11-Day Eastern Black Sea Tour – From Rize to the Eastern Highlands
Description
Daily Itinerary
Day 1:
- Arrival at Rize–Artvin Airport
- Transfer to Çayeli town and overnight stay
Day 2:
- Visit Akyamaç Waterfall
- Explore the famous high-altitude tea gardens
- Stop at Ağaran Waterfall
- Return to accommodation
Day 3:
- Visit Rize Tea Market and the artificial cave
- Discover Eskitoğlu Waterfall
- Enjoy panoramic views from Rize Castle
- End the day at Rize City Park at 500m altitude
Day 4:
- Explore Palovit Waterfall in the national park
- Visit Elevit/Yaylalar Plateau (1,800m altitude)
- See the historic Zilkale Castle
- Transfer to Ayder Plateau
Day 5:
- Visit the Santa Monastery in Gümüşhane Province (1,800m altitude)
- Learn about the area's Christian and mining history
Day 6:
- Travel to Artvin Province
- Hike to Mençuna Waterfall (90m high)
- Visit Borçka Black Lake
Day 7:
- Explore Kafkasör Plateau (1,250m) and local bull-wrestling traditions
- Visit the "Glass Terrace" in Hatila National Park
- Enjoy mountain views at 2,200m altitude
Day 8:
- Visit Şavşat Black Lake (1,630m altitude)
- Continue to Tortum Waterfall (48m high, the tallest in Türkiye)
Day 9:
- Return to Trabzon
- Visit Sumela Monastery (entrance not included)
- Explore Karaca Cave in southern Gümüşhane
- Walk across the famous “Glass Balcony”
Day 10:
- Optional activities: rafting, free time in town, or a trip to Huser Plateau (2,400m)
Day 11:
- Departure and farewell – end of the tour
Included in the Package
- Accommodation in hotels/resorts with daily breakfast
- All transportation including airport transfers
- Private vehicle for all travel during the tour
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