5-Day Black Sea Adventure Tour in Turkey with Uzungöl and Ayder

• Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

• Have some rest. The tour will start tomorrow morning.

• If you arrive in Trabzon early, go to Sera Lake, which is very close to the city center of Trabzon. You will be amazed by its beautiful, pure, and natural views.

• Then, go around the city center, visiting Hagia Sophia and Atatürk Kiosk.

• In the evening, take a downtown tour. Visit Meydan, Maraş, and Uzun Sokak.

• Go up to Boztepe to see the terrace view of Trabzon.

Overnight in Trabzon

• Today, visit Sumela Monastery, which seems hidden inside the mountain. Currently, Sumela Monastery is under restoration, so you will only be able to see some parts of the monastery.

• Then, drive to Uzungöl, the most beautiful and popular lake in Turkey.

• Hike around Uzungöl Lake. You will see Uzungöl from a terrace viewpoint up in the mountain and have lunch at a terrace-view restaurant above Uzungöl.

• Drive up to Kerester Highland if the weather is clear.

Overnight at Uzungöl Yeşil Köşk Hotel

• Move along Fırtına Valley.

• Stop by the Ottoman bridges over the Fırtına River.

• Visit Çamlıhemşin.

• After that, go higher up into the mountains.

• Stop by Şenyuva Village and have tea or coffee at the famous Cinciva Cafe.

• Explore the historical Zilkale (Zil Castle), and then see the beautiful Palovit Waterfall.

• Then, move to Tar River and Bulut Waterfall, which has a 2 km walkway through peaceful nature, making 4 km in total.

• Continue to discover one of the most popular destinations in Turkey, Ayder Highland. Walk around the highland as much as you can.

• See the Gelintülü Waterfall.

• Stop by a local restaurant to have the popular local food "Muhlama."

• Go higher to Gallerdüzü to see the beautiful forest.

Overnight at Elikti Butik Hotel or Hanedan Suit Hotel.

• Continue the tour with a visit to Seslikaya Village, where you will have an unforgettable experience of local village life. Visit a local family and see ancient village houses.

• Travel to tea gardens, collect tea, and meet local people.

• Then, proceed to Borçka Karagöl Lake, which is surrounded by a colourful forest.

• Set off on a short and easy hike of 2.5 km around the lake in beautiful nature.

• Take a boat and row on the lake.

• Visit the historic Double Bridges of Arhavi and take some photos there.

• Then, move to Mençuna Waterfall for refreshments.

• Go on another short and easy hike of 2 km.

Overnight at Elikti Butik Hotel or Hanedan Suit Hotel

• Have your breakfast, pack up, and get ready to go.

• On your way to the airport, stop by the special Rize Cloth Workshops and the Trabzon Sürmene Knife Manufacturing Museum. You can both experience the art and enjoy shopping there.

• Have a quick Tea Factory trip as well.

• Transfer to the airport according to your departure flight.