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Iconic Eastern Black Sea Highlands and Batumi Tour | 4-Night Stay, Flight Included, Departing from Istanbul, Autumn Season
Tour Detail
The unique nature of the Eastern Black Sea, where you can see every shade of green, and Batumi's modern urban atmosphere come together on this tour. As you explore the Ayder Plateau, Uzungöl, Fırtına Valley, and the enchanting landscapes of the Black Sea, you will experience unforgettable moments in Batumi, the jewel of Georgia.
Trabzon - Rize - Artvin - Batumi 4 Nights Accommodation Round Trip| By AirplaneTour Program
Trabzon – Hamsiköy – Sumela Monastery – Sürmene Knives – Uzungöl – Lustra & Karaster Plateaus Tour
On the first day of our tour, as we begin our journey to discover the lush greenery of the Black Sea, we are ready at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 03:10 for our baggage and check-in procedures. We depart for Trabzon on Pegasus Airlines' 05:10 flight. After arriving at Trabzon Airport at approximately 06:55, we begin our tour, where we will encounter the unique nature of the Black Sea. Our guide meets 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 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 of the Black Sea, built on steep rocks 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. At Uzungöl, located 1,090 meters above sea level and enchanting visitors with its lush forests, we have free time. Guests who wish may join the Lustra & Karaster Plateau 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, which are among the most impressive plateaus of the Black Sea. Along the way, we have the opportunity to capture unique views during photo breaks at scenic viewpoints. Following a short walk on the plateau, you can take unforgettable photos at viewpoints offering bird's-eye views of Uzungöl and sip your tea or coffee while feeling the tranquility of nature. Guests who do not join the extra tour can spend their free time around Uzungöl. After the enjoyable hours we spend in Uzungöl, we depart for our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Dining 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 Crossing – 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 Cloth Workshop, located in Rize and one of the region’s important cultural values. Here, we closely observe the production stages of Rize cloths made using traditional weaving techniques and learn about this important handicraft through our guide’s explanations. Our guests who wish may also have the opportunity to shop for local products. Following our workshop visit, we continue towards the Sarp Border Gate. Before leaving Türkiye, we will take an optional lunch break at our restaurant along the way. After our break, we head to the Sarp Border Gate, the crossing point between Türkiye and Georgia. Upon arriving at the customs area, we complete our exit procedures using our identity cards and cross into Georgia. The international departure fee is the responsibility of our guests.
Following our border crossing procedures, we first head towards Makhuntseti Waterfall, one of the most important natural beauties of the Adjara Region. Along the way, we see the historic Makhuntseti Stone Bridge, and then take a photo and sightseeing break at Makhuntseti Waterfall, located amid lush green nature. Following our enjoyable visit here, we arrive in Batumi, one of the Black Sea’s favorite cities.
During our panoramic city tour in the evening accompanied by our guide, we have the opportunity to see Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, the Statue of Poseidon, Theatre Square, the Statue of Medea, Europe Square, the Statue of Ali and Nino, the Alphabet Tower and Batumi Boulevard, which date back to the Roman period and bear traces of the Ottoman era. During this enjoyable tour, where the city’s modern architecture blends with its historical texture, we will have the opportunity to get to know Batumi more closely.
Following our city tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Our guests who wish may spend time in Batumi’s lively streets in the evening, take a walk along the coast or enjoy the city’s nighttime atmosphere. Our guests who wish may also participate in the optional dinner-inclusive Georgian Night program, taste the flavors of Georgian cuisine and enjoy an unforgettable evening accompanied by local dance and music performances. Overnight at our hotel in Batumi. Dinner is not included in the program this evening.
Dining Information:
Breakfast: Open buffet or set-menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in the Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be served at a suitable restaurant in Artvin. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be served at the Georgian Night to be held in Batumi (Extra/Optional)
Accommodation: La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi, Marina Clun Hotel Batumi, Sputnik Hotel Batumi, Intourist Hotel Batumi and similar hotels.
