Summer in Turkey on the Black Sea

Rize & Trabzon

VISITING Rize, Ayder Plateau, Firtina Valley, Trabzon, Uzungol Plateau, Giresun, Mocka, Cebeli Village, Hamsikoy, Balikli lake & Sera Lake

All excursions, meals and entrances included

FROM ¢1099

SATURDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER |

We meet at the airport at 8.35am for our Turkish Airlines flight departing to Trabzon via Istanbul departing at 10.35am. On arrival at 5.10pm, we are transfered to our 5 star hotel in Rize, stopping en-route in Rize Castle for a visit. We later check in and enjoy dinner. (D)

SUNDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER | After breakfast, we will drive to Ayder Plateau. On the way, we will stop at Rize fabric weaving artisanship which introduces Lazie Culture as well as the tea gardens for relaxation. We will stop at Firtina Valley. There, we will have a chance to try a zip-line experience and rafting (activities extra). After lunch at Firtina Valley, we will drive to Ayder where we will first visit Palovit Waterfall and Zil Castle, before continuing towards Ayder Plateau where we will enjoy a small trip around the plateau. Free time for trekking or taking a bath in the worldwide-known Ayder thermal. We return to our hotel. ( B,L,D )

MONDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER | After checking out of our rooms, we will star our drive to Trabzon, making a stop in the way to the famous Knife & Tea Factory in Surmene, followed by a drive to Uzungol Plateau, gorgeously set between the mountains. We will arrive in Trabzon later in the afternoon, check in and enjoy dinner. (B,L, D )

TUESDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER | We will start off with a sightseeing tour where our first stop will be at the Tirebolu castle. After visiting the castle, we continue our journey to Giresun and enjoy a panoramic city view from the Giresun castle before we head to Ordu where we ill use the cable car to go to the Boztepe hill to enjoy the panoramic city view and to have our lunch break. We will then be given free time to explore Ordu. On our way back to Trabzon, we will take a short break at the Sagra chocolate shop. (B,L,D )

WEDNESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER | Today after breakfast, we will start Trabzon city tour. Our first visit takes us to Ataturk’s House, followed by St. Sophia Museum. We will enjoy lunch at a restaurant after which we will visit Trabzon Boztepe, located on top of a hill showing off the city under your feet with a stupendous view! (B,L,D )

THURSDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER | Breakfast at the hotel and we will continue to explore the amazing Trabzon! Our tour will take us through the panoramic Degirmendere road going to Maçka. We will arrive at Sumela Monastery which is located in the Altindere national park. We will later pass through the Zigana pass on the historical silk road which connects the Black Sea to the South and we head to the amazing Karaca cave in Cebeli Village which is situated within the Torul district in GümüÐhane City. Here, we can enjoy tea and take a few photos before we head to Hamsikoy village which is famous for its milk products. We will be able to taste the amazing rice pudding in this village before we head back to Trabzon. ( B,L,D )

FRIDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER | Our last excursion will take us first to the amazing Çal Cave which attracts a lot of tourists especially since it is counted as the world’s second tallest cave. After our visit, we head to the small but breathtaking Balıklı lake for a short break and then arrive at the Hıdırnebi plateau where we will enjoy some free time to explore the area. On our way back to Trabzon, we will stop at the Sera Lake for a tea and coffee break. (B,L,D )

SATURDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER | After breakfast, we will check out of our rooms and make our way to the airport for our Turkish Airlines flight to Malta via Istanbul departing at 12.40pm and arriving in Malta at 6.45pm. (B )

PRICE PER PERSON PRICE INCLUDES

Adult in Triple Adult in Twin

¢1099 ¢1149 Adult in Single ¢1389 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢699

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

City tax of ¢2 per person per night to be paid directly at the hotel Zip-line experience in Firtina Valley ¢8 Rafting in Firtina Valley (3km) ¢20 Rafting in Firtina Valley (6km) ¢35 Turkish Airlines return flights to Trabzon via Istanbul 2 nights in 5 star Babillon Hotel in Rize or similar 5 nights in 4 star Usta Park Hotel in Trabzon or similar All rooms with private facilities All meals as indicated on programme All excursions as indicated on the programme Airport transfers Services of tour leader Professional English speaking guide during sightseeing Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund