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 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.

Tour ends

Total cost will be ------ per person in double ----- Euros in single room ( price given upon request, just e-mail us the date you wish to go, then we will get back to you with the price, hotel names and their web sites)

Price includes
* Istanbul - Trabzon - Istanbul flight tickets
* 3 nights accommodation in centrally located unique hotels
* All of the land transfers and guiding
* Admissions and entrance fees to the sites
* Meals mentioned on (B/L/D) codes
* All of the Tax and service charges

Excludes
* Drinks with meals
* Tips

We can always customize this program and includes more sites like Cappadocia, Eastern Turkey, Ephesus and Pamukkale,

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