Day - 3 - Safranbolu to Amasya - (B)
After the breakfast we will put you on the bus from Safranbolu to Ankara , 3 hours bus ride, once you arrive you will have few hours free time, for those who want to stay in Ankara, ( we can extend the tour and add couple more night accomadation in Ankara. After a break, you will depart from Ankara bus terminal to Amasya ( 5 hours bus ride , once you arrive, you will be picked up at the Amasya bus terminal and transferred to hotel, Overnight in Amasya

Day - 4 - Amasya - (B)
Today is the free day for you to discover amazing Amasya town on your own.

Little about Amasya
In Amasya, one can see the remnants of the Hellenistic, the Roman, the Byzantine, the Seljuk, the Ilhanli, and the Ottoman civilizations, as well as many important remains belonging to the first years of the Republic of Turkey. The museums of this historical city contain cultural treasures, remained from many civilizations. Amasya is endowed with historical and cultural opulence, and the city is also very rich of natural beauties; thermal springs around Amasya are very famous. Amasya Yaliboyu Houses are the best instances of Ottoman architecture. These buildings usually have two stores and they are now being restored by a foundation called AKTAV. (The Foundation of Protecting Cultural and Natural wealth).
Amasya is also famous for its apples, cherries, peaches and okra. If you would like to enjoy the beautiful nature with the city's deeply rooted cultural tradition, then Amasya is one of the most exciting places for you. Here, our friendly people will welcome you.

Day - 5 - Amasya to Trabzon - (B)
After breakfast, you will depart from Amasya to Trabzon, A beautiful bus ride cutting through the Black sea mountain ranges, ( Arrival in Trabzon & Check into you hotel, Overnight in Trabzon

Day - 6 - Trabzon - (B)
After breakfast, you will depart from your hotel for a day trip to Sumela Monastery, and once we get there, you will have the free time to explore the site, -

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
The earliest evidence of civilization in Trabzon dates from 7000 BC. Establishes as a Greek colony ( with Amasra and Sinop) the town benefited from its position on the bussy trade route between black sea and the Mediterranean. It grew quickly and was focal point for the Pontic kings. At the begriming of the 13 th century, the Comnene dynasty established a Byzantine with its capital at Trabzon. During the Comnnene era, the city gained a reputation as a beautiful, sophisticated cultural center. The Genoese and the Venetians came here to trade as Trabzon was the terminus of a northern branch of the Silk Route. In 1461 Trabzon fell under Ottoman rule. Overnight stay in Trabzon

Day 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - Ayder to Trabzon then back to Istanbul - (B)
After breakfast we will depart from Ayder and return to Trabzon, we will be driving on scenic roads with breath taking views, small traditional villages, waterfalls with small stops on the way we will arrive in Trabzon, get on the flight back to Istanbul, After arrival in Istanbul we will provide a transfer to your Istanbul hotel.

Cost 1085 Euro per person in double room and 1.280 Euro for single supplement.

Price includes ; all of the transfers, bus tickets, 6 nights bed and breakfast hotel in Safranbolu, Amasya and Trabzon day trip to Amasra and Sumela monastery, domestic flight ticket back Istanbul.