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Day 1 SUMELA MONASTERY, ZIGANA, KARACA CAVE   
After arriving at Trabzon Int'l Airport, we begin our trip with visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park. Later on we drive you up to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of mountain villages. We arrive at Gümühane city province to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colours and formations. Drive back to our hotel located at the centre of city. Check-in to hotel, dinner and overnight at the hotel. (D)    

Day 2 TRABZON CITY TOUR, UZUNGOL 
Today we will explore the highlights of Trabzon City, the  most attractive points: 13th century Byzantine church St. Sophia Museum, Ataturk 's Mansion, Boztebe Hill, Ladies Bazaar, Sera Lake. Lunch at a seaside restaurant serving famous Akçaabat Meatball. In the afternoon we drive to Uzungöl (long lake). It's a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the lake and village and check-in to our wooden hotel, dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)    

Day 3 RIZE, CAMLIHEMSIN, ZILKALE, AYDER 
Today we are leaving from Uzungöl. Short break at Rize for panoramic view of the city from the Botanic Garden, then we arrive to Firtina (Storm) Valley which takes us to Ayder Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder we will see Camlýhemþin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale. Gentle trekking to Goksu Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region. we arrive in Ayder before sundown, check in our wooden hotel, dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)    

Day 4 AYDER, TRABZON
Today we have time to explore that beautiful Alpine Plateau is Ayder until noon. Traditionally dressed village ladies, thermal spring, waterfalls dropping down from hundreds meters and beautiful plateau houses are going to be interest of you.  In the afternoon we drive back to Trabzon Airport for a homebound flight and to say farewell. (B)

Tour Price Includes :

• 3 Nights Half Board accommodation
• Modern, spacious, air-conditioned, vehicle for land transportation.
• Professional English speaking tour guide,
• Admission fees to sights and museums,
• 6 meals : 3 Breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D).
• Parking, portage, tipping (except guide, driver), tolls
• V.A.T.

Tour Price Excludes :

• Airfare of int'l and domestic flights within our program itinerary,
• Air and departure taxes,
• Bottled beverages or alcohol,
• Travel insurance,
• Visas, laundry, and personal items.