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Iconic Eastern Black Sea Highlands & Batumi Tour | 4 Nights’ Accommodation, Flights Included, Departing from Adana – Autumn Season
Tour Detail
The unique nature of the Eastern Black Sea, where you can see every shade of green, and the modern city atmosphere of Batumi come together on this tour. While discovering Ayder Plateau, Uzungöl, Fırtına Valley, and the enchanting landscapes of the Black Sea, you will experience unforgettable moments in Batumi, the pearl of Georgia.
Trabzon - Rize - Artvin - Batumi 4 Nights Accommodation Round Trip| By PlaneTour Program
Trabzon – Hamsiköy – Sumela Monastery – Sürmene Knives – Uzungöl – Lustra & Karaster Plateaus Tour
On the first day of our tour, as we begin our journey where we will encounter the lush greenery of the Black Sea, we will be at Çukurova Airport at 03:00 for our baggage and check-in procedures. We depart for Trabzon on Pegasus Airlines' 05:40 flight. After arriving at Trabzon Airport at approximately 06:55, we begin our tour, where we will meet the unique nature of the Black Sea. Our guide will meet us at the airport exit. Our first stop is Hamsiköy, famous for its lush nature and renowned rice pudding. During the short break we will take here, our guests may sip their tea and coffee, while those who wish can taste the local Hamsiköy rice pudding. Following our break, we visit Sümela Monastery, one of the most important historical structures in the Black Sea, built on steep cliffs within Altındere National Park. After our tour accompanied by our guide's explanations, we proceed to our restaurant for an extra lunch break. Following lunch, we depart for Uzungöl. Along the way, we stop at a knife workshop unique to Sürmene, learn about the production stages of the world-famous Sürmene knives, and offer our guests the opportunity to shop.
We then arrive at Uzungöl, accompanied by the enchanting nature of the Black Sea. We have free time in Uzungöl, located 1,090 meters above sea level and captivating visitors with its lush forests surrounding it. Guests who wish may join the Lustra & Karaster Plateaus Tour (Extra), which will be organized to make the most of this free time. We ascend by minibuses to the Lustra and Karaster Plateaus, rising to an altitude of approximately 2,500 meters and among the most impressive plateaus in the Black Sea region. Along the way, we have the opportunity to capture unique views during the photography breaks we take at scenic viewpoints. After a short walk on the plateau, you can take unforgettable photos at viewpoints where you can watch Uzungöl from above and sip your tea or coffee while enjoying the tranquility of nature. Guests who do not participate in the extra tour can spend their free time around Uzungöl. After the pleasant hours we spend in Uzungöl, we depart for our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Food and Beverage Information:
Breakfast: Not included in the program. (Extra/Optional)
Lunch: Will be served at a suitable restaurant in Trabzon. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in the Tour Price)
Accommodation: Golden Inn Hotel, Çaykara Park Hotel, Grand Çaykaram Hotel, Royal Comfort Hotel, Arsen Hotel, Bayrak Grand Hotel, and similar hotels.
Rize Cloth Workshop – Sarp Border Gate – Batumi City Tour – Georgian Night
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we begin our journey accompanied by the unique nature of the Black Sea. Our first stop is the Rize Bezi Workshop, located in Rize and one of the region's important cultural values. Here, we closely observe the production stages of Rize fabrics produced with traditional weaving techniques and get to know this important craft with the guidance of our tour leader. Guests who wish may also have the opportunity to purchase local products. After visiting the workshop, we proceed towards the Sarp Border Gate. Before leaving Turkey, we will take an extra lunch break at our restaurant along the way. After our break, we move towards the Sarp Border Gate, which serves as the crossing point between Turkey and Georgia. Upon arrival at the customs area, we complete our exit procedures with our IDs and cross into Georgia. The foreign exit fee is borne by the guests.
After completing our border crossing procedures, during the panoramic city tour conducted with our guide, we have the opportunity to see the Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, Poseidon Statue, Theater Square, Medea Statue, Europe Square, Ali and Nino Statues, Alphabet Tower, and Batumi Boulevard, which date back to the Roman era and carry Ottoman influences up to the present day. In this enjoyable tour where the city's modern architecture blends with its historical texture, we will have the chance to get to know Batumi up close.
After our city tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Guests who wish can spend time in Batumi's lively streets in the evening, take a walk along the seaside, or enjoy the city's nighttime atmosphere. Alternatively, guests may choose to participate in the additional dinner program called Georgian Night, where they can taste the flavors of Georgian cuisine and experience an unforgettable evening accompanied by local dance and music performances. Overnight stay at our hotel in Batumi. Dinner is not included in this evening's program.
