BLACK SEA TOUR 11.08.2016 - 18.08.2016
Day 1: Trabzon Buyuk Sumela Hotel 11.08.2016
Arrival in Trabzon and city tour. , study the extraordinary collection of Byzantine frescoes in the 13th century church of Ayasofya, visit Ataturk's Mansion on Soguksu hill facing Black Sea, Trabzon Castle. Dinner at hotel.
Day 2: Ayder Yaylasi Kackar Resort Hotel 12.08.2016
Short break at Rize for panoramic view of the city from the Botany Garden, we visit kiwi and tea plantations here, then we arrive to Firtina Valley which takes us to Ayder Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder we will see Camlihemsin and gentle trekking to Goksu Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region. We arrive in Ayder before sundown, check-in our hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Gumushane Fida Park Hotel 13.08.2016
After breakfast we visit Sumela Monastery which was constructed on the step slopes of the Black Mount and is located in Golden River National Park. We will have our lunch at a restaurant located on the skirts of the Mount Zigana and among the mystical pines. After the meal, we visit the Cave Karaca that is located in Torul, Gumushane and presents us a visual recital with ts stalactites and stalagmites. We give a break at the Mount Zigana which has two climates on its both sides passing the Zigana Pass and then we reach Hamsikoy which is the original land of rice pudding following the old Iranian Road. We taste the rice pudding, drink our tea a country tea house and do a nature walk dinner.
Day 4: Ordu Belde Hotel 14.08.2016
After breakfast, we’ll move to Tirebolu throughout Torul, Kurtun, Dogankent. Here we’ll have lunch. Then we arrive to Ordu. We will watch the city Ordu bird's-eye view from Boztepe. Check-in our hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Samsun North Point Hotel
After breakfast at hotel we arrive to Carsamba througout Fatsa,Unye, Terme. After a short break for taking photos of Yesilirmak river. Full day tour including visits to the SS Bandirma, the Greek ruins of Rum Mahallesi and the Ethnography Museum with its impressive collection of mosaics. Free time at Russian Bazaar. Check-in our hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Amasya Tashan Hotel 16.08.2016
After breakfast we drive to Amasya for our Amasya Tour. Amasya is one of the provinces which is distinct both with its natural setup and historical values it holds. It was the homeland of the famous geographer Strabo. Located in a narrow cleft of the Yesilirmak (Iris) river, it has a history of 3000 years during which many civilizations left priceless remains of their times. The ruins of the citadel on the rock face of the cleft shelters 2000 year old water-channels, 1000 year old bridges, an ancient mental hospital, an Ottoman Palace and a secret underground passageway. Overnight in Amasya.
Day 7: Ankara Anemon Hotel 17.08.2016
On arrival we will have time for the city tour of Ankara which is the 2nd biggest city and the capital of Turkey. On the tour you will visit Ataturk`s (founder of the modern Turkey) Museum and the Anitkabir Overnight in Ankara.
Day 8: Ankara 18.08.2016
Istanbul – London
After breakfast, transfer to Airport. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another tour.
Tour includes
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Private return airport transfers
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4 star and Boutique Hotels HB in each area (In Ankara only breakfast)
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All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
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Professional English-speaking tour guides
Tour does not include
13 PAX 5 DBL / 1 TRP, PER PERSON 560 GBP