Trabzon in Sumela Monastery Zigana Pass and Hamsikoy Village Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Uncover the stunning sights around Trabzon on a full-day small-group tour. Begin your journey through Altindere Valley National Park to the iconic Sumela Monastery, perched dramatically on the cliffs. Continue to Zigana Pass, where you'll marvel at expansive mountain views, before visiting Hamsikoy Village, renowned for its natural beauty and delicious rice pudding. This tour is perfect for those eager to explore Trabzon's surrounding attractions without the hassle of logistics. - Visit the breathtaking Sumela Monastery and St. Barbara Chapel viewpoint - Experience the scenic beauty of Zigana Pass at 2,050 meters above sea level - Enjoy free time in Hamsikoy, sampling the village's famous rice pudding - Travel comfortably in a modern vehicle with a maximum group size of 15 travelers
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Sumela Monastery entrance fee
- National Park shuttle service fee
Itinerary
Visit the spectacular Sumela Monastery, dramatically built into a steep cliff in the Pontic Mountains. Explore the historic monastery complex, including the rock church, chapels, stone stairways, student rooms, guesthouse, library and sacred spring, while enjoying impressive views of the surrounding Altindere Valley.
Travel through the beautiful Altindere Valley National Park on the way to Sumela Monastery. Surrounded by dense forests, streams and dramatic mountain scenery, the national park offers some of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Trabzon region.
Stop near St. Barbara Chapel before reaching Sumela Monastery and enjoy one of the best viewpoints overlooking the monastery. Take photos of the famous monastery as it rises dramatically from the steep mountainside surrounded by forest.
Continue to the spectacular Zigana Pass, one of the best-known mountain routes in the Black Sea region. Enjoy panoramic mountain scenery at approximately 2,050 meters above sea level and learn about the historical importance of this route connecting the region.
Visit the picturesque mountain village of Hamsikoy, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Black Sea mountains. Enjoy free time for lunch, explore the village and have the opportunity to taste Hamsikoy's famous traditional rice pudding at your own expense.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the Hafsa Turizm office, located near Trabzon Meydan Square. Please look for the visible HAFSA TOUR sign at the entrance. Our tour staff will be waiting for you in front of the office. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 28 travellers
- Operated by
- Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Trabzon
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 21 day trips we list in Trabzon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Trabzon
Trabzon is a Black Sea port in north-eastern Turkey, once the capital of the Empire of Trebizond, with a cliff-hung monastery at Sümela in the hills above.
Trabzon, long known as Trebizond, climbs from a harbour on the Black Sea up steep green hills. It was the capital of the Empire of Trebizond, a Byzantine successor state, from 1204 until the Ottomans took it in 1461. The church of Hagia Sophia, built in the thirteenth century and covered with frescoes, stands on a terrace above the sea, and the hill of Boztepe gives views over the city.
Top-ranked sights in Trabzon: Altindere Valley National Park, Boztepe.
