Discover the misty green highlands of the eastern Black Sea on this full-day tour from Trabzon. The spectacular centrepiece is the Sumela Monastery, a 4th-century Greek Orthodox monastery dramatically carved into a sheer cliff face high above the forested Altindere valley.
The tour also stops at the charming mountain village of Hamsikoy, famous for its cool climate, lush meadows and legendary milk pudding (sutlac), and the remarkable Karaca Cave, adorned with stalactites, stalagmites and travertine pools. Together they showcase the Black Sea regions unique blend of Byzantine history, highland culture and natural wonders.
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Full-Day Sumela, Hamsikoy & Karaca Cave ProgrammeMorning pick-up from your Trabzon hotel and a scenic drive into the forested mountains of the Altindere valley to the Sumela Monastery, perched on a cliff face, with a walk up to explore its rock-cut chapels and frescoes. You then stop at the mountain village of Hamsikoy to enjoy the cool air, green scenery and its famous milk pudding, and continue to the Karaca Cave with its impressive stalactites, stalagmites and travertine pools. After a day among the Black Sea highlands you return to Trabzon.
Trabzon → Sumela Monastery → Hamsikoy → Karaca Cave
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