • Meet and greet at Trabzon Airport with private transfer to your city-center hotel

  • Hotel check-in from afternoon, rest of the day at leisure

  • Explore Meydan Square, with its cafés, restaurants, and shops

  • Option to relax at the hotel or stroll through the bustling city center

  • Assistance for extended stays available upon request

  • Overnight stay in Trabzon

  • Meals: Not included


DAY 02: SUMELA MONASTERY, ZIGANA, HAMSIKÖY

  • Morning departure to Altındere National Park for the Sumela Monastery

  • Short minibus ride and forest walk to reach the site

  • Visit the monastery complex with chapels, library, holy spring, and aqueducts

  • Lunch at a local restaurant before continuing toward Zigana Pass 

  • Scenic drive via the old Zigana Road to Hamsiköy Village

  • Taste the village’s famous rice pudding (sütlaç)

  • Return to hotel, evening at leisure in Trabzon

  • Meals: Breakfast at hotel


DAY 03: UZUNGÖL, HALDIZEN VALLEY

  • Depart to Uzungöl, stopping at a tea factory and Sürmene Knife outlet

  • Scenic journey through Solaklı Valley surrounded by tea gardens and villages

  • Visit the Observation Terrace and Artificial Waterfalls

  • Free time for activities, lakeside walks, and dining in Uzungöl

  • Optional lunch at local restaurants with panoramic views

  • Depart Uzungöl by evening and return to hotel

  • Free evening in the city

  • Meals: Breakfast at hotel


DAY 04: AYDER PLATEAU, STORM VALLEY

  • Morning drive along the coast to Fırtına Valley, a UNESCO ecological region

  • Optional rafting, zipline, or swing activities available in the valley

  • Continue through Çamlıhemşin Road to reach Ayder Plateau 

  • Visit Gelintülü Waterfall, followed by free time on the plateau

  • Enjoy tea or coffee in front of the falls or take a short nature walk

  • Return to hotel after a brief stop en route

  • Evening at leisure in Trabzon

  • Meals: Breakfast at hotel


DAY 05: TRABZON CITY TOUR

  • Visit Atatürk Mansion, home to original 20th-century furnishings

  • Explore Trabzon Botanical Park, the region’s only botanical garden

  • Continue to Trabzon Aquarium, the world’s first tunnel aquarium

  • Drive past historic landmarks including Trabzon Castle and Zağnos Valley

  • Visit Trabzon City Museum and the 13th-century Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • Lunch break at Sera Lake, followed by a stop at Boztepe Terrace

  • Return to hotel for final evening at leisure

  • Meals: Breakfast at hotel


DAY 06: ÇAL CAVE, HIDIRNEBI PLATEAU, DEPARTURE

  • Hotel check-out after breakfast, then depart for Çal Cave (1050m)

  • Explore one of the world’s longest caves and enjoy a café break

  • Continue to Hıdırnebi Plateau (1600m), known for cool air and green landscapes

  • Free time to explore the plateau, shops, mosques, and traditional homes

  • Group gathers for return to Trabzon city

  • Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 07:   TRABZON CITY Departure

  • Day at Leisure

  • Private Transfer to Trabzon Airport to board your flight back to the UAE

GET IN TOUCH

INDICATIVE PACKAGE PRICES

On Request

Package pricing is influenced by several factors, including the number of travelers, selected hotel category, chosen travel dates, and availability at the time of booking.

INDICATIVE HOTELS

INCLUSIONS

  • 5 nights accommodation at a city center hotel in Trabzon with daily breakfast

  • All transportation and excursions as per itinerary in a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Free pick-up and drop-off from Trabzon Airport, intercity bus terminal, and city center hotels

  • Park and national park entrance fees (e.g., Altındere National Park, Sera Lake Nature Park, Hıdırnebi Plateau)

  • VAT and all applicable local taxes

  • Services of local driver and support staff throughout the tour

  • Visa assistance

  • Visa appointment fee (Standard Category)

  • Lunches and dinners throughout the tour

  • Entrance fees to museums and historical monuments (e.g., Sumela Monastery, Trabzon Aquarium, Hagia Sophia Mosque)

  • Tips for guides and drivers

  • Optional activities such as rafting, ziplining, or swing rides in Fırtına Valley

  • Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, snacks, or laundry

  • Additional nights before or after the tour unless pre-arranged

  • Travel insurance or flight tickets to/from Trabzon

EXCLUSIONS

MEET OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

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Alyn F.

Senior Travel Consultant

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Travel Consultant

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Travel Consultant

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