Black Sea Turkey Tour - 5 Days/4 Nights

Arrival at Samsun Airport and meeting with your guide. Breakfast break at a local restaurant if requested.
Samsun is one of the most beautiful cities in the Black Sea region. We will also visit the Tobacco Pier, a symbol of the Turkish War of Independence, the model ship on which Atatürk arrived, and the model village of the Amazon women. 
On our way to Perşembe, we will stop at Jason Cape to visit the historical Jason Church and Lighthouse.  
Ordu is the most beautiful city in the Eastern Black Sea Region, with its natural beauty, vegetation, coasts where blue and green embrace, and mountains starting right from the coastline. In Ordu, we will take the cable car to Boztepe to have coffee and watch the view.  
We will have a lunch break at a local restaurant.  Strool in Giresun is known for its quality hazelnuts.  After passing Zigana, you arrive at Hamsiköy, a typical Black Sea village surrounded by nature. Hamsiköy is famous for its trekking activities and delicious rice pudding.

Finally, we will arrive at the Altındere Valley after passing through Coşandere and Maçka, known for their stony roads. Our next stop will be the Sumela Monastery (Panagia Soumela Monastery), a Greek Orthodox monastery and church complex built on the side of a mountain slope at 1150 meters above sea level by carving into the rocks between 360 and 395 AD.
Overnight stay in Trabzon or Maçka.   ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Today promises to be unforgettable as we start with a delightful breakfast on the Ayder plateau, famed for its rich oxygen levels. Our journey continues as we make our way to the captivating Fırtına Valley. Embarking on minibuses from Çamlıhemşin, we'll ascend to visit Zilkale and Çinçiva (Şenyuva) villages perched at an impressive 750 meters above sea level. En route, we'll marvel at centuries-old historical stone bridges that span the picturesque Fırtına Deresi (Storm River) amidst the verdant forests and witness the awe-inspiring Palovit Waterfall.
For the adventurous at heart, there are options to participate in activities like rafting, ziplining, and the exhilarating Huge Swing (activities not included).
Following a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Çamlıhemşin, our journey unfolds as we head for Artvin. Here, we'll delve into the beauty of the Borçka Karagöl Nature Park, explore the Georgian medieval Orthodox monastery of Dolishane (Doliskana), and admire the Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuç, which boasts unparalleled views. Our route then leads us along the Çoruh River, renowned as Turkey's swiftest and most thrilling rafting river, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.
Dinner and accommodation in Artvin   (Breakfast –  Dinner ) 

Today, we will have a delicious breakfast on the oxygen-rich Ayder plateau and head for the Fırtına Valley. We will get on minibusses from Çamlıhemşin and visit Zilkale and Çinçiva (Şenyuva) villages 750 meters above sea level. We’ll see hundreds of years old historical stone bridges over the Fırtına Deresi (Storm River) flowing down the valley between the green forests, and the Palovit Waterfall. Here, you can join the area's Rafting, Zipline, or Huge Swing activities (not included). 
Next, we’ll go to Badara and Gito plateaus. Here, you can enjoy the swings and the views in the most beautiful plateaus of the Black Sea. 
After having lunch at a local restaurant in Çamlıhemşin, we will drive to Artvin. We will visit Borçka Karagöl Nature Park, Georgian medieval Orthodox monastery Dolishane (Doliskana), and Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuç, which offers views of rare beauty. Later, we will continue on our way to Artvin driving by the Çoruh River, Turkey's fastest flowing and best rafting river.  
Dinner and overnight in Artvin.   ( Breakfast – Dinner )

After an early breakfast in Artvin, we will head for the Georgian border. Upon clearing customs, we will drive to Batumi, passing by the Gonio Bridge and the Asparos Castle (Gonia), believed to be the tomb of St. Matthew the Evangelist, one of the 12 Apostles who wrote the Gospel. In Batumi, we will visit Europe Square, the Clock Tower, Batumi Boulevard on the seaside, the Statue of Poseidon, the Medea Statue, the Church of the Mother of God, the Orthodox Church, the Armenian Church, Batumi Piazza, and Batumi Sea Port with our guide. After this, you can enjoy cafes, shops, and casinos and try local dishes and Georgian wines.
Later, we will return to Turkey at the designated time, driving back to Trabzon through the picturesque Black Sea coastal road, which offers stunning views of the sea and forests.
Dinner and accommodation in Trabzon. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Note: If you take prescribed medication, you can take only one day of pills through Georgian customs.

After breakfast, free time, depending on your flight time. Our tour will end with your transfer to Trabzon Airport. Hope to see you on another Turkiye holiday. ( Breakfast )