11 Day Black Sea Coast Tour from Turkey

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Arrival early morning in Istanbul, meet & greet at the airport.
Full-day guided tour: Explore Galata Tower (Outside See), Istiklal Street, Taksim Square, and Spice Bazaar.
Explore Balat neighborhood: colorful streets, historic churches, and local cafes.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise to enjoy the skyline from the water.Overnight: Istanbul.

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08:30 ─ We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul.

 Transfer to the Istanbul City tour area. Hagia Sophia: A marvel of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia has served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum. Its massive dome, intricate mosaics, and rich history make it one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

Blue Mosque: Known for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six towering minarets, the Blue Mosque is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. It remains an active place of worship and a must-visit for its serene interior and grandeur.

Hippodrome: Once the social and sporting heart of Constantinople, the Hippodrome was a grand arena for chariot races and public events. Today, it features historic monuments like the Serpent Column and the Obelisk of Theodosius, reflecting its storied past.

Bosphorus Cruise: Experience the enchanting beauty of Istanbul from the water with a Bosphorus Cruise. Glide between Europe and Asia, passing by magnificent palaces, historic fortresses, and picturesque waterfronts, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the city’s skyline

17:00 ─ Istanbul city tour ends. Transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

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After breakfast, we will depart for Abant Lake in Bolu (approximately 300 km, 5 hours). Approximately 240 km later, we will visit the town of Mudurnu, which has been an important place in Turkish history since the Seljuk period. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014 as the Historic Guild Town of Mudurnu and declared an Urban Site. This small town is home to historic mosques, baths, fountains, and 173 buildings of high architectural value. Here, we will visit landmark mansions offering some of the most beautiful examples of Turkish civil architecture. In its bazaar, we will see blacksmiths and stove heater sellers who continue the traditional handicrafts of the region. The legacy of the Ahi order is still evident in the town, where the Yıldırım Beyazıt Mosque, built in 1374, and the Turkish Bath, built in 1382, have been in operation for nearly 700 years. After we tour the Mudurnu Museum, old bazaar, and historical buildings, we will continue to Abant Lake.Abant Lake is a crater lake renowned for its natural beauty, situated in the lush forests of Bolu at an altitude of 1,350 meters and designated as a nature park.
We will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local dishes. For the rest of the day, we will take nature walks by the water in the forest and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee while taking in this lush natural setting. You can join a horseback riding tour or take a ride in a phaeton around the lake.
Dinner and accommodation in Bolu. 

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After breakfast, a 3-hour fantastic journey to Amasra, on the western Black Sea route. Along the way, we will pass through heavily forested mountains, canyons, valleys, and villages with magnificent views. Visit a walking cane workshop in Devrek, renowned for its stylish and high-quality handmade walking canes, each with a unique design.
Arrive at ancient Amasra, built on a natural harbour and peninsula stretching out to the sea. Known for its natural beauty, beaches, historic castle, and unique fish restaurants, Amasra boasts a history dating back 5,000 years. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and start exploring the town. Afterwards, we will head for Safranbolu, best known for its historical Ottoman-style houses and mansions (approx. 90 km).

Safranbolu town, which takes its name from the rare and expensive Saffron grass grown in the region, is an important tourist location thanks to its houses, urban culture, authentic lifestyle, customs, local flavours, and natural beauty. Walk down Safranbolu’s nostalgic cobblestone streets and visit the Safranbolu Mansions, famous for their unique architectural style, the historical Government Building, Clock Tower, Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Mosque, and the sundial in its courtyard, as well as the Cinci Inn and handicraft shops in the Arasta Bazaar. At the end of our tour, we’ll check in at our hotel and have dinner in an authentic mansion.
Accommodation in Safranbolu.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for our next destination, Yörük Village (Nomad Village), one of the oldest villages in the region, dating back 700 years.  Afterwards, we’ll have a 4.5-hour-long trip to Turkey’s northernmost city, Sinop, Via Kastamonu.

Sinop: Upon arrival in Sinop, take a lunch break in a local restaurant and visit Sinop Castle, built in the 8th century BC, and the famous Sinop Historic Prison, known as the Alcatraz of Anatolia. The prison, the subject of many novels, was built within the castle in 1568 and remained in use until it was closed and converted into a museum in 1999. Afterwards, we will discover the Akliman Nature Park and the Hamsilos Fjord. Then, we will visit the northernmost point of Turkey, İnceburun, and see the scenic lighthouse located here. Finally, we will visit the Kotra workshop, which has become the symbol of Sinop with handmade wooden model ships. e will depart for Samsun (approx. 2 hrs - 150 Km ) Dinner and accommodation in Samsun

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After an early breakfast, we will depart for Samsun (approx. 2 hrs). After an enjoyable ride along the coastline, we’ll arrive at our destination and start exploring the city from Tütün İskelesi (Tobacco Pier), the site of Bandırma Ferry, which is the symbol of the Turkish War of Independence used by the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Atatürk, on his trip from Istanbul to Samsun in 1919. Afterwards, we will visit the model village of the Amazon women of the Cimmerian tribe and have a city tour.

Then, we will set off for Ordu. On the way to Perşembe, we will visit Cape Jason and the historical  Jason Church. Upon our arrival in Ordu, we will take the cable car to Boztepe, the city's highest point, and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee while taking in the views. Afterwards, we will return to the town, have lunch at a local restaurant, and continue towards Giresun. Giresun is also famous for producing the world’s finest and most oily hazelnuts.

Accommodation in Trabzon.

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Breakfast at the hotel then depart for St. Sophia Church/Mosque, a 13th century church and see its extraordinary collections of Byzantine frescoes, depart for Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Ataturk’s Mansion (a picturesque hillside retreat), visit Ortahisar Mosque (a Comneni cathedral in the old town). Afternoon we explore the cobbled stone streets of Trabzon. Drive to Boztepe; enjoy our tea from samovar with the panoramic view of the city. We will visit Lake Sera then back to your hotel, overnight in Trabzon.

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Breakfast then depart for Sumela Monastery, we will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery which clings to a sheer cliff face in a forest, relax beside a flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park, we will drive along the Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains  which will take us to Karaca Cave , considered to be the most beautiful cave in Turkey for its colors and formations. End of the day Accommodation in Trabzon

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We pick you up from your hotel at about 09:00am, the first stop on the tour will be Surmene; famous for handmade knives. Next, we will see how fabrics are woven in tradational looms, we will visit the tea groves at Ziraat Botanic Garden in Rize.
After stopping for a tea break near the historical old Ottoman Stone Bridge in Firtina Valley, we continue to the unique waterfalls situated at the summit of the Ayder highland. Enjoy your lunch and it’s free time in here to discover the Ayder highland. Enjoy your day by sitting on the grass and admiring the mountains full of trees, breathe the forest scents, taste the local foods being cooked over the traditional stoves of the local restaurants. End of the day drive back to Trabzon by watching all the lush greenery of Black Sea, arrival and transfer to your hotel Accommodation in Trabzon.

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We pick you up from your hotel at about 10:00am and drive to Uzungol , we will be visiting a horse farm and tea factory on our way to Uzungol. It was declared as a Nature Park due to its rich flora, stunning wildlife and outstanding natural beauty. Everywhere is covered with spruce trees, an impressive array of wildlife exists with species such as roe deer, wild boar, bear, badger, lynx, birds of prey, and trout as well as various kinds of reptiles.;

End of the tour transfer to airport and flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to your hotel,overnight in Istanbul.

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After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say good bye to our new friends and according to your  international flight we transfer you to airport and wish you a good flight