From Beginning to End Black Sea and Batumi Tour 07-13 September 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 

07-13 SEPTEMBER 2026

20.000 TL

** Early Reservation Price is valid if payment is made **

Tour Departure Points;​

20:30 Saray Marketplace
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 Sahil Özcanlar Köfte
22:00 Behind the old Girls' Vocational High School in Çorlu (Across from Vatan Computer) and in front of Orion Mall
22:30 Stop Buffet opposite Kipa Silivri

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

DAY 2: KASTAMONU-GOVERNOR'S MANSION-SHERIFE BACI MONUMENT-CLOCK TOWER-KASTAMONU CASTLE-ATATÜRK MONUMENT-NASRULLAH KADI MOSQUE, FOUNTAIN and SQUARE-SİNOP-DIOGENES STATUE-HISTORICAL SİNOP PRISON-SAMSUN-GAZİ MUSEUM-CITY MUSEUM-ATATÜRK MONUMENT-SAMSUN
We arrive in Kastamonu, which is described as having a castle, a tower and a stream, built on both sides of the Karaçomak stream, and where our stories of heroism took place, and we begin discovering the beauties of Kastamonu. Kastamonu in the center Clock Tower and Kastamonu Castle panoramically. Then we see the Governor's Mansion, the first example of Neo-Classical architecture, built by Vedat Tek. We see the Şerife Bacı Monument, symbolizing the sacrifice and courage shown during the War of Independence, and the Atatürk Monument, made in memory of the hat revolution. After seeing the monuments, we walk toward Nasrullah Square. During the War of Independence, the author of our national anthem, Mehmet Akif ERSOY, delivered sermons here for a period at the Nasrullah Kadi Mosque and Fountain. After completing our visit, and after a break at the famous saray helva shop and the Münire Madrasa Handicrafts Bazaar, we leave Kastamonu. Through Taşköprü and Hanönü, we reach Sinop, the northernmost province of our country, the untouched coastal city of the Black Sea, named after the beautiful water nymph Sinope. We take a photo in front of the famous Diogenes statue, which seems to welcome us with a lantern in his hand, 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” is felt deeply as we tour the prison's dungeons and wards. After visiting this prison, where the series “Behind Bars” was filmed, don’t forget to taste Nokul and Boyabat ezme and to buy a little model ship from the ship workshops. If the weather permits, we have the opportunity to take a boat tour in Sinop. After our Sinop tour, we head toward the city where the national struggle began and the gateway of Anatolia to the Black Sea, Samsun. We visit the Samsun Museum.We take a souvenir photo in front of the Atatürk Monument, which was made in 1931 by Austrian sculptor H. Kriphel in the city center, and we give free time. Transfer to the hotel in Samsun and dinner and accommodation are at the hotel. SAMSUN 

DAY 3: SAMSUN-BOZTEPE-HAZELNUT-GİRESUN-GÖRELE KEMENÇE MUSEUM-AKÇAABAT-AYASOFYA MUSEUM-ATATÜRK MANSION-TRABZON
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we pass through the Nefise AKÇELİK tunnel, one of the longest tunnels currently in use in our country (3820 m), and with information from our guide we reach the symbol of the city of Ordu, the approximately 515-meter-high Boztepe, with the option to go up by cable car (EXTRA). We watch the magnificent view of the Black Sea coast and the plateaus visible far away, and take a short tea break. For guests who do not want to go up to Boztepe, we also give free time in the cable car park. After the pleasant time we spend, before leaving Ordu we stop at a hazelnut factory in the center. We take a shopping break at the place where we can buy the hazelnut that makes up an important part of the region's livelihood, is accepted as the highest-quality hazelnut in the world, and is called “the Kerasus Fruit that sustained armies” in ancient writers' sources. We continue toward Giresun. 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 coast road and reach Trabzon city center, the diva of the Eastern Black Sea and the city of monasteries. Our first stop is Hagia Sophia. Built between 1238 and 1265 during the Komnenos period, we also visit Trabzon Hagia Sophia, along with the frescoes on the western facade related to the history of Christianity. We go to the region's largest silver workshop to learn the subtleties of the Kazaziye art, which is described as the most valuable art brought to the region by the Kazaz Turks, made in only three families in Trabzon in our country, and admired by women for its craftsmanship, along with silver, filigree, and the Trabzon mesh bracelet. After our shopping break, while heading up to Soğuksu area, we see the Gülbahar Hatun Mosque, the Inner Fortress and Zağnos Valley (panoramic), and passing through the spruce trees we see the Atatürk Mansion, which belonged to a Greek businessman and was later gifted to Atatürk by the people of Trabzon. We see it. After the explanations inside the mansion and the short photo break we will take after the tour, we arrive at the hotel in Trabzon, dinner and accommodation at the hotel.  dinner is at the hotel. TRABZON 

