Discover Trabzon, Uzungöl, Ayder Plateau, Sumela Monastery & the Magical Black Sea Highlands
Experience the extraordinary landscapes, mountain villages, historic treasures and lush highlands of northeastern Türkiye with this carefully organized 6-day Trabzon holiday package. Designed for travelers who want an enjoyable combination of comfortable accommodation, convenient private airport transfers and professionally organized group excursions, this 5-night Trabzon vacation introduces you to some of the most memorable destinations around the eastern Black Sea.
From the emerald waters and dramatic mountain scenery of Uzungöl to the mist-covered forests of Ayder Plateau, from the spectacular cliffside setting of Sumela Monastery to the traditional village atmosphere of Hamsiköy, every day of this Trabzon tour package reveals a different perspective of the Black Sea highlands. The itinerary also carries you to Hıdırnebi Plateau and Çal Cave, giving you a chance to experience the region's striking natural environment away from the city.
Your arrival and departure transfers between Trabzon Airport and your hotel are private and comfortable, while sightseeing on Days 2–5 is operated as professionally coordinated shared group tours — a combination that keeps this Trabzon vacation package both convenient and economical. The itinerary is built for couples, families and friends who want to experience Trabzon's best-known natural and historical attractions without arranging every private service separately.
Please note: domestic and international flights are not included. The package begins when you arrive at Trabzon Airport and ends with your private transfer back to the airport on departure day.
Central 3-star Trabzon hotel or equivalent, with 4★/5★ upgrades available.
Included every morning throughout your stay, per your hotel's meal plan.
Comfortable, air-conditioned private transport to and from Trabzon Airport.
Ayder & Rize, Uzungöl, Sumela–Zigana–Hamsiköy, and Hıdırnebi–Çal Cave.
Free time at one of the Black Sea's most photogenic mountain lakes.
One of the region's most extraordinary Byzantine-era historical landmarks.
Your 6-Day Black Sea Route
A compact but remarkably varied introduction to Türkiye's eastern Black Sea region — sea, forest, mountains, history and highland culture in a single six-day package.
6-Day Trabzon Itinerary
Click any day below to see the full itinerary, or use "Expand All Days" to read the whole plan at once. Please note the order of stops may change due to weather, traffic, road safety or instructions from local authorities.
Welcome to Trabzon, the gateway to Türkiye's eastern Black Sea. Your Trabzon adventure begins as soon as you land at Trabzon Airport, where a representative will welcome you and assist with your private transfer to your centrally located hotel. After check-in, you're free to relax and settle in.
This first day is intentionally unhurried, allowing you to recover from your journey and prepare for the highland excursions ahead. If your arrival time allows, enjoy a relaxed evening exploring Trabzon's old town, waterfront promenade and lively tea houses.
Accommodation
You'll stay for five nights in a carefully selected 3-star hotel or equivalent in central Trabzon, offering convenient access to restaurants, cafés and shopping areas. The exact hotel name and room type are confirmed before your deposit is paid.
Overnight: Trabzon
Your first full sightseeing day introduces you to the spectacular green landscapes of the eastern Black Sea. Depart with your shared group toward Rize, a region celebrated for its lush landscapes and centuries-old tea-growing culture. The journey continues through the dramatic Fırtına Valley ("Storm Valley"), where mountain scenery, rushing streams and forest-covered slopes create one of the most distinctive landscapes in northeastern Türkiye.
Ayder Plateau
Your destination is Ayder Plateau, one of the best-known highland areas around the eastern Black Sea. Ayder is famous for its fresh mountain air, forested surroundings and traditional highland atmosphere — a wonderful contrast to city life, with spectacular views across the surrounding mountains. The highland landscape is closely connected with the traditional yayla culture of the Black Sea, where seasonal mountain settlements and pastoral life have long formed an important part of regional identity.
For adventurous travelers, optional activities such as rafting or ziplining may be available in Fırtına Valley at an additional personal cost, subject to operating conditions and season.
Suggested experience: take time to photograph the mountain scenery, breathe the fresh highland air and enjoy the unhurried atmosphere of Ayder before the return journey.
Overnight: Trabzon
Today takes you to one of the most recognizable landscapes of the Turkish Black Sea region: Uzungöl ("Long Lake"). Surrounded by steep green mountains and traditional village scenery, Uzungöl provides one of the most photogenic experiences of the entire Trabzon region.
Uzungöl Lake
Uzungöl is renowned for its peaceful lake, dramatic mountain setting and lush natural surroundings. The lake and village form a spectacular landscape where water, forest and mountains meet — visitors have free time to walk around the lake, enjoy the scenery and have lunch. Depending on road conditions, the day may also include a stop at Uzungöl's waterfalls or a nearby viewpoint.
A stop at a local tea factory or showroom introduces you to one of the most important agricultural traditions of the Black Sea region — tea cultivation is deeply associated with the cultural and economic character of the eastern Black Sea, particularly around Rize. The itinerary also includes a stop at a local Turkish products and confectionery shop, and, when included in the day's operating route, a view of the historic Hapsiyaş Wooden Bridge.
