Full Black Sea and Batumi Tour, September 21–27, 2026

ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE BLACK SEA

BATUM TOUR 

7 NIGHTS-6 DAYS

5 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

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

21-27 SEPTEMBER 2026

20.000 TL

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

Tour Departure Points;​

20:30 Saray Market Place
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. Following Istanbul, Bolu and Gerede, we continue toward Kastamonu.

DAY 2: KASTAMONU-GOVERNMENT HOUSE-SHERIFE BACI MONUMENT-CLOCK TOWER-KASTAMONU CASTLE-ATATÜRK MONUMENT-NASRULLAH KADI 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 a castle, a tower and a stream, built on both banks of the Karaçomak creek, where our stories of heroism took place, and begin to discover Kastamonu's beauty. We first see the Clock Tower and Kastamonu Castle, located in the center of Kastamonu, panoramically. Then we see the Government House, 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 in the Government Square, and the Atatürk Monument, built in memory of the hat revolution. After seeing the monuments, we walk toward Nasrullah Square. After completing our visit to the Nasrullah Kadi Mosque and Fountain, where Mehmet Akif ERSOY, the writer of our National Anthem, once delivered sermons during the War of Independence, and after our break at the famous saray halva shop and the Münire Medresesi Handicrafts Bazaar, we leave Kastamonu. Through Taşköprü and Hanönü, we reach Sinop, the untouched Black Sea coastal city named after the beautiful water nymph Sinope, the northernmost province of our country. Taking a photo in front of the famous Diogenes statue with its lantern as if welcoming us, we then tour the historic prison that has been the subject of TV series, folk songs and novels. The sadness poem Aldırma Gönül written by Sabahattin Ali deeply touches us as we walk through the prison's dungeons and wards. After touring this prison, where the series "Behind Bars" was filmed, don't forget to taste Nokul and Boyabat paste and buy a model ship from the ship workshops. If weather conditions permit, we have the opportunity to take a boat tour in Sinop. After our Sinop 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, made in 1931 by Austrian sculptor H. Kriphel in the city center, and then are given free time. Check-in and accommodation at our hotel 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 in the morning, we pass through the Nefise AKÇELİK tunnel (3820 m), one of the longest tunnels currently in use in our country, and with information from our guide we reach Boztepe, the symbol of the city of Ordu, at an altitude of approximately 515 meters, by cable car (EXTRA). We enjoy the magnificent view of the Black Sea coast and the plateaus visible far away, and take a short tea break. For our guests who do not wish to go up to Boztepe, we also provide free time at the cable car park. After our pleasant time, before leaving Ordu, we stop at a hazelnut factory in the center. In the region, we take a shopping break at the point where we can buy hazelnuts, which make up an important part of the livelihood, are considered the highest quality hazelnuts in the world, and are referred to in ancient writers' sources as the “Kerasus Fruit that kept armies standing.” We then head toward Giresun. Afterwards, passing through the districts of Keşap, Espiye, Tirebolu, Vakfıkebir and Çarşıbaşı, we arrive in Akçaabat, Trabzon's famous district for its meatballs. After our tour here, we continue along the coastal road and reach the center of Trabzon, the diva of the Eastern Black Sea and the city of monasteries. Our first stop is Ayasofya. Built during the Komnenos period between 1238 and 1265, we also tour the Trabzon Hagia Sophia with its frescoes from Christian history on the western façade. We go to the region's largest silver workshop to learn the details of the Kazaziye art, which is considered the most valuable art brought to the region by the Kazaz Turks, practiced in Turkey only in Trabzon by three families, and admired by women for its exquisite craftsmanship, along with silver, filigree and the Trabzon woven bracelet. After our shopping break, as we head up to Soğuksu area, we see Gülbahar Hatun Mosque and the Inner Castle and Zağnos Valley (panoramic), and passing through spruce trees, we see 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, we arrive at the hotel in Trabzon for dinner and accommodation. Dinner is at the hotel. TRABZON 

