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Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, Trabzon
Destination · Black Sea

Trabzon

Green mountains, lakes and plateaus of the Black Sea — Türkiye’s summer escape.

Ideal for
Families · nature lovers · summer holidays · multi-stop road circuits
Airports
TZXTrabzon Airport
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Overview

Trabzon is the gateway to the Eastern Black Sea: misty forests, highland plateaus, tea gardens and mountain lakes. It is one of the most requested summer destinations for guests from the Gulf and Iraq.

We operate Trabzon and the wider region — Uzungöl, Sumela, Rize and Ayder — with city and lakeside hotels, multi-stop circuits, private drivers who know the mountain roads, and Arabic-speaking guides.

Main season June to August. May and September are quieter and greener; mountain roads may close in winter.

Highlights
  • Uzungöl lake and its wooden village
  • Sumela Monastery in the Altındere valley
  • Ayder and Pokut highland plateaus
  • Rize tea gardens and the Fırtına valley
  • Zigana and Hıdırnebi plateaus
  • Fresh Black Sea cuisine and local markets
Sumela Monastery on a forested cliff, Trabzon
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, TrabzonTea gardens on misty hills, Rize
Map · Trabzon
Black Sea catalogue

North Türkiye, region by region.

Trabzon is the base; Uzungöl, Rize and Ayder are the highlights; Giresun, Ordu and Artvin extend the journey. Everything below is operated by FlyNest — hotels, transfers, guides and day programmes — and contracted for tour operators, wholesalers and agencies.

Why the Black Sea sells
Real nature

Forests, lakes, waterfalls and plateaus — not man-made attractions — all reachable on day trips from one base.

Cool summers

Mild temperatures all summer while most of the region is hot, which makes it an easy family sell from June to September.

Varied stays

City hotels, lakeside properties, a thermal resort and private riverside bungalows within one programme.

Flexible programmes

Built by number of nights, not a fixed template — easy to combine with Istanbul or extend along the coast.

How a Black Sea programme is built

Most programmes balance city and nature: a Trabzon base with day trips, then one or two nights somewhere quieter.

  1. Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastline
    01
    Trabzon — the base

    Airport, hotels, shopping and restaurants. Every day trip starts here.

  2. Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, Trabzon
    02
    Uzungöl — the lake

    The region’s signature view. Day trip or overnight in lakeside hotels.

  3. Tea gardens on misty hills, Rize
    03
    Rize & Ayder — the mountains

    Plateaus, waterfalls, rafting and riverside bungalows.

  4. Kümbet Plateau, Giresun
    04
    Extensions

    Giresun, Ordu or Artvin for longer stays and repeat visitors.

Places

Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastline

Trabzon

A coastal city between forested mountains and the sea. Mild summers, cold and snowy winters — best visited May to October, or December to February for snow.

Nature
Shopping & leisure

Choosing the right base in Trabzon

01
City centre (Meydan)
Guests who want to be close to everything
  • Markets, restaurants and daily life
  • Practical for short and medium stays
  • Zorlu Grand, Cebeci Grand
02
Seafront & airport area
Families and longer stays
  • Sea views and more space
  • Quick airport and mall access
  • Ramada Plaza, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure
03
Out of town
Guests looking for quiet
  • Nature views
  • Away from city traffic
  • Best Western Plus (Arsin)

Hotel portfolio

Properties FlyNest contracts and books. Each hotel has a full profile on Nestigo with live rates and availability.

Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★★

Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon

Five-star hotel on Boztepe hill with some of the best sea and city views in Trabzon.

SpaGymRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 15 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★★

Ramada Plaza Hotel & Spa Trabzon

Trabzon

Seafront five-star on the coastal road next to the airport, with a full spa and indoor pool.

SpaIndoor poolGymMeeting rooms
✈ TZX · ≈ 4 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★★

Novotel Trabzon

Trabzon

Quiet seafront hotel in Yomra next door to Cevahir mall, with gardens, tennis and a kids’ pool.

