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Sümela & Karaca & Hamsiköy Tour
Dear guests, after welcoming you at our departure points, we set off towards Karaca Cave along the Trabzon – Gümüşhane state highway and over the Zigana Pass, accompanied by our guide's on-board commentary. Karaca Cave is said to have air that is beneficial for people with asthma. After a 45-minute visit there, we stop to taste and shop for Pestil and Köme, two local specialties. Next, we visit the Torul Glass Observation Terrace, set on a summit close to Torul Castle. The castle is known to have been built in the Middle Ages as a defensive and watch fortress and to have joined Ottoman lands during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Standing 240 metres above the ground, the Glass Terrace is one of the highest in Türkiye. Just 2 kilometres from the highway, it is also one of the closest and most accessible glass terraces in the country. After the terrace, we stop for lunch at a restaurant on Mount Zigana. We then arrive in Hamsiköy, at the foot of Mount Zigana on the old Silk Road. Regarded as the homeland of sütlaç (rice pudding), Hamsiköy is the perfect place to taste it where it was born. Next, we reach the car park of Sümela Monastery in the Maçka district, a magnificent place known for its historical, religious and natural beauty. From here, shuttles take us up to the start of the footpath leading to the monastery. A 10-minute walk along the path then brings us to this legendary structure. After our visit to Sümela Monastery, we walk back down the path to the shuttles, which take us back to the car park to meet our own vehicle.
We then wrap up our Package Tour and head back to Trabzon, saying goodbye until our next tour together.
Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Sümela Monastery is one of the most impressive sights on the Black Sea coast, with architecture carved into the cliffs. Complemented by the geological formations of Karaca Cave and the famous rice pudding of Hamsiköy, this tour brings together history, nature and flavour in a single day. For our other day tours around Trabzon, take a look at our Uzungöl Tour and Trabzon City Tour.
Group tour or private tour?
You can join us on the Sümela Tour in two ways:
Group tourPrivate tourWho it's forCouples, friends, solo travellersFamilies, groups of friends, corporate tripsVehicleComfortable vehicle for up to 29 peopleYour own private vehicle and driver (Vito, Sprinter, etc.)TimeDeparture at 09:30We plan the time and stops togetherPrice1100 ₺ per personQuote based on group size and vehicleOn a private tour, we can combine Sümela Monastery with routes such as Uzungöl or Hıdırnebi Plateau and spread the trip over several days, building the itinerary entirely around you. For a quote, simply send us your group size and travel date on WhatsApp.
Why Sümela Tur?
In Trabzon since 2005: A TÜRSAB Group A travel agency (licence no. 7059).
4.5 ★ on Google with over 200 reviews: Our guests most often praise our guides, our drivers and our punctual itineraries.
All-inclusive convenience: Transport, guide and insurance are included in the price, so you never have to worry about roads, parking or traffic.
More than just one tour: Uzungöl, Sümela, Ayder, Batumi and more. Plan every day of your holiday in one place.
At 09:30 in the morning, we set off on the Sümela Package Tour from in front of our agency office in Trabzon.
We enjoy free time at Karaca Cave, whose air is said to be beneficial for people with asthma.
We stop to taste and shop for Pestil and Köme, two local specialties.
We visit the Torul Glass Observation Terrace, set on a summit close to Torul Castle. The castle is known to have been built in the Middle Ages as a defensive and watch fortress and to have joined Ottoman lands during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Standing 240 metres above the ground, the Glass Terrace is one of the highest in Türkiye. Just 2 kilometres from the highway, it is also one of the closest and most accessible glass terraces in the country.
We stop for lunch at a restaurant on Mount Zigana.
We arrive in Hamsiköy, at the foot of Mount Zigana on the old Silk Road. Regarded as the homeland of sütlaç (rice pudding), it is the perfect place to taste it where it was born.
Sümela Monastery stands on a steep cliff on the slopes of Karadağ, overlooking the Altındere Valley within the borders of Altındere Village in Trabzon's Maçka District. Locals know it as "Meryem Ana" (Mother Mary). Sitting about 300 metres above the valley floor, it carries on the tradition of building monasteries away from towns, in forests, in caves and beside water.
Sümela Turu (Trabzon): Sümela Turizm düzenler (TÜRSAB A-7059). Hareket 09:30, süre Günübirlik. Kişi başı 1.100 ₺. Çocuk (4-12): 550 ₺ · Bebek (0-3) kabul edilmez. Fiyata dahil: Transport in Luxury Vehicles, Sümela Tur Guarantee, Turkish-Speaking Guide Service, Mandatory Travel Insurance. Fiyata dahil değil: All Meals, Drinks with Meals, All Private Expenses, All Activities Listed as Extras, Museum Entrance Fees, Personal Expenses.
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Eating rice pudding in Hamsiköy. Visiting the Torul Observation Terrace. Tasting Pestil in Gümüşhane.
Our group tour departs at 09:30 from in front of our office in Trabzon. For private tours, we set the time to suit you.
No, museum entrance fees are not included in the tour price. The tour price includes transport, guiding services and travel insurance.
Yes. We organise private Sümela tours with your own vehicle and driver, at the time and with the stops you choose. Send us your group size and date on WhatsApp (0532 170 91 54), and we'll prepare your quote.
You can book online on this page or message us on WhatsApp (0532 170 91 54). Payment must be completed at least 12 hours before the tour starts, and you can cancel free of charge up to 1 day before the tour date.
| Region | Hotels / meeting point | 1–3 people | 4+ people |
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| Free | Free | ||
| Free | Free | ||
| +150 ₺ | Free | ||
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| +250 ₺ | +100 ₺ | ||
| International and domestic arrivals gate | Free | Free | |
| Arrivals hall, in front of the information desk | +$13 | +$9 |
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Bu gün sümela turuna katıldım bu tur aracılığıyla iyi güzel temiz araç iyi rehber beğendim. Yarında uzungöl turuna katılmayı düşünüyorum.
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