Black Sea Plateaus and Batumi Tour
Tour Information
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Daily Itinerary
Download PDFMaçka - Coşan Creek - Sumela Monastery - Altındere National Park - Trabzon - Of - Solaklı Creek and Valley - Uzungöl - Glass Terrace - Lustra and Karaester Plateau
On the first day of our Black Sea Highlands and Batumi Tour by Plane, we will meet you, our valued guests, in the morning at the Pegasus counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and then check in for our flight to Trabzon using your ID card or driver’s license.(Note: Your guide will meet you at Trabzon Airport.) After a flight of approximately 1.5 hours, we arrive at Trabzon Airport and meet our waiting vehicle and guide to begin our tour. First, we head to Akpınar Restaurant for breakfast. After our optional breakfast stop, we set out on the hiking trail leading to Sumela Monastery via minibuses (optional) from the banks of Coşan Creek in the Maçka district to Altındere National Park. After a roughly 350-meter hike, we take photos of the open sections of the monastery while our guide provides commentary. After completing our tour of Sümela Monastery, we head to Zeytin Dalı Restaurant or Keyfi Sümela Restaurant to enjoy the famous Akçaabat Köfte. After enjoying our delicious meal, we’ll have some tea. Following our break, we’ll arrive at Uzungöl and see the various tree species lining both sides of the road, as well as the suspension bridges. You can take a walk amidst the serene atmosphere of the gently flowing lake and sample local delicacies. For those who wish, we’ll organize a tour of the Lustra and Karaster Plateaus here (extra). We’ll begin our ascent to an altitude of 2,400 meters via our minibuses. Along the way, we’ll stop at viewing terraces for photo breaks, visit one of the mountain huts, and enjoy our tea. After our walk among the colorful flowers, you can photograph the panoramic view of Uzungöl from the hilltop shown in the images and enjoy a drink while taking in the scenery. Guests not participating in our optional tour can enjoy Uzungöl on their own. After the optional tour, we return to Uzungöl. We head back to our hotel for accommodation and dinner.
Rize - Çayeli Çeçeva Tea Gardens - Fırtına River - Çamlıhemşin - Çat Valley - Elevit Plateau - Palovit Waterfall - Zilkale - Ayder Plateau - Gelintülü Waterfall - Horon Plain
On the second day of our Black Sea Highlands and Batumi Tour by Plane, after breakfast at our hotel, we’ll spend the day exploring the region’s most beautiful highlands and streams. Most of these excursions will be conducted via minibuses rented locally. First, we’ll visit the Çeçeva Village Tea Gardens in the Çayeli district of Rize province,(Extra). Here, we’ll visit the vast tea gardens where many tea brands have filmed TV series, movies, and commercials. You’ll have the chance to see a giant swing and a suspension bridge. Following our visit, we head to our facility located on the Fırtına River in Ardeşen, a district of Rize, which is the only section of the river without a hydroelectric power plant. At our facility, we’ll choose one of the regional menus—Red-Spotted Trout, Dried Beans, Meatballs, or Chicken—and top off our meal with Laz böreği. After lunch, we’ll offer an optional activity for you: the Black Sea’s rising trend, Zipline, which involves a rope activity on steel cables spanning approximately 350 meters at a height of about 10 meters over the Fırtına River. Round-trip: FREE OUTBOUND, 200 TL RETURN :))) Rafting on the Fırtına River: A roughly 1.5-hour rafting session on a mild course, guided by expert instructors certified by the Turkish Federation (Extra), followed by fun on the giant swing. Afterward, we’ll explore Çat Valley, the Çinçiva Bridge, Şenyuva Village, and the three most famous sites in the region—Zilkalesi, Palovit Waterfall, and Elevit Plateau—(Extra). Guests who do not wish to participate can spend their time freely in Çamlıhemşin. To ensure you can say, “I went to see the highlands of the Black Sea,” we’re setting off for the Black Sea’s most famous highland. We’ll complete our tours of Gelintülü Waterfall and Horon Plain in Ayder Plateau—famous for its rich vegetation and thermal springs at an elevation of 1,350 meters—and then provide free time on the plateau. Following our break, we’ll take those who wish to join us on our Huser Plateau program, where you’ll feel the clouds beneath your feet. Our tour of Huser Plateau—the Black Sea’s highest plateau—will be conducted via local minibuses (extra charge). On this plateau, you will literally rise above the clouds—not just figuratively. During our tour of Huser Plateau, one of the highest Black Sea plateaus at 2,400 meters, you’ll have the Palakçur, Avusor, Çeymakçur, and Kavrun Valleys; the Black Sea coastline behind you; and the Hazindak and Pokut Sal ridges in front of you—meaning you’ll be able to see everything from 0 m to 4,000 m. We recommend not spending all your time taking photos. Sit down somewhere and savor this masterpiece of nature—and don’t forget to take a swing before you leave. With clouds beneath you and the rising or setting sun before you, you can be sure you’ll experience one of the most special moments of your life. Guests who don’t wish to join can spend their time freely in Ayder; after our extra excursion, we’ll head back to our hotel to rest. Accommodation and dinner are at our hotel. After dinner, let’s get ready to dance the horon—hayde hayde haydeeee, let’s dance! How could we come to Rize on our Black Sea vacation and not dance the horon with the tulum? We’ll both teach you and have fun—get ready, the tulum is coming!
