Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and you’ll be transferred to your hotel. According to the availability of your arrival time in Ankara, we will make a half-day Ankara city tour. You will visit Anıtkabir also known as the Mausoleum of Atatürk, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Visit Hamönü, Ankara Castel. Then we’ll have a sightseeing tour in Çankaya and Kızılay districts where foreign embassies, consulates, Prime Ministry, and parliament buildings are located. Dinner and accommodation in Ankara ( Dinner )
After an early breakfast, we will depart at 07:00 for Amasya, the city where the princes resided during the Ottoman period (345 km). Upon arrival, we will see the water channel created by carving rocks to meet the water need of the city in the Roman period. These channels are also known for the famous love story of Ferhat and Şirin. Afterward, we will visit the Amasya Museum, where more than 20 thousand artifacts are exhibited. Then, we’ll see the Şehzadeler Park, Sultan Bayezid II Complex, historical mansions with bay windows, Amasya Clock Tower, and Hazeranlar Mansion. We will also enjoy the views of the Tombs of the Kings of Pontus dating back to 336 BC and have lunch at a local restaurant to try the local dishes.
Then, we will continue on our way to Fatsa. On the way, we will drive up to Perşembe Plateau which has the widest plains of the Black Sea region to enjoy its water channels, grazing animals, and picturesque lake, and to take beautiful pictures. Afterward, we’ll continue on our way passing through green plains. Dinner and accommodation in Fatsa or Ordu. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, we will take the cable car to Boztepe in Ordu, at an altitude of 485 meters. At the top, we will enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the wonderful views of the city. Afterward, we will drive to Giresun, to see the Giresun Island and Giresun Castle built during the reign of Pontus Ruler Farnakes. From here, we will go to Mavigöl Kuzalan Falls a nature park with a beautiful turquoise-colored lake and waterfall. Then we will go to the Kümbet Plateau, one of the most beautiful plateaus of the Black Sea region. Here, you can try the famous rice pudding of the region and shop for local products. Next, we’ll see the Koçkaya Plateau and pass through the Eğribel Pass which connects the Black Sea region with central Anatolia at an altitude of 2200 meters, to reach the historical Tamzara neighborhood, a village where Armenians, Greeks, and Turks once lived together in peace during the Ottoman reign. We will have lunch here and learn about the Akıl Suyu (Water of Wisdom) believed to boost cognitive skills, and visit local shops. Afterward, we’ll visit the Tomara Waterfall and Nature Park to enjoy the beauty of refreshing waters pouring from a height of 15 meters, a wonder of nature fed by 40 different water sources. Finally, we will arrive in the town of Şiran, which is famous for its specially prepared pestil ( dried fruit pulp ). Dinner and accommodation at Grand Yeniçeri Hotel or İvme Hotel in Şiran. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will visit Karaca Cave, one of the greatest caves in the world-famous for its stalactites and stalagmites formed by dripping waters. Afterward, we will pass the Zigana tunnel at an altitude of 1795 meters and arrive in Hamsiköy, the most visited village of the Black Sea region, famous for its delicious rice pudding. After enjoying some free time here, we will head to Maçka and Coşandere and have a lunch break by the river. Afterward, we will visit the Sumela Monastery (Panagia Soumela Monastery), a Greek Orthodox monastery and church complex built on the side of a mountain slope at 1150 m above sea level by carving inside the rocks in Altındere Valley in 360-395 AD. The complex consists of priest chambers, kitchen, chapels and aqueducts, adorned with frescoes. The monastery was closed since 2015 due to restoration work but was reopened to visitors recently.
Our next and final stop today will be Uzungöl, located in a valley between mountains. After check-in, you’ll have free time to take a walk on the banks of Uzungöl, walk over its suspension bridges, enjoy the calmness of the lake, and take beautiful pictures at the glass terrace. Dinner and accommodation in Uzungöl. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
*** Optional: We will climb to a height of 2400 meters with the Lustra or Karester Highland Tour Minibuses. We will stop at the observation terraces along the way and have a picture break. We will visit one of the Highland Houses and have their tea. After walking among the colorful highland flowers, we will return to Uzungöl.
After breakfast in Uzungöl, we will visit the green tea gardens of Çayeli and Çeçeva villages. Next, we will arrive at Fırtına (Storm) Valley, where adrenaline enthusiasts can join Zipline activity on 350-meter-long steel ropes 10 meters above the Fırtına Deresi (Storm River), or join a rafting safari.
We will have lunch consisting of delicious trout dishes, and continue our tour with Çinçiva Village, Zilkale, and Çat Valley respectively.
Then, we will visit Gelintülü Waterfall and Horon Düzlüğü, located in Ayder Yaylası (Ayder Plateau), which is famous for its rich vegetation and hot spring waters at an altitude of 1350 meters, and have free time here. You can have a relaxing walk to enjoy this lovely plateau and have a cup of Turkish tea cooked on embers while chatting with the local people in the open air over the magnificent views of Ayder. Dinner and accommodation in Ayder Yaylası. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
** You can join a special entertainment program with regional Black Sea dances and music in the evening.
After having a delicious breakfast at Ayder Yaylası, we will go to Badara and Gito plateaus. Here, you can enjoy the swings and the views in the most beautiful plateaus of the Black Sea. Next, we will visit a Rize fabric (Feretiko) workshop, which is one of the most important traditional handicrafts of Rize. This special fabric is known for absorbing the sweat from the body and keeping the skin cool and dry. Afterwards, we will enjoy the panoramic views of the Rize Castle. We will then go to a tea production factory and learn about the picking and packaging process of tea. Next, we will visit a knife workshop in Sürmene which is known for its custom made knives from Sürmene steel.
