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6-Day Turkey Black Sea Route

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Overview

Travel to Eastern Turkey and visit all of the highlights of the Black Sea region. Unlike any other area of the country, this stretch of coastline contains endless historical sites, breathtaking nature and plenty of local culture.

Begin your trip learning about the history of the region in Samsun before driving along the picturesque coastline towards Ordu, a prosperous trading port. Continue to the verdant Ayder Plateau, which has been likened by many to the rolling hills of Switzerland. Discover the hidden paradise of Uzungol in the Pontic Alps which surround a large peaceful lake.

This itinerary is ideal for those looking for an off the beaten track nature escape in Turkey which features plenty of nature, culture and history.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Samsun

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Arrival in Samsun

Welcome to Turkey! Arrive at Samsun Airport where you will meet your private driver and head towards your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to recover from your journey.

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    Accommodation

    Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Samsun Carsamba Airport to Sheraton Grand Samsun Hotel

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    Destinations

    Samsun

Day 2

Sightseeing in Samsun and Drive to Ordu

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Sightseeing in Samsun and Drive to Ordu

Today you will go on a tour of Samsun city to see its main sights. Your first stop is the Statue of Honour erected in the name of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while he was still alive. Then you will see the Ferry of Bandirma, which represents the first steps of the national movement in 1919. After the tour, continue to Ordu along the coastline passing through Boztepe, which features a great lookout point. Once you arrive, you'll have some free time in Ordu, known for its hazelnut production.

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    Accommodation

    City Baliktasi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Samsun

    Statue of Honour Samsun

    OrduOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Samsun to Ordu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Samsun

    Ordu

Day 3

Trabzon and Altindere National Park

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Trabzon and Altindere National Park

Today your trip continues to Trabzon. One the way you'll stop at Giresun Castle for its impressive panoramic views of Giresun Island. Spend the afternoon at Altindere National Park where you'll visit the magnificent Monastery of Sumela located in an alpine setting. Enjoy some hiking up to a rock cliff in the midst of dense evergreen forests. In the late afternoon you'll return to Trabzon.

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    Accommodation

    Yali Park Otel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Giresun Castle

    Altindere National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ordu to Trabzon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ordu

    Giresun

    Trabzon

    Maçka

Day 4

Journey to Uzungol

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Journey to Uzungol

This morning visit some sights in Trabzon, such as the Hagia Sophia Church and the Ataturk Kosku where Ataturk stayed in Trabzon. At noon, you'll drive to Uzungol via Surmene. Visit Memis Aga Mansion where you can find some local handcrafts. Arrive in the afternoon in Uzungol, located at an altitude of 1090 metres above the sea level, featuring an Alpine beauty with its steep slopes and magnificent forest cover.

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    Accommodation

    Golden Inn Hotel Uzungol4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trabzon

    Ataturk Kosku

    Memisaga Konagi

    UzungolOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Trabzon to Uzungöl

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Maçka

    Trabzon

    Bilecik

    Sürmene

    Çaykara

Day 5

Explore the Beauty of Ayder Plateau

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Explore the Beauty of Ayder Plateau

This morning you'll drive to Ayder Plateau, one of Turkey's naturale paradises. On the way you'll see examples of Eastern Black Sea vegetation such as chestnut, alder and eastern spruce. Taking a walk in the plateau in the Kackar Mountains will give you a chance to meet the local villagers and chat with them. After lunch, get closer to nature with visits to Senyuva and Cinciva villages. Next visit Zilkale and Palovit waterfalls before driving to Camlihemsin where you will stay overnight.

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    Accommodation

    Seyri Cennet Dag Evleri3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ayder Plateau

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Uzungöl to Ayder Plateau

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Çaykara

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    Çamlıhemşin

Day 6

Departure From Trabzon

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Departure From Trabzon

Your Black Sea region tour concludes after breakfast, when your private driver will collect you at your accommodation and transfer you to Trabzon Airport in time for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from seyri cennet dağ evleri to Trabzon Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Çamlıhemşin

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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