DAY 4: TRABZON-ALTINDERE NATIONAL PARK-SÜMELA MONASTERY-SÜRMENE KNIFE WORKSHOP-ÇAMLIHEMŞİN-ÇİNÇİVA VILLAGE and BRIDGE-ZİLKALE-AYDER HIGHLAND-GELİNTÜLÜ WATERFALL-AŞAĞI and YUKARI AMBARLIK-KALEGON-AYDER
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we continue along the magnificent nature, where we are enchanted by the unique vegetation of the Black Sea, and reach Altındere National Park, nourished by Coşandere. Then we visit the world-famous Sümela Monastery, located at the foot of Karadağ at an altitude of 1,650 m, in its steepest spot, which will amaze us with both its history and nature. (The region under restoration may change according to the current situation.) We take a photo break. We arrive in Sürmene, Trabzon's famous district. When Sürmene is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the specially made Sürmene knife, world-famous and making our kitchen work much easier, with collector's pieces among them. At a point where we can buy the Sürmene knife, we learn about its features and also have the opportunity to shop. Among the 50 ecosystems, we reach the Fırtına Valley, famous for its trout raised in the icy waters of the Kaçkar Mountains and for hosting rafting festivals in recent years, with its mountains and hills covered with tea gardens. During our journey along the Fırtına Stream, which welcomes us fittingly, you will once again be struck by the region's nature through our guide's explanations. On the banks of the Fırtına Stream, the zipline activity invented by the Laz people who say "If a goose can fly, can a Laz not fly?", swing enjoyment and, for those who wish, the rafting adventure can be experienced. (Extra) We arrive in Çamlıhemşin, where the filming of the "BAL" film, which won our country the “Golden Bear” award at the International Film Festival, was carried out, and which is covered with tea gardens. We begin our tour of places that have served as natural sets for many TV series and films with our minibuses waiting for us in Çamlıhemşin. We enter Çat Valley, one of the important valleys within the Fırtına Valley, and when we arrive in the village formerly called Çinçiva, now known as Şenyuva, after passing through Ortan Village, we stop for photos at the Taş Köprü, the oldest bridge in the region and the one with the widest arch opening. While taking photos in the wonderful scenery of Çinçiva village, 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 Fırtına. Then we continue discovering paradise on earth. The final stop of our journey, where we see our country's oldest mansions, is the visit to Zil Castle, which was built at one of the most dominant points of the valley to protect the historic trade route. ZİLKALE (EXTRA) We see this castle, which resembles an Eagle's Nest, built 750 m above sea level and 100 m above the Çat stream, in a very important position for trade security. After these unforgettable moments, we complete our program and return to our buses. Leaving Çamlıhemşin, we head to Ayder Highland, called the king and sultan of the plateaus covered with pine forests at an altitude of 1350 meters. Following the Hala Stream, we arrive at Ayder plateau, one of the most delightful in the Black Sea plateaus. According to legend, we enter the valley that includes the Colchis region, which in mythology is described as “the land reserved by God for himself,” starting from Fırtına and continuing to Mount Qaf. At the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains, we too share the privilege of staying among evergreen spruce and pine trees, and hornbeam, beech and fir forests turning from yellow to red. Seeing Aşağı and Yukarı Ambarlık and Şenlik Düzü from our vehicle, we get out to photograph Gelin Tülü Waterfall on Kalegon Plain and breathe in the magnificent air. During free time, you can take a pleasant walk and have an unforgettable chat with the local people. In Ayder Highland, you will feel like you are in a completely different world. After free time, check-in to our highland hotel, dinner and accommodation. Dinner is at the hotel. One of the greatest privileges of taking a Black Sea tour is to stay in AYDER HIGHLAND and wake up in AYDER HIGHLAND. 

