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A monastery on a cliff surrounded by lush greenery. 1
A group of people standing on a cobblestone path, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a wooden fence and a clear blue sky. 2
A blue glass bridge with people walking on it, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a river. 3
A mosaic with religious figures, geometric patterns, and inscriptions. 4
A group of people standing on a glass bridge with a mountainous landscape in the background. 5
By ZAĞNOS TOURS

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,525 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Join a group tour starting from Trabzon at 09:30 and discover the region’s most iconic landmarks in one day.
    Travel through the lush landscapes of Altındere National Park before reaching the breathtaking Sümela Monastery, perched dramatically on cliffs at 1200 meters.
    Enjoy a short shuttle ride followed by a scenic 10-minute walk to explore this historic and spiritual site.
    Continue your journey to the Zigana Mountain Summit at 2000 meters, where you can admire panoramic views and enjoy a relaxing lunch break in nature.
    Pass along the historic Silk Road route and visit the charming village of Hamsiköy, famous for its traditional rice pudding.
    Experience the impressive Zigana Tunnel as you head towards Gümüşhane.
    Visit the glass terrace in Torul for stunning valley views from above.
    End your day with a local shopping stop for regional delicacies before returning to Trabzon around 18:00.

Activity location

  • Sumela Monastery
    • Trabzon, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Burger King - Trabzon Meydan
    • No:1 Kahramanmaraş Caddesi
    • 61200, Kemerkaya, Trabzon, Türkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 2,964.07 x 1 AdultP 2,964.07
Paid at activityP 1,560.66
Total
Price is P 4,524.73

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    air conditioned car
  • Inclusions
    tour leader
  • Exclusions
    lunch
  • Exclusions
    sümela monastery entrance
  • Exclusions
    shuttle bus to sümela monastery

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • The remaining 3 hours 45 minutes is for travel time.

Activity itinerary

Sumela Monastery

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
It is believed that the church was built between 365-395 AD. The rules of Cappadocia churches, which are frequently encountered in Anatolia, were made; in fact, there is a similar cave church in the Maşatlık area of ​​Trabzon. Little can be said about the thousand-year period between the first foundation of the church and its conversion into a monastery. According to a legend told among the Black Sea Greeks, two monks named Barnabas and Sophronios of Athens had the same dream; in their dreams, they saw the place of Sumela where the icon was located, out of the three Panagia icons made by Saint Luke in the children of Jesus. Thereupon, unaware of the events, they came to Trabzon by sea, met there, told each other about their dreams and thought that the first church could be built. However, the fact that it is widely present in the frescoes in the monastery makes it thought that Emperor Alexios III of Trebizond, who is given special importance, is the real founder of the monastery.

Zigana

  • 1h 5m
Zigana Pass is a pass in the North Anatolian Mountains, within the borders of Gümüşhane province. Its altitude is 2032 meters. The pass is located at the transition point between the Eastern Black Sea geographical structure and the Central Anatolian plateaus. The Harşit Valley is located on the Central Anatolian side. On the Central Anatolian side of the pass, villages are less common than on the Black Sea side, collective settlements are seen and the density of forests decreases. The pass is located among dense forests.

Hamsikoy

  • 30m
Hamsiköy is an old accommodation place located 19 km away from Maçka District on the northern route of the Silk Road from China and India to Europe on the northern skirt of Zigana Mountain. Its name comes from the Arabic Hamse village (five villages). Hamsiköy has a unique natural beauty with its gushing waters flowing from its rivers throughout the valley, mountain slopes embraced by mist, forests with purple-flowered rhododendrons, historical mansions and fountains. In addition to its natural, cultural and historical values, it contributes to the economy of Trabzon and the country with its delicious milk originating from the flower flora of the region and the production of vacuum kashar, butter, string cheese and curd cheese. Hamsiköy Sütlacı: The specialty of Hamsiköy Sütlacı is that the delicious milk originating from the flower flora of the region is cooked in a long time like one hour with a special cooking technique using only rice, sugar and salt.

Torul Glass Observation Terrace

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the glass terrace in Torul for stunning valley views from above.

Location

Activity location

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    Sumela Monastery
    • Trabzon, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Burger King - Trabzon Meydan
    • No:1 Kahramanmaraş Caddesi
    • 61200, Kemerkaya, Trabzon, Türkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Zagnos Tour
    • No:10/A Cumhuriyet Caddesi
    • 61100, Çarşı, Trabzon, Türkiye

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