Black Sea Highlands

Overview

Trabzon as a base for the north: Sümela on its cliff, Uzungöl at first light, the Ayder plateau and a highland day by 4×4.

Highlights

• Sümela Monastery
• Uzungöl lake and village
• Ayder plateau & Pokut by 4×4
• Zigana and Hamsiköy stops
• Highland tea houses

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrive Trabzon

   Transfer, check-in, evening at Atatürk Pavilion.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Sümela & Zigana

   The cliff monastery, then Hamsiköy for its famous rice pudding.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Uzungöl

   Lake, mosque, viewpoint and forest walks.

4. 4
   Day 4

   To Ayder

   Fırtına valley, stone bridges, and check in to a highland lodge.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Pokut & Sal by 4×4

   Cloud plateaus, wooden villages and a long lunch.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Back to the coast

   Return to Trabzon, free evening in the bazaar.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Departure

   Airport transfer.