5 Trabzon Tours Worth Booking

1.Sümela Monastery, Cave, and Hamsiköy Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · from $56Our pick

Travel by minibus from Trabzon to Sümela Monastery, Zigana Mountain, Hamsiköy, Gümüşhane, Torul Glass Terrace, and Karaca Cave. Guides such as Hakan, Eren, Alaa, and Hasan lead the day in English, Turkish, or Arabic. Expect mountain roads, a 350-meter climb, local food, and extra entry fees.

“Trip was wonderful my guide Hasan did a wonderful job. He ensured I understood (only Anglo) everything. He was always aware of timing and kept us on track. He also assured me that I would have sufficient time at Sumela. Personally I think more time at Sumela Monestry would be appropriate. On another note due to Ramadan the caves were closed we did alternate activities which was great just writing it down so others are aware when booking.”

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2.Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Spend six hours exploring Sumela Monastery, St. Barbara Chapel, Zigana Pass, and Hamsiköy from Trabzon. The small-group tour includes transport, hotel pickup, and guiding. Guides such as Taner and Şamil are known for clear history and local stories, while lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Awesome scenery. We were lucky enough to have a clear moment to see the Monastry. Breathtakingly beautiful. Tangerine is a great engaging guide. His enthusiasm is contagious. Driver is excellent and out Intern guide is just lovely. Went to Zagana pass but was a white out, they kindly took us to Karaca Cave to make up for missed site. This is the most professional tour we have done. 100% recommend Zenofon tours.”

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3.Uzungöl Group Tour, Explore The Nature & Taste Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Best value

Travel from Trabzon to Uzungöl with an English, Arabic, or Turkish-speaking guide. Visit a Sürmene knife workshop, taste Black Sea tea, sample Turkish delight and honey, then enjoy mountain views, lunch, and free time beside the lake.

“We had a nice experience, our guide took us and to all the places explaining what is unique about each. We had one issue communicating with the organizer as they don't confirm or get in touch with you until after the starting time of the trip.”

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4.Uzungol Tour: Full-Day Nature Adventure with Tea Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $58

Travel from Trabzon to Uzungöl in a group of up to 15, stopping at a Sürmene knife workshop and Black Sea tea factory. Guides such as Şamil, Taner, Seyda, and Nigar lead the day, with lake viewpoints, an artificial waterfall, and free time by the water.

“Wonderful tour well organised, beautiful views highly recommended it, Samil the tour hide and Hussain the driver are fantastic was glad to have them for two trips booked in for my Trabzon holiday”

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5.Rize: Ayder Tour & Kaçkar Mountaıns & Fırtına Valley

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 19 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Spend nine hours touring Rize Province from Trabzon, with stops at Eskitoğlu Waterfall, Storm Valley, Ayder Plateau, Kale-i Hala Bridge, and a Rize cloth shop. An Arabic, English, or Turkish-speaking host leads the day. Rafting, zipline, and swing rides cost extra.

“The trip was good.. Mainly for activities. It was very much organised.”

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