DAY 4: TRABZON-ALTINDERE NATIONAL PARK-SÜMELA MONASTERY-SÜRMENE KNIFE WORKSHOP-ÇAMLIHEMŞİN-ÇİNÇİVA VILLAGE and BRIDGE-ZİLKALE-AYDER PLATEAU-GELİNTÜLÜ WATERFALL-LOWER and UPPER AMBARLIK-KALEGON-AYDER
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, while advancing on the new roads amidst the magnificent nature that fascinates us with the unique vegetation of the Black Sea, we reach the Altındere National Park fed by Coşandere. Then we visit the world-famous Sümela Monastery, located on the steepest part of the slopes of the 1,650 m high Karadağ, which will surprise us with both its history and nature. (The area under restoration may change according to current conditions.) We take a photo break.We reach Sürmene, the famous district of Trabzon. When one says Sürmene, the first thing that comes to mind is the specially made Sürmene knife, which is world-famous, greatly facilitates our kitchen tasks, and has collectible pieces; at a point where we can buy it, we both learn the features of the Sürmene knife and find a chance to shop. Among the 50 ecosystems, we reach the Kaçkar Mountains, also famous for trout grown in its icy waters, and in recent years hosting rafting festivals, and the Fırtına Valley, whose mountains and hills are covered with tea gardens. In our journey along the Fırtına Stream that welcomes us in a way befitting its name, you will be impressed once again by the nature of the region with our guide's explanations. Along the Fırtına Stream, the zipline activity invented by the Lazs who say “If a goose can fly, can't a Laz fly too?” and the swing ride can be enjoyed, and guests who wish can experience the rafting adventure. (Extra)We arrive in Çamlıhemşin, where the filming of the “BAL” film, which brought our country the “Golden Bear” award at the International Film Festival, took place, and which is covered with tea gardens. We start our tour in locations that are natural sets for many series and films, with the minibuses waiting for us in Çamlıhemşin. We enter the important valleys within the Fırtına Valley, the Çat Valley, and passing through Ortan Village, when we arrive at the village formerly known as Çinçiva, now called Şenyuva, where the Sevdaluk series was also filmed, we take a photo break at the region's oldest stone bridge with the widest arch span, the Stone Bridge. As we take our photos in the wonderful scenery of Çinçiva village, our guide's information about the Black Sea mountain architecture will help you better feel the living conditions of the region. We witness the beauty of nature and the sound of the Fırtına. Then we continue exploring paradise on earth. Our last stop on the journey, during which we see our country's oldest mansions, is the visit to Zil Castle, built on one of the most dominant points overlooking the valley to protect the historical trade route.ZİLKALE (EXTRA) We see this castle, resembling an eagle's nest, established 750 m above sea level and 100 m above Çat Stream, in a very important position for trade security. After these unforgettable moments, we complete our program and return to our buses. We leave Çamlıhemşin and set off to the Ayder Plateau, called the king and queen of the plateaus covered with pine forests at an altitude of 1350 meters. We proceed along Hala Stream to 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 described as “the lands reserved by God for himself,” starting from Fırtına and extending to Mount Qaf. We also share in the privilege of staying among the evergreen spruce and pine trees at the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains, and among the hornbeam, beech and fir forests turning from yellow to red. Seeing the Lower and Upper Ambarlık, Şenlik Düzü from our vehicle, we get off to photograph the Gelin Tülü Waterfall and breathe in the magnificent air. During free time you can take a pleasant walk and have an unforgettable conversation with the local people. You will feel yourself in a completely different world at Ayder Plateau. After free time, transfer to our plateau hotel, dinner and accommodation  dinner is at the hotel. One of the greatest privileges of going on a Black Sea tour is staying at AYDER PLATEAU and waking up at AYDER PLATEAU. 

DAY 5: AYDER PLATEAU-BORÇKA KARAGÖL-SARP-GONIO VILLAGE and CASTLE-CHOROKH RIVER and BRIDGE-BATUM CENTRAL MOSQUE-EUROPE SQUARE-MEDEA MONUMENT-POSEIDON SQUARE-HOPA
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we leave our hotel and depart. We go to explore one of our country's hidden paradise spots, Borçka-Karagöl. (Extra) We will cross the Cankurtaran pass to reach Borçka. With the minibuses waiting for us, 27 km from Borçka district center, at an altitude of 1,450 m above sea level, near today's Klaskur (Aralık) Village, after a landslide on a hill, Klaskur (Aralık) Stream, creating a paradise green and the untouched beauty of the Black Sea, captivating its visitors, where the opening credits of the recently broadcast TV series “Don’t Be Sad for Me” were filmed, we travel through lush green trees stretching like a tunnel over the road, with giant spruce trees and small waterfalls joining us, and reach Karagöl. We take walks in Karagöl, a natural wonder with the forest cover around it and its mesmerizing colors. We admire the harmony of the trees' colorful appearance reflected in the lake and immortalize this magnificent scenery with our photos. This landslide lake hidden among the mountains will fascinate you. After the pleasant hours we spend, following the endless greenery again, after our Karagöl visit we return to Borçka and take our bus to go back to Hopa. (The Batum tour will take place if the borders are open).(EXTRA)After our tour, we move to Batum, gliding along the Black Sea coast road between the deep blue clarity of the sea and a thousand shades of green. After completing our entry procedures at the Sarp Border Gate, we enter the region of Georgia / Adjara. We panoramically see the Saint Andrew Statue, believed to bring luck to couples who are getting married, and its waterfall. One of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles, the grave of St. Mathias, located in the Roman period structure that has changed hands many times since it was built, the Gonio Castle, is also seen panoramically, and we cross the new bridge next to the old Gonio Bridge over the Chorokh River that originates from our country. Continuing toward the Batum city center, we see the training grounds of Russian soldiers during the Soviet Russia period. In the administrative center of the Adjara Autonomous Region, one of Georgia’s three autonomous regions, we will see the Historical Central Mosque in Batumi, Piazza Square, Piazza Clock Tower, Armenian Church, Europe Square, Medea Statue, Poseidon Monument, Astronomy Clock, Theater Building, Batumi Port in its newly created form. Panoramically in the city center we see the 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 take a meal break to taste local dishes. After strolling on Batum Boulevard, we will give free time for shopping. Then we do the exit procedures at the Sarp Border Gate and go to our hotel. Transfer to our hotel and accommodation. HOPA 

