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Day 1. TRABZON
Arriving at Trabzon International Airport, transfer to hotel, diner and brief information about the trip, and overnight . (D)
Day 2. TRABZON, SUMELA MONASTERY, ZIGANA, KARACA CAVE
Depart for Sumela Monastery, visit the 4 th century Sumela Monastery, clings to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast flowing stream at
Altindere Valley National Park, lunch, traveling along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains will take us to Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formations, return to Trabzon, dinner
& O/N in Trabzon,
Day 3 . TRABZON, UZUNGOL
Depart for St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13'th century church and study extraordinary collection of byzantine frescoes, depart for Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and
Atatürk's Mansion,
a picturesque hilside retreat, visit Ortahisar Mosque,
a Comneni cathedral in the old town,
Girls' Monastery, a nunnery built by
Alexios III in 13.th century.
Enjoy the panoramic view of the city
from Boztepe. Depart for
Uzungöl, one of the most photogenic locations in the region, lunch at a fish restaurant, sightseeing and dinner & O/N at Uzungol,
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4 . RIZE, FIRTINA VALLEY, AYDER
Depart for Ayder, visit botany garden and have a panoramic view of Rize, drive to
Camlihemsin through the beautifull Firtina Valley
, enjoy the panorama with many of waterfalls,
stone bridges on firtina
valley and lush green
forests on the foothills of the magnificient Kackar Mountains, lunch and sightseeing in Ayder, dinner & O/N. in Ayder,
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5. AYDER, BORCKA-KARAGOL , ARTVIN
Drive to Artvin, visit Borcka Karagol and ancient Georgian Churches
Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuc, you'll be driven beside River Coruh the fastest flowing
and best rafting
river of Turkey, dinner & O/N in Artvin,
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6. YUSUFELI, ERZURUM
Driving through the River Coruh Valley will take us to other Georgian Churches;
Ishan, Oshk-Vank and visit Tortum Waterfalls on the way, lunch en route, Drive to Erzurum dinner and O/N in Erzurum.
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7. ERZURUM
Morning visit Selchuk & Mongolian monuments; Cifte
Minareli Medrese,
a
theological school named for its towering twin
minarets, Yakutiye Medrese,
built by Mongolian Prince Olcayto in 1308, is
topped with a richly tiled minaret. Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle, transfer to Erzurum Airport for a homebound flight, and say farewell...
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Tour Price Includes :
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6 nights accommodations at 3 - 5 stars hotels,
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Modern, spacious, air-conditioned, vehicle for land transportation.
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Professional English speaking tour guide,
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12 meals : 6 Breakfasts, and 6 dinners.
Parking, portage, tipping (except guide, driver), tolls
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Admission fees to sights and museums
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V.A.T.
Tour Price Exludes :
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Airfare of Int'l and domestic flights within our program itinerary,
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Air and departure taxes,
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Bottled beverages or alcohol,
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Travel insurance ,
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Visas, laundry, and personal items,
Accommodation:
Flight arrangements: Our program prices do not include international or domestic air arrangements.Please contact us for a current quote on the airfare required for your trip.Should you prefer to make your own air arrangements, please check with us prior to scheduling to ensure you have the proper flight dates and times.
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