6-Day Turkey Black Sea Route

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Today you will go on a tour of Samsun city to see its main sights. Your first stop is the Statue of Honour erected in the name of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while he was still alive. Then you will see the Ferry of Bandirma, which represents the first steps of the national movement in 1919. After the tour, continue to Ordu along the coastline passing through Boztepe, which features a great lookout point. Once you arrive, you'll have some free time in Ordu, known for its hazelnut production.

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Today your trip continues to Trabzon. One the way you'll stop at Giresun Castle for its impressive panoramic views of Giresun Island. Spend the afternoon at Altindere National Park where you'll visit the magnificent Monastery of Sumela located in an alpine setting. Enjoy some hiking up to a rock cliff in the midst of dense evergreen forests. In the late afternoon you'll return to Trabzon.

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This morning visit some sights in Trabzon, such as the Hagia Sophia Church and the Ataturk Kosku where Ataturk stayed in Trabzon. At noon, you'll drive to Uzungol via Surmene. Visit Memis Aga Mansion where you can find some local handcrafts. Arrive in the afternoon in Uzungol, located at an altitude of 1090 metres above the sea level, featuring an Alpine beauty with its steep slopes and magnificent forest cover.

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This morning you'll drive to Ayder Plateau, one of Turkey's naturale paradises. On the way you'll see examples of Eastern Black Sea vegetation such as chestnut, alder and eastern spruce. Taking a walk in the plateau in the Kackar Mountains will give you a chance to meet the local villagers and chat with them. After lunch, get closer to nature with visits to Senyuva and Cinciva villages. Next visit Zilkale and Palovit waterfalls before driving to Camlihemsin where you will stay overnight.