Meal Information:
Breakfast: Buffet or set menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be taken at a suitable restaurant along the way while heading to the Sarp Border Gate. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be taken at the Georgian Night event held in Batumi. (Extra/Optional)
Accommodation: La Quinta by Wyndham Batum, Marina Clun Hotel Batum, Sputnik Hotel Batumi, Intourist Hotel Batumi, and similar hotels
Sarp Border Gate – Borçka Karagöl – Fırtına Valley – Fırtına River – Çamlıhemşin – Highland Tours
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart from Batumi and head toward the Sarp Border Gate. Once our customs and passport/ID procedures have been completed, we enter Türkiye and join the Borçka Karagöl Tour, which will be organized as an optional extra for guests who wish to participate. After reaching Borçka, we board our minibuses and set off toward Karagöl’, one of the region’s most impressive natural wonders. Formed as a result of a landslide and surrounded by dense forests, this unique natural wonder offers the opportunity to hike, take photos around the lake and fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Black Sea. Guests who do not participate in our optional tour can spend their free time in Borçka town center. Following our visit to Karagöl, we meet our vehicle again and head to our activity area in the Fırtına Valley. After our optional lunch break here, activities full of adrenaline and entertainment await you. Guests who wish can enjoy thrilling moments on the approximately 350-meter-long course of the zipline (optional) installed over the Fırtına River. The rafting activity (optional), carried out under the supervision of expert instructors for adventure enthusiasts, lasts approximately 1.5 hours and offers an unforgettable experience on the rushing waters of the Black Sea. In addition, you can join the ATV Safari (optional) tour among the natural beauties of the Fırtına Valley and enjoy a pleasant driving experience along the approximately 6-kilometer course, accompanied by unique views of the river and lush green nature. Guests who wish can also enjoy fun activities such as the giant swing (optional). Guests who do not wish to participate in the activities can spend time at the facilities located along the Fırtına River and enjoy their free time accompanied by views of the river. After these moments full of fun, we depart for Çamlıhemşin. After reaching Çamlıhemşin, one of Rize’s most special districts, we board our minibuses with guests who wish to participate in our optional highland tours, where we will explore the most impressive highlands of the Black Sea. The program deemed appropriate by our guide will be implemented depending on weather and road conditions.
1. HIGHLAND TOUR PACKAGE (Optional) Çinçiva (Şenyuva) Village – Palovit Waterfall – Zilkale – Boxwood Forests – Elevit Highland
On this tour, we first visit Şenyuva (Çinçiva) Village, one of the most photogenic points in the Fırtına Valley. In the village, which is famous for its historic stone arch bridge and authentic Black Sea houses, we take a short sightseeing and photo break.
We then reach Palovit Waterfall, one of the waterfalls with the highest flow rate in the region. After watching the impressive view created by the waterfall, we see Zilkale, one of the valley’s most important historical structures, panoramically. We then pass through the Boxwood Forests, considered one of the world’s few natural ecosystems, and reach Elevit Highland, one of the finest examples of Black Sea highland culture. Here, we observe highland life up close and enjoy the unique nature.
2. HIGHLAND TOUR PACKAGE (Optional) Çinçiva (Şenyuva) Village – Zilkale – Pokut Highland – Sal Highland
In our alternative highland program, we first visit Şenyuva Village and then see Zilkale, one of the symbols of the region. Afterwards, we ascend to Pokut Highland, one of the most famous highlands of the Black Sea. At Pokut Highland, famous for its unique views stretching above the clouds, we have the opportunity to take unforgettable photographs.
Our tour continues with a visit to Sal Highland, which has managed to preserve its natural texture to the present day and attracts attention with views reminiscent of postcards. Here, we fully experience the highland atmosphere while admiring the enchanting nature of the Black Sea.
Note: Guests who do not wish to participate in the optional highland tours can spend their free time in Çamlıhemşin. We recommend our highland tours to guests who wish to see the region’s natural beauties more closely.
Following our highland programs, we return to Çamlıhemşin by minibus, and at the end of the day we depart for our hotel by vehicle. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Dining Information:
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel. (Included in the Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be served at the restaurant in the Fırtına Valley activity area. (Optional/At an Additional Charge)
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in the Tour Price)
Accommodation: Çay Butik Otel, Oris Green Otel, Ceymakcur Zafran Otel, Zafran Otel, Natura Otel, Kuşpuni Otel, Ayderoom Otel and similar hotels.
