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Sumela Monastery, Zigana,
Begin tour with visiting the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park. Later, drive up to Zigana Mountains, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of villages on Pontic Mountains. A

Trabzon city tour, Uzungol
Explore the highlights of Trabzon; study the extraordinary collection of Byzantine frescoes in the 13th century church of Ayasofya, visit Ataturks Mansion on Soguksu hill facing Black Sea, Trabzon Castle and Sera Lake on the way to Akcaabat, lunch at a seaside restaurant serving famous Akcaabat Meatball. In the afternoon, drive to Uzungol Its a hidden paradise in the Pontic Alps. We hike around the lake and village surrounded by emerald green forests.

Rize, Camlihemsin, Ayder
Short break at Rize for panoramic view of the city from the Botany Garden. Visit kiwi and tea plantations. Then arrive to Firtina Valley and Ayder Plateau. Before arriving in Ayder, see Camlihemsin and gentle trekking to Goksu Fall which is the highest and most beautiful in the region. Arrive in Ayder before sundown.

Explore beautiful Alpine Plateau Ayder, traditionally dressed village ladies, thermal spring, waterfalls dropping down from hundreds meters and beautiful plateau houses are going to be interest of you. Drive to Ortan Village and have great view of Hemsin’s mountain villages on the side of Firtina River. Leave for Caglayan Valley in Findikli town to see typical Laz houses and panoramic tea plantations.