SpaIndoor poolGymTennis
✈ TZX · ≈ 8 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★★

Mercure Trabzon

Trabzon

Five-star on the Yalıncak–Yomra coastal road with indoor and outdoor pools and a kids’ area.

SpaIndoor poolOutdoor poolGym
✈ TZX · ≈ 8 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★★

Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon

Classic five-star in the heart of Meydan — the most central full-service hotel in the city.

SpaIndoor poolTurkish bathGym
✈ TZX · ≈ 10 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★★

Panagia Premier Trabzon

Trabzon

Modern five-star on the Beşirli coastal road, close to the sea, parks and the city centre.

SpaIndoor poolGymRestaurants
✈ TZX · ≈ 12 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★

Mövenpick Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon

Modern hotel on the Yalıncak coast combining airport proximity, sea views and family room types.

SpaGymMeeting roomsRestaurants
✈ TZX · ≈ 5 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★

Park Dedeman Trabzon

Trabzon

Reliable four-star in Yomra, a four-minute walk from Cevahir mall, strong for groups and events.

GymMeeting roomsRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 8 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★

Holiday Inn Trabzon-East

Trabzon

Four-star on the Yomra coastal road, minutes from Cevahir mall and the airport.

GymMeeting roomsRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 7 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineNature hotel★★★★

Best Western Plus Trabzon

Trabzon

Quiet four-star in Arsin, east of the city, between nature and the sea — spacious rooms and apartments.

Turkish bathSpaGymRestaurants
✈ TZX · ≈ 25 minHotel profile
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastlineCity hotel★★★★

Cebeci Grand Hotel

Trabzon

Practical four-star in Meydan with Moloz Bazaar directly behind — best value for central stays.

Meeting roomsRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 10 minHotel profile
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, TrabzonNature hotel★★★★

Lahza Hills Resort

Uzungöl

Hillside resort above Uzungöl with panoramic mountain views, spa and kids’ area.

SpaGymKids areaGarden
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 42Hotel profile
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, TrabzonNature hotel★★★★

Royal Uzungöl Hotel & Spa

Uzungöl

Lakeside four-star with a full spa and indoor pool — some rooms look directly onto Uzungöl.

SpaTurkish bathIndoor poolGarden
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 23Hotel profile
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, TrabzonNature hotel★★★★

Kilpa Hotel

Uzungöl

Four-star in green mountain surroundings at Uzungöl, with family suites and a meeting room.

Meeting roomsGardenRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 25Hotel profile
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, TrabzonNature hotel★★★★

Flora Uzungöl Resort Hotel

Uzungöl

Four-star in the heart of Uzungöl, close to the lake, with a kids’ area and meeting room.

Kids areaMeeting roomsGardenRestaurants
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 25Hotel profile
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, TrabzonNature hotel★★★★

İnan Kardeşler Hotel

Uzungöl

Family-run four-star in the lake village, a short walk from Uzungöl’s restaurants and shops.

GardenRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 23Hotel profile
Tea gardens on misty hills, RizeThermal resort★★★★★

Ridos Thermal Hotel & Spa

Rize & Ayder

Five-star thermal resort in İkizdere, combining hot-spring pools with mountain and river scenery.

Thermal poolsIndoor poolOutdoor poolSpa
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 24Hotel profile
Tea gardens on misty hills, RizeResort★★★★★

Ricosta Hotel

Rize & Ayder

Five-star on the Rize coast with a private beach area, full spa and fine dining, opposite İskitoğlu waterfall.

SpaTurkish bathPrivate jacuzziIndoor pool
✈ TZX · ≈ 55 minHotel profile
Tea gardens on misty hills, RizeCity hotel★★★★★

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Rize

Rize & Ayder

Central five-star in Rize, close to the castle and the tea garden, with four restaurants.

