The Sumela Monastery, Zigana Pass, and Hamsiköy Private Day Tour offers you a flexible and personalized experience. Starting from Trabzon, you will be picked up from your hotel or a designated location of your choice. Our first stop is Sumela Monastery, located within Altındere National Park. After an hour-long drive, we reach the park and take shuttle buses up to the monastery area. From there, a 350-meter walk through a forested path leads us to the breathtaking Sumela Monastery. You can either take a short break at the nearby café or proceed directly to explore the monastery.
Inside the monastery, you will discover its historic structures, including the guard rooms, library, guest and student rooms, rock church, and chapels. After your visit to this ancient site, we return to our vehicle and head towards the second stop: the Zigana Pass. Here, you can enjoy the stunning mountain views while tracing the historical footsteps along the Silk Road. We recommend having lunch at a local restaurant in Zigana before continuing our journey.
Next, we head to the famous Karaca Cave, a natural wonder filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and travertines, creating a mesmerizing underground gallery. After exploring the cave, we make a short stop at a local factory outlet where you can purchase traditional Black Sea delicacies like pestil and köme.
Our journey continues to the Torul Glass Terrace, where you can experience an adrenaline-filled moment while enjoying breathtaking views of the Black Sea region from above.
The final stop of the day is Hamsiköy, a charming village known for its stunning natural scenery and its famous rice pudding. Here, you can relax and savor the local delicacy while soaking in the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Afterward, we head back to Trabzon, bringing this memorable day to an end, and we hope to see you on your next adventure!
This description emphasizes the flexibility of the private tour and highlights the personalized pickup and schedule options for a more tailored experience.