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DAY 01TRABZON - SUMELA MONASTERY - ZIGANA
After arriving at Trabzon 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 Gümüşhane 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 Hotel Usta**** . (D)
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DAY 02TRABZON CİTY 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 Inan Kardesler Hotel. (B,D)
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DAY 03RIZE - CAMLIHEMSIN - 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 Hasimoglu Hotel. (B,D)
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DAY 04AYDER - 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)