SpaTurkish bathIndoor poolMeeting rooms
✈ TZX · ≈ 58 minHotel profile
Tea gardens on misty hills, RizeResort★★★★★

Babillon Hotel & Spa

Rize & Ayder

Family-friendly five-star on the İyidere seafront, 45 minutes from the airport, with pools and kids’ facilities.

SpaTurkish bathIndoor poolOutdoor pool
✈ TZX · ≈ 45 minHotel profile
Wooden bungalows above a misty valley in RizeBungalow

Villa Vrosi

Rize & Ayder

Private highland villas in Ardeşen with jacuzzi, terraces and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Private jacuzziGardenOutdoor poolParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 00Hotel profile
Wooden bungalows above a misty valley in RizeBungalow

Dereüstü Bungalov

Rize & Ayder

Riverside wooden bungalows in Ardeşen with private jacuzzi and terraces on the water.

Private jacuzziGardenParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 20Hotel profile
Wooden bungalows above a misty valley in RizeBungalow

Pınar Suit Bungalow

Rize & Ayder

Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.

Private jacuzziGardenRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 15Hotel profile
Wooden bungalows above a misty valley in RizeBungalow

Megza Bungalov

Rize & Ayder

Riverside bungalow complex beside the Fırtına with cafés, a restaurant and barbecue area.

Private jacuzziGardenRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 30Hotel profile
Wooden bungalows above a misty valley in RizeBungalow

Liva Bungalov

Rize & Ayder

Secluded bungalows in Meydan village, Çamlıhemşin, minutes from the Ayder trails.

Private jacuzziGardenParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 43Hotel profile
Kümbet Plateau, GiresunCity hotel★★★★★

La Quinta by Wyndham Giresun

Giresun

Upscale five-star on the Giresun seafront with four restaurants and outdoor pools.

Outdoor poolSpaTurkish bathMeeting rooms
✈ TZX · ≈ 1h 55Hotel profile
Kümbet Plateau, GiresunCity hotel★★★★

Giresun Sedef Hotel

Giresun

Central four-star in Giresun, close to the historic sights, shops and restaurants.

RestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 00Hotel profile
Kümbet Plateau, GiresunCity hotel★★★★

Ayatoure Hotel

Giresun

Four-star on the Giresun coast with a spa and sea-view restaurant, convenient for Ordu–Giresun Airport.

SpaRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 15Hotel profile
Kümbet Plateau, GiresunCity hotel★★★★

Ramada by Wyndham Giresun Piraziz

Giresun

Four-star in Piraziz between sea and nature, with spa, Turkish bath and meeting halls.

SpaTurkish bathMeeting roomsRestaurants
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 20Hotel profile
Perşembe fishing harbour, OrduCity hotel★★★★★

Radisson Blu Hotel Ordu

Ordu

Five-star on top of Boztepe with panoramic views over Ordu and the sea — the city’s flagship hotel.

Indoor poolSpaTurkish bathMeeting rooms
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 55Hotel profile
Perşembe fishing harbour, OrduCity hotel★★★★★

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Ordu

Ordu

Seafront five-star in Ordu with indoor and outdoor pools, kids’ facilities and conference halls.

SpaIndoor poolOutdoor poolKids area
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 45Hotel profile
Perşembe fishing harbour, OrduCity hotel★★★★

The Wyspy Hotel

Ordu

Central four-star in Ordu, three minutes from Novada mall, with a full spa.

SpaTurkish bathMeeting roomsRestaurants
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 49Hotel profile
Perşembe fishing harbour, OrduCity hotel★★★

Hampton by Hilton Ordu

Ordu

Good-value three-star near the Ordu seafront, 2.9 km from the centre, with a summer pool.

Outdoor poolMeeting roomsRestaurantsParking
✈ TZX · ≈ 2h 45Hotel profile

Tours & excursions

Scheduled and private excursions operated by our own team.

Black Sea highland valley in Trabzon
NatureFull day · 9 hrs

Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy

The classic highland day south of Trabzon: Torul glass terrace, the Zigana ski centre and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.

