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Istanbul & Black Sea Tour by Flight (08 Days)
Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Trabzon, Sumela Monastery,
Rize, Camlihemsin, Ayder, Uzungol
Note: All Mini Turkey tour packages are modular and you
can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this
itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find
your perfect holiday.
DAY 01 – Arrival in Istanbul
Upon clearing customs and immigration, you will be greeted by our company
representative who will arrange for you to be driven to your hotel. Overnight
in Istanbul.
DAY 02 – Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
Full day tour with licensed tour guide visiting the world famous landmarks
and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi
Palace Museum (Harem section excluded), Ancient Hippodrome lunch at local
restaurant, Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) and Suleymaniye Mosque. Return to
hotel and evening at leisure.
DAY 03 – Bosphorus Cruise Tour / Flight to Trabzon
In the morning join on a half day cruise on the Bosphorus which separates
the Asia and Europe. During the cruise visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar
and Rum Eli Fortress. The afternoon is then at leisure until transfer to
the Istanbul Ataturk Airport for the flight to Trabzon where you will spend
the night.
DAY 04 – Sumela Monastery & Karaca Cave
In the morning you will be met by your tour guide to begin the Eastern Black
Sea Guided Tour by visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere
National Park. Later on drive up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain
with spectacular views of mountain villages. We arrive at Gumushanehane
City Province to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey
for its colours and formations. After the tour, drive back to our hotel
located at the centre of the city.
DAY 05 – Trabzon City & Uzungol Tour
After breakfast at hotel, today we explore the highlights of Trabzon City,
the most attractive points being: 13th century Byzantine church St. Sophia
Museum, Ataturk's Mansion, Boztebe Hill, Ladies Bazaar, Sera Lake. Lunch
at a seaside restaurant serving famous Akcaabat meatball. In the afternoon
drive to Uzungol (literally translated meaning "long lake"). It's
a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the lake and village
before check-in to wooden hotel. Overnight in Uzungol.
DAY 06 – Rize, Camlihemsin, Zilkale and Ayder Tour
Early in the morning we leave from Uzungol and make a short stop in Rize
for panoramic views of the city from the Botanic Garden. Then we arrive
to Firtina (Storm) Valley which takes us to Ayder Plateau. Before arriving
in Ayder we will see Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale. Gentle
trekking to Goksu Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region.
Arrival in Ayder before sundown, check in to wooden hotel. Overnight in
Ayder.
DAY 07 – Flight to Istanbul / Free Day in Istanbul
After check-out, you will be transferred to Trabzon Airport for the flight
to Istanbul. On your arrival to ıstanbul, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel with the remainder of day at your leisure to take advantage
of last minute shopping or relax with a Hamam ‘’Turkish Bath’’.
DAY 08 – Departure transfer
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.
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