7-Day Trabzon, Sümela & Uzungöl Black Sea Tour
The eastern Black Sea is best enjoyed at a slower pace. This route splits time between a Trabzon base and Uzungöl, with time for Sümela and flexible highland viewpoints when weather permits.
- Duration
- 6 nights · 7 days
- Region
- Black Sea
- Pricing
- Proposal on request
- Good fit
- Travellers who prefer green landscapes, mountain air and scenic drives.
Sample day-by-day outline
- Day 1
Arrive in Trabzon; transfer to the hotel and stroll along the waterfront if time permits. Overnight in Trabzon.
- Day 2
Explore Trabzon heritage and local food with an unhurried afternoon. Overnight in Trabzon.
- Day 3
Visit Sümela Monastery subject to current access; return via the Altındere valley. Overnight in Trabzon.
- Day 4
Drive east toward Uzungöl with scenic stops when safe and practical. Overnight in Uzungöl.
- Day 5
Enjoy a lake circuit and short walks suited to the day’s weather. Overnight in Uzungöl.
- Day 6
Keep a flexible mountain-viewpoint or village day; adjust if cloud or rain limits visibility. Overnight in Uzungöl.
- Day 7
Return to Trabzon for the scheduled departure with ample road buffer. No overnight.
Why this route works
- Three nights each in Trabzon and Uzungöl
- Weather flexibility for mountain scenery
- A dedicated Sümela outing rather than a hurried roadside stop
Confirm before booking
- Sümela access arrangements
- Seasonal mountain-road and weather conditions
- Vehicle, guide and walking levels
- Hotel standards in mountain areas
- Return transfer time for departure flight