Trabzon · 3 stops
Wooden chalets at Ayder Plateau, Rize
AdventureFull day · 10 hrs

Ayder Plateau & Fırtına Valley

Waterfalls, rafting and the green Ayder plateau — the most requested nature day from Trabzon.

Rize & Ayder · 5 stops
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, Trabzon
Day tripFull day · 9 hrs

Uzungöl via Sürmene & tea factory

The region’s signature lake, with craft and tasting stops on the coast road.

Uzungöl · 4 stops
Fishing boat on the Black Sea off Akçaabat, Trabzon
NatureFull day · 7 hrs

Beşikdüzü cable car & Sera Lake

An easy coastal day: cable car above the sea, a boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.

Trabzon · 3 stops
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastline
CultureFull day · 7 hrs

Trabzon city tour & Black Sea boat trip

Hagia Sophia, the Atatürk Pavilion and the Boztepe panorama, finishing with a boat trip.

Trabzon · 4 stops
Sumela Monastery on a forested cliff, Trabzon
CultureHalf day · 5 hrs

Sümela Monastery & Altındere

Half-day to the cliff-side monastery, with a forest walk and lunch in Altındere Park.

Trabzon · 2 stops
Black Sea highland valley in Trabzon
NatureHalf day · 6 hrs

Hıdırnebi & Kayabaşı plateaus

Cool highland air close to the city — farms, wooden houses and views above the clouds.

Trabzon · 2 stops
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastline
NatureFull day · 8 hrs

Karaca Cave & Torul

Stalactite cave, glass terrace and Hamsiköy — a good choice for hot or rainy days.

Trabzon · 3 stops
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, Trabzon
AdventureFull day · 10 hrs

Sultan Murat plateau & Demirkapı

The “sea of clouds” above Çaykara, for repeat visitors and nature lovers.

Uzungöl · 3 stops
Tea gardens on misty hills, Rize
CultureFull day · 7 hrs

Rize tea gardens & castle

A relaxed day in Türkiye’s tea capital: tea garden, castle views and the Tea Bazaar.

Rize & Ayder · 4 stops
Zilkale castle above the Fırtına Valley
AdventureFull day · 11 hrs

Kaçkar highlands jeep day: Zilkale, Pokut & Huser

Jeep day into the Kaçkar foothills — medieval castle, plateau villages and cloud-sea views.

Rize & Ayder · 4 stops
Kümbet Plateau, Giresun
NatureFull day · 11 hrs

Giresun Blue Lake & Kuzalan

Turquoise forest lake, a roadside waterfall and white travertines, with Tirebolu and Giresun Castle.

Giresun · 5 stops
Perşembe fishing harbour, Ordu
Day tripFull day · 7 hrs

Ordu Boztepe & coast

Cable car to Boztepe, Cape Yason and Çaka Beach — the best of the Ordu coast.

Ordu · 3 stops
Karagöl lake in mist, Artvin
NatureFull day · 12 hrs

Artvin & Borçka Karagöl

Long day east to Artvin’s river gorges, castle and the Borçka Karagöl forest lake.

Artvin · 4 stops
Fishing boat on the Black Sea off Akçaabat, Trabzon
Sea & boatHalf day · 2 hrs

Black Sea boat trip

Short sightseeing cruise off Trabzon with views of the city and the mountains.

Trabzon · 1 stops
Trabzon city centre and Black Sea coastline
ShoppingHalf day · 5 hrs

Trabzon shopping half-day

Traditional market and modern malls — local products, brands and family entertainment.

Trabzon · 3 stops
Uzungöl lake and misty forested mountains, Trabzon

Things to do in Uzungöl & the Black Sea

Beyond the lake view — activities we can add to any Uzungöl day, overnight or highland programme.

