Black Sea Highlands Tour

The Black Sea highlands from Rize to Trabzon: Ayder, Zil Castle, Uzungöl and Sümela, with tea gardens and highland feasts.

Tour programme

1. İstanbul – Rize flight, tea gardens and Rize Castle
2. Fırtına Valley, Zil Castle and Çat Valley, Ayder Plateau
3. Ayder hot springs, Pokut Plateau and a highland breakfast
4. Uzungöl and Sultan Murat Plateau
5. Sümela Monastery and Altındere Valley
6. Trabzon Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Villa and the return flight

Included in the price

• Return transport and transfers within the programme
• Accommodation with breakfast in the hotels listed in a twin room
• A licensed professional guide and entrance fees (those listed in the programme)
• Travel health insurance and tourism tax

Not included

• Personal expenses, tips and meals not listed in the programme
• Optional tours and activities
• Single-room supplement

Price, departure and booking

The tour price is 17.900 TRY per person in a twin room; the single-room supplement is 5,100 TRY. Transport is by flight and the duration is 5 nights. No visa is needed on this tour; a passport (and ID if required) is enough. Departure plan: May – September, four departures a month. 9 places remain; you can secure your place with a deposit and gain a 20% early-booking discount on bookings 60 days ahead.