3-Day Black Sea Tour from Trabzon with Şahinkaya Canyon and Boztepe

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Giresun Castle and Giresun Museum while taking in the city's coastal setting
• 02 Ride the cable car to Boztepe for panoramic views over Ordu from 470 metres
• 03 Cruise through Şahinkaya Canyon, Turkey's second-longest water canyon
• 04 Visit Samsun's Monument of the First Step, Bandırma Ferry, and replica Amazon Village
• 05 Discover Kuzalan Waterfall, the turquoise Blue Lake, and the lush Kümbet Plateau

Explore the historical and natural beauties of Giresun, Ordu, and Samsun on a private tour starting from Trabzon. Travel in comfort along the Black Sea coast, visit landmarks such as Giresun Castle, Boztepe, the Bandırma Ferry, Şahinkaya Canyon, Kuzalan Waterfall, Blue Lake, and Kümbet Plateau, and stay in comfortable city-center hotels in Samsun and Ordu.

Enjoy a one-hour boat tour through the canyon, marvelling at the towering rock formations that rise to 324 metres.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Giresun, Ordu, Samsun, Trabzon

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Trabzon to Giresun, Ordu Boztepe, and Samsun

• Meet your guide at your preferred pickup location in Trabzon.
• Begin your journey towards Giresun and enjoy a pleasant drive along the Black Sea coast, with lush green nature on one side.
• Arrive in Giresun and visit Giresun Castle and Giresun Museum to explore the city's history and landmarks.
• Continue your tour to Ordu. Take the cable car to Boztepe and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Ordu from 470 metres above sea level.
• Enjoy some free time for lunch and sample local cuisine.
• After lunch, proceed to Samsun. Visit the replica Amazon Village, the Monument of the First Step, and the Bandırma Ferry.
• Arrive at your hotel in the city centre of Samsun.
• Have dinner at the hotel or explore dining options in the city centre.

2

Day 02

Şahinkaya Canyon and Historic Vezirköprü

• Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
• After breakfast, depart for Şahinkaya Canyon and Vezirköprü.
• Explore Şahinkaya Canyon, the second-longest water canyon in Turkey at 2.5 km. Enjoy a one-hour boat tour through the canyon, marvelling at the towering rock formations that rise to 324 metres.
• Have lunch in the picturesque valley while soaking in the natural beauty around you.
• Continue to Vezirköprü and walk through its historic and authentic streets. Visit notable sites such as Taşmedrese, Taşhan, Bedesten, Kurşunlu Mosque, and Abdullah Dereci Mansion.
• After exploring Vezirköprü, head back to Samsun for some free time in the city centre.
• Proceed to your hotel in Ordu.
• Enjoy dinner at the hotel or in Ordu city centre.

3

Day 03

Kuzalan Waterfall, Blue Lake, and Kümbet Plateau

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Ordu.
• Leave Ordu and head towards Giresun, with a brief stop at the sales store of the Sağıra Chocolate Factory for some shopping.
• Arrive at Kuzalan Waterfall Nature Park, following the Aksu Valley in Giresun. Take in the tranquil sounds and stunning views of the waterfall.
• Enjoy the local cuisine and beautiful surroundings in the area.
• Continue to Blue Lake, known locally as "Sodalı Göl." The lake's turquoise colour comes from the limestones and carbonated water. Explore this unique and picturesque site.
• Depart for Kümbet Plateau, a highland area surrounded by lush forests in various shades of green. Located at 1750 metres, Kümbet Plateau is a haven of oxygen and traditional highland life.
• After spending time at Kümbet Plateau and enjoying leisure time, head back to Trabzon.
• Arrive in Trabzon, where you will say your goodbyes and conclude your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 1 night accommodation in Samsun city centre, including breakfast
• 1 night accommodation in Ordu city centre, including breakfast
• All transportation and tours provided with a new-model comfortable vehicle, as specified in the itinerary
• Boat tour in Şahinkaya Canyon
• Ordu cable car ride, including the ticket fee for the ride to Boztepe
• Professional local guide services throughout the tour
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from Trabzon Airport and the intercity bus terminal

What's Not Included

• Lunches and dinners are not included
• Museum and site entrance fees are not included

What to bring

• Comfortable footwear
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

Check the weather conditions before the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Trabzon, Türkiye

Tour start

Trabzon, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.