Black Sea and Batumi Tour from Start to Finish, August 03-09, 2026

FROM START TO FINISH THE BLACK SEA

BATUM TOUR 

7 NIGHTS-6 DAYS

5 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

KASTAMONU-SİNOP-ORDU-BOZTEPE-GİRESUN-TRABZON-AYDER PLATEAU-RİZE-UZUNGÖL-SAMSUN-AMASYA 

03-09 AUGUST 2026

20.000 TL

** The early booking price is valid if payment is made **

Tour Departure Points;​

20:30 Saray Market Square
20:50 In front of Kapaklı Municipality
20:55 Kapaklı Yıldızkent Junction
21:00 In front of Çerkezköy Kipa 
21:10 In front of Çerkezköy Chamber of Commerce 
21:20 Kızılpınar Kahveler Stop
21:30 Velimeşe Station Stop
21:00 In front of Tekirdağ Coast Özcanlar Köfte
22:00 Behind the old Girls' Vocational High School in Çorlu (opposite Vatan Computer) and in front of Orion Mall
22:30 Stop Büfe opposite Kipa in Silivri

DAY 1: ÇORLU-KASTAMONU
It starts with departure at 22:00 at night from behind the old girls' vocational school. We continue toward Kastamonu, following Istanbul, Bolu and Gerede.

DAY 2: KASTAMONU-GOVERNOR'S MANSION-SHERIFE BACI MONUMENT-CLOCK TOWER-KASTAMONU CASTLE-ATATÜRK MONUMENT-NASRULLAH QADI MOSQUE, FOUNTAIN and SQUARE-SİNOP- DIOGENES STATUE-HISTORIC SİNOP PRISON-SAMSUN-GAZİ MUSEUM-CITY MUSEUM-ATATÜRK MONUMENT-SAMSUN
We arrive in Kastamonu, described as having its castle, tower and stream on both sides of the Karaçomak stream, where our stories of heroism take place, and we begin to discover the beauties of Kastamonu. Kastamonu in the center, we see the Clock Tower and the Kastamonu Castle panoramically. Then we see the Governor's Mansion, the first example of Neoclassical architecture, built by Vedat Tek. We also see the Şerife Bacı Monument, a symbol of sacrifice and courage shown during the War of Independence, located in the Government Square, and the Atatürk Monument, made in memory of the Hat Revolution. After seeing the monuments, we walk toward Nasrullah Square. After completing our visit to the Nasrullah Qadi Mosque and Fountain, where Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the writer of our National Anthem, once delivered a sermon during the War of Independence, we leave Kastamonu after a break at the famous Saray helvacısı and the Münire Medresesi Handicrafts Bazaar. Taşköprü and Hanönü we reach Sinop, the northernmost province of our country, a pristine Black Sea coastal city named after the beautiful water nymph Sinope. We take a photo in front of the famous Diogenes statue, with a lantern in his hand as if welcoming us, and then we visit the historic prison that has been the subject of TV series, folk songs and novels.Sabahattin Ali's poem "Don't Mind, My Heart" touches us deeply as we tour the prison's dungeons and wards.prison. After visiting this prison, where the series Behind Bars was filmed, don't forget to taste Nokul and Boyabat ezmesi and buy a miniature ship from the ship workshops. If weather conditions are suitable, we have the opportunity to take a boat tour in Sinop.Sinop after our visit, we head toward Samsun, the city where the national struggle began and the gateway of Anatolia to the Black Sea. We visit the Samsun Museum.We take a souvenir photo in front of the Atatürk Monument, which was made in 1931 by the Austrian sculptor H. Kriphel in the city center, and we are given free time. Hotel check-in and accommodation in Samsun, dinner at the hotel. SAMSUN 

