Departure:
At 21:00, we depart from the designated meeting points.
Day 1: Sinop Prison – Hansaros Fjord – Inaltı Cave – Samsun
After a pleasant overnight journey, we arrive in Sinop in the morning. We explore Hansaros Fjord, Sinop Castle, Sinop Museum, and the historic Sinop Prison. Then, we visit Inaltı Cave, located 1,070 meters above sea level. After completing our visits, we head to Samsun, check in at our hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.
Day 2: Bandırma Ferry – Ordu Boztepe – Rize
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Samsun Museum, First Step Monument, and Bandırma Ferry. Continuing our journey through Çarşamba and Fatsa, we arrive in Ordu, one of the most organized cities in the Black Sea region. We explore Boztepe and Paşaoğlu Mansion before heading towards Giresun and Trabzon, finally reaching our hotel in Rize. We conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Fırtına Valley – Zilkale – Ayder Plateau – Hopa
After breakfast, we travel along the scenic Black Sea coast to Ardeşen. We then enter Fırtına Valley, one of Turkey’s most biodiverse ecosystems. After reaching Çamlıhemşin, we explore Zilkale and Palovit Waterfall, followed by free time in the breathtaking Ayder Plateau. Later, we proceed to Hopa, check into our hotel, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Borçka Karagöl – Batumi
After breakfast, we visit the picturesque Borçka Karagöl (Black Lake) before heading to Batum. After border crossing procedures, we explore Gonio Fortress, Europe Square (featuring the Medea Statue), Piazza Square, Theater Square (with the golden Poseidon Statue and Theater Building), and the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After free time for shopping, we return to Hopa for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Uzungöl Plateau – Maçka – Sumela Monastery – Trabzon – Keşap
Following breakfast, we ascend to the Uzungöl Plateau, located 1,050 meters above sea level. We enjoy breathtaking views along İkizdere and İyidere before reaching Maçka. We visit the historic Sumela Monastery, then continue to Trabzon, where we explore Hagia Sophia Church and Atatürk Mansion. Our day ends as we check into our hotel in Keşap, where we have dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Giresun Castle – Ünye – Kastamonu
After breakfast, we visit Giresun Castle and Giresun Museum, followed by a stop in Ünye. Traveling through the scenic Northern Anatolian Mountains, we arrive in Kastamonu and check into our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Şerife Bacı Monument – Liva Paşa Mansion – Republic Square
Following breakfast, we explore Şerife Bacı Monument, Natural Park, Liva Paşa Mansion, Kastamonu Castle, Republic Square, Clock Tower, and the Lace Museum. After our visits, we begin our return journey to Istanbul, arriving in the evening.
End of the tour.
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