Sarp Border Gate – Borçka Karagöl – Fırtına Valley – Fırtına River – Çamlıhemşin – Highland Tours
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart from Batumi and head towards the Sarp Border Gate. After completing our customs and passport/identity procedures, we enter Türkiye and join the Borçka Karagöl Tour, organized as an optional extra for guests who wish to participate. After reaching Borçka, we board our minibuses and set off towards Karagöl, one of the region’s most impressive natural beauties. In this unique natural wonder, formed as a result of a landslide and surrounded by dense forests, you can go for a walk, take photos around the lake and fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Black Sea. Guests who do not join our optional tour can spend their free time in Borçka center. After our visit to Karagöl, we meet our vehicle again and head towards our activity area located in the Fırtına Valley. Following our optional lunch break here, activities full of adrenaline and fun await you. Guests who wish may experience exciting moments on the approximately 350-meter-long course of the zipline (extra) established over the Fırtına River. The rafting activity (extra), carried out under the guidance 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 (extra) tour conducted 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 may also take part in fun activities such as the giant swing (extra). 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 fun-filled moments, we depart for Çamlıhemşin. After arriving in Çamlıhemşin, one of Rize’s most special districts, we board our minibuses with guests who wish to discover the most impressive highlands of the Black Sea on our optional highland tours. Depending on weather and road conditions, the program deemed appropriate by our guide will be implemented.
1. HIGHLAND TOUR PACKAGE (Extra) Çinçiva (Şenyuva) Village – Palovit Waterfall – Zilkale – Boxwood Forests – Elevit Highland
On this tour, we first visit Şenyuva (Çinçiva) Village, one of the most photogenic spots in the Fırtına Valley. We take a short sightseeing and photography break in the village, which is famous for its historic stone arch bridge and authentic Black Sea houses.
We then arrive at Palovit Waterfall, one of the waterfalls with the highest flow rate in the region. After viewing the impressive scene 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 rare natural ecosystems, and arrive at 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 (Extra) 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 draws attention with its postcard-like scenery. Here, we fully experience the highland atmosphere while admiring the enchanting nature of the Black Sea.
Note: Guests who do not wish to join the optional highland tours can spend their free time in Çamlıhemşin. We recommend our highland tours to guests who wish to see the natural beauties of the region more closely.
Following our highland programs, we return to Çamlıhemşin by minibuses, 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. (Extra/Optional)
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
Following the breakfast we will have 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. Reached by proceeding along the Fırtına Valley, Ayder Plateau welcomes us with its lush nature, pristine air and fascinating views. At the plateau, located approximately 1,350 meters above sea level, we see the **Gelintülü Waterfall’**, which has become a symbol of Ayder, and enjoy the plateau’s unique atmosphere to the fullest during our free time on Horon Plain. Our guests may take a nature walk, visit shops selling local products or spend pleasant time in the peaceful surroundings of the plateau. Following our Ayder Plateau tour, we board our vehicle again and set off toward Çayeli, Rize, accompanied by the magnificent views of the Fırtına Valley.
After arriving in Çayeli, we transfer to local minibuses and take our tour of the Çeçeva Tea Gardens (Haremtepe Village), included in the tour fee. In Çeçeva Village, which has become one of the essential destinations for TV series, film and commercial shoots in recent years, we enjoy an unforgettable tour among seemingly endless, lush green tea gardens. The tea fields stretching out in steps and the unique Black Sea views offer wonderful photo opportunities for photography enthusiasts. The tea garden entrance fee belongs to the guests, and during our visit we have the opportunity to see closely the importance of tea production in the region’s way of life. Following our tour, we meet our vehicle again in Çayeli center and proceed to our local restaurant in Derepazarı, where we take our optional lunch break at an extra cost.
Following lunch, we visit the Historic Memişağa Mansion, one of the fine examples of Black Sea civil architecture. Here, we listen to an introduction to local honey, butter, cheese and other natural products, while our guests who wish to do so have the opportunity to shop. We then proceed to a tea factory to learn more closely about the journey of tea, one of the most important symbols of the Black Sea. During our visit to the factory, we observe on site all the stages of production that tea goes through from the gardens until it reaches our tables, and receive detailed information from experts. Our guests may wear local clothing here and take souvenir photos, as well as examine and purchase various tea products.
Following our enjoyable visits, during which we become closely acquainted with Black Sea culture and local values, we set off toward Trabzon. After our journey, accompanied by the unique views of the Black Sea along the way, we arrive at our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Trabzon.