DAY 3: SAMSUN-BOZTEPE-HAZELNUT-GİRESUN-GÖRELE KEMENÇE MUSEUM-AKÇAABAT-AYASOFYA MUSEUM-ATATÜRK MANSION-TRABZON
After breakfast at the hotel, we pass through the Nefise AKÇELİK tunnel, one of the longest tunnels in use in our country (3820 m), and with the information we receive from our guide, we find the opportunity (EXTRA) to go up by cable car to Boztepe, at an altitude of about 515 meters, the symbol of the city of Ordu. We enjoy the magnificent view of the Black Sea coast and the plateaus visible in the distance, and take a short tea break. Boztepe, and guests who do not want to go up are given free time in the cable car park. After the pleasant time we spend, before leaving Ordu, we stop at the center at the hazelnut factory. In the region, we take a shopping break at the point where we can buy the hazelnut, which constitutes an important part of the livelihood, is regarded as the highest quality hazelnut in the world, and is referred to in ancient sources as the "Kerasus Fruit that kept armies standing".Giresun We move toward it. Then, passing through the districts of Keşap, Espiye, Tirebolu, Vakfıkebir, Çarşıbaşı, we arrive in Akçaabat, the district of Trabzon famous for its meatballs. After our visit here, we continue our journey along the coastal road to reach Trabzon city center, the diva of the Eastern Black Sea and the city of monasteries. Our first stop is Ayasofya. Built during the Komnenos period between 1238-65, we also visit the Trabzon Hagia Sophia`s with its frescoes from the history of Christianity on the western facade. We go to the largest silver workshop in the region to learn the subtleties of Kazaziye art, which is described as the most valuable art brought to the region by the Kazaz Turks and made in our country only in Trabzon by three families, with its silver, filigree, Trabzon woven bracelet and craftsmanship that inspires admiration for women. After our shopping break, as we head to Soğuksu Area, we see the Gülbahar Hatun Mosque, Inner Castle and Zağnos Valley (panoramic) and, passing through the spruce trees, we see the Atatürk Mansion, which belonged to a Greek businessman and was later presented to Atatürk by the people of Trabzon. After the explanations inside the mansion and the short photo break we will take after the visit, we arrive at the hotel in Trabzon, have dinner and stay dinner at the hotel. TRABZON 

DAY 4: TRABZON-ALTINDERE NATIONAL PARK-SÜMELA MONASTERY-SÜRMENE KNIFE WORKSHOP-ÇAMLIHEMŞİN-ÇİNÇİVA VILLAGE and BRIDGE-ZİLKALE-AYDER PLATEAU-BRIDE VEIL WATERFALL-AŞAĞI and YUKARI AMBARLIK-KALEGON-AYDER
After breakfast at the hotel, in the company of the magnificent nature that fascinates us with the unique vegetation of the Black Sea, while progressing on new roads, we reach theCoşandere's life-giving Altındere National Park. Then we visit the world-famous Sümela Monastery, located at the steepest point on the slopes of Mount Karadağ, at an altitude of 1,650 m, which will surprise us with both its history and its nature. (The area under restoration may change according to the current situation.) We take a photo break.We reach Sürmene, Trabzon's famous district. When Sürmene is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the specially made Sürmene knife, which has world fame, makes tasks in our kitchens much easier and includes collectible pieces. At a point where we can buy the Sürmene knife, we learn its features and also have the opportunity to shop. Among the 50 ecosystems, we arrive at the Kaçkar Mountains, famous for trout raised in its icy waters, hosting rafting festivals in recent years, and whose mountains and hills are covered with tea gardens, the Fırtına Valley. During our journey along the Fırtına Stream, which welcomes us appropriately, you will once again be struck by the region and nature with our guide's explanations. On the banks of the Fırtına Stream, the zipline activity invented by the Laz people who say "Can a goose fly, can't a Laz?"\u200b, swing enjoyment and our guests who wish can have the rafting adventure. (Extra)We arrive in Çamlıhemşin, where the filming of the movie "BAL," which won our country the "Golden Bear" award at the International Film Festival, was carried out, covered with tea gardens. We start our visit to places that have been natural sets for many series and films with minibuses waiting for us in Çamlıhemşin. Fırtına Valley we enter Çat Valley, one of the important valleys within it, and passing through Ortan Village, when we reach the village formerly known as Çinçiva and today known as Şenyuva, where the filming of the series Sevdaluk also took place, we take a photo break at the oldest and widest-arched Stone Bridge in the region. Çinçiva village, while taking our photos in its wonderful scenery, our guide's information about Black Sea mountain architecture will help you better feel the living conditions. We witness the beauty of nature and the sound of the Fırtına. Then we continue to explore paradise on earth. Our last stop on this journey, where we see the oldest mansions of our country, is the visit to the Zil Castle, built at one of the points most dominant over the valley to protect the historic trade route. It is a visit to the ZİLKALE (EXTRA) We see this eagle's nest-like castle, built 750 m above sea level and 100 m above the Çat stream, in a very important location in terms of trade security. After these unforgettable moments, we complete our program and return to our buses. We leave Çamlıhemşin and set off to Ayder Plateau, called the king and sultan of the plateaus covered with pine forests at an altitude of 1350 meters. Hala Stream by following the road, we reach Ayder plateau, one of the most enjoyable among the Black Sea plateaus. According to legend; we enter the valley that includes the Colchis region, which in mythology is referred to as the "lands reserved by God," starting from the Fırtına and continuing to Mount Kaf. We too share the privilege of staying among the ever-green spruce and pine trees at the foothills of the Kaçkar Mountains, among the hornbeam, beech and fir forests that turn from yellow to red. Aşağı and Yukarı Ambarlık, Şenlik Düzü we see from our vehicle and stop at Kalegon Plain to photograph the Bride Veil Waterfall and breathe in the magnificent air. In your free time you can enjoy a pleasant walk and have an unforgettable conversation with the local people. You will feel yourself in a completely different world in Ayder Plateau. After free time, we settle into our plateau hotel, have dinner and stay overnight.  dinner at the hotel. One of the greatest privileges of taking a Black Sea tour is staying overnight in AYDER PLATEAU and AYDER PLATEAU waking up there. 

