Rize Trip Overview
Black sea is a unique area of Turkey where you can enjoy history, nature and culture all in one. It’s considered as the “paradise of the world”. On the one hand, Black Sea refreshes your insights along the coast line. On the other hand, Green Kackar Mountains gives energy with its pure nature. Our Enjoy Black Sea Tour highlights the most popular destinations in Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin area. From Sumela to Uzungol, Ayder Higland to Firtina river, Mencuna Waterfall to Borcka Karagol Lake, you will have a memorable trip in Balck Sea. You will meet with local people and experience local life, culture and music in Black Sea. You are welcome to Black Sea with small group tours or exclusive private tour. We are from Black Sea and we are locals. You will be able to experience local life with our extensive program.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Rize, Turkey
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rize, Turkish Black Sea Coast, Turkey
Black sea is a unique area of Turkey where you can enjoy history, nature and culture all in one. It’s considered as the “paradise of the world”. On the one hand, Black Sea refreshes your insights along the coast line. On the other hand, Green Kackar Mountains gives energy with its pure nature. Our Enjoy Black Sea Tour highlights the most popular destinations in Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin area. From Sumela to Uzungol, Ayder Higland to Firtina river, Mencuna Waterfall to Borcka Karagol Lake, you will have a memorable trip in Balck Sea. You will meet with local people and experience local life, culture and music in Black Sea. You are welcome to Black Sea with small group tours or exclusive private tour. We are from Black Sea and we are locals. You will be able to experience local life with our extensive program.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Black Sea
Stop At: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We welcome you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Have some rest. Our tour will start tomorrow morning.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sera Golu, Sera golu caddesi, Akcaabat Turkey
If you arrive in trabzon early, let’s g oto Sera Lake wihich is very close to the city center of Trabzon. You will be amazed with its beatiful, pure, and natural view.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum, Fatih Mah.Ayasofya Sok. Merkez Karadeniz manzarali, sahil karşisi., Trabzon 61080 Turkey
Visit historical Hagia Sophia Museum.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ataturk Kosku, Soguksu Cad., Trabzon Turkey
If you arrive earlier, visit beautiful Atatürk Mansion in Trabzon.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 star Hotel in Trabzon.
Day 2: A mix of nature, culture, and history (Trabzon-Uzungol)
Stop At: Sumela Monastery, Trabzon Turkey
We will visit Sumela Monastary which is like hidden inside the mountain. Currently, Sumela Monastary is under recondition. We will just see some part of the monastery. We will also enjoy peaceful Altındere Valley. We will stop by Maçka city to have local rice puding called “Hamsiköy Sütlacı”
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Uzungol, Uzungol, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We will drive to Uzungol, the most beautiful and popular lake in Turkey. Hike around Uzungol Lake. You will see Uzungol from the terrace view up to the mountain and have lunch from a terrace viewed restaurant up to the Uzungol.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Karester Yaylası, Karester, Uzungöl, 61940 Çaykara/Trabzon, Turkey
If the weather is clear drive up to Kerester Highland
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Uzungol Yesil Kosk Hotel
Day 3: A day in world’s paradise (Rize-Ayder)
Stop At: Firtina Deresi, Ardesen 2 km batisinda, Rize 53100 Turkey
We will spend day in world’s paradise. First, we will move along Fırtına Valley. Stop by Ottomans bridges over Fırtına River.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Camlihemsin, Camlihemsin, Rize Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
See amazing small city Çamlıhemşin.
Stop At: Şenyuva, 53780 Şenyuva/Çamlıhemşin/Rize, Turkey
Stop by Senyuva Village and see historical popular arch bridges and historical houses in the village.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zilkale, Firtina Valley, Camlihemsin 53780 Turkey
Visit historical Zilkale (Zil Castle)
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Palovit Selalesi, Kackar Daglari Milli Parki, Camlihemsin Turkey
See beautiful Palovit Waterfall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tar Selalesi, Kackar Dagları Milli Parkı, Camlihemsin 53780 Turkey
See Tar River and Bulut Waterfall then which has 2 km walking way (4 km in total) through the peaceful nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ayder Yaylasi, Camlihemsin 53890 Turkey
Discover the most popular destination in Turkey, Ayder highland. Walk around the highland as much as you can.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gelin Tülü Şelalesi, Şht. Binbaşı Ömer Aktuğ Cd., 53780 Yukarışimşirli/Çamlıhemşin/Rize, Turkey
See the Gelintülü Waterfall.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ayder Köröğlu Hotel/Elikti Butik Hotel/Hanedan Suit Hotel
Day 4: Explore the pure nature (Rize-Artvin)
Stop At: Seslikaya, 53480 Seslikaya/Ardeşen/Rize, Turkey
Visit Seslikaya village, where we will have unforgettable experience to see local village life and visit local family and see ancient village houses. See tea gardens and collect tea. Meet with local people there.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Borcka Karagol Tabiat Parki, Artvin Turkey
Visit Borçka Karagöl Lake, which is surrounded with colorfull forest. We will have a short hiking (2,5 km Easy) around the lake in beautiful nature. Take a boat and row in the lake. Take beautiful pictures in nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Twin Bridge, Kamilet vadisi, Artvin Turkey
Visit Arhavi historical Twin Bridges and take some photos there.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mencuna Waterfalls, Arhavi Kamilet Vadisi 4.km, Artvin Turkey
Visit Mençuna Waterfall for refreshing. We will have short hiking (2km Easy)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Elikti Butik Hotel or Hanedan Suit Hotel
Day 5: Shopping and Goodbye! (Trabzon Airport)
Stop At: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
After all, you feel relaxed and gather energy for your work after the holiday! It is time to go back home! Have your breakfast, pack up and ready to go! On our way to airport, stop by special Rize Cloth Workshops and Trabzon Surmene Knife Manufacturing Museum. You can both experience the art and enjoy shopping there. The Blacksea is the homeland for the tea producers as well. We will have a quick Tea Factory trip as well. We transfer you to airport based on your departure flight.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
