Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy
The classic highland day south of Trabzon: Torul glass terrace, the Zigana ski centre and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.
Itinerary
- 01
Morning pick-up from the hotel after breakfast.
- 02
Drive through the Zigana tunnel to the Torul glass terrace for valley views and photos.
- 03
Zigana ski centre — skiing in winter; giant swing and mountain biking in summer.
- 04
Lunch at a local mountain restaurant.
- 05
Hamsiköy village to taste sütlaç, rice pudding made with highland milk.
- 06
Return to Trabzon in the late afternoon.
Stops
- Torul glass terrace1
Glass viewing terrace over the Harşit valley in Torul, Gümüşhane.
- Zigana Mountains2
Mountain pass with a ski centre in winter, swings and mountain biking in summer, and Europe’s longest twin-tube road tunnel.
- Hamsiköy3
Mountain village famous for its rice pudding made with fresh highland milk.
Map
Includes
- ✓Private or shared vehicle with driver
- ✓Guide or driver-guide
- ✓Lunch at a local restaurant
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Good to know
- !Ski equipment, swing and biking are paid locally unless pre-booked.
- !Snow chains carried on all vehicles in winter.
Hotels nearby
Five-star hotel on Boztepe hill with some of the best sea and city views in Trabzon.
Seafront five-star on the coastal road next to the airport, with a full spa and indoor pool.
Quiet seafront hotel in Yomra next door to Cevahir mall, with gardens, tennis and a kids’ pool.
Zigana Mountains & Hamsiköy
The classic highland day south of Trabzon: Torul glass terrace, the Zigana ski centre and Hamsiköy’s famous rice pudding.