DAY 6: HOPA-RİZE LOOM WEAVING WORKSHOP-OF-SOLAKLI STREAM and VALLEY-ÇAYKARA-UZUNGÖL-TEA FACTORY-FATSA
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we stop at a place where we will learn and shop for “feretiko” (Rize cloth) weaving, revived to help the economic development of young girls in Rize and its villages. Following the direction of Derepazarı, İyidere, we arrive in Of. Then, following the Solaklı Valley, through Dernekpazarı, Çaykara, Taşkıran, we reach Haldizen Mountains, one of the most important tourism centers of the Black Sea Region, at an altitude of 1090 m, loved by Arab tourists and visited by them, and which for years decorated the calendar pages in our homes. After alluvial accumulation within, we reach Uzungöl, formed by the Solaklı stream. The lush green trees stretching along both sides of the road, Suspension bridges, and as we pass through them we see houses built on the mountainsides, many of which do not even have roads. In the free time we will have in Uzungöl, after taking magnificent photos and spending enjoyable moments, we leave Uzungöl and, to learn how the tea plant, which ranks highest among the region's economic sources in the Eastern Black Sea, reaches our tables through which stages, we stop at the tea factory in Sürmene, where we sip our tea and receive information. We continue toward Trabzon and take a shopping break where we can buy organic foods from the region. Transfer to our hotel in Fatsa, dinner and accommodation. FATSA 

DAY 7: FATSA-SAMSUN-FIRST STEP MONUMENT-BANDIRMA STEAMER-AMASYA-FERHAT AND ŞİRİN WATER CHANNEL-AMASYA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM-II. BAYEZİD COMPLEX-YEŞILIRMAK-LOW BRIDGE-YALI BOYU HOUSES-AMASYA CASTLE-ROCK TOMBS OF THE KINGS-GOVERNMENT BRIDGE-CLOCK TOWER-ŞAHZEDELER 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 reach Samsun, in this meaningful city where Atatürk stepped off the Bandırma Steamer with his 18 comrades on May 19, 1919 and read the first circular that started the War of Independence, we see the First Step Monument and go to the Bandırma Steamer where Atatürk landed in Samsun.  Then, we arrive in the city of Yeşilırmak’s two sides, which hosted important events during the National Struggle years and was also known as the city of princes during the Ottoman period, Amasya. In this city, beautiful both by day and by night, first we say it is not enough to know that Ferhat drilled the mountains for Şirin in this beautiful city shaped by the Yeşilırmak, one of the back gardens of the Ottoman State, and to witness this love we visit Ferhat and Şirin Water Channel. We visit the Amasya Archaeology Museum, the world’s largest mummy museum. Here we see archaeological, ethnographic, coin, seal, manuscript and similar examples from the Bronze Age, Hittite, Urartian, Phrygian, Scythian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, as well as the mummies from the Ilkhanid period. We visit the mosque inside the II. Bayezid Complex, built by architect Şemseddin Ahmet between 1482-1486 as a gift to Amasya, where Ottoman Sultan II. Bayezid served as governor for 26 years, and after seeing the library and soup kitchen buildings, we take a short walk in Şehzadeler Park by the Yeşilırmak. We then take a photo break on the still-used Lower Bridge from the Roman period, and photograph the Yalı Boyu houses, lined up like pearls along the Yeşilırmak, with the 18th and 19th century mansions from the Ottoman period from the best spot. Panoramically, after photographing Amasya Castle and the Rock Tombs of the Kings of the Mithridate Kingdom that ruled the region in the Hellenistic Period, carved into Mount Harşena and given the appearance of a temple, we see the Government Bridge and Clock Tower. With the visual feast that will make you admire it, and whose historical bond is not broken with the sultan busts in Şehzadeler Park, it will captivate you. After our walk in Şehzadeler Park, we begin our return. We bid farewell to our valued guests by dropping them off at certain points, to meet again on another Çorlu Travel organization. Goodbye...

Our estimated 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