🌲 6 DAYS 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION WITH THE BLACK SEA WIND: BATUM and BORÇKA KARAGÖL 🌊

Day 1: 🚍 The Journey Begins

We start our journey at 18:00 by picking up our participants from designated stops and heading from Ankara - Amasya - Samsun route.

Day 2: 🌄 AMASYA - YEŞİLIRMAK - FERHAT AND ŞİRİN - KING ROCK TOMBS - HAZERHANLAR MANSION - ORDU - BOZTEPE - GİRESUN - AKÇAABAT - TRABZON - ATATÜRK MANSION - HAGIA SOPHIA MUSEUM

• 🌅 Morning: After an extra breakfast at the rest area in Sungurlu, we arrive in Amasya. In Amasya, we visit the city of Princes along the Yeşilırmak River, the statues of Ferhat and Şirin, the Yalıboyu houses, the King Rock Tombs, the Hazerhanlar Mansion, and the Bayezid Complex. We also visit the Mummy and Archaeology Museum.
• 📸 We move to Ordu and take the cable car (extra) to Boztepe to view the city. After free time for hazelnut shopping in Giresun, we proceed to Akçaabat and Trabzon via the Görele-Vakfıkebir road. In Trabzon, we visit Hagia Sophia Mosque, Telkari, and Kazaziye workshops before heading to Atatürk Mansion.
• 🍽️ Evening: Accommodation and dinner in Trabzon will be at the hotel or outside, and it is included in the tour price.
• 🍽️ Meal Details:
• Breakfast: In Sungurlu (extra)
• Lunch: In a restaurant along the route (extra)
• Dinner: At our hotel or outside, included in the tour price

Day 3: 🏞️ TRABZON - MAÇKA ALTINDERE NATIONAL PARK - SUMELA MONASTERY - FIRTINA VALLEY - ZILKALE - AYDER PLATEAU

• 🌅 Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Altındere National Park in the Maçka district of Trabzon. We visit the famous Sumela Monastery, which is carved into the rock at the foot of Karadağ. You can enjoy a nature walk and have tea or coffee by the stream.
• 🌊 We travel towards Fırtına Valley, take minibuses (extra) to Çat Valley in Çamlıhemşin, and take a photo break at the Çinçiva Bridge. Afterwards, we explore Zilkale and Palovit Waterfalls. (Zilkale and Palovit minibus fees are extra). Guests wishing to can go rafting here (extra).
• 🌲 We proceed to Ayder Plateau, famous for its natural beauties. After free time here, we head to our hotel in Rize.
• 🍽️ Evening: Accommodation and dinner in Rize will be at the hotel or outside, and it is included in the tour price.
• 🍽️ Meal Details:
• Breakfast: At the hotel (included in the tour price)
• Lunch: At a restaurant recommended by our guide (extra)
• Dinner: At our hotel or outside, included in the tour price

Day 4: 🇬🇪 BATUM - EUROPE SQUARE - GONIO CASTLE - THEATER BUILDING - BATUM PORT - BORÇKA KARAGÖL

• 🌅 Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, we set off to go to Borçka Karagöl. After passing through Hopa and reaching Borçka, we transfer to our minibuses (extra) along the Klaskur Stream. We take a stroll by the lake at Borçka Karagöl and enjoy nature.
• 🌉 We head to Batum. After our entrance procedures to Georgia, we see important places in Batum such as Batum Port, Europe Square, Art Gallery, and the Golden Fleece Monument. After our city tour, we give free time.
• 🍽️ Evening: Accommodation in Batum. Dinner will be at the hotel or outside, subject to an extra charge.
• 🍽️ Meal Details:
• Breakfast: At the hotel (included in the tour price)
• Lunch: At a restaurant recommended by our guide (extra)
• Dinner: At our hotel or outside (extra)

Day 5: 🏕️ RIZE - OF - ÇAYKARA - UZUNGÖL - SÜRMENE - VAKFIKEBİR - GİRESUN

• 🌅 Morning: After breakfast, we leave Batum and enter Turkey. We visit the Rize Fabric Workshop to watch the fabric weaving process and shop.
• 🌲 We arrive in Uzungöl and give free time. Afterward, we learn about Sürmene knives, famous for knife making, and shop.
• 🍃 We participate in tea harvesting at the tea factory and have the opportunity to brew and taste. We complete our shopping for Trabzon bread, butter, and cheese in Vakfıkebir before heading to Giresun.
• 🍽️ Evening: Accommodation and dinner in Giresun or Samsun will be at the hotel or outside, and it is included in the tour price.
• 🍽️ Meal Details:
• Breakfast: At the hotel (included in the tour price)
• Lunch: At a restaurant recommended by our guide (extra)
• Dinner: At our hotel or outside, included in the tour price

Day 6: 🚢 SAMSUN - BANDIRMA STEAMER - ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM - SİNOP - KASTAMONU

• 🌅 Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, we move to Samsun. In Samsun, we visit the Bandırma Steamer and the Atatürk Honor Monument. We head towards Sinop for a panoramic city tour.
• 🏛️ We proceed to Kastamonu to visit the Şerife Bacı Monument and then start our return journey. We drop off our guests at their stops in Balıkesir and Bandırma, completing our tour.
• 🍽️ Meal Details:
• Breakfast: At the hotel (included in the tour price)
• Lunch: At a restaurant recommended by our guide (extra)
• Dinner: On the road, subject to an extra charge.