Arhavi - Borçka Karagöl - Hopa - Sarp - Batumi - Georgia - Çoruh River - Upside-Down House - Gonio Castle - Europe Square - Medea Statue - Piazza Square - Astronomical Clock - Alphabet Tower - Theater Square - Central Mosque
In the third year of our Black Sea Highlands and Batumi Tour by Plane, after breakfast at the hotel, we can stay in the village of Klaskur (Aralık) within the borders of the Borçka district of Artvin; In the event that the river is blocked, we’ll travel for about an hour through valleys separated by mountains—a safe haven—before arriving at Karagöl, where you’ll immediately notice the stunning flora and vegetation. This part of the tour is offered as an optional extra. Guests who do not wish to participate in the optional tour may spend free time in Borçka. Following our tour, we will proceed from Hopa to the Sarp Border Gate, which connects Turkey to Georgia, located at the point where the Çoruh River flows into the Black Seaand enter Batumi. Once your border crossing procedures are complete, you’ll board the vehicle waiting for us in Batumi and first visit Gonio Castle, located in a small coastal town. Here, we’ll gaze at the Çoruh River from beneath the Gonio Bridge—a stone bridge spanning Ahalsopeli and Adlia—and take a brief photo stop at the legendary Upside-Down House. After our break, we’ll listen to the story of the Medea Statue—which depicts the mythological face of the Caucasus rising toward the sky—in Europe Square, and then proceed to Piazza Square. One of Batumi’s most beautiful spots, the square evokes the atmosphere of European city squares. In the square, which offers a pleasant atmosphere with the scent of fresh coffee in the air, we tour the Saint Nicholas Church, which belongs to the Orthodox denomination. Built during the Ottoman Empire, the church is still actively used today. At Theater Square, we take a photo break to visit the golden-colored Poseidon Statue. We also visit the Theater Building and the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. We provide free time for those wishing to shop, visit the casino, or explore the Alphabet Tower—where you can see the Georgian alphabet, one of the 14 writing systems in the world—and the Ali and Nino Statue, which has inspired countless films and books about their love story. After free time, we head to our accommodation in Batumi and check into the hotel. We check into our hotel and prepare to attend the Georgian Night. Dinner for tonight’s stay is not included in the tour price. Guests who do not wish to attend the Georgian Night may have dinner on their own.
Rize - Rize Cloth Weaving Workshop - Vatan Tea Factory - Akif Usta, the Sürmene Knife Maker - Trabzon - Lake Sera
On the fourth day of our Black Sea Highlands and Batumi Tour by Plane, after enjoying our final breakfast at the hotel, we head back to the Sarp border crossing. After shopping at the duty-free shop there, we cross through customs into Turkey. After completing our tour, we leave the Eastern Black Sea—whose lush greenery and natural beauty have left us in awe—behind and set off toward Rize. Allowing time for local shopping in the Black Sea region, we first head to the Tekpa Rize Cloth Workshop, where we’ll watch the production of Rize cloth live and have the opportunity to shop. The most distinctive feature of Rize cloth is its ability to absorb sweat from the body, keeping it cool and dry. Following our Rize cloth shopping, we’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Rize Castle. We’ll conclude our tour by visiting the Vatan Tea Factory—the Black Sea’s finest and most flavorful tea producer—where we’ll tour the facilities producing loose-leaf and aromatic teas, participate in the tea-picking process, and complete our shopping. For lunch, we head to the Zeytin Dalı Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy local specialties such as Akçaabat meatballs, pide, and various fish dishes. After lunch, we head to Akif Usta Sürmene Knife Shop to watch the making of Sürmene knives—a specialty of the region—and for guests who wish to do so, to shop for knives. Following the enjoyable knife demonstration and shopping here, we’ll take a short shopping break at our local store, where you can find items such as butter, honey, pestil köme, various cheeses including Kolot cheese, and even cornmeal. After our shopping, we head to Trabzon Airport and conclude our tour. We bid farewell, leaving behind countless memories that will linger in your minds from this short yet unforgettable Black Sea Highlands and Batumi Tour by plane, and look forward to seeing you again at one of our future events. On behalf of the Operations and Sales Team, we thank you for choosing us. Best regards.
