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A monastery built into a cliffside, surrounded by lush greenery. 1
A group of people on a grassy hill with a mountainous landscape in the background. 2
An arched stone structure with a view of a mountain and a building. 3
A castle perched on a cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. 4
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By Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon
Free cancellation available
Price is €70 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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 metres 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 travellers

Activity location

  • Sumela Monastery
    • Trabzon, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Trabzon Günübirlik Turlar - Hafsa Turizm
    • Taksim İş Merkezi Taksim Caddesi
    • 61100, Gazipaşa, Trabzon, Türkiye

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Trabzon in Sumela Monastery Zigana Pass and Hamsikoy Village Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€49.00 x 1 Adult€49.00
Paid at activity€21.25
Total
Price is €70.25
Until Wed, 30 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Sumela Monastery entrance fee
  • Exclusions
    National Park shuttle service fee

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Sumela Monastery

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Altindere Vadisi National Park (Pass by)

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.

Aya Varvara Kilisesi

  • 20m
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.

Zigana

  • 1h
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 metres above sea level and learn about the historical importance of this route connecting the region.

Hamsikoy

  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Sumela Monastery
    • Trabzon, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Trabzon Günübirlik Turlar - Hafsa Turizm
    • Taksim İş Merkezi Taksim Caddesi
    • 61100, Gazipaşa, Trabzon, Türkiye

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