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ROUTE
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SUMELA
MONASTERY
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AYDER
PLATEAU
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ZIL
KALE
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BRIDGES
OF THE AREA
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DAY
01 - Arrival to Trabzon - Tour to Sumela Monastery, Altyndere
National Park, Karaca Cave
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Arrive
in the morning to Trabzon Airport where you will be met to begin
the Eastern Black Sea Guided
Tour by visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altyndere
National Park. Later on we drive up
to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views
of mountain villages. We arrive at
Gümüshane 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 the city. Check-in to hotel, dinner
and evening at leisure with overnight at Hotel Usta***. (Meal:
D) |
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DAY
02 - Trabzon City Tour and Uzungol
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Today
we will explore the highlights of Trabzon City, the most attractive
points being: 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 drive to Uzungöl
(literally translated means "long lake"). It's a hidden
paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the
lake and village before check-in to our wooden hotel. Overnight
at Inan Kardesler Hotel. (Meals: B+D) |
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DAY
03 - Tour to Rize, Camlihemsin, Zilkale and Ayder
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Today
we are leave 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 Camlyhemsin, 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. (Meals: B+D) |
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04 - Return Ayder to Trabzon
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Today
we have time to explore the beautiful Alpine Plateau in Ayder
until noon. Traditionally dressed
village ladies, thermal spring, waterfalls dropping down from
hundreds metres and beautiful plateau
houses are going to be of much interest. In the afternoon we
drive back to Trabzon Airport. (Meal: B) |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
-03 nights hotel
accommodation with breakfasts and dinners
-Modern, spacious,
air-conditioned, vehicle for land transportation
-Professional
English speaking tour guide
-Admission fees
to sights and museums
-Parking, portage,
tipping (except guide and driver), road tolls
WHAT'S NOT
INCLUDED:
-International
or Domestic Airfare to/from Trabzon (Domestic Airfare
optional extra)
-Travel in other
areas of Turkey before or after the above noted tour
(optional extra)
-Bottled beverages
or alcohol
-Travel insurance
or visa for entry to Turkey if required
-Laundry, items
of a personal nature, any other items not mentioned
in "whats included" section
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TOUR
DATES
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TOUR RATE
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TOUR
DATES
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TOUR
RATE
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22nd
April '06
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299US$
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15th
July '06
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319US$
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19th
May '06
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319US$
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12th
Aug '06
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319US$
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03rd
June '06
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319US$
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02nd
Sept '06
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319US$
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24th
June '06
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319US$
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16th
Sept '06
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299US$
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Above
tour rates are PER PERSON sharing in double or
twin room
Single Supplement is additional 65US$ for all
tour dates
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