  • Nature walks and mountain trails
  • Waterfalls around the valley
  • Electric bike and buggy rental
  • Horse riding
  • Paragliding over the lake
  • Swings and photo spots at the hillside cafés
  • Zipline over the river
  • Rafting in the Fırtına valley
  • Jeep trips to Huser and Pokut plateaus
  • Seasonal festivals and events

Ready-made programmes

Tested itineraries we adapt to each partner’s market, flights, hotels and budget.

Classic

Trabzon Highlights

Trabzon · 4
4
nights · 5 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy — Torul glass terrace, Zigana ski centre (skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer), lunch at a local restaurant and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
  3. 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
  4. 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  5. 05Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Classic

Trabzon Discovery

Trabzon · 7
7
nights · 8 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy — Torul glass terrace, Zigana ski centre (skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer), lunch at a local restaurant and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
  3. 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
  4. 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  5. 05Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
  6. 06Day at leisure — optional excursion to the Blue Lake in Giresun.
  7. 07Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Nature

Trabzon & Uzungöl

Trabzon · 5Uzungöl · 2
7
nights · 8 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy — Torul glass terrace, Zigana ski centre (skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer), lunch at a local restaurant and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
  3. 03Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
  4. 04Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
  5. 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
  6. 06Check out and drive to Uzungöl via Sürmene and a tea factory. Check in at a lakeside hotel.
  7. 07Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Nature

Trabzon & Rize Bungalows

Trabzon · 6Rize & Ayder · 1
7
nights · 8 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy — Torul glass terrace, Zigana ski centre (skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer), lunch at a local restaurant and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
  3. 03Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
  4. 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  5. 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
  6. 06Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
  7. 07Check out and travel to the Rize highlands via İskitoğlu waterfall and the Fırtına valley. Check in at a private riverside bungalow.
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Nature

Trabzon & Rize Thermal Resort

Trabzon · 5Rize & Ayder · 2
7
nights · 8 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy — Torul glass terrace, Zigana ski centre (skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer), lunch at a local restaurant and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
  3. 03Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
  4. 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  5. 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
  6. 06Check out and travel to Rize via Ayder plateau and the Fırtına valley. Check in at the thermal resort.
  7. 07Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Nature

Trabzon & Ordu Coast

Trabzon · 5Ordu · 2
7
nights · 8 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy — Torul glass terrace, Zigana ski centre (skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer), lunch at a local restaurant and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
  3. 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
  4. 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  5. 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
  6. 06Check out and drive west along the coast to Ordu, stopping at Tirebolu Castle; Boztepe cable car, the upside-down house and Cape Yason church. Check in at the hotel.
  7. 07Day at leisure in Ordu — optional Perşembe plateau or Blue Lake excursion.
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Twin-centre

Trabzon & Istanbul

Trabzon · 3Istanbul · 4
7
nights · 8 days
+
  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  3. 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
  4. 04Flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
  5. 05Princes’ Islands — ferry from the port, island tour by electric carts, then on to a second island for lunch and free time.
  6. 06Bursa day trip by sea and road — city highlights, the famous textile outlets, Uludağ cable car with lunch on the mountain, honey farms and a Turkish delight factory.
  7. 07Maşukiye & Sapanca — lion park and aquarium, a Turkish delight showroom, Lake Sapanca, lunch, honey farms and Maşukiye activities (swing, zipline, safari; Kartepe snow in winter).
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Twin-centre

Trabzon & Istanbul Grand

Trabzon · 4Istanbul · 5
9
nights · 10 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  3. 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
  4. 04Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
  5. 05Flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
  6. 06Princes’ Islands — ferry from the port, island tour by electric carts, then on to a second island for lunch and free time.
  7. 07Bursa day trip by sea and road — city highlights, the famous textile outlets, Uludağ cable car with lunch on the mountain, honey farms and a Turkish delight factory.
  8. 08Maşukiye & Sapanca — lion park and aquarium, a Turkish delight showroom, Lake Sapanca, lunch, honey farms and Maşukiye activities (swing, zipline, safari; Kartepe snow in winter).
  9. 09Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
  10. 10Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Honeymoon