💼 INCLUDED SERVICES IN PRICE

• 🛏️ 4 Nights Accommodation
• 🚐 Transportation with luxury vehicles
• 🏙️ Panoramic city tours
• 🍽️ 4 breakfasts at the hotel
• 🍽️ 3 dinners taken at the hotel or outside
• ✅ Insurance according to Law No. 1618
• 👨‍🏫 Professional guiding service

🛑 SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

• 🎟️ Museum and site entrance fees
• 🚌 Extra mentioned tours and minibus fees
• 🍽️ Lunches
• 🍽️ Dinner in Batum
• 🍷 Beverages to be taken at all dinners
• 💵 Personal expenses
• 🌍 Exit fee for abroad
• 🚌 Bus transportation in Batum

📋 PRE-INFORMATION FORM

• 🚫 Our agency does not guarantee seat numbers for any tour.
• 📅 Our tour program is part of the contract and cannot be considered separately. Our guide may make changes in the order of the program provided that he/she can implement it according to the day's and weather conditions. A night tour may be organized if deemed necessary.
• 🏙️ Our tours are based on departures from Bandırma and Balıkesir, and the transportation of guests arriving from other cities to these cities is their own responsibility.
• 💲 Our agency reserves the right to update prices. However, guests who have completed their payment will not be affected by price increases.
• 🚐 Our tour vehicles are determined according to the number of participants.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Child discounts apply when they stay in the same room with parents as the 3rd or 4th person next to two adults. This discount is valid for only one child. For children aged 0–6, beds may not be provided in hotel accommodation. In transportation vehicles, a seat is mandatory for children over 2 years old and is subject to charge.
• 💳 For day trips, at least 50% of the payment is required at the time of registration, for package tours the full payment is required, for international tours it must be completed at the time of registration.
• 🔒 The information contained in this document has been obtained in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law, and necessary notifications have been made to the relevant parties.
• 🌍 Participants of the trip are required to comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of the relevant country at land, air, or sea borders for international travel. The country to be entered may impose additional measures or rules due to pandemic conditions. In such cases, the travel agency cannot be held responsible, and all responsibility lies with the participant of the trip.

GEORGIA BATUM INFORMATION

• 📅 As of June 8, 2015, the limitation for a 90-day visa-free stay has been lifted, and our citizens can stay in Georgia without a visa for up to 1 year.
• 🆔 For entry into Georgia, new identity cards are required. Old identity cards are not accepted, and border officers will provide an "Entry-Exit Form." This document must be carried during the stay in Georgia and presented to the border officers upon returning to our country.
• 👪 Citizens under 18 years old must be accompanied by their mother and/or father when traveling to Georgia with an identity card. If neither parent is accompanying, official consent documentation from the absent parent is required for the exit procedure.
• 🔐 Citizens traveling solely with an identity card must apply for temporary passport processing at the Tbilisi Embassy or Batumi Consulate in case of losing their identity. In this case, it is important to have another photo ID (driver's license, student ID, etc.). Infants are also required to have photos on their identity documents.

• 🛏️ 4 Nights Accommodation
• 🚐 Transportation with luxury vehicles
• 🏙️ Panoramic city tours
• 🍽️ 4 breakfasts at the hotel
• 🍽️ 3 dinners at the hotel or outside of the hotel
• ✅ Insurance as per Law No. 1618
• 👨‍🏫 Professional guiding services

• 🎟️ Museum and site entrance fees
• 🚌 Additional specified tours and minibus fees
• 🍽️ Lunches
• 🍽️ Dinner to be had in Batumi
• 🍷 Beverages to be consumed during all dinners
• 💵 Personal expenses
• 🌍 International exit fee
• 🚌 Batumi bus transportation

INFORMATION ON GEORGIA BATUM

• 📅 With a decree that came into effect on June 8, 2015, the 90-day visa-free stay limitation has been lifted, and our citizens can stay in Georgia visa-free for 1 year.
• 🆔 New identity cards are required for entering Georgia. Old identity cards are not accepted, and the border control officers will provide an "Entry-Exit Form." This document must be carried during the stay in Georgia and presented to border officers upon return to our country.
• 👪 Citizens under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their mother and/or father when traveling to Georgia with an identity card. If the mother or father is not present, exit procedures can be carried out with an official consent document from the absent parent.
• 🔐 Citizens traveling solely with an identity card must apply to the Tbilisi Embassy or Batumi Consulate for temporary passport procedures in case they lose their identification. In this situation, it is important to carry another document with a photo (driver's license, student ID, etc.). Babies must also have a photo on their identification.