AI travel recommendation: for photography lovers, Uzungöl is particularly rewarding during quieter periods of the day, when the lake and surrounding mountains create beautiful reflections and atmospheric views.
Overnight: Trabzon
Today combines history, mountain scenery and traditional Black Sea village culture. Your journey begins in the spectacular surroundings of Altındere National Park, known for dense forests and dramatic mountain terrain — an impressive natural approach to one of the region's most celebrated historical monuments.
Sumela Monastery
Perched dramatically against a steep mountainside, Sumela Monastery is one of the most extraordinary historical landmarks in the Black Sea region. Rather than standing on an open plain, it appears to emerge from the rugged mountain landscape itself. Traditionally associated with the Byzantine Christian heritage of the region, Sumela represents centuries of religious, cultural and architectural history — for visitors, the combination of ancient stone architecture, mountain scenery and forest landscape makes the monastery one of the defining experiences of a Trabzon holiday.
Zigana Mountain Pass
The journey continues toward Zigana, a spectacular mountainous area historically important as a natural passage through the eastern Black Sea mountains. The panoramic views from the pass provide an impressive perspective across the rugged landscape; when operating conditions permit, the tour may also include the Glass Viewing Terrace for an elevated viewpoint.
The day concludes with a visit to Hamsiköy, a charming mountain village celebrated for its scenery and traditional rice pudding (sütlaç) — a lovely opportunity to experience a quieter side of the Black Sea, away from major urban centers.
Signature experience: Sumela Monastery + Zigana Mountain + Hamsiköy creates one of the strongest history-and-nature combinations in this Trabzon itinerary.
Overnight: Trabzon
Your final full sightseeing day introduces another fascinating side of Trabzon's mountain environment. Hıdırnebi Plateau is surrounded by highland scenery, open landscapes and mountain air, at around 1,600 metres above sea level — the plateau offers travelers a glimpse into the traditional highland culture of the Black Sea, where seasonal mountain retreats have long been an important part of regional life.
Hıdırnebi Lake
The excursion continues to Hıdırnebi Lake, where peaceful natural surroundings create an excellent opportunity for photography and relaxation.
Çal Cave
One of the day's major natural attractions is Çal Cave in Düzköy district — one of the longest known caves in Turkey. Entering the cave introduces you to a completely different environment from the green mountain landscapes outside: stalactites, stalagmites, an underground stream and the dramatic atmosphere of the cave interior make this a memorable natural attraction.
The final destination is Kayabaşı Highlands, another opportunity to experience the green mountain landscapes and peaceful atmosphere that make Trabzon and the eastern Black Sea so distinctive, before returning to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Trabzon
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before check-out. At the appropriate time, your private vehicle will transfer you from your hotel to Trabzon Airport according to the flight schedule you have booked independently.
Your six-day Black Sea experience concludes with memories of mountain lakes, misty highlands, historic monasteries, traditional villages and the spectacular landscapes of northeastern Türkiye.
Explore Trabzon's Most Celebrated Landscapes
A closer look at the natural, historical and cultural significance of the destinations that define this Trabzon holiday package.
Uzungöl Lake
Formed by a historic landslide that dammed the Haldizen Stream, Uzungöl is arguably the single most photographed landscape in the Trabzon region. Steep, forested mountains rise directly from the shoreline, and the village that shares its name has grown into a beloved retreat for both Turkish and international visitors.
Ayder Plateau
Sitting at roughly 1,350 metres in Rize Province, Ayder is a classic yayla — a highland pasture settled seasonally rather than year-round. Its dense forests, thermal springs and famous rhododendron honey have made it one of Türkiye's most popular highland destinations since it was declared a tourism centre in 1987.
Sumela Monastery
Built into a sheer cliff face roughly 300 metres above the valley floor in Altındere National Park, Sumela (Panagia Soumela) traces its origins to the Byzantine era and served as an important center of Orthodox Christian monastic life for centuries, undergoing major expansion under the Empire of Trebizond and later Ottoman patronage.
Zigana Mountain Pass
At 2,032 metres above sea level in the Pontic Mountains, Zigana Pass was for centuries a key link on trade routes connecting Trabzon's Black Sea port to eastern Anatolia, Persia and the Caucasus. Snow-covered for around five months of the year, it remains one of the most dramatic mountain crossings in the region.
Fırtına Valley
Literally "Storm Valley," Fırtına Valley follows the Fırtına River as it descends 68 kilometres from the Kaçkar Mountains to the Black Sea, passing more than twenty well-preserved Ottoman-era stone bridges along the way. Dense forest, rushing water and steep valley walls make it one of the most scenic drives in the region.
Trabzon City
Founded as Trapezous by Greek colonists in the 8th century BC, Trabzon later served as capital of the independent Empire of Trebizond following the Fourth Crusade, before coming under Ottoman rule in 1461. Its medieval walls, aqueduct and hillside old town still trace the outline of this long and layered history.