Important Information
Services Included
Accommodation at Specified Category Hotels (2 Nights Half-Board, 1 Night Room & Breakfast)
Sightseeing Tours
Guided Tour Services
Tours Included in the Program (Storm Valley Tour)
Transportation by Luxury Buses
Professional Liability Insurance
Travel Health Insurance (As of January 1, 2026, travel health insurance is mandatory for trips to Georgia, as required by Georgian authorities. No fee will be charged to our guests, and we kindly request that guests be informed. No refund will be issued for insurance-related costs for guests not crossing into Batumi.)
Not Included
Beverages
Personal Expenses
Museum and Historical Site Admission Fees
Optional Tours
Meals Specified in the Itinerary
Exit Tax
Tour Notes & Important Information
*We cannot promise or guarantee specific seat numbers at the time of booking.
*The tour guide reserves the right to make changes to the schedule and itinerary, provided that the entire program is completed.
*The hotels listed in the program may be substituted with others of the same standard and location.
*Our tour package includes guiding, transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing; these components cannot be separated.
*The child discount applies when a child is accompanied by two adults and is valid for a single child.
*The latest circular supersedes the previous one.
*The guide may make changes to the program schedule due to weather, road conditions, or other reasons if deemed necessary. The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows based on the number of participants.
*The vehicle types listed below are assigned based on the number of participants in each tour.
*Buses: Used for groups of 28–46 people.
*Mercedes Travego-Tourismo: 46+1+1 seating capacity, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 2 monitors, 2 refrigerators, kitchen unit with water heater, reading lamps, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player (cell phone use permitted)
*Neoplan Cityliner-Tourliner: 46+1+1 seating, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 2 monitors, 2 refrigerators, kitchen unit with water heater, reading lights, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player (cell phone use permitted)
*Mitsubishi Safir 54+1+1 seating, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 2 monitors, 2 refrigerators, kitchen unit with water heater, reading lamps, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player (cell phone use permitted)
*Midibuses: Used for groups of 17–27 people. Isuzu Turkuaz 31+1 seating, reclining bus seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 1 monitor, 1 refrigerator, kitchen unit with water heater, reading lamps, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player.
*Minibuses: Used for groups of up to 16 people. VW Volt 12+1 seating configuration, custom-designed reclining bus leather seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 1 refrigerator, reading lamps, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player. VW Volt El 16+1 seating, custom-designed reclining bus with leather seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 1 refrigerator, reading lights, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player.
*Mercedes Sprinter 12+1 seating, custom-designed reclining bus seats with leather upholstery, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 1 refrigerator, reading lights, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player.
*Mercedes Sprinter El 16+1 seating, custom-designed reclining bus seats with leather upholstery, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, 1 refrigerator, reading lights, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player.
Departure: Pegasus / Sabiha Gökçen - Trabzon 06:15 - 07:55
Return: Pegasus / Trabzon - Sabiha Gökçen 21:30 - 23:20
NOTE: No refunds will be issued for guests who do not go to or pass through Batumi. (The Batumi Tour requires a minimum of 10 participants.)
Note: Under the agreement between Turkey and Georgia regarding photo IDs, entry to Batumi is permitted only with a New Photo ID Card or Passport bearing a Turkish ID number. Entry is not permitted with other forms of ID (driver’s license, institutional IDs, etc.). Minors under 18 traveling without their parents (both parents must be present) must obtain a NOTARIZED CONSENT FORM from a notary public to cross into BATUM. Identification cards for infants and children must include a photo.
ATTENTION: DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR TURKISH IDENTITY CARD WITH YOU WHEN TRAVELING. The exit fee of 1,250 TL is paid by the guest. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, ENTRY INTO GEORGIA WILL NO LONGER BE PERMITTED WITH OLD ID CARDS.
ATTENTION! As of January 1, 2026, every Turkish citizen entering Georgia must have valid international travel health insurance. The insurance coverage must be for a minimum of 30,000 EUR and can be presented in either physical or electronic format.
Georgian Night Menu: Live Music and Traditional Folk Dances, Soup per person, - Sulguni Cheese for 4 people to share, Walnut-Stuffed Eggplant for 4 people to share, Georgian Salad for 4 people to share, Hinkali (1 piece per person), Khachapuri for 4 people (shared), Mushroom Stew for 4 people (shared), Ochakuri (beef and potato stew) for 2 people (shared), Lemonade (pear juice) 1 liter for 4 people, Bread, Water, and 1 Glass of Georgian Wine.
As of January 1, 2026, travel health insurance is mandatory for trips to Georgia, as required by Georgian authorities. No fees will be charged to our guests, and we kindly ask that this information be communicated to them. For guests not crossing into Batumi, no refunds will be issued regarding the insurance.