We’ll continue our Trabzon tour with a visit to Atatürk Pavilion, which was built by a Greek businessman in 1890 and gifted to Atatürk. Afterwards, we will visit Hagia Sophia Church, which was built between 1238 and 1265 during the Komnenos Kingdom and is known for its frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible and Torah. Afterwards, we will give a short break at the Silver Workshop to learn about the Kazaziye and Silver Filigree artworks, which are unique to Trabzon.
Then we will take a lunch break in Akçabat, which is famous for its meatballs and continue towards Ordu. On the way, we will give a short break to buy the delicious hazelnuts of Giresun.
Dinner and accommodation in Ordu or Fatsa ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After an early breakfast, we will set off to Ankara (approx. 350 km - 5 hrs). After about 1.5 hours, we’ll arrive in the city of Çorum, which is famous for its roasted chickpeas, and visit the ancient city of Alacahöyük, one of the most important settlements of the Hittite Kingdom. We’ll also visit the Alacahöyük Museum, which provides information about Hittite architecture and art.
After the museum, we’ll visit the capital of the Hittite civilization, Hattuşa (Boğazköy) built 3700 years ago. We have the best information about Hattusa, which was the capital of the Hittite Civilization for 400 years after the Hattians, from the Hittite cuneiform archive, exhibited at the Boğazkale Museum today. Boğazkale district has countless ruins from the Hattian, Assyrian, Hittite, Phrygian, Galatian, Roman, and Byzantine periods. We’ll also visit Yazılıkaya, built by the Hittites among high rocks as a sacred place of worship, an open-air temple to hold celebrations and rituals. Here, we’ll see fascinating depictions of gods and goddesses carved on rocks, the Great Temple, Lion's Gate, King's Gate, Tunnel, Summer Palace, and the Hattusa City Walls which once surrounded the whole city.
After our visit, we’ll have lunch at the local restaurant with traditional Hittite dishes and continue on our way to Ankara.
Dinner and accommodation in Ankara. (Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, you’ll have free time in Ankara’s biggest shopping malls until our airport transfer time. ( Breakfast )
Our tour will end with your transfer to Ankara Airport. Hope to see you on another Turkey Tour.
Your Ankara Esenboğa Airport transfer will be private for you.
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Regular Group Tours are English-guided package tours with mixed nationalities of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people on the specified dates. Regular Group tour prices are fixed.
There is a child age restriction based on the character of the tour and generally, children under 8 years of age cannot participate.
Private Tours, on the other hand, is between 1 person and 40 people. It usually consists of small and private groups such as Families, groups of friends, or professional groups. No other travelers are allowed in Private groups. In private tours, the guide is given according to the group's request (available in Turkey)
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The minimum and the maximum number of people and child age requirements are specified in the tour information.
The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.
You can bring clothes and auxiliary items according to Turkey Tour regions and Tour season. During the winter seasons, you should bring thick and cold protective clothing and rain protective clothing.
Items such as clothes and umbrellas are required against rains that may occur in Spring and Autumn. In summer, have sunglasses, sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming clothes, and equipment in lake and seashore tour programs.
It is appropriate for men and women to wear closed clothes in religious areas such as Churches, mosques, and synagogues. In Turkey, which is a Muslim country, mosques are not visited during prayer times. Mosques are visited after worship.
After you write your contact information such as the name of the tour you prefer, the tour code number, the date of the tour, the number of people to attend, on the tour request form, you can send us your request by reading and approving the rules written in the (Terms and conditions) section.
Your registration is done and your official confirmation is sent to you. Then you make some payment.
Tour payments are made by money transfer systems such as bank transfer or Western Union.
Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira, Euro, and US Dollars with their bank cards from ATMs in Turkey. Most ATMs offer English or other language options for foreigners' convenience.
Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.
Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.
If you want to use your own country's GSM operator in Turkey, you should ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Turkey. Or you can get a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from one of the local GSM operators such as Türk Telekom, Vodafone, to use while you are in Turkey.
Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.
Banks working hours 09:00 – 17:00 money transfer ends at 16:00.
Shopping Centers: 10:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies: 08:00 – 18:00 In each region, one on-duty pharmacy remains open between 18:00 and 08:00 at night.
There is a pharmacy on duty that remains open in every region on Sundays and public holidays. It is a legal obligation to keep the pharmacies on duty open.
For the treatments, you want to have in Turkey, travel agencies that have work and agreements with Hospitals and Doctors, who are experts in their fields, provide communication with the patient by transmitting the patient information to the relevant hospitals and Doctors. Travel Agencies, during the treatment period, provide services such as flight tickets, hotel or house reservations for accommodation, transfer services, and tour organizations for the patient and their relatives.
Hair transplant, Dental treatment, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tour packages are among the most preferred health tourism packages in Turkey.
Compared to other European and Asian countries, Turkey has a large number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals and medical institutions. It has world-renowned Doctors who are experienced in their special branches and private or corporate hospitals equipped with modern medical devices. You don't have to wait in line for the highest quality medical treatment people deserve. Moreover, prices are much cheaper than world standards. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey Hospitals. Such as Dental treatments, Hair Transplantation, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Urology, IVF – In Vitro fertilization, Cardiology treatments.
For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.
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