10 Nights / 11 Days Tour
BLACKSEA EXPEDITION

Blacksea Expedition Tour Programme:

Welcome to Trabzon, know as the pearl of the Black sea, the host of the natural beauties that world watches with admiration.  Transfer from Trabzon airport to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.

* Visited Sights:  Ortahisar Neighbourhood –  Historical Kanuni House – Ataturk Mansion – Ayasofya Mansion – Akçaabat Village – Sera Lake – Boztepe Park & Hill
After breakfast,  we will start the tour by visiting the Ortahisar neighborhood and the Kanuni House, where the best sultans of the Ottoman Empire have been raised.  Then we visit Atatürk Köşkü (Ataturk Mansion) which is located among the pine trees. After completing our visit, we continue our tour with the Ayasofya Museum, one of the World’s leading monuments in terms of art and architecture. You will find peace and quiet in the nature with the magnificent greenery of the Black Sea, located in the town of Akçaabat in Trabzon. We will then move towards the Sera Lake and take a break there. After visiting the Boztepe which is located right on the city and where you can see all the beauties of Trabzon from a single point of view, we end our tour.

* Visited Sights:  Rize Fabric Shop – Ayder Plateau – Ayder Rafting School – Ottoman Stone Bridge – Fırtına Stream
Breakfast at the hotel. On the way we visit Rize fabric weaving artisanship which introduces Lazie Culture. We arrive to Firtina Stream following tea gardens along Blacksea Coast. After that we will continue our way to Ayder and our next stop will be Rafting School. We will explore unique waterfalls which are at the summit of Ayder highland. Then our visitors will have their free time for lunch and discover Ayder highland. At the end of the day, will return from the same point to Trabzon. We will also have a break near the Old Ottoman Stone Bridge and on the Fırtına Stream during the way to Trabzon. We return to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.

After breakfast, transfer to Uzungol Lake known as one of the greenest place in Turkey. Transfer to your hotel near Uzungol. Overnight in Uzungol.

After breakfast, you have free day for relaxing & exploring Uzungol by yourself. Overnight in Uzungol.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to Trabzon Airport for your Istanbul flight. After flight, transfer from Istanbul airport to your city center hotel Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Bosphorus Region – Rumeli Fortress – Spice Bazaar
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Bosphorus Cruise on Gurtour Travel’s boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia. You can also see Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit. ) Before the Bosphorus Tour have a visit to famous Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  The Old city  “Sultanahmet”  – Grand Bazaar – Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius – German Fountain of Wilhelm II  – Serpentine Column
After breakfast enjoy a full-day tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Start with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Then continue with the majestic Blue Mosque, famous with it’s blue İznik tiles. See the historical Hippodrome of ancient times, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Proceed with Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world. After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Experience the serenity of the biggest Princes’ Island in Turkey, Büyükada (Big Island). After traversing the Sea of Marmara by boat, arrive on the quaint island Buyukada which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city. Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions, charming old Ottoman houses and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island. Learn the island’s history  and enjoy ample time to lounge on its beautiful beaches with enjoying seaside fish and local restaurants.

After breakfast, you have free day for shopping & exploring Istanbul  by yourself. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trabzon Airport for your flight to Istanbul, where you will connect to your international return journey. We hope your trip has been truly unforgettable!

Inclusions:

• 3 Nights Trabzon Hotel Accommodation
• 2 Nights Uzungol Hotel Accommodation
• 5 Nights Istanbul Hotel Accommodation
• Private Airport- Hotel Transfers
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary (Breakfast x10 + Lunch x1)
• All  group tours mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
• Professional English – speaking tour guides

Not Include:

• Drinks
• International flights
• Domestic flight ticket ( One way : Trabzon – Istanbul )
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

* Price Valid : Untill 15 December 2024 (Exluding Special Occassions )