Dining Information:
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in the Tour Fee)
Lunch: It will be served at a suitable restaurant in Rize. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: It will be served at our hotel in Trabzon as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in the 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 – Istanbul
On the last day of our tour, after breakfast at the hotel, we head to Trabzon city center. Here, we visit the Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the city’s most important historical structures, notable for its architecture dating back to the Byzantine period. Afterwards, we complete our program by touring the Atatürk Mansion, where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, stayed during his visits to Trabzon, and which stands out with its elegant architecture and garden. After our visits, if time permits, we take a short lunch and coffee break before transferring to Trabzon Airport. Following the completion of our ticketing and baggage procedures, we depart at 19:15 for Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Pegasus Airlines’ scheduled Trabzon–Çukurova flight. See you on our next tour.
Dining Information:
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in the Tour Price)
Lunch: If time permits in Trabzon, it will be taken during a short break. (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 between 7 and 12 years of age. The tour circular is valid as of its publication date, 19.01.2026. Circulars published on 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 tour programs with flights.
- Flight 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’ “sequential use” rule. Therefore, it is not possible to participate only in the return flight.
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Museum – Archaeological Site – National Park Admissions
All museum, archaeological site and national park admission fees are the responsibility of our guests. To benefit from advantages at museums and archaeological 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 Inclusions
Our package tour prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and the sightseeing tours specified in the program.
Rest Stops
Breaks are taken at rest facilities along the route. Due to crowding, renovation or similar force majeure reasons, rest stops may be changed provided that they are equivalent in terms of service quality and location.
Extra Tours and Program Flow
Night tours and extra excursions included in the tour program are organized depending on the number of participants and the availability of accompanying staff. Extra tours conducted en route may take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not wish to participate in the extra tour will be 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 will be 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 sightseeing points within a day or between days) 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 sightseeing points, etc.) or because guests do not comply with the timings given by the guide.
Health Declaration
Our guests must carry with them the 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 will be shared with them no later than 48 hours before the tour departure. If the hotel is changed due to crowding or force majeure reasons, provided that the standards remain the same, our guests will be informed by Go-Turkey representatives.
Important Notes
- Flight delays may occur on tours with flights due to congestion.
- Night tours are extra and are organized depending on participation.
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Vehicles Used
Tour vehicles are planned as follows according to the number of participants:
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 footwear suitable for the geographical structure and weather conditions of the tour region should be preferred.
- You are advised to bring the necessary charging equipment for taking photographs 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 more enjoyable should be kept with you.
- For programs that include boat tours and swimming breaks, it is recommended that you bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and similar beach equipment.
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- The tour program may be changed provided that the content remains the same for the guide and the agency.
- Guests who register are deemed to have accepted the agency’s general conditions.
- Child discounts are valid on the condition that the child shares a room with two adults. (A BABY AGED 0–2 costs 2200 TL)
- Entry into Georgia is carried out 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 must not be broken, cracked or excessively worn. The chip on the back of the identity cards must be checked.
- All guests, including babies and children, must 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 with them.
- If one of the parents is absent, a notarized consent form must be obtained from the absent parent.
- If both parents are absent, notarized consent forms from both parents are mandatory.
- A border fee stamp must be obtained for entry into Georgia. The border fee stamp can be obtained at the Sarpi Border Gate, and the cost must be paid by the guests.
- Under Georgian law, no medication is permitted to be brought into the country. Legal proceedings may be initiated against persons carrying medication.
- For day trips, only one medication required for use during the day may be carried without its box and wrapped in paper.
- To bring alcohol, cigarettes and similar products from Georgia to Türkiye, guests must have stayed in Georgia for at least three days. Bringing these products is not permitted for day trips.
- Periodic congestion may occur at the Sarpi Border Gate. Therefore, an early departure from the hotel may take place in the morning, or arrival at the hotel may occur late in the evening.
- Foreign nationals who entered Türkiye with a passport must have multiple-entry Turkish visas 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 TRNC may enter Georgia with a Republic of Türkiye identity card if they entered Türkiye with a Republic of Türkiye identity card.
- TRNC citizens 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.