8 day Turkey Black Sea Tour
8 Day Turkey Black Sea Tour is an 8-day professionally guided tour package designed for first-time visitors to Istanbul who want to discover the highlights of Turkey. This tour includes 07 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast, 06-day regular small group tours with English-speaking guide, Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation included. Destinations covered include Istanbul, Trabzon.
| Tour Duration | 07 Nights / 08 Days |
|---|---|
| Guide Languages | English |
| Group Type | Small Group |
| Flights Included? | Yes, 2 Domestic flights |
| Starting Price | € 1.645 |
| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour date. |
| Physical Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | All Year Round |
This tour is available for daily all year round.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Visit Istanbul’s famous landmarks, including Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
- Explore the history and local culture of Trabzon.
- Discover the green tea plantations and mountain scenery of Rize.
- Relax in Ayder Plateau with its natural beauty and hot springs.
- Enjoy the peaceful lake and mountain views of Uzungöl.
- Package includes guided tours, hotel accommodations, and transfers.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW), meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Check-in is available after 14:00. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
After breakfast at 08:30, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul. Visit the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople, including the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Fountain of Wilhelm II. Continue to the iconic Blue Mosque and the magnificent Hagia Sophia. After lunch, explore the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, famous for its ancient columns and underground beauty. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Trabzon
Visit Sumela Monastery
Explore Altındere National Park
Drive through Zigana Pass with scenic mountain views
Visit Karaca Cave
Return to Trabzon and check in to hotel
Overnight in Trabzon
- (Meals: No )
Explore the highlights of Trabzon.
Visit Hagia Sophia of Trabzon and admire its Byzantine frescoes.
Continue to Ataturk Mansion with views of the Black Sea.
See Trabzon Castle and stop at Sera Lake.
Enjoy lunch in Akcaabat, famous for its local meatballs.
Later, drive to Uzungöl. Walk around the lake and enjoy the mountain scenery.
Return to Trabzon and overnight stay.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Depart from Uzungol and drive to Rize.
Enjoy panoramic views from the Botanical Garden. Visit local tea and kiwi plantations.
Continue through Fırtına Valley toward Ayder Plateau.
Stop in Camlıhemşin and walk to Goksu Waterfall