FLIGHT BOUTIQUE BLACK SEA - BATUM TOUR
Day 1 ANTALYA - TRABZON - TRABZON CASTLE - ATATÜRK PAVILION - TRABZON HAGIA SOPHIA - SUMELA MONASTERY
We meet at Antalya Airport at 12:30 and take Pegasus Airlines flight 15:05 to Trabzon. We are transferred to our vehicle waiting at Trabzon Airport and head to our hotel in Rize to check in.
Breakfast: Extra
Lunch: Extra
Dinner: At the hotel
Accommodation: https://www.minervapazar.com/
Day 2 RIZE - AYDER PLATEAU - BRIDE'S VEIL WATERFALL - CHINCHIVA - ZILKALE - PALOVIT WATERFALL
After exploring the beauty of the Bride's Veil Waterfall and Ayder, we continue along the Çat Valley and stop at the Şen Yuva (Chinchiva) Stone Bridge for a photo break. While taking pictures of Chinchiva Village with its stunning scenery, our guides will provide useful information about the architecture in the Black Sea mountains and the living conditions there. Following our photo break, we reach Zil Kale, a castle resembling an Eagle's Nest which is historically significant for trade security, built at an elevation of 750 meters above sea level. We will continue to Palovit Waterfall to experience this magical world of Kaçkar Mountains with its fresh oxygen after wandering through the breathtaking landscape. After these unforgettable moments, we conclude our tour and return to our transportation, heading to our hotel in Sarp for accommodation.
Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: Extra
Dinner: At the hotel
Accommodation: HEYYAMO HOTEL
Day 3 BATUM - KARAGÖL
Early in the morning, we check out of the hotel and cross into Georgia. Batumi is often referred to as the Las Vegas of the Black Sea. Nestled among high hills, a deep blue sea, and lush forests, Batumi is the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara in Georgia. With its architectural structures reflecting the Soviet Russia period, wide boulevards lined with magnolia trees, and unique parks, Batumi can be defined as a city of sculptures. Batumi Boulevard stretches 7 km parallel to the beach in the city center, adorned with palm trees, cafes, fountains, sculptures, and park areas. Piazza Square, one of the most beautiful places in Batumi, reminds visitors of the squares in European cities. The Theater Square, which features the impressive statue of Poseidon, is also a must-see. The central Square features Medea statue, and the Astronomical Clock, similar to those found in Prague and Venice, can also be seen in Batumi. The Chacha Tower, a 25-meter-high fountain tower near the harbor, is a replica of Izmir's Konak Clock Tower. The Love Statue, made of metal, stands at 7 meters high near Batumi port and is significant as an important artistic piece. The Alphabet Tower, built in 2012 and 130 meters tall, pays tribute to the Georgian alphabet, one of the 12 living alphabets in the world. After our guide introduces us to Batumi, we depart and first see the Klaskur River and then visit Karagöl. Located 27 km from the district center and known as one of Turkey's Hidden Paradises, Borçka Karagöl Nature Park will captivate us with the reflection of trees in every shade of green. After free time, we return to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at the hotel.
Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: Extra
Dinner: At the hotel
Accommodation: HEYYAMO HOTEL
Day 4 HAPSİYAŞ BRIDGE - UZUNGÖL - KASTEL MANSION - SÜRMENE CASTLE - TRABZON
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take a panoramic city tour of Rize, starting with a photo stop at the historic Hapsiyaş Bridge (Kiremitli Bridge), and then we will reach Uzungöl. After some free time at Uzungöl, we will visit Kastel Mansion, built in 1856 by Hacı Yakupoğlu Memiş Ağa in Sürmene, known for its rich woodwork. After that, we will see the Sürmene Castle from a panoramic viewpoint before heading back to our hotel for check-in and dinner.
Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: Extra
Dinner: Extra
Day 5 TRABZON - ANTALYA
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will first visit Gülbahar Hatun Mosque, built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet's wife, and see Trabzon Castle from the Zagnos River side before viewing the Atatürk Pavilion, a gift to the people of Trabzon built in Art Nouveau style by Konstantin Kabayanidis on Soğuksu Hill. Our next destination will be Trabzon Hagia Sophia, a monumental building constructed in honor of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul during the Komnenos Kingdom. After learning about this architecturally exceptional structure and its frescoes, we will visit the region's largest silver workshop, where we will learn about silver work, filigree, Trabzon's wicker bracelets and the intricacies of Kazaziye, a unique art performed only by three families in Turkey, introduced to the region by the Kazaz Turks. Continuing our journey through Maçka district, we will reach Altındere National Park, where we will enjoy the natural grandeur while traveling along a rushing stream leading us to the Sümela Monastery. Built under Byzantine Emperor I. Theodosius in the years 375-395 by two priests named Barnabas and Sophranios who came from Athens, this monastery is named Sümela based on the word 'melas' meaning black. After some free time, we will transfer to the airport for our return flight to Antalya with Pegasus Airlines at 18:20, concluding our tour.
