Sumela Monastery, Zigana,
Begin tour with visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere
National Park. Later, drive up to Zigana Mountains, crossing the mountain with
spectacular views of villages on Pontic Mountains. A
Trabzon city tour, Uzungol
Explore the highlights of Trabzon; study the extraordinary collection of
Byzantine frescoes in the 13th century church of Ayasofya, visit Ataturks
Mansion on Soguksu hill facing Black Sea, Trabzon Castle and Sera Lake on the
way to Akcaabat, lunch at a seaside restaurant serving famous Akcaabat
Meatball. In the afternoon, drive to Uzungol Its a hidden paradise in the
Pontic Alps. We hike around the lake and village surrounded by emerald green forests.
Rize, Camlihemsin, Ayder
Short break at Rize for panoramic view of the city from the Botany Garden.
Visit kiwi and tea plantations. Then arrive to Firtina Valley and Ayder
Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder, see Camlihemsin and gentle trekking to Goksu
Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region. Arrive in Ayder
before sundown.
Explore beautiful Alpine Plateau Ayder, traditionally dressed village
ladies, thermal spring, waterfalls dropping down from hundreds meters and
beautiful plateau houses are going to be interest of you. Drive to Ortan
Village and have great view of Hemsin’s mountain villages on the side of
Firtina River. Leave for Caglayan Valley in Findikli town to see typical Laz
houses and panoramic tea plantations.