DAY 5: AYDER PLATEAU-BORÇKA KARAGÖL-SARP-GONIO VILLAGE and CASTLE-ÇORUH RIVER and BRIDGE-BATUM CENTRAL MOSQUE-EUROPE SQUARE-MEDEA MONUMENT-POSEIDON SQUARE-HOPA
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel and set out. We go to explore the Borçka-Karagöl, one of our country's hidden corners of paradise. (Extra) We will cross the Cankurtaran pass and reach Borçka. With the minibuses waiting for us, 27 km from Borçka district center, at an altitude of 1,450 m above sea level, in the early 19th century, as a result of a landslide on a hill near today's Klaskur (Aralık) Village, when the Klaskur (Aralık) Stream blocked its front, creating a paradise-green place that fascinates its visitors with the untouched beauty of the Black Sea, where the opening credits of the recently televised series “Don’t Be Sad for Me” were filmed, we travel through lush green trees stretching along the road as if creating a tunnel, accompanied by giant spruce trees and small waterfalls, and reach Karagöl. We take walks in Karagöl, a natural wonder with its forest cover and enchanting colors. We admire the harmony of the trees' colorful appearance reflected in the lake and immortalize this magnificent view with our photos. This landslide lake hidden among the mountains will fascinate you. After the enjoyable hours we spend, we return to Borçka after our Karagöl visit, following the endless greenery once again, and board our bus to go to Hopa. (The Batum tour will be carried out if the borders are open).(EXTRA)After our tour, we move toward Batum, gliding along the Black Sea coast road between the crystal clarity of the sea and a thousand shades of green. Sarp Border Gate, after completing our entry procedures, we cross into Georgia / Adjara region.  We panoramically see the Saint Andrew Statue and its waterfall, believed to bring luck to couples getting married. We also see the St. Mathias's tomb, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, in the Gonio Castle, built in the Roman Period and which has changed hands many times since it was built. We then cross the new bridge next to the old Gonio Bridge over the Çoruh River, which originates from our country. Batum city center, as we continue, we see the training grounds of Russian soldiers during the Soviet Russia period. In Adjara Autonomous Region, one of Georgia's three autonomous regions, we will see the newly formed face of Batum with theHistoric Central Mosque in Batum, Piazza Square, Piazza Clock Tower, Armenian Church, Europe Square, Medea Statue, Poseidon Monument, Astronomical Clock, Theater Building, Batum Port. We will see the following panoramically in the city center: Chasha Tower, Batum Lighthouse Tower, Love Statue (Ali and Nino Statue), Alphabet Tower, Ferris Wheel Skyscraper, Upside-Down House, Justice Building (Upside-Down Milk Bottle) We will have a meal break to taste local dishes. After strolling on Batum Boulevard, we will give free time for shopping. Then we complete the exit procedures at the Sarp Border Gate and go to our hotel. Check-in and accommodation at our hotel. HOPA 

