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Take part in a guided outing as you head to one of the region's most famous destinations - Sümela Monastery. Explore the grounds of the holy destination before seeing other landmarks such as Zigana Mountain Summit, Torul Glass Terrace, and much more.
Enjoy a scenic 45-minute journey before arriving at Sümela Monastery parking lot. Get ready to explore a location filled with historical, religious, and natural beauty.
Hop aboard the shuttle and head up to the monastery itself. Reach the legendary structure after taking a 10-minute walk.
Continue on your journey as you head to your next destination, Uzungöl. The pearl of Trabzon on top Mountains. Amazing nature full of trees. The weather will refresh you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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1Sumela Monastery
It is believed that the church was built between 365-395 AD. The rules of Cappadocia churches, which are frequently encountered in Anatolia, were made; in fact, there is a similar cave church in the Maşatlık area of Trabzon. Little can be said about the thousand-year period between the first foundation of the church and its conversion into a monastery. According to a legend told among the Black Sea Greeks, two monks named Barnabas and Sophronios of Athens had the same dream; in their dreams, they saw the place of Sumela where the icon was located, out of the three Panagia icons made by Saint Luke in the children of Jesus. Thereupon, unaware of the events, they came to Trabzon by sea, met there, told each other about their dreams and thought that the first church could be built. However, the fact that it is widely present in the frescoes in the monastery makes it thought that Emperor Alexios III of Trebizond, who is given special importance, is the real founder of the monastery.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Ikicay tea factory
we start our visit to the tea factory, which is very important for the regional economy since tea production is only done in the Black Sea region in Turkey. Here, we get information about the adventure of tea leaves from gardens to cups and have the opportunity to try different types of tea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ali Baba Lokumcusu Trabzon
Afterwards, we stop by a sales office where we can taste and buy different kinds of Turkish delight, chocolate, coffee and aromatic teas.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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When we reach Uzungöl, we first go up to the Observation Terrace and take our photos while watching the view of Uzungöl.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Uzungol
After visiting the Observation Terrace, we give you about 2 hours of free time by the lake. During this time, you can walk around Uzungöl or visit the Dursun Ali İnan Museum. At the end of our free time, we start our return journey.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
On the way back, we take a 10-minute photo break at the Historical Tiled Bridge, which was built in 1935. Depending on the season and traffic conditions, we will arrive in Trabzon between 18:00 and 19:00 in the evening.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining 3 hours 45 minutes is for travel time.
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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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