Black Sea & Istanbul Honeymoon

Trabzon · 2Rize & Ayder · 1Istanbul · 4
7
nights · 8 days
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  1. 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
  2. 02Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
  3. 03Check out and travel to the Rize highlands via İskitoğlu waterfall and the Fırtına valley. Check in at a private riverside bungalow.
  4. 04Flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
  5. 05Princes’ Islands — ferry from the port, island tour by electric carts, then on to a second island for lunch and free time.
  6. 06Bursa day trip by sea and road — city highlights, the famous textile outlets, Uludağ cable car with lunch on the mountain, honey farms and a Turkish delight factory.
  7. 07Maşukiye & Sapanca — lion park and aquarium, a Turkish delight showroom, Lake Sapanca, lunch, honey farms and Maşukiye activities (swing, zipline, safari; Kartepe snow in winter).
  8. 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.

Programmes are a starting point. Day order, hotels, meal plans and guide language are configured per partner and market; detailed day-by-day programmes are available on request.

Typically included
  • ✓Accommodation with breakfast
  • ✓Airport meet & assist and transfers
  • ✓Daily tours by private vehicle with driver
  • ✓Lunch where indicated in the programme
  • ✓Domestic flight for twin-centre programmes
  • ✓24/7 operations support during the stay

Recommended lunch stops

  • Hayal VadisiTrabzon
    Grills beside Sera Lake, Akçaabat — the name means “valley of dreams”.
  • AkpınarTrabzon
    Grills, pastries and desserts overlooking Sera Lake and the city.
  • Kebapçım / Hatay SofrasıTrabzon
    Adana kebab and grills in Yomra, four minutes from Cevahir.
  • Sultan AhmetTrabzon
    Seafront restaurant near the airport — grills, pastries and desserts.
  • Çimenli SteakhouseTrabzon
    Grilled meat specialist opposite the airport.
  • Rooz Café & RestaurantTrabzon
    Family seating and hookah in Kalkınma, five minutes from Forum.
  • ZitaşTrabzon
    Mountain restaurant and cabins in Hamsiköy.
  • İskitoğlu RestaurantRize & Ayder
    Traditional Black Sea breakfast on a terrace facing the waterfall.
  • Osmanlı RestoranıRize & Ayder
    Local dishes, grills and fresh fish by an old Ottoman bridge in Çamlıhemşin.
  • Eylül RestaurantRize & Ayder
    Breakfast and lunch in Ayder with views of the waterfall.
  • Şahin Tepesi CaféRize & Ayder
    Hilltop family restaurant with panoramic views over Rize and the sea.
  • Öz Balık LokantasıRize & Ayder
    Seafood restaurant with sea views in central Rize.
  • Efendi RestaurantGiresun
    Seafront restaurant — Black Sea breakfast, kebabs, grills and seafood.
  • Beyaz KöşkGiresun
    Beachfront restaurant in Piraziz, known for lamb grilled on the spit.
  • Kavuş KafeOrdu
    Café in Akyazı, Altınordu.
  • Fatma Bacı OcakbaşıArtvin
    Traditional charcoal grills cooked in front of guests, central Artvin.

When to go

May – October

Green season — nature programmes, plateaus, lakes and rafting.

December – February

Snow season — Zigana, Uzungöl and Ayder under snow.

Transfers

RouteApprox. drive
TZX Airport→Trabzon city centre10–15 min
TZX Airport→Uzungöl90–110 min
Trabzon→Sumela Monastery50–60 min
Trabzon→Ayder (Rize)150–180 min
Trabzon→Rize city60–75 min
Premium passenger van
Sedan
1–3
VIP minivan
1–6
Sprinter
7–13
Midibus
14–27
Coach
28–46
Operator notes
  • !Weather changes fast in the mountains — light rain gear is recommended all year.
  • !Uzungöl hotel capacity is limited in July–August; early allotments are essential.
  • !For families we recommend private vans with experienced mountain drivers.

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