DAY 6: HOPA-RIZE FABRIC WEAVING WORKSHOP-OF-SOLAKLI STREAM and VALLEY-ÇAYKARA-UZUNGÖL-TEA FACTORY-FATSA
After breakfast at the hotel, we stop at a point where we will learn and shop for the weaving of "feretiko" (Rize cloth), revived to help the economic development of young girls in Rize and its villages. Following the Derepazarı and İyidere route, we reach Of. Then, following the Solaklı Valley, passing through Dernekpazarı, Çaykara, Taşkıran, we reach the heart of the Black Sea Region's most important tourism centers, at 1090 m. above sea level, adored by Arab tourists and referred to as paradise, and which has adorned the calendar pages in our homes for years, within the Haldizen Mountains after alluvial accumulation, we arrive at Solaklı Stream, which formed Uzungöl. We reach Uzungöl. The lush green trees stretching along the Solaklı valley on both sides of the road, and the houses built on the slopes of the mountains, many of which do not even have roads, we see through the suspension bridges. In the free time we will spend at Uzungöl, we take magnificent photos and after the enjoyable minutes we spend, we leave Uzungöl and go to the tea factory in Sürmene, where we can learn about the stages through which the tea plant, which ranks highest among the region's economic income items in Eastern Black Sea, reaches our tables. There, we both sip our tea and receive information. Trabzon we continue toward it and take a shopping break where we can buy local organic foods. FatsaWe check into our hotel in Fatsa, have dinner and stay overnight. FATSA 

DAY 7: FATSA-SAMSUN-FIRST STEP MONUMENT-BANDIRMA STEAMER-AMASYA-FERHAT AND ŞİRİN WATER CHANNEL-AMASYA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM-II.BAYEZİD COMPLEX-YEŞİLIRMAK-LOW BRIDGE-RIVERSIDE HOUSES-AMASYA CASTLE-ROCK TOMBS OF THE KINGS-GOVERNMENT BRIDGE-CLOCK TOWER-PRINCES' PARK-ÇORLU
After breakfast at the hotel, we head toward Samsun. We arrive in our city where our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk started the War of Independence on May 19, 1919. When we arrive in Samsun, we see the meaningful city where Atatürk stepped off the Bandırma Steamer with his 18 comrades on May 19, 1919 and read the first circular that launched the War of Independence, and we go to the First Step Monument and go to the Bandırma Steamer from which Atatürk arrived in Samsun.  Then we arrive in Amasya, which was home to important events during the years of the National Struggle, built on both sides of the Yeşilırmak, and known as the city of princes during the Ottoman period. In this city, beautiful both day and night, we first say that it is not enough to know that Ferhat carved the mountains for Şirin in this beautiful city shaped by the Yeşilırmak, one of the back gardens of the Ottoman Empire, and to witness this love, we visit the Ferhat and Şirin Water Channel. We visit the Amasya Archaeology Museum, the largest mummy museum in the world. Here we see examples such as archaeological, ethnographic, coin, seal, manuscript, and mummies from the Ilkhanid period from the Bronze Age, Hittite, Urartian, Phrygian, Scythian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. We tour the mosque within the II. Bayezid Complex, built by Mimar Şemseddin Ahmet between 1482-1486 as a gift to Amasya, where Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II served as governor for 26 years, and after seeing the library and soup kitchen buildings, we take a short walk in the Princes' Park on the banks of the Yeşilırmak, then take a photo break on the still-used Lower Bridge, one of the surviving Roman-era structures, and photograph the Riverside houses, lined up like pearls along the Yeşilırmak, in the most beautiful spot. After photographing the Amasya Castle and the Rock Tombs of the Kingdom of Mithridates, which ruled the region in the Hellenistic Period and were carved into Mount Harşena and given the appearance of a temple, we see the Government Bridge and Clock Tower. With a visual feast showing that it has not lost its historical bond with the sultans' busts in Princes' Park, it will leave you in awe. After our walk in Princes' Park, we begin our return journey. We say goodbye by dropping you, our valued guests, at designated points to meet again on another Çorlu Travel organization. Goodbye...

Our approximate return time to Çorlu, the starting point of the tour, is between 03:00 and 05:00.

Places to Visit: KASTAMONU-SİNOP-ORDU-BOZTEPE-GİRESUN-TRABZON-AYDER PLATEAU-RİZE-UZUNGÖL-SAMSUN-AMASYA