DAY 1 | ANTALYA – TRABZON – SÜMELA MONASTERY – TRABZON
We depart from Antalya Airport in the morning. Upon our arrival at Trabzon Airport at 09:45, we begin our Black Sea tour with the vehicle waiting for us.
Our first stop will be the Hagia Sophia Mosque, one of Trabzon’s most important historical landmarks. Afterwards, we take a shopping break where we can closely view Telkari Silver products, crafted with world-famous workmanship.
Next, we visit Atatürk Mansion, where the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed during his visits to Trabzon. After lunch, we visit Sumela Monastery, one of the symbols of the Black Sea, located within Altındere National Park.
After our tours, we transfer to our hotel in Trabzon.
Accommodation: Trabzon
Day 2 | Sürmene – Uzungöl – Ayder Plateau
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart.
First, we stop for shopping at the world-famous Sürmene Knives store. Then we arrive at Uzungöl, which has postcard-worthy views of the Black Sea. After free time around the lake, we may optionally take part in the Plateau Tour (Extra) with our guests who wish to join.
As our tour continues, we stop at a store offering local tea varieties and souvenir products for a tea shopping stop, and then we make a shopping break for local products.
In the evening, we transfer to our hotel in the Ayder Plateau area.
Accommodation: Ayder
Day 3 | Zilkale – Batumi
After our breakfast, we continue our journey through the unique nature of the Black Sea region.
Our first stop is the historic Zilkale. With those who wish, we take our Palovit Waterfall (Extra) tour.
Then we stop for shopping at the store where Rize cloth products are introduced. Those who wish can join our Borçka Karagöl (Extra) tour.
After the necessary passport procedures at the Sarp Border Gate, we cross into Batumi, the popular city of Georgia.
During our city tour, we see the Medea Statue, Europe Square, and Batumi’s important landmarks. Those who wish can join the Batumi Cable Car (Extra) tour.
In the evening, we settle into our hotel. Those who wish can participate in the Georgian Night Entertainment (Extra) program.
Accommodation: Batumi
Day 4 | Mençuna Waterfall – Çeçuva Tea Gardens – Giresun
After our breakfast, we enter Turkey and continue our journey.
Optionally, we visit Mençuna Waterfall (Extra).
Then we visit the Çeçeva Tea Gardens (Extra), famous for its stunning scenery.
Traveling along the Black Sea coastal road, we arrive in Giresun and visit the natural wonder Blue Lake.
After our tours, we check into our hotel.
Accommodation: Giresun
Day 5 | Giresun – Ordu – Samsun
After our breakfast, we take a shopping break for the Black Sea's famous hazelnut products.
Then we head to Ordu and, for those who wish, enjoy the city’s unique view with the Boztepe Cable Car.
Upon our arrival in Samsun, we visit in order:
- Bandırma Ferry,
- Amazon Village and Amazon Park,
- İlkadım Monument
Afterwards, we check in to our hotel in the evening.
Accommodation: Samsun
Day 6 | Samsun – Antalya
We leave our hotel early in the morning and head to Samsun Airport.
We depart for Antalya on the **07:05** flight, completing our unforgettable Black Sea and Batumi tour with another Gurmeler Gezi organization.
We look forward to seeing you on your next trip…