Tour duration:  3 nights / 4 days Mini Tour
Itinerary:  Istanbul / Trabzon

This tour is available only between April and August

 

Day 01: Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Atatürk International Airport and assisted transfer to the selected hotel. Arrive hotel and walking orientation tour of hotel and the area. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Titanic City Hotel in Istanbul
Meal: -

Day 02: Istanbul / Half day Sightseeing tour
Meet your English speaking tour guide at hotel lobby for a half day tour to discover the fantastic city Istanbul.
Today our visits include Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Titanic City Hotel in Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Istanbul / Trabzon (Sumela Monastery, Zigana, Karaca Cave)
Early in the morning transfer to Ataturk Airport for flight to Trabzon.  We will begin our trip with transfer to Macka village about 29km to Trabzon; here we will visit the Sümela Monastery which stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altındere valley in the region of Maçka in Trabzon Province. It is a major tourist attraction located in the Altındere National Park. It lies at an altitude of about 1200m overlooking much of the alpine scenery below. Later drive to Zigana Mountain, crossing the mountain with spectacular views of villages on Pontic Mountains. We arrive at Gümüshane to visit Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colours and formations. Transfer back to Trabzon and overnight in our selected hotel.
Overnight: Usta Park Hotel in Trabzon
Meal: Breakfast

Day 04: Trabzon Sightseeing tour
Today we will explore the highlights of Trabzon city; study extraordinary collection of Byzantine frescoes in the 13th century church of St. Sophia, visit Ataturk's Mansion on Soğuksu hill facing Black Sea, Girls' Monastery on Boztepe Hill. After our sightseeing tour we will depart for our homebound flight back home.
Overnight: -
Meal: Breakfast

 

2010 PRICES & GENERAL CONDITIONS

 

2 participants	4 participants	6 participants	10 participants

 

*Please contact for prices

*Prices are subject to change on holidays, congress, fair, etc

 

Included in the Vacation Price:

Accommodation in 4* Titanic City Hotel in Istanbul (BB)
4* Usta Park Hotel in Trabzon (BB)
Price is per person sharing a double room
Domestic flights within the program itinerary (Istanbul – Trabzon – Istanbul)
Meals indicated in itinerary (Breakfast_3_,Lunch_0_,Dinner_0_)
Services of a professional Ebglish speaking local tour guide & expenses
All vehicles are modern with A/C & driver expenses
Admission fees to all sights and museums indicated in itinerary
Parking, porterage (only at hotel), tipping at hotel, toll ways, ferry

 

Not Included in the Vacation Price:

International flights & related taxes

Passports, visas, vaccinations, customs and immigration

All airline imposed baggage fees

Personal expenses

Laundry, telephone, minibar, beverages, alcohol

Optional excurciones

Porterage at airports

Travel insurance

Tips to your tour director, tour host, tour driver