Tour Highlights
- 6 days / 5 nights in Trabzon
- Carefully selected central 3-star hotel or equivalent
- Daily breakfast
- Private arrival transfer from Trabzon Airport
- Private departure transfer to Trabzon Airport
- Four full-day shared group excursions
- Uzungöl Lake experience
- Ayder Plateau & Rize excursion
- Sumela Monastery, Zigana & Hamsiköy
- Hıdırnebi Plateau & Çal Cave
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- 24/7 customer support & option to request private sightseeing
Accommodation
5 Nights / 6 Days, Central Trabzon
The package includes five nights in a carefully selected 3-star hotel or equivalent in central Trabzon, conveniently located for access to restaurants, cafés and shopping areas.
Breakfast
Daily breakfast is included according to the selected hotel's meal plan.
Hotel Confirmation
The exact hotel name, room type and meal plan are communicated before your deposit is confirmed. If the proposed hotel is unavailable, a comparable alternative is offered.
Upgrade Option
4-star and 5-star hotel upgrades may be requested for an additional charge — ask our team for current availability and rates.
Services Included & Excluded
- 5 nights accommodation in a selected 3-star hotel or equivalent
- Daily breakfast
- Private Trabzon Airport arrival transfer
- Private Trabzon Airport departure transfer
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation during included services
- Ayder Plateau & Rize group tour
- Uzungöl group tour
- Sumela Monastery, Zigana & Hamsiköy group tour
- Hıdırnebi Plateau & Çal Cave group tour
- Travel support & tour coordination
- Shared group sightseeing services on Days 2–5
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Turkish visa
- Travel & medical insurance
- Lunches, dinners & beverages
- Entrance fees to museums and attractions
- Optional activities (rafting, ziplining)
- Cable cars where applicable
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Any service not listed above or in your final booking confirmation
6-Day Trabzon Holiday Package Pricing
Pricing reflects 5 hotel nights, daily breakfast, private airport transfers, four full-day group tours, and full tour coordination — a realistic mid-range market rate for a multi-day Black Sea package of this scope, duration and inclusion level.
- 5 nights, 3★ hotel + breakfast
- Private airport transfers
- 4 full-day shared group tours
- Everything in the standard package
- Private vehicle & driver on all 4 tour days
- Flexible pace & pickup times
- Same itinerary & transfers
- Upgraded accommodation category
- Price confirmed by our team
Who Is This Trabzon Package Best For?
Practical guidance based on the itinerary's mix of nature, history and highland culture — use it to decide which parts of the trip to prioritize.
Best for Couples
Peaceful mountain scenery, romantic lakeside walks at Uzungöl and beautiful highland landscapes throughout.
Best for Families
Nature, caves, mountain viewpoints and organized transportation give families a varied trip without arranging every excursion separately.
Best for Friends
The group-tour format is well suited to travelers exploring multiple destinations together while keeping the package economical.
Best for Photography Lovers
Prioritize Uzungöl, Ayder, Zigana and Hıdırnebi for dramatic mountain and landscape photography.
Best for History Enthusiasts
Make Sumela Monastery the centerpiece of your cultural experience, paired with Hamsiköy's traditional village atmosphere.
Best for Nature Lovers
Ayder, Fırtına Valley, Uzungöl, Hıdırnebi and Kayabaşı offer an exceptional concentration of forests, mountains, lakes and highland scenery.
Travel Suggestions
Pack for changing mountain weather. Trabzon's coastal climate and highland areas can feel very different on the same day — bring comfortable layers and a light waterproof jacket.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Several sightseeing days involve walking around natural and historical attractions.
Keep your camera ready. Uzungöl, Ayder, Zigana, Sumela and Hıdırnebi all offer outstanding landscape photography opportunities.
Allow flexibility. The order of stops may change because of weather, traffic, road safety or instructions from local authorities.
Consider a private upgrade. If you prefer complete flexibility, a private vehicle and driver can be arranged instead of shared group tours.
Enjoy local flavors. Try regional specialties along the way, including traditional Hamsiköy rice pudding and Black Sea tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
The hotel accommodation and airport transfers are not shared group services — airport transfers are private. The sightseeing excursions on Days 2–5 operate as shared group tours, with a fully private upgrade available on request.
The package includes 5 hotel nights over 6 days.
No. Domestic and international flights are excluded. Travelers arrange their own flights to and from Trabzon Airport.
Yes. Daily breakfast is included according to the selected hotel's meal plan.
Yes. Both arrival and departure airport transfers are private, by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
The package includes four group excursions: (1) Ayder Plateau & Rize, (2) Uzungöl, (3) Sumela Monastery, Zigana & Hamsiköy, and (4) Hıdırnebi Plateau & Çal Cave.
No. Entrance fees are excluded unless specifically stated in your final booking confirmation.
Yes. A private vehicle with driver can be arranged for all four sightseeing days upon request, with the final price recalculated according to the number of travelers and travel dates.
The standard package includes a carefully selected 3-star hotel or equivalent in central Trabzon. Four-star and five-star upgrades are available at an additional charge.
Passport copies for all travelers are required, followed by a 35% deposit through a secure payment link or instant transfer. Once payment is received, your services are confirmed and booking documents are sent by email or WhatsApp.
Yes. The order of stops may change because of weather, traffic, road safety, operating conditions or instructions from local authorities.