Ayder Plateau – Çayeli – Çeçeva Tea Gardens (Haremtepe Village) – Tea Factory – Trabzon
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we begin a new day accompanied by the unique nature of the Black Sea. Our first stop is Ayder Plateau, one of the region's most important natural beauties. Reaching Ayder Plateau along the Fırtına Valley, it welcomes us with its lush green nature, pristine air, and breathtaking views. Located approximately 1,350 meters above sea level, on the plateau, we see the **Gelintülü Waterfall**, which has become the symbol of Ayder, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the plateau during our free time on Horon Plain. Guests who wish can go hiking, visit shops selling local products, or spend pleasant moments in the peaceful environment of the plateau. After our visit to Ayder Plateau, we get back into our vehicle and head towards Çayeli district of Rize while enjoying the magnificent views of Fırtına Valley.
After arriving in Çayeli, we transfer to local minibuses and carry out our visit to Çeçeva Tea Gardens (Haremtepe Village), included in the tour fee (Extra). In recent years, Çeçeva Village has become one of the indispensable addresses for TV series, film, and commercial shoots. Among the endless stretches of lush green tea gardens, we have an unforgettable journey. The terraced tea fields and the unique Black Sea views offer great shots for photography enthusiasts. The entrance fee for the tea garden is borne by the guests, and during the visit, we have the opportunity to closely observe the importance of tea production in regional life. After our visit, we meet again with our vehicle in the center of Çayeli and move to our local restaurant located in Derepazarı to take our extra lunch break.
After our lunch, we visit Historical Memişağa Mansion, one of the beautiful examples of Black Sea civil architecture. Here, we listen to presentations of honey, butter, cheese, and other natural products specific to the region, and guests who wish have the opportunity to shop. Afterwards, we head to the tea factory to closely experience the journey of tea, one of the most important symbols of the Black Sea. During our visit to the factory, we observe all production stages that tea goes through from the garden to our tables on-site and receive detailed information from experts. Guests who wish can take souvenir photos wearing local costumes here, examine various tea products, and make purchases.
After our enjoyable visits where we closely familiarized ourselves with Black Sea culture and local values, we head towards Trabzon. After the journey along the way, accompanied by the unique views of the Black Sea, we arrive at our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Trabzon.
Food & Drink Information:
Breakfast: Will be served as buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included in Tour Fee)
Lunch: Will be taken at a suitable restaurant in Rize. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be served as buffet or set menu at our hotel in Trabzon. (Included in Tour Fee)
Accommodation: Bayrak Grand Hotel, Arsen Hotel, Best Western Plus Hotel, Newarise Hotel, Sera Lake Hotel, Golden Inn Hotel, Çaykara Park Hotel, and similar hotels
Trabzon – Hagia Sophia Museum – Atatürk Mansion – Trabzon Airport – Çukurova Airport
On the last day of our tour, after breakfast at the hotel, we move to Trabzon city center. Here, we view in panorama the Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum, a significant historical structure of the city known for its architecture dating back to the Byzantine period. Afterwards, we complete our program by visiting the Atatürk Mansion, where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, stayed during his visits to Trabzon, noted for its elegant architecture and garden. After our tours, if time permits, we will have a short lunch and coffee break before transferring to Trabzon Airport. Once our ticket and baggage procedures are completed, we depart at 15:15 via Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight from Trabzon to Çukurova, arriving at Çukurova Airport. We look forward to seeing you on our next tour.
Food & Beverage Information:
Breakfast: Will be served as buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included in Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be taken with a short stop in Trabzon if time permits. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Not included in the program. (Return day)
Accommodation: No overnight stay. (Return day)
General Information
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Child Discount and Circular Rules
The child discount is valid for children aged 7–12. The tour circular is valid as of its publication date, 19.01.2026. Circulars published at later dates for the same tour invalidate the previous circular.
Mandatory additional services are included in the tour price.
Important Information About Tours with Flights
- On tours with flights, all procedures related to flights are subject to the provisions of the airline agreement.
- Cancellation insurance does not cover air transportation.
- A tiered pricing system is applied; the advertised prices are those starting from the lowest class.
- Economy-class flights are used in tours with flights.
- Airline tickets are issued together as round-trip tickets. If the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also becomes invalid in accordance with the airlines’ “sequence of use” rule. Therefore, participation in only the return flight is not possible.
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Museum – Ancient Site – National Park Admissions
All museum, ancient site and national park admission fees are the responsibility of our guests. To benefit from the advantages at museums and ancient sites where the Museum Card is valid, our guests may obtain a card from Museum Card sales points before or during the tour.
Package Price Includes
Our package tour prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and the excursions specified in the program.
Rest Stops
Breaks are taken at rest facilities along the route. Due to crowding, renovation or similar force majeure circumstances, rest stops may be changed provided that they are equivalent in terms of service quality and location.
Optional Tours and Program Flow
Night tours and optional excursions included in the tour program are organized depending on the number of participants and the availability of the assigned staff. Optional tours conducted along the route may take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not wish to join the optional tour are directed by our guide to rest areas before the city entrances or to city centers. In this case, guests who agree to wait at the rest area are considered to have participated in the tour.
