Program

- Day 1 - Istanbul to Trabzon - (L)
Early in the morning, we will meet you at your Istanbul hotel and provide a transfer to Istanbul domestic airport and put you on a 1 hour 30 minute flight to Trabzon, after arrival as you walk through the gate, you will see your tour guide holding a banner that has your name written on it, you will meet your guide then we will continue on your tour, Today you will visit Sumela Monastery,
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Little about Sumela Monastery
It sits high up on the cliffs of mouth Mela, southeast of Trabzon. It was founded in the 4 th century by 2 Greek monks, Barnabas and Sophronius, who were guided to the site by an icon of a "black" image of the Virgn, allegedly painted by St. Luke. After their deaths, sumela became a place of pilgrimage. It was decorated with frescoes, and its treasures included priceless manuscripts and silver plates. The monastery was built several times -the ruins seen by today's visitors date largely 19 th century. In the Ottoman era, sumela enjoyed the protection of the sultans, but it was abandoned and badly damage during the War of independence. In recent years, extensive restoration has been carried out. Little about Trabzon
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then drive south to Gumushane, breath taking view of Zigana and Pontic Mountains, picturesque villages will be your scene on the way, After visiting Gumushane and Karaca Cave, then head back to Trabzon for your overnight stay.

- Day 2 - Trabzon to Uzungol - (B/D)
After breakfast we will start the day visiting Hagia Sophia Church of Trabzon, then we will do a short panoramic tour of the region then we will continue on our drive to Uzungol, on the way we will stop at a traditional restaurant then continue on our scenic drive to Uzungol, after arrival, you will check into your hotel then will have a free afternoon to relax and explore on your own. Overnight stay in Uzungol.
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Uzungol is a lake situated to the south of the city of Trabzon in Turkey and It is also the name of a nearby village. It was formed by landslide making the stream bed to become a natural dam in the valley of Haldizen Stream.
The area is most famous for its natural beauty. Located in a valley between high rising mountains, the lake and village at first appear inaccessible. The surrounding greenery of the mountain forests and fog, occasionally enveloping the lake at night, also add to the scenery.
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- Day 3 - Uzungol to Ayder - (B/D)
After breakfast we will depart from Uzungol and drive to Ayder. on the way we will visit the Rize town, Tea Plantations, Trekking into Goksu Falls, Early in the evening we will arrive in Ayder, check into our hotel, Overnight stay in a traditionally designed wooden hotel in Ayder.

- Day 4 - Ayder to Kars (Dogu Beyazit) - (B/D)
After breakfast, Departure from Ayder to Kars, half day drive towards east , afternoon arrival in Kars, check in the hotel, Overnight stay.

- Day - 5 - Visiting Dogubeyazit then to Van - (B/D)
After breakfast, We depart from our hotel and spend the day Ishak Pasa Monastery, and after visiting these sites we will be on our way to Van, evening arrival in Van, check in the hotel, Overnight stay.

- Day - 6 - Van - (B/D)
After breakfast, We will take you on a full day tour to Historical sites in Van and to Akdamar Island on the van lake. Overnight stay in Van.

- Day - 7 - Van to Istanbul - (B)
After breakfast, we will provide a transfer to Van Airport and put you on a 2 hour flight back to Istanbul. Arriving in Istanbul will be the end of this program.

Cost will be € 985 person in double room and € 1385 for single supp.

Price includes
* All Transportation's by comfortable vehicles
* Centrally located charming hotels with breakfast & 3 Lunches
* Meals mentioned on the itinerary (B/L/D) codes
* Professional English speaking guides
* Entrance fees to the Ancient sites
* Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Trabzon
* Domestic flight tickets from Van to Istanbul.
* All of the service charges and local taxes

Excludes
* Domestic flight tickets
* Drinks with meals

( This is a customize program and it is available all year around, if you are interested in getting more information about the cost, and hotel name and their web sites, then simply send us an e-mail inquiry and let us know the dates you like to travel, then we will get back to you with full on information.

We can also extend your stay by adding more sights like Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Fethiye or more days in either in Istanbul and make the program suitable for your time and interest.