Sumela Monastery, perched on a steep slope, is a Byzantine marvel dating back to the 4th century, decorated with frescoes and offering stunning views of the Altındere Valley.
It is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it combines religious importance with stunning natural beauty.
In addition to the Karaca Cave, which enchants its visitors with its surreal beauty of stalactite and stalagmite formations, creating an enchanting underground world and a natural wonder full of complex formations, it serves as a captivating geological treasure in the Black Sea region, close to Zigana Mountain, Hamsiköy Village, and the Torul Glass Terrace, where the unique and wonderful landscapes are located.
A unique experience that showcases a delightful blend of natural beauty, culinary delights, and historical and architectural heritage.
Start your tour from the hotel in Trabzon or any place you wish from the city
(recommend start 09:00 – 10:00 at morning).
We will take the famous Trabzon Gümüşhane Road south to enjoy the natural and mountainous scenery left and right along the road.
We arrive at Sumela Monastery, which is located on a steep slope, to see a Byzantine marvel built in the fourth century. We walk through its alleys and between its walls decorated with frescoes. We learn about its religious importance, enjoy stunning views of the Altındere Valley, and take beautiful pictures.
We continue our way up to reach the famous Zigana Heights, where we taste the local meat while sitting on the plains of nature, where there are stunning panoramic views and diverse plants under the cover of the sky and clouds, enjoying the fresh air.
We climb to the top of Torul Hill, where the Torul Glass Terrace is located, to live an exciting experience on its transparent floor suspended above a deep valley, providing a delightful view of the greatness of nature. This architectural marvel combines adrenaline and the beauty of the landscape. We take beautiful photos and drink tea with a wonderful panoramic view.
We continue our way and stop at Karaca Cave, where there is a geological treasure. We walk to see many natural wonders such as dripping stone shapes, stalactites, stalagmites, decorated columns or walls, cave flowers, cave pearls, and limestone steps.
We will breathe the air of Karaca Cave, as it is beneficial for many respiratory patients, especially asthma.
Hamsikoy, where we will conclude our tour enjoying its picturesque natural scenery and eating the traditional Turkish dessert Sütlaç from a balcony overlooking a lush green valley, and a refreshing atmosphere to live the most beautiful moments of nature and take souvenir photos, concluding a wonderful tour.
After sightseeing and completing the tour that combined the history and heritage of man-made architecture and geographical monument, we leave Uzungol at the time of your choice between 17:00 – 18:00 and arrive in Trabzon at the end of the Happy Day period. We hope you enjoy us and we will meet you on another trip.
Enjoying a pleasant atmosphere on a tour in which we visit the most beautiful archaeological and natural monuments. We walk around and learn about the history of Sumela Monastery, explore Karaca Cave, and enjoy charming nature sessions in the village of Hamsikoy and the Zigana Heights, where we eat the most delicious and delicious types of meat and Sutlaj sweets, where we can breathe the fresh air, watch the picturesque landscapes, and discover the style of… The simple life of local people in a more than wonderful atmosphere.
We will live the adventure on the Torul Glass Terrace located at the top of the hills, by walking on the transparent glass, which provides a panoramic view of the stunning valleys below you.
Where the visitor can practice many activities
Of course you can add, but provided that you are on the same route as the trip map and within the time duration, and if the period exceeds it, there will be a small fee.
Yes, you can cancel this reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
Yes, you can change the date 48 hours before the specified date by WhatsApp, Email or Call +904623211552.
Yes, you can do that within designated places that the driver will guide you to.
No, there will be no people except you and your family with the driver only during the tour because it is a private tour.
Our drivers are Turkish and are experts in all tourist places, They speak some basic English words and have the same details of your tour.
We also have an online tour guide on the itinerary who speaks (Turkish – English – Arabic) to help you when needed.
+90 462 321 1552
info@vasilatour.com