Fatih Trip Overview
Welcome to Turkey! Across the north of Turkey along the coastline of the Black Sea you will find agricultural villages, which litter the old trade routes of day’s gone bye. The picturesque environment and the harshness of living are outweighed by the warmth and hospitality of the local communities as the tour makes its way from Istanbul through the mountains to the eastern fringes of the country. The local villagers will show you the hidden treasures of their living environment. Something special is always around the corner and expect the unexpected as the spontaneity of the people will truly make your tour one of the highlights of your life.
Additional Info
Duration: 18 days
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
Welcome to Turkey! Across the north of Turkey along the coastline of the Black Sea you will find agricultural villages, which litter the old trade routes of day’s gone bye. The picturesque environment and the harshness of living are outweighed by the warmth and hospitality of the local communities as the tour makes its way from Istanbul through the mountains to the eastern fringes of the country. The local villagers will show you the hidden treasures of their living environment. Something special is always around the corner and expect the unexpected as the spontaneity of the people will truly make your tour one of the highlights of your life.
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul – Arrival Day
Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pullman Hotel or Ramada Hotel Golden Horn
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
We depart for Istanbul City Tour. We will begin with the ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot raoes, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from the St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. We will then arrive at our last stop, which is the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica was built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorus, which connects Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is your to enjoy Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pullman Hotel or Ramada Hotel Golden Horn
Day 3: Seven Lakes and Abant Lake Tour
Stop At: Abant Golu Tabiat ParkI, Karadere Cad. Saglık Mah. Abant Gölü Tabiat Parkı, Bolu 14030 Turkey
Visiting 7 lakes which are found to be diffirent height points from each other and at the same time connected with each other on foot. You find seven small lakes in a valley formed as the result of a landslide: Buyukgol (Big Lake), Seringol (Cool Lake), Deringol (Deep Lake), Nazligol (Elegant Lake), Kucukgol (Small Lake), Incegol (Thin Lake) and Sazligol (Reedy Lake). The lakes are on an area of 550 hectares, while the National Park they are located in is 2019 hectares. The area is among the best-known trekking places. There are only small bungalows belonging to the Forestry Ministry where visitors who want to linger can stay. Deer and trout production farms are also in the area. An entrance fee is paid according to the type of vehicle and the number of visitors. Tables, firepits and fountains are available for picnickers. Fishing is available in Yedigoller between April 1st and September 1st. We will then have some lunch and depart for Abant Lake.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Abant Hotel
Day 4: Safranbolu
Stop At: Safranbolu, Safranbolu
We have a walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar. We then visit Cinci Hodja Caravanserai, Cici Hodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House (Museum), Izzet Mehmet Pashamosque and more. Continue to Kastamonu, we visit government house, Kaya tomb, Seyh Saban-i Veli Mausoleum, Nasrullah Seyh Mosque and more historical sites. Dinner and overnight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Safranbolu Hotel
Day 5: Ilgarini Cave Pinarbasi
Stop At: Pinarbasi, Pinarbasi, Kastamonu Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We will depart for Ilgarini Cave, which is in the region of Pinarbasi (northwest of Kastamonu), it is one of the largest caves in Turkey. It is a wonderful place for trekking and exploration off the beaten path. The cave had been composed by two sections. The cave is an active one and the stalactite and stalagmite activity still continues. A chapel and a burial ground was found in this cave. Ilgarini Cave was chosen as the 4th biggest cave in the world. There is no roads to IIgarini Cave so we will be trekking to the Cave so make sure you bring suitable footwear. Dinner and overnight in Pinarbasi.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pinarbasi Hotel
Day 6: Ilica Waterfall and Valla Canyon
Stop At: Pinarbasi, Pinarbasi, Kastamonu Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We will visit Ilica Waterfall which is at Kure national Park, near Pinarbasi, which is in the town and district of the Kastamonu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. After lunch you can either relax in the surrondings of this beautifull natural Turkish village or you can take a walk to the Varla Canyon. The walk to the Canyon is about 4km. Dinner and overnight Pinarbasi.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pinarbasi Hotel
Day 7: Comlekciler Village Horse Riding
Stop At: Comlekciler, Comlekciler, Kastamonu Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We depart for Comlekciler Koyu this village has fantastic horse riding facilities which you can do as an optional activity. Horse riding is not only for the advanced riders they have lessons and treks for beginners also. This village is rich in natural beauty. All meals are home made the farm produce all their own vegetables, butter and milk If you are interested in doing a week’s horse riding adventure then this can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight in Comlekciler Village.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Comlekciler