Additional Information
ABOUT CUSTOMS CROSSINGS
* With the entry into force of the regulation on December 10, 2011, allowing Turkish and Georgian citizens to travel between the two countries with their identity cards, our citizens can travel to Georgia for stays not exceeding 90 days on each entry without a visa using the “New Type Biometric Identity Card” or valid passport. Passages cannot be made with other identity cards (driver's license, etc.).
* As of September 1, 2019, the use of the New Type Biometric Identity Card is mandatory; they cannot exit the country with the old identity card. Wear, breakage, or covering of the New Type Biometric Identity Cards is not accepted, so it is necessary to present undamaged identity cards.
* Due to periodic congestion at the Sarp border crossing, delays may occur in the passage procedures; your guide will provide necessary warnings in this regard.
* Citizens leaving our country to go to Georgia with identity cards are given a “Entry-Exit Form” by the officers performing the exit procedures. Our citizens are required to carry this document with them during their stay in Georgia and present it along with their identity cards to the border officers upon their return to our country.
* Citizens wishing to stay in Georgia for more than 90 days for any reason and intending to apply for residence permits are required to use a passport when entering Georgia.
* The travels of the citizens of both countries using identity cards are only possible between Turkey and Georgia. A passport will be required for travels to third countries.
* Citizens under the age of 18 traveling to Georgia with identity cards, in accordance with our legislation, can only exit the country under the supervision of their parents or by presenting a written official consent from the parent who is not accompanying them. Children without a photo on their identity cannot pass, so if they have a photo passport it should be presented; otherwise, the authorities will not allow them to pass through the border.
* To mitigate the risk of losing their identity cards while traveling solely with identity cards, it is important for our citizens to have another photo ID (driver's license, student ID, etc.) with them to apply for a temporary passport at our Embassy in Tbilisi or Consulate General in Batumi.
* If our citizens traveling to Georgia have a stamp or seal in their passports indicating they have traveled to Abkhazia and South Ossetia by sea or through other countries, they may face imprisonment and/or fines upon entering Georgia.
* It is important for citizens traveling to Georgia to declare to Georgian customs officials verbally or in writing any amount of Turkish Lira/foreign currency equivalent to 30,000 Lari or more in their possession. Undeclared cash may be confiscated under Georgian law.
CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
Article 167 of the Customs Law No. 4458, amended by the Council of Ministers Decision dated 07.07.2010-2010/659 and 15.03.2011-2011/1546, together with the "Decision Regarding the Implementation of Certain Articles of the Customs Law No. 4458", Annexed to the Council of Ministers Decision No. 2009/15481 dated 19.04.2011 and General Circular No. 2011/23.
What is passenger exemption for souvenir items?
Exemption is applied for goods not exceeding a total real value of 430 Euros for each passenger. However, for passengers under the age of 15, this amount is applied as 150 Euros.
How is exemption applied for goods listed in section "A) Consumer Goods" of the Annex-9 list brought by passengers?
Passengers entering the country will be granted exemption for the items listed under the section "A) Consumer Goods" of Annex-9 to the Decision, provided those items are brought along by the passenger.
Exemption rights for tobacco and tobacco products as well as alcoholic products can be used individually for each product, provided they do not exceed the specified written amounts. Additionally, passengers under the age of 18 will not benefit from exemption rights concerning tobacco, tobacco products, and alcoholic products.
The types and quantities of goods that fall under exemption are as follows:
TRABZON-TRABZON CASTLE-ATATÜRK MANSION-TRABZON HAGIA SOPHIA-SUMELA MONASTERY-RIZE-AYDER PLATEAU-GELIN TÜLÜ WATERFALL-CHINCIVA-ZILKALE-PALOVIT WATERFALL-BATUM-KARAGÖL-UZUNGOL-SÜRMENE CASTLE
- Antalya-Trabzon, Trabzon-Antalya Flight Ticket
- 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- 4 Breakfasts at the Hotel
- 4 Dinners at the Hotel
- Transportation
- Guiding Service
- Mandatory Travel Insurance According to the Tourism Law No. 1618
- Foreign Exit Fee 720 TL
- All Beverages Taken During Meals and Breaks
- All Lunches
- All Personal Expenses
- All Extra Organizations as Specified
- Museum Site Entrance Fees
- Museum Card (Required for entry to museums affiliated with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.)