Due to weather conditions, road conditions or similar reasons, the guide may change the order of the program (the points visited during the day or the days of visits) if deemed necessary.
Go-Turkey cannot be held responsible for points that cannot be visited despite being included in the program due to force majeure (weather conditions, road conditions, crowding at the points of visit, etc.) or because guests do not comply with the schedules provided by the guide.
Health Notification
Our guests are required to carry with them reports and information regarding any health problems they may experience during the tour, pregnancy status or medications they regularly use.
Accommodation Information
The hotel names specified in the program are the primary accommodation facilities. Hotels may be changed depending on availability. Upon request, information about the hotel where guests will stay is shared with them no later than 48 hours before the tour departure. If the hotel is changed due to crowding or force majeure, provided that the standards remain the same, our guests will be informed by Go-Turkey representatives.
Important Notes
- On tours with flights, flight delays may occur due to congestion.
- Night tours are optional and are organized depending on participation.
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Vehicles Used
Tour vehicles are planned according to the number of participants as follows:
Bus (28–46 people):
Mercedes Travego / Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner / Tourliner, Mitsubishi Safir
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, kitchen unit, reading lamps, announcement system, CD/DVD)Midibus (17–27 people):
Isuzu Turkuaz
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, announcement system)Minibus (up to 16 people):
VW Volt, VW Volt EL, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Sprinter EL
(Specially designed reclining seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, refrigerator, announcement system)Recommendations
- Clothing and shoes suitable for the geographical structure and weather conditions of the tour region should be chosen.
- It is recommended that you bring the necessary charging equipment for taking photos and videos.
- Regularly used medications should not be forgotten; allergic, chronic or hereditary conditions should be reported to the guide.
- Personal care products, a backpack and personal items that will make the journey enjoyable should be kept with you.
- For programs including boat tours and swimming breaks, it is recommended that you bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and similar beach equipment.
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- The flow of the tour program may be changed provided that the guide and agency content remains the same.
- Guests who register are deemed to have accepted the agency’s general terms and conditions.
- Child discounts are valid on the condition that the child shares a room with two adults. (A baby aged 0–2 YEARS costs 2200 TL.)
- Entry into Georgia is made with new identity cards.
- Photographs are mandatory on the identity cards of children of ALL age groups entering Georgia.
- For children under the age of 18 entering Georgia, if they are traveling with only their mother or only their father, a notarized
consent form must be presented.
GEORGIA (BATUMI – TBILISI) BORDER CROSSING INFORMATION
- Entry into Georgia is possible only with a new-type chip-enabled Republic of Türkiye Identity Card or passport. Old-type identity cards are not valid.
- The chip on identity cards must be intact and the cards must not be broken, cracked or excessively worn. The chip on the back of the identity cards must обязательно be checked.
- All guests, including babies and children, are required to have new-type identity cards with photographs. The Georgian authorities do not accept identity cards without photographs.
- The tour company is not responsible for border crossing problems that may occur due to deformation, damage or the absence of a photograph on identity cards.
- For guests under the age of 18 to enter Georgia, both their mother and father must be present.
- If one of the parents is absent, a notarized consent form must be obtained from the absent parent.
- If both the mother and father are absent, notarized consent forms from both parents are mandatory.
- A border fee stamp is mandatory for crossing into Georgia. The border fee stamp can be obtained at the Sarp Border Gate, and the cost is paid by the guests.
- According to Georgian law, no medication is permitted to be brought into the country. Legal proceedings may be initiated against persons carrying medication.
- For same-day entries, only one box of medication required for use during the day may be carried without its packaging and wrapped in paper.
- To bring alcohol, cigarettes and similar products from Georgia into Türkiye, guests must have stayed in Georgia for at least three days. These products are not permitted to be brought in during same-day entries.
- Periodic congestion may occur at the Sarp Border Gate. Therefore, an early departure from the hotel in the morning or a late arrival at the hotel in the evening may occur.
- Foreign nationals who entered Türkiye with a passport must have a multiple-entry Turkish visa in order to travel to Georgia and return to Türkiye.
- Entry requirements for Georgia may vary according to the visa agreements between Georgia and the country that issued the passport or identity card.
- Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus may enter Georgia with a Republic of Türkiye identity card if they entered Türkiye with a Republic of Türkiye identity card.
- Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus who entered Türkiye with a European Union passport must obtain a multiple-entry visa in order to return to Türkiye.
- All guests must follow the guide’s instructions during border crossings.
- Border crossing procedures are entirely under the control of the official authorities of Georgia and Türkiye, and the tour company cannot be held responsible for any delays that may occur.