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
- Season
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLowShoulderPeak
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.
- 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
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.
Forests, lakes, waterfalls and plateaus — not man-made attractions — all reachable on day trips from one base.
Mild temperatures all summer while most of the region is hot, which makes it an easy family sell from June to September.
City hotels, lakeside properties, a thermal resort and private riverside bungalows within one programme.
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.
- 01Trabzon — the base
Airport, hotels, shopping and restaurants. Every day trip starts here.
- 02Uzungöl — the lake
The region’s signature view. Day trip or overnight in lakeside hotels.
- 03Rize & Ayder — the mountains
Plateaus, waterfalls, rafting and riverside bungalows.
- 04Extensions
Giresun, Ordu or Artvin for longer stays and repeat visitors.
Places
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.
- Sümela Monastery50 min
Cliff-side Byzantine monastery in the Altındere valley, reached by forest paths and stone stairs.
- Hagia Sophia of Trabzon5 min
13th-century Byzantine church, now a mosque, with rare frescoes — smaller sister of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia.
- Panagia Theoskepastos Monastery15 min
13th-century monastery built into the rock, with frescoes of Christ and the saints.
- Vazelon Monastery50 min
Secluded monastery in a green mountain valley, 35 km south-west of the city.
- Trabzon Castle5 min
Byzantine-era walls of the old city, next to Zağnos Park and Varlıbaş Mall.
- Atatürk Pavilion15 min
Wood-and-stone mansion and museum with one of the city’s most beautiful gardens.
- Boztepe5 min
The best panorama over Trabzon — cafés, a glass terrace and a long promenade.
- Sera Lake15 min
Forest lake for walks, small boats and photography, with lakeside restaurants.
- Beşikdüzü cable car60 min
Cable car above the coast at Beşikdüzü, west of Trabzon, with sea and forest views.
- Hıdırnebi Plateau60 min
High plateau above the clouds, cool most of the year, with farms along the road.
- Kayabaşı Plateau65 min
Neighbouring plateau to Hıdırnebi, with meadows, wooden houses and long views.
- Zigana Mountains75 min
Mountain pass with a ski centre in winter, swings and mountain biking in summer, and Europe’s longest twin-tube road tunnel.
- Torul glass terrace90 min
Glass viewing terrace over the Harşit valley in Torul, Gümüşhane.
- Hamsiköy60 min
Mountain village famous for its rice pudding made with fresh highland milk.
- Demirkapı90 min
Quiet highland 35 minutes from Uzungöl — heavy snow in winter, cool summers.
- Karaca Cave105 min
Stalactite cave near Zigana with a steady 17–18 °C all year.
- Sultan Murat Plateau70 min
The “sea of clouds” plateau in Çaykara, cool and fresh even in summer.
- Ayasofya seafront & harbour5 min
Seafront promenade below Hagia Sophia, departure point for Black Sea boat trips.
- Moloz Bazaar
Trabzon’s largest traditional market, opposite the city’s new grand mosque.
- Forum Trabzon10 min
The city’s largest mall — brands, restaurants and a family entertainment area.
- Cevahir Trabzon (Yomra)15 min
Second-largest mall, in Yomra — cinema, karting and children’s activities.
- Varlıbaş Mall5 min
Compact mall next to the castle and Zağnos Park.
- Zağnos Park5 min
Large park beside the castle, popular for family barbecues and children.
- Beşirli Park10 min
Family park near Papara Park, Trabzonspor’s stadium.
- EYOF Park10 min
Seafront park next to Forum mall with cafés and restaurants.
- Altındere Park50 min
Forest park below Sümela Monastery with a café and restaurant.
Choosing the right base in Trabzon
- Markets, restaurants and daily life
- Practical for short and medium stays
- Zorlu Grand, Cebeci Grand
- Sea views and more space
- Quick airport and mall access
- Ramada Plaza, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure
- 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.
Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon
Five-star hotel on Boztepe hill with some of the best sea and city views in Trabzon.
Ramada Plaza Hotel & Spa Trabzon
Seafront five-star on the coastal road next to the airport, with a full spa and indoor pool.
Novotel Trabzon
Quiet seafront hotel in Yomra next door to Cevahir mall, with gardens, tennis and a kids’ pool.
Mercure Trabzon
Five-star on the Yalıncak–Yomra coastal road with indoor and outdoor pools and a kids’ area.
Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon
Classic five-star in the heart of Meydan — the most central full-service hotel in the city.
Panagia Premier Trabzon
Modern five-star on the Beşirli coastal road, close to the sea, parks and the city centre.
Mövenpick Hotel Trabzon
Modern hotel on the Yalıncak coast combining airport proximity, sea views and family room types.
Park Dedeman Trabzon
Reliable four-star in Yomra, a four-minute walk from Cevahir mall, strong for groups and events.
Holiday Inn Trabzon-East
Four-star on the Yomra coastal road, minutes from Cevahir mall and the airport.
Best Western Plus Trabzon
Quiet four-star in Arsin, east of the city, between nature and the sea — spacious rooms and apartments.
