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Uncover the stunning sights around Trabzon on a full-day small-group tour. Begin your journey through Altindere Valley National Park to the iconic Sumela Monastery, perched dramatically on the cliffs. Continue to Zigana Pass, where you'll marvel at expansive mountain views, before visiting Hamsikoy Village, renowned for its natural beauty and delicious rice pudding. This tour is perfect for those eager to explore Trabzon's surrounding attractions without the hassle of logistics.
- Visit the breathtaking Sumela Monastery and St. Barbara Chapel viewpoint
- Experience the scenic beauty of Zigana Pass at 2,050 meters above sea level
- Enjoy free time in Hamsikoy, sampling the village's famous rice pudding
- Travel comfortably in a modern vehicle with a maximum group size of 15 travelers
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within our designated pickup areas in Trabzon. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, we will provide the nearest convenient meeting point.
The meeting point is at the Hafsa Turizm office, located near Trabzon Meydan Square. Please look for the visible HAFSA TOUR sign at the entrance. Our tour staff will be waiting for you in front of the office. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Itinerary
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1Sumela Monastery
Visit the spectacular Sumela Monastery, dramatically built into a steep cliff in the Pontic Mountains. Explore the historic monastery complex, including the rock church, chapels, stone stairways, student rooms, guesthouse, library and sacred spring, while enjoying impressive views of the surrounding Altindere Valley.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
Altindere Vadisi National Park (Pass by)
Travel through the beautiful Altindere Valley National Park on the way to Sumela Monastery. Surrounded by dense forests, streams and dramatic mountain scenery, the national park offers some of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Trabzon region.
Admission ticket free -
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Stop near St. Barbara Chapel before reaching Sumela Monastery and enjoy one of the best viewpoints overlooking the monastery. Take photos of the famous monastery as it rises dramatically from the steep mountainside surrounded by forest.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Zigana
Continue to the spectacular Zigana Pass, one of the best-known mountain routes in the Black Sea region. Enjoy panoramic mountain scenery at approximately 2,050 meters above sea level and learn about the historical importance of this route connecting the region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Hamsikoy
Visit the picturesque mountain village of Hamsikoy, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Black Sea mountains. Enjoy free time for lunch, explore the village and have the opportunity to taste Hamsikoy's famous traditional rice pudding at your own expense.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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