Trabzon Sumela Monastery Tour
Start Point: Your Hotel
Trabzon Sumela Monastery Tour
Experience a fantastic nature tour of the Black Sea Region of Turkey with a Sumela Monastery Tour from Trabzon.
This 4th-century monastery located on the cliffs of Altindere National Park and nestled among centuries of medieval Byzantine craftsmanship and devotion hidden beneath the pines, is cloaked in mystique.
With a local experienced guide, you will traverse the monastery and its chapel frescoes, the tales of the Virgin Mary, and the magnificence of the Altindere Valley.
This tour is a composite of local culture, Black Sea highland nature, spirituality and history. Sumela Monastery Tour will cross you off the list for a culture, nature and historical tour.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Black Sea Turkey
- Duration: 8-9 Hours
- Start Point: Your Hotel
- End Point: Your Hotel
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Tour Guides, Transportation by Private Van, Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Exclusions: Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested), Personal Expenses
- Sight to See: Karaca Cave, Hamsikoy Village, Zigana Pass, Sumela Monastery
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and drive to Sumela Monastery. Built on the cliffs of Altindere National Park, the monastery dates back to the 4th century and is dedicated to Virgin Mary.
You will explore its remarkable frescoes, monastic chambers, and breathtaking mountain views, while learning about its spiritual and historical significance throughout the Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
After visiting the monastery, we continue our journey through Zigana Pass, one of the longest twin-tube highway tunnels in Europe, and the longest in Turkey.
The drive offers spectacular panoramas of the highlands, dense forests, and misty peaks that characterize this part of Turkey.
Descending from the pass, we arrive in Hamsiköy Village, a charming settlement famous for its traditional rice pudding (sutlac).
You will have the opportunity to taste this local delicacy and experience authentic Black Sea village life surrounded by serene natural scenery.
Our next stop is the fascinating Karaca Cave, near Torul in Gümüşhane Province. Known for its impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and colorful limestone formations, the cave is one of the most striking examples of natural beauty in the region.
At the end of the tour, we will drive back to your hotel in Trabzon.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Local Tour Guides
- Transportation by Private Van
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Exclusions
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
- Personal Expenses
2 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 2 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 2 days of the start time, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.