Cebeci Grand Hotel
Practical four-star in Meydan with Moloz Bazaar directly behind — best value for central stays.
Lahza Hills Resort
Hillside resort above Uzungöl with panoramic mountain views, spa and kids’ area.
Royal Uzungöl Hotel & Spa
Lakeside four-star with a full spa and indoor pool — some rooms look directly onto Uzungöl.
Kilpa Hotel
Four-star in green mountain surroundings at Uzungöl, with family suites and a meeting room.
Flora Uzungöl Resort Hotel
Four-star in the heart of Uzungöl, close to the lake, with a kids’ area and meeting room.
İnan Kardeşler Hotel
Family-run four-star in the lake village, a short walk from Uzungöl’s restaurants and shops.
Ridos Thermal Hotel & Spa
Five-star thermal resort in İkizdere, combining hot-spring pools with mountain and river scenery.
Ricosta Hotel
Five-star on the Rize coast with a private beach area, full spa and fine dining, opposite İskitoğlu waterfall.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Rize
Central five-star in Rize, close to the castle and the tea garden, with four restaurants.
Babillon Hotel & Spa
Family-friendly five-star on the İyidere seafront, 45 minutes from the airport, with pools and kids’ facilities.
Villa Vrosi
Private highland villas in Ardeşen with jacuzzi, terraces and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Dereüstü Bungalov
Riverside wooden bungalows in Ardeşen with private jacuzzi and terraces on the water.
Pınar Suit Bungalow
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Megza Bungalov
Riverside bungalow complex beside the Fırtına with cafés, a restaurant and barbecue area.
Liva Bungalov
Secluded bungalows in Meydan village, Çamlıhemşin, minutes from the Ayder trails.
La Quinta by Wyndham Giresun
Upscale five-star on the Giresun seafront with four restaurants and outdoor pools.
Giresun Sedef Hotel
Central four-star in Giresun, close to the historic sights, shops and restaurants.
Ayatoure Hotel
Four-star on the Giresun coast with a spa and sea-view restaurant, convenient for Ordu–Giresun Airport.
Ramada by Wyndham Giresun Piraziz
Four-star in Piraziz between sea and nature, with spa, Turkish bath and meeting halls.
Radisson Blu Hotel Ordu
Five-star on top of Boztepe with panoramic views over Ordu and the sea — the city’s flagship hotel.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Ordu
Seafront five-star in Ordu with indoor and outdoor pools, kids’ facilities and conference halls.
The Wyspy Hotel
Central four-star in Ordu, three minutes from Novada mall, with a full spa.
Hampton by Hilton Ordu
Good-value three-star near the Ordu seafront, 2.9 km from the centre, with a summer pool.
Tours & excursions
Scheduled and private excursions operated by our own team.
Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy
The classic highland day south of Trabzon: Torul glass terrace, the Zigana ski centre and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
Ayder Plateau & Fırtına Valley
Waterfalls, rafting and the green Ayder plateau — the most requested nature day from Trabzon.
Uzungöl via Sürmene & tea factory
The region’s signature lake, with craft and tasting stops on the coast road.
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 city tour & Black Sea boat trip
Hagia Sophia, the Atatürk Pavilion and the Boztepe panorama, finishing with a boat trip.
Sümela Monastery & Altındere
Half-day to the cliff-side monastery, with a forest walk and lunch in Altındere Park.
Hıdırnebi & Kayabaşı plateaus
Cool highland air close to the city — farms, wooden houses and views above the clouds.
Karaca Cave & Torul
Stalactite cave, glass terrace and Hamsiköy — a good choice for hot or rainy days.
Sultan Murat plateau & Demirkapı
The “sea of clouds” above Çaykara, for repeat visitors and nature lovers.
Rize tea gardens & castle
A relaxed day in Türkiye’s tea capital: tea garden, castle views and the Tea Bazaar.
Kaçkar highlands jeep day: Zilkale, Pokut & Huser
Jeep day into the Kaçkar foothills — medieval castle, plateau villages and cloud-sea views.
Giresun Blue Lake & Kuzalan
Turquoise forest lake, a roadside waterfall and white travertines, with Tirebolu and Giresun Castle.
Ordu Boztepe & coast
Cable car to Boztepe, Cape Yason and Çaka Beach — the best of the Ordu coast.
Artvin & Borçka Karagöl
Long day east to Artvin’s river gorges, castle and the Borçka Karagöl forest lake.
Black Sea boat trip
Short sightseeing cruise off Trabzon with views of the city and the mountains.
Trabzon shopping half-day
Traditional market and modern malls — local products, brands and family entertainment.
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.
ClassicTrabzon Highlights
Trabzon · 44nights · 5 days+
Trabzon Highlights
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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.
- 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
- 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 05Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
ClassicTrabzon Discovery
Trabzon · 77nights · 8 days+
Trabzon Discovery
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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.
- 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
- 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 05Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
- 06Day at leisure — optional excursion to the Blue Lake in Giresun.
