Travel Quest İstanbul - 8 DAYS-7 NIGHTS | Ankara 🚗⇄ Kastamonu-Trabzon-Ayder-Ordu-Amasya

Turkey

8 DAYS-7 NIGHTS | Ankara 🚗⇄ Kastamonu-Trabzon-Ayder-Ordu-Amasya

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Black Sea Tours

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🌍 Day 1: Arrival and Transfer
Upon your arrival at Ankara Airport, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome and assisted with your transfer to the city center. Begin your journey with a visit to Anıtkabir, the impressive mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk – a place of national pride and historical significance.
After exploring this symbolic site, continue your drive north towards Kastamonu, a city known for its rich heritage, unique architecture, and traditional way of life. Upon arrival, enjoy a gentle stroll through its historic squares, old bazaar, and local markets, where you can discover handmade crafts and regional delicacies.

➡️ Visit Anıtkabir – Mausoleum of Atatürk
➡️ Discover Şerife Bacı Monument & Nasrullah Square
➡️ Explore Münire Medrese bazaar
🛏️ Overnight in Kastamonu
🍽️ Meals: Lunch , Dinner

Day 2: Kastamonu – Canyons & Waterfalls
Enjoy a day immersed in nature with horseback riding and ATV fun at a local farm, followed by scenic walks along canyons and waterfalls. The region’s natural beauty promises serenity and adventure in equal measure.

➡️ Horseback & ATV ride near Taşçılar Lake
➡️ Lunch at Kanyon Park
➡️ Walk through Horma Canyon to Ilıca Waterfall
🛏️ Overnight in Kastamonu
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Day 3: Sinop – Gerze – Samsun
Explore Sinop’s ancient fortress and infamous prison before continuing along the coastline. Visit Turkey’s northernmost point and enjoy seafood by the harbor before heading to Samsun.

➡️ Sinop Castle & Historic Prison
➡️ Akliman Nature Park & Hamsilos Fjord
➡️ Visit İnceburun Lighthouse
➡️ Seafood stop at Gerze Port
🛏️ Overnight in Samsun
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Day 4: Samsun – Ünye – Ordu – Giresun – Trabzon
Travel along the Black Sea coast with stops in scenic towns. Ride the cable car in Ordu, explore Giresun’s hazelnut-rich lands, and end the day in Trabzon with visits to Hamsiköy and Sumela Monastery.

➡️ Tütün İskelesi & Bandırma Ferry (Samsun)
➡️ Cable car ride in Ordu
➡️ Visit Giresun & Giresun Island
➡️ Explore Hamsiköy & Sumela Monastery
🛏️ Overnight in Trabzon
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Day 5: Trabzon – Uzungöl – Rize – Ayder Plateau
Discover the beauty of Trabzon before heading to the serene Uzungöl lake. Continue your journey to Rize for a fabric and tea experience, and unwind in the highlands of Ayder.

➡️ Visit Hagia Sophia Church & Atatürk Pavilion
➡️ Scenic drive and lunch at Uzungöl
➡️ Traditional Rize fabric workshop
➡️ Tea gardens in Çayeli
➡️ Tea break at Ayder Plateau
🛏️ Overnight in Ayder Plateau
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Day 6: Fırtına Valley – Çinçiva – Sürmene – Ordu
Adventure through Fırtına Valley with optional adrenaline activities. Visit waterfalls, iconic bridges, and learn about local crafts before heading to Ordu.

➡️ Ziplining & rafting in Fırtına Valley
➡️ Visit Palovit Waterfall & stone bridges
➡️ Tea-picking experience at a factory
➡️ Traditional knife workshop in Sürmene
🛏️ Overnight in Ordu
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Day 7: Ordu – Perşembe Plateau – Amasya
Travel through lush plateaus and arrive in historical Amasya. Discover the city’s rich heritage through its monuments and unique riverside tombs.

➡️ Panoramic views from Perşembe Plateau
➡️ Explore Amasya: Clock Tower, Sultan Bayezid Complex
➡️ Tombs of the Pontic Kings
🏨 Overnight in Amasya
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Day 8: Çorum – Hattusha – Ankara
Explore the ancient sites of Alacahöyük and Hattusha, once the capital of the Hittites. Conclude your trip with a return to Ankara for departure.

➡️ Alacahöyük Archaeological Site
➡️ Hattusha Ruins & Lion Gate
➡️ Yazılıkaya Sacred Temple
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included / Excluded

✅ 4-star hotel accommodations
✅ Transportation between destinations
✅ Daily breakfast and Dinners
✅ Entrance fees and market visits

❌ Lunch
❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, shopping, etc.)
❌ International flights
❌ Additional meals and drinks (not specified)
❌ Entrance fees to optional attractions

❌ Domestic flights

Highlights

✅ Anıtkabir – Visit the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
🏛️ Kastamonu – Explore historical landmarks and traditional bazaars.
🏰 Sinop Castle & Historic Prison – Discover the history of Anatolia’s "Alcatraz."
⛰️ Sumela Monastery – A breathtaking monastery carved into the cliffs.
🌿 Ayder Plateau – Enjoy nature, fresh air, and local tea.
🍮 Hamsiköy – Taste the famous rice pudding (Sütlaç).
🏺 Alacahöyük & Hattuşa – Walk through the ancient Hittite capital.