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Rize tea gardens & castle
A relaxed day in Türkiye’s tea capital: tea garden, castle views and the Tea Bazaar.
Itinerary
- 01
Drive east along the coast to Rize.
- 02
Ziraat Tea Garden: walk among the terraces and fresh tea at the café.
- 03
Rize Castle for views over the city and the sea.
- 04
Lunch in Rize (fish or local dishes).
- 05
Tea Bazaar for tasting and shopping; optional stop at Şimal mall.
Stops
Map
Includes
- ✓Private vehicle with driver
- ✓Guide or driver-guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Good to know
- !Easy to combine with İskitoğlu waterfall on the way.
- !Little walking — suitable for all ages.
Hotels nearby
Rize & Ayder★★★★★
Ridos Thermal Hotel & Spa
Five-star thermal resort in İkizdere, combining hot-spring pools with mountain and river scenery.
✈ TZX ≈ 1h 24
Rize & Ayder★★★★★
Ricosta Hotel
Five-star on the Rize coast with a private beach area, full spa and fine dining, opposite İskitoğlu waterfall.
✈ TZX ≈ 55 min
Rize & Ayder★★★★★
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Rize
Central five-star in Rize, close to the castle and the tea garden, with four restaurants.
✈ TZX ≈ 58 min
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Rize tea gardens & castle
A relaxed day in Türkiye’s tea capital: tea garden, castle views and the Tea Bazaar.