DAY 5: AYDER HIGHLAND-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 in the morning, we leave our hotel and set out. We go to explore Borçka-Karagöl, one of the hidden paradise corners of our country. (Extra) We will pass through the Cankurtaran pass to reach Borçka. With the minibuses waiting for us, at 27 km from Borçka district center, at 1,450 m above sea level, at the beginning of the 19th century, the present-day Klaskur (Aralık) Village was formed when a landslide from a hill near the Klaskur (Aralık) Stream blocked the front of the stream. With its paradise-green color and the untouched beauty of the Black Sea, it fascinates its visitors. Passing through lush green trees stretching along the road as if forming a tunnel, and with giant spruce trees and small waterfalls accompanying us, we reach Karagöl, where the opening shots of the TV series “Benim İçin Üzülme” were filmed. We take walks at Karagöl, a natural wonder with its surrounding forest cover and enchanting colors. We admire the harmony of the colorful reflections of the trees on the lake and immortalize this magnificent view with our photos. This landslide lake hidden among the mountains will enchant you. After the pleasant hours we spend, following the endless greenery again, after our Karagöl visit we return to Borçka and board our bus to go back to Hopa. (The Batum tour will be carried out if the borders are open).(EXTRA)After our tour, we head to Batum, gliding along the Black Sea coastal 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 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 tomb of St. Mathias, one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles, panoramically. In the Roman period, it was built during the Roman era and has changed hands many times since it was built. We see the Gonio Castle panoramically and cross the new bridge next to the old Gonio Bridge over the Çoruh River, which originates in our country's lands. As we continue toward Batum city center, we see the training grounds of Russian soldiers during the Soviet Russia period. In Batumi, the administrative center of the Adjara Autonomous Region, one of Georgia's three autonomous regions, we will see the Historic Central Mosque, Piazza Square, Piazza Clock Tower, Armenian Church, Europe Square, Medea Statue, Poseidon Monument, Astronomical Clock, Theater Building, Batumi Port in its new appearance. In the city center, we panoramically see 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 so you can taste local dishes. After walking on Batum Boulevard, we will give free time for shopping. Then we do the departure procedures at the Sarp Border Gate and go to our hotel. Check-in and accommodation at our hotel. HOPA 

DAY 6: HOPA-RİZE WEAVING WORKSHOP-OF-SOLAKLI STREAM and VALLEY-ÇAYKARA-UZUNGÖL-TEA FACTORY-FATSA
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we stop at a point where we will learn and shop for ‘’feretiko’’ (Rize cloth) weaving, which was revived to support the economic development of young girls in Rize and its villages. Following the Derepazarı and İyidere direction, we reach Of. Then, following the Solaklı Valley, through Dernekpazarı, Çaykara and Taşkıran, we arrive at Uzungöl, created after alluvial accumulation within the Haldizen mountains, one of the most important tourism centers of the Black Sea Region, at an altitude of 1090 m, which Arab tourists call paradise and flock to, and which for years decorated the calendar pages in our homes. We reach Uzungöl. Along both sides of the road, the lush green trees stretching along the Solaklı valley, suspension bridges, and while passing between them, we see the houses built on the slopes of the mountains, many of which do not even have roads. During the free time we will spend in Uzungöl, after taking wonderful photos and enjoying pleasant minutes, we leave Uzungöl and continue to the tea factory in Sürmene, where we can learn the stages through which the tea plant, one of the region's most important economic income items in the Eastern Black Sea, reaches our tables. There we sip our tea and get information. Continuing toward Trabzon, we take a shopping break where we can buy organic foods from the region. Check-in, dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Fatsa. FATSA 

DAY 7: FATSA-SAMSUN-FIRST STEP MONUMENT-BANDIRMA FERRY-AMASYA-FERHAT and ŞİRİN WATER CHANNEL-AMASYA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM-II.BAYEZİD COMPLEX-YEŞİLIRMAK-LOW BRIDGE-RIVERSIDE HOUSES-AMASYA CASTLE-ROYAL ROCK TOMBS-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 arrive in Samsun, in this meaningful city where Atatürk stepped off the Bandırma Ferry with his 18 comrades and read the first circular that started the War of Independence on May 19, 1919, we see the First Step Monument and go to the Bandırma Ferry where Atatürk disembarked in Samsun. Then we arrive in Amasya, a city built on both sides of the Yeşilırmak, which hosted important events during the National Struggle and was also known as the city of princes in the Ottoman period. In this city beautiful both by night and by day, we first say that it is not enough to know that Ferhat pierced the mountains for Şirin, and in order to witness this love, we visit the 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 tour the mosque inside the II. Bayezid Complex, built by architect Şemseddin Ahmet between 1482 and 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, and then take a photo break on the Low Bridge, one of the Roman-era structures still in use, and photograph the Riverside houses, lined up like pearls along the Yeşilırmak, from the most beautiful point. After panoramically photographing Amasya Castle and the Rock Tombs carved into Mount Harşena, which were given a temple appearance and belonged to the Mithridates Kingdom that ruled the region in the Hellenistic Period, we see the Government Bridge and Clock Tower. With the visual feast of the sultans' busts in the Princes Park, you will be amazed by its historical connection. After our walk in the Princes Park, we begin our return. We bid farewell by dropping our valued guests at certain points to meet again at 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 HIGHLAND-RİZE-UZUNGÖL-SAMSUN-AMASYA