BLACK SEA AND BATUM TOUR FROM START TO FINISH, AUGUST 24-30, 2026

From Start to Finish the Black Sea

Batumi Tour 

7 NIGHTS-6 DAYS

5 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

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

24-30 AUGUST 2026

20,000 TL

** The early reservation price is valid provided that 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 Coast Özcanlar Köfte
22:00 Behind Çorlu Old Girls' Vocational High School (opposite Vatan Computer) and in front of Orion Mall
22:30 Stop Büfe opposite Kipa in Silivri

DAY 1: ÇORLU-KASTAMONU
The journey begins at 22:00 from behind the old girls' vocational school. Following Istanbul, Bolu, and Gerede, we continue toward Kastamonu.

DAY 2: KASTAMONU-GOVERNMENT HOUSE-SHİREFE 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, described as having a castle, a tower, and a river on both banks of the Karaçomak stream, where our stories of heroism took place, and we begin discovering the beauties of Kastamonu. Kastamonu city center’s Clock Tower and Kastamonu Castle are seen panoramically. Then we see the Government House, an early example of Neoclassical architecture designed by Vedat Tek. We also see the symbol of sacrifice and courage shown during the War of Independence located in Government Square, the Şerife Bacı Monument 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 Kadı Mosque and Fountain, where Mehmet Akif ERSOY, author of our National Anthem, once delivered sermons during the War of Independence, we take a break at the famous palace halva shop and the Münire Medrese Handicrafts Bazaar and then leave Kastamonu. Through 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 visit the historical prison that has been the subject of TV series, folk songs, and novels.Sabahattin Ali’s poem "Don’t Care, My Heart" touches us deeply as we tour the prison’s dungeons and wards. After visiting this prison where the series "Behind the Bars" was filmed, don’t forget to taste Nokul and Boyabat paste and buy a model ship from the ship workshops. If the weather permits, we have the opportunity to take a boat tour in Sinop.Sinop after our tour, 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 then we give free time. We settle into our hotel in Samsun and have dinner there. 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 currently in use in our country, and with information from our guide we have the chance to go up by cable car to Boztepe, about 515 meters high, which is the symbol of the city of Ordu (EXTRA). We watch the magnificent view of the Black Sea coast and the plateaus visible in the distance, and take a short tea break. Boztepe. We also give free time at the cable car park for our guests who do not want to go up. After the pleasant time we spend, before leaving Ordu we stop at the central hazelnut factory.. In the region we take a shopping break where we can buy the hazelnut that constitutes an important part of the livelihood, is regarded as the highest quality hazelnut in the world, and was called “the Kerasus Fruit that kept armies standing” in the sources of ancient writers.Giresun’a doğru hareket ediyoruz. Daha sonra Keşap, Espiye, Tirebolu, Vakfıkebir, Çarşıbaşı districts and arrive at Akçaabat, the district of Trabzon famous for its meatballs. After our visit here, we continue along the coastal road and reach Trabzon center, the diva of the Eastern Black Sea and the city of monasteries. Our first stop is Hagia Sophia. Built during the Comnenos period between 1238 and 1265, we also visit Trabzon Hagia Sophia`s with its frescoes on the western façade from Christian history. We learn the subtleties of Kazaziye art, considered the most valuable art brought to the region by the Kazaz Turks and made by only three families in Trabzon in our country, with its remarkable workmanship admired by ladies, by going to the largest silver workshop in the region. After our shopping break, as we go up 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 once belonged to a Greek businessman and was later gifted to Atatürk by the people of Trabzon. After the explanations inside the mansion and the short photo break we will have after the tour, we arrive at our hotel in Trabzon, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. our 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-BRIDAL VEIL WATERFALL-LOWER and UPPER AMBARLIK-KALEGON-AYDER