Day 8: Halacoglu Valley Tour
Stop At: Comlekciler, Comlekciler, Kastamonu Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We depart for Halacoglu Valley. We will visit this valley by different methods of transport such a horses or tractors and a little bit of walking. This is one of the best valleys in this area. You can smell and breathe in the fresh mountain air. On the way you will get to see many farms and sheperds who stil work in this area. You will see how friendly everyone is in this area. Dinner and overnight in Comlekciler Village.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Comlekciler
Day 9: Kastamonu
Stop At: Kastamonu, Kastamonu Merkez/Kastamonu, Turkey
We depart for Kastamonu. Kastamonu which is a lovely city hidden in the midst of forests in Anatolia. In the village of Kasaba you will have the opportunity to see one of the most elegant wood carvings of Turkey, on the Mahmut Bey Mosque. Have lunch in City and after lunch depart for Hattusa. Hattusas(Hattusa) which was the capital of Hitites. Hititians where indo-germen semi european people they arrived via the black sea to north Anatolia at the beginning of 18 th century BC. They met here with local people of Hatti. They made. big civilisations in Anatolia. They were also here during the bronze age. They ruled between 18th and 12th century BC. They used horse carts as their war vehicles. which they used during thr attack of Ramses the 2nd and they had a big war with the Egyptians and they then made a peace treaty where they wrote on the clay and had 2 women sign it. That was the first peace treaty where woman ever participated. Dinner and overnight in Kastamonu.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kastamonu
Day 10: Hattusa Tour – Amasya
Stop At: Amasya, Amasya, Amasya Province
Visiting Yazilikaya which is the ruin of an open air temple of the Hitites where there are rock carvings of the Hitites god and Goddes. We then go to Hattusas, big temple and the city ruins including Gates of Lion and king. Visiting the summer palace of Hitites and driving to Alacahoyuk that was first capital of Hitites and Hatti civilization. Dinner and overnight in Amasya.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Amasya hotel
Day 11: Amasya Tour – Free Day
Pass By: Amasya, Amasya, Amasya Province
Today is a free day for you to discover Amasya on your own. Dinner and overnight in Amasya.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Amasya hotel
Day 12: Amasya – Trabzon
Pass By: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We will depart from Amasya to Trabzon. A beautifull bus ride cutting through the Black sea mountain ranges. Arrival in Trabzon & Check into you hotel, Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Radisson Blu Hotel
Day 13: Trabzon, Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Karaca Cave
Stop At: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
Depart for Sumela Monastery, visit the 4 th century Sumela Monastery, which clings to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park, lunch, traveling along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains will take us to Karaca Cave, considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formations. Return to Trabzon for Dinner and Overnight
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Radisson Blu Hotel
Day 14: Trabzon – Uzungol
Stop At: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
Depart for St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13’th century church and study the extraordinary collection of byzantine frescoes, depart for Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Ataturk’s Mansion, a picturesque hilside retreat, visit Ortahisar Mosque, a Comneni cathedral in the old town, Girls’ Monastery, a nunnery built by Alexios III in 13. th century. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Boztepe. Depart for Uzungol, one of the most photogenic locations in the region, lunch at a fish restaurant, sightseeing. Dinner and Overnight at Uzungol.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Royal Uzungol Hotel & Spa
Day 15: Rize – Firtina Valley – Ayder
Stop At: Ayder Yaylasi, Camlihemsin 53890 Turkey
Depart for Ayder, visit botany garden and have a panoramic view of Rize, drive to Camlihemsin through the beautifull Firtina Valley, enjoy the scenarary with many waterfalls, stone bridges on firtina valley and lush green forests on the foothills of the magnificient Kackar Mountains, lunch and sightseeing in Ayder. Dinner and Overnight in Ayder.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ayder
Day 16: Ayder – Borca – Karagol – Artvin
Pass By: Artvin, Artvin, Artvin Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
Drive to Artvin, visit Borcka Karagol and ancient Georgian Churches Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuc, you’ll be driven beside River Coruh the fastest flowing and best rafting river of Turkey. Dinner and Overnight in Artvin.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Artvin Hotel
Day 17: Yusufeli – Erzurum
Pass By: Erzurum, Erzurum
Driving through the River Coruh Valley will take us to other Georgian Churches; Ishan, Oshk-Vank and visit Tortum Waterfalls on the way, lunch en route, Drive to Erzurum for dinner and overnight.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Erzurum Hotel
Day 18: Erzurum – End of Tour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Morning visit Selchuk & Mongolian monuments; Cifte Minareli Medrese, a theological school named for its towering twin minarets, Yakutiye Medrese, built by Mongolian Prince Olcayto in 1308, is topped with a richly tiled minaret. Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle, transfer to Erzurum airport for a homebound flight, and say farewell.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