- 07Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
- 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
NatureTrabzon & Uzungöl
Trabzon · 5Uzungöl · 27nights · 8 days+
Trabzon & Uzungöl
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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.
- 03Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
- 04Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
- 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
- 06Check out and drive to Uzungöl via Sürmene and a tea factory. Check in at a lakeside hotel.
- 07Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
- 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
NatureTrabzon & Rize Bungalows
Trabzon · 6Rize & Ayder · 17nights · 8 days+
Trabzon & Rize Bungalows
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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.
- 03Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
- 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
- 06Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
- 07Check out and travel to the Rize highlands via İskitoğlu waterfall and the Fırtına valley. Check in at a private riverside bungalow.
- 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
NatureTrabzon & Rize Thermal Resort
Trabzon · 5Rize & Ayder · 27nights · 8 days+
Trabzon & Rize Thermal Resort
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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.
- 03Beşikdüzü cable car, boat ride on Sera Lake and the Ayasofya seafront.
- 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
- 06Check out and travel to Rize via Ayder plateau and the Fırtına valley. Check in at the thermal resort.
- 07Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
- 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
NatureTrabzon & Ordu Coast
Trabzon · 5Ordu · 27nights · 8 days+
Trabzon & Ordu Coast
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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.
- 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
- 04Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 05Trabzon city tour — Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Pavilion and Boztepe viewpoint, lunch, then a Black Sea boat trip (weather permitting).
- 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.
- 07Day at leisure in Ordu — optional Perşembe plateau or Blue Lake excursion.
- 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Twin-centreTrabzon & Istanbul
Trabzon · 3Istanbul · 47nights · 8 days+
Trabzon & Istanbul
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
- 04Flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
- 05Princes’ Islands — ferry from the port, island tour by electric carts, then on to a second island for lunch and free time.
- 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.
- 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).
- 08Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
Twin-centreTrabzon & Istanbul Grand
Trabzon · 4Istanbul · 59nights · 10 days+
Trabzon & Istanbul Grand
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 03Ayder plateau — İskitoğlu waterfall, the Fırtına valley with rafting, giant swing and zipline, then free time on the plateau.
- 04Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
- 05Flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
- 06Princes’ Islands — ferry from the port, island tour by electric carts, then on to a second island for lunch and free time.
- 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.
- 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).
- 09Day at leisure — optional excursions available.
- 10Check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
HoneymoonBlack Sea & Istanbul Honeymoon
Trabzon · 2Rize & Ayder · 1Istanbul · 47nights · 8 days+
Black Sea & Istanbul Honeymoon
- 01Arrival at Trabzon Airport (TZX), meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Uzungöl — stops at a Sürmene knife workshop, a tea factory and a Turkish delight workshop, then free time at the lake.
- 03Check out and travel to the Rize highlands via İskitoğlu waterfall and the Fırtına valley. Check in at a private riverside bungalow.
- 04Flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
- 05Princes’ Islands — ferry from the port, island tour by electric carts, then on to a second island for lunch and free time.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- ✓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 VadisiTrabzonGrills beside Sera Lake, Akçaabat — the name means “valley of dreams”.
- AkpınarTrabzonGrills, pastries and desserts overlooking Sera Lake and the city.
- Kebapçım / Hatay SofrasıTrabzonAdana kebab and grills in Yomra, four minutes from Cevahir.
- Sultan AhmetTrabzonSeafront restaurant near the airport — grills, pastries and desserts.
- Çimenli SteakhouseTrabzonGrilled meat specialist opposite the airport.
- Rooz Café & RestaurantTrabzonFamily seating and hookah in Kalkınma, five minutes from Forum.
- ZitaşTrabzonMountain restaurant and cabins in Hamsiköy.
- İskitoğlu RestaurantRize & AyderTraditional Black Sea breakfast on a terrace facing the waterfall.
- Osmanlı RestoranıRize & AyderLocal dishes, grills and fresh fish by an old Ottoman bridge in Çamlıhemşin.
- Eylül RestaurantRize & AyderBreakfast and lunch in Ayder with views of the waterfall.
- Şahin Tepesi CaféRize & AyderHilltop family restaurant with panoramic views over Rize and the sea.
- Öz Balık LokantasıRize & AyderSeafood restaurant with sea views in central Rize.
- Efendi RestaurantGiresunSeafront restaurant — Black Sea breakfast, kebabs, grills and seafood.
- Beyaz KöşkGiresunBeachfront restaurant in Piraziz, known for lamb grilled on the spit.
- Kavuş KafeOrduCafé in Akyazı, Altınordu.
- Fatma Bacı OcakbaşıArtvinTraditional charcoal grills cooked in front of guests, central Artvin.
When to go
Green season — nature programmes, plateaus, lakes and rafting.
Snow season — Zigana, Uzungöl and Ayder under snow.
Transfers
| Route | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| TZX Airport→Trabzon city centre | 10–15 min |
| TZX Airport→Uzungöl | 90–110 min |
| Trabzon→Sumela Monastery | 50–60 min |
| Trabzon→Ayder (Rize) | 150–180 min |
| Trabzon→Rize city | 60–75 min |
- !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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