After breakfast at the hotel, in the company of the magnificent nature that enchants us with the Black Sea’s unique vegetation, while moving along the new roads, we reach the Altındere national park, where Coşandere gives life.  Then we visit the world-famous Sümela Monastery, located on the steepest side of Karadağ, at an altitude of 1,650 m, which will surprise us both historically and naturally. (The restoration area in progress may vary according to the current situation.)  We take a photo break.We reach Sürmene, the famous district of Trabzon. When Sürmene is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the specially made Sürmene knife, famous worldwide, with collector’s pieces also available, which makes our kitchen tasks much easier; here we both learn about the characteristics of the Sürmene knife and have the opportunity to shop. Among 50 ecosystems, the Kaçkar mountains, famous for their trout grown in icy waters, and hosting rafting festivals in recent years, we arrive at the Fırtına Valley, whose mountains and hills are covered with tea gardens. In our journey along the Fırtına Stream, which welcomes us in a fitting way, 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, and can’t a Laz?" , swing fun, and those who wish can experience a rafting adventure. (Extra)We reach Çamlıhemşin, where the shooting of the film "BAL," which brought our country the “Golden Bear” award at the International Film Festival, took place, and is covered with tea gardens. We start our tour of places that are natural sets for many series and films with the minibuses waiting for us in Çamlıhemşin. Fırtına Valley’s important valleys, Çat Valley, and we pass through Ortan Village and arrive at the village formerly known as Çinçiva, now called Şenyuva, where the Sevdaluk series was also filmed, and we take a photo break at the region’s oldest stone bridge with the widest arch span. Taş Köprü. Çinçiva village, while we take photos in its wonderful scenery, our guide’s information about Black Sea mountain architecture will help you feel the living conditions better. We witness the beauty of nature and the sound of the Fırtına. Then we continue discovering paradise on earth. The last stop of our journey, in which we see our country’s oldest mansions, is the visit to Zil Castle, built at one of the most dominant points of the valley to protect the historic trade route.ZİLKALE (EXTRA) This fortress, which is in a very important position for trade security, built 750 m above sea level and 100 m above the Çat stream, is like a Eagle’s Nest. After these unforgettable moments, we complete our program and return to our buses. We leave Çamlıhemşin and head to Ayder Plateau, called the king and sultan of the plateaus covered with pine forests at an altitude of 1350 meters. Hala Stream 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 “land reserved by God for Himself,” starting from Fırtına and continuing to Mount Kaf. At the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains, we share the privilege of staying among evergreen spruce and pine trees, and hornbeam, beech, and fir forests that turn from yellow to red. Lower and Upper Ambarlık, Şenlik Plain seen from our vehicle, we get off to photograph the Bridal Veil Waterfall and breathe in the magnificent air. In your free time you can take a pleasant walk and have an unforgettable chat with the local people. You will feel yourself in a completely different world at Ayder Plateau. After free time, accommodation at our plateau hotel, dinner and lodging our dinner is at the hotel. One of the greatest privileges of going on a Black Sea tour is staying overnight 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, we leave our hotel and set out. We go to discover Borçka-Karagöl, one of the hidden paradise corners of our country. (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, at the beginning of the 19th century, near today’s Klaskur(Aralık)Village, the hill near the village was blocked by a landslide, creating Klaskur (Aralık) Stream, a paradise-green place that fascinates visitors with the unspoiled beauty of the Black Sea and was used for the opening credits of the recently televised series “Don’t Be Sad for Me.” We travel through lush green trees stretching along the road as if forming a tunnel, with giant spruce trees and tiny waterfalls joining us, and arrive at Karagöl. We take walks in Karagöl, a natural wonder with its surrounding forest cover and enchanting colors. We admire the harmony of the colorful appearance of the trees reflected in the lake and immortalize this magnificent view with our photos. This landslide lake hidden among the mountains will amaze you. After the pleasant hours we spend, following the endless greenery once again, after our Karagöl visit we return to Borçka, get back on our bus and head to Hopa. (Batumi tour will be conducted if the borders are open).(EXTRA)After our tour, along the Black Sea coastal road, gliding between the deep blue clarity of the sea and a thousand shades of green, we head to Batumi. Sarp Border Gate, after completing our entry procedures, we pass to 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 panoramically the tomb of St. Mathias, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the Roman-era Gonio Castle, which has changed hands many times since it was built, and then cross the new bridge next to the old Gonio Bridge over the Chorokh River, which originates in our country. Batumi city center, and as we continue, we see the training grounds of Russian soldiers during the Soviet Russia period. As the administrative center of the Adjara Autonomous Region, one of Georgia’s three autonomous regions, we will see the historic Central Mosque of Batumi, Piazza Square, Piazza Clock Tower, Armenian Church, Europe Square, Medea Statue, Poseidon Monument, Astronomical Clock, Theater Building, and Batumi Port in their newly created appearance. In the city center we panoramically see Chasha Tower, Batumi 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. In Batumi Boulevard, after a stroll, we will give free time for shopping. Then we do the exit procedures at 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, we stop at a point where we will learn about and shop for the revived ‘’feretiko’’ (Rize cloth) weaving, intended to help the economic development of the young girls in Rize and its villages. Derepazarı, following the İyidere direction, we reach Of. Then, following Solaklı Valley, we arrive at Dernekpazarı, Çaykara, Taşkıran, and through one of the most important tourism centers of the Black Sea region, at 1090 m above sea level, called paradise by Arab tourists who flock here, decorating the calendar pages in our homes for years, Haldizen mountains after alluvial accumulation inside, we reach Solaklı stream, which formed Uzungöl. Along both sides of the road, the lush green trees stretching along the Solaklı valley and the Suspension bridges, we see houses built on the mountain slopes, many of which do not even have roads, as we pass between them. During our free time in Uzungöl, after the pleasant moments in which we will take magnificent photos, we leave Uzungöl and head to the tea factory in Sürmene, where we can learn the stages through which the tea plant, which is the highest economic income source of the region in the Eastern Black Sea and reaches our tables, goes through. There we both sip our tea and receive information. Trabzon’a doğru devam edip yöreye ait organik gıdaları alabileceğimiz bir alışveriş molası veriyoruz. Fatsa’daki otelimize yerleşme, akşam yemeği ve konaklama. 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-ROCK TOMBS OF THE KINGS-GOVERNMENT BRIDGE-CLOCK TOWER-PRINCES’ PARK-ÇORLU
After breakfast at the hotel, we head toward Samsun. We arrive at the 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 got off the Bandırma Ferry with his 18 comrades in arms 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 Ferry where Atatürk landed in Samsun.  Then we arrive at Amasya, built on both sides of the Yeşilırmak, a city that hosted important events during the years of the National Struggle and was also known as the city of princes in the Ottoman period. In this city that is beautiful both by day and by night, we first say that it is not enough to know that Ferhat drilled through the mountains for Şirin in this beautiful city shaped by the Yeşilırmak and that belonged to the back gardens of the Ottoman State, and we visit the Ferhat and Şirin Water Channel to witness this love. 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, which was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II between 1482 and 1486 as a gift to Amasya, where he served as governor for 26 years, and after seeing the library and soup kitchen buildings, we take a short walk in Princes’ Park by the Yeşilırmak, and then we take a photo break on the still-used Roman-era Lower Bridge. We photograph the Riverside Houses, lined up like pearls along the Yeşilırmak, from the most beautiful spot. After taking panoramic photos of the Amasya Castle and the rock tombs carved into Mount Harşena, which were temple-like structures belonging to the Kingdom of Mithridates that ruled the region in the Hellenistic Period, we see the Government Bridge and Clock Tower. With the sultan busts in Princes’ Park, it will charm you with a visual feast that shows it has not broken its historical ties. After our walk in Princes’ Park, we begin our return journey. We say goodbye to our valued guests after dropping them off at designated points, to meet again on another Çorlu Travel organization. Goodbye...

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

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