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EASTERN
BLACK SEA TOUR of Turkey |
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Notes:
-Sightseeing and/or accommodation in Istanbul before or after
the tour can be included.
-Travel to other areas of Turkey can also be included before
or after the tour. |
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DAY
01 - Tour to Sumela Monastery, Altyndere National Park, Karaca
Cave: |
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Arrive
in the morning to Trabzon Airport where you will be met to begin
the Eastern Black Sea Guided Tour by visiting the 4th century
Sumela Monastery and Altyndere National Park. Later on drive
up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular
views of mountain villages. We arrive at Gümüshane
City Province to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful
in Turkey for its colours and formations. Drive back to our
hotel located at the centre of the city. Check-in to hotel,
dinner and evening at leisure. (Meal: D) |
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DAY
02 - Trabzon City Tour and Uzungol: |
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Today
we explore the highlights of Trabzon City, the most attractive
points being: 13th century
Byzantine church St. Sophia Museum, Ataturk 's Mansion, Boztebe
Hill, Ladies Bazaar, Sera Lake. Lunch at a seaside restaurant
serving famous Akçaabat Meatball. In the afternoon drive
to Uzungöl (literally translated meaning "long lake").
It's a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the
lake and village before check-in to our wooden hotel. (Meals:
B+D) |
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03 - Tour to Rize, Camlihemsin, Zilkale and Ayder: |
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Today
we leave from Uzungöl and make a short stop in Rize for
panoramic views of the city from the Botanic Garden. Then we
arrive to Firtina (Storm) Valley which takes us to Ayder Plateau.
Before arriving in Ayder we will see Camlyhemsin, Konaklar,
Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale. Gentle trekking to Goksu Fall which
is the highest and most beautiful in the region. Arrival in
Ayder before sundown, check in to wooden hotel, dinner and overnight
stay. (Meals: B+D) |
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DAY
04 - Return Ayder to Trabzon: |
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Today
we have time to explore the beautiful Alpine Plateau in Ayder
until noon. Traditionally dressed village ladies, thermal spring,
waterfalls dropping down from hundreds metres and beautiful
plateau houses are going to be of much interest. In the afternoon
we drive back to Trabzon with transfer on to the airport. (Meal:
B) |
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