Istanbul pick up and flight to Trabzon
Begin your tour with a domestic flight to the Trabzon region, and transfer to your new accommodation. You will receive flight details after booking, and after we receive your information. We always chose flights that are the most convenient of our customers on a case by case basis.

Trabzon City Tour
Today you will enjoy the wonders of the that the city of Trabzon has to offer. This ancient city has histories from different cultures that date back to the Ancient Greeks of the Byzantines. While having icons of the past, there are modern places of interest which make this destination a sight to behold. A modern icon that holds a place of significance amongst is Ataturk’s Pavilion, this villa was the holiday destination for Turkeys first president. The pavilion is not preserved with the original furniture and the gardens are maintained to offer a spectacular view inside and out. While here you will also visit some of the most beautiful mosques including; Mother of Yavuz Sultan Mosque, Iskender Pasa Mosque, and Fatih Mosque. While there are mosques here in the city some of the original places of worship can still be found, Kaymakli Monastery is an original Armenian national church that gained its name from serving a meal made of only dairy products.

History is an important part of Trabzon, with the Hagia Sofia being the sister museum to the one in Istanbul, it was once a Greek church that was converted to a mosque, today the building is now home to artefacts and items that show the history of the region. The Zagnos Bridge is a historic monument, commissioned by the son-in-law of Sultan Mehmet it has been maintained to keep the original Roman structure.

Trabzon held an important part in the region, being home to sultans as well as a crossing point of different cultures, it was also home to the Ottoman Empire’s most influential sultan. Sultan Suleyman was Commonly known as Suleman the magnificent in the western countries and in the Muslim countries he was known as Suleman the lawgiver, this was due to his ability to have created lost that balanced religion and the peace of the nation.

Overnight Stay in Trabzon.

Today you will enjoy the wondrous natural land of Uzungol.

Uzungol Lake Tour
Uzungol is a fantastic Lakeside Town where modern life blends beautifully with the wonderous around.  With mountains in the distance and gentle slope hills close by this town makes for an idyllic place for hikes and walks and photographs, with many walking trails available this town is one of the most beautiful in this region of Turkey.

Overnight in Trabzon

Today you will enjoy the wonders of Ayder.

Ayder Highlands Tour
As you travel along this journey you will see the region of Rize where the local craftsmen and women weave cotton fabrics and make tea from the local produces. This will be an ideal spot for a tea break as you travel.
Ayder is a fantastic an ancient bridge including the old ottoman Stonebridge in the storm valley village.  The whole area of Ayder is a stunning natural landscape filled with small villages and wonderous views, made famous in 1871 by allegations about hot springs in the region the wonderful natural plateaus and pastures and have drawn many people ever since.

Flight to Istanbul and drop off to Hotel
After visiting this wondrous region you will head back to Trabzon Airport where you can travel further in Turkey or to another Airport. Domestic flights from and back to Istanbul airport (open-ended) as well as transfer to accommodations are included in the price. If you require any further assistance travelling in Turkey out teams are always happy to help.