Trabzon in Sumela Monastery Zigana Pass and Hamsikoy Village Tour

8 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Uncover the stunning sights around Trabzon on a full-day small-group tour. Begin your journey through Altindere Valley National Park to the iconic Sumela Monastery, perched dramatically on the cliffs. Continue to Zigana Pass, where you'll marvel at expansive mountain views, before visiting Hamsikoy Village, renowned for its natural beauty and delicious rice pudding. This tour is perfect for those eager to explore Trabzon's surrounding attractions without the hassle of logistics.

Visit the breathtaking Sumela Monastery and St. Barbara Chapel viewpoint
Experience the scenic beauty of Zigana Pass at 2,050 meters above sea level
Enjoy free time in Hamsikoy, sampling the village's famous rice pudding
Travel comfortably in a modern vehicle with a maximum group size of 15 travelers

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 28 people
People per booking: 1–28
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional tour guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Sumela Monastery entrance fee
Not included: National Park shuttle service fee

Itinerary

Sumela Monastery

2 hours Admission not included

Visit the spectacular Sumela Monastery, dramatically built into a steep cliff in the Pontic Mountains. Explore the historic monastery complex, including the rock church, chapels, stone stairways, student rooms, guesthouse, library and sacred spring, while enjoying impressive views of the surrounding Altindere Valley.
Altindere Vadisi National Park

Passing by

Travel through the beautiful Altindere Valley National Park on the way to Sumela Monastery. Surrounded by dense forests, streams and dramatic mountain scenery, the national park offers some of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Trabzon region.
Stop 3

20 min

Stop near St. Barbara Chapel before reaching Sumela Monastery and enjoy one of the best viewpoints overlooking the monastery. Take photos of the famous monastery as it rises dramatically from the steep mountainside surrounded by forest.
Zigana

one hour

Continue to the spectacular Zigana Pass, one of the best-known mountain routes in the Black Sea region. Enjoy panoramic mountain scenery at approximately 2,050 meters above sea level and learn about the historical importance of this route connecting the region.
Hamsikoy

one hour

Visit the picturesque mountain village of Hamsikoy, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Black Sea mountains. Enjoy free time for lunch, explore the village and have the opportunity to taste Hamsikoy's famous traditional rice pudding at your own expense.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Hafsa Turizm office, located near Trabzon Meydan Square. Please look for the visible HAFSA TOUR sign at the entrance. Our tour staff will be waiting for you in front of the office. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.

End point

The meeting point is at the Hafsa Turizm office, located near Trabzon Meydan Square. Please look for the visible HAFSA TOUR sign at the entrance. Our tour staff will be waiting for you in front of the office. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.

Pickup points

Celik Crown Hotel
Funda Hotel - Trabzon
Hotel Yaman
Sanli Hotel Blue
Emay Otel
Mazy Apart Hotel
Yamans Park Hotel
Trabzon Life Hotel
Hann Otel
Aktas Lights Hotel
Golden Homes Luxury Suites
Ween Otel

and 106 more pickup points

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within our designated pickup areas in Trabzon. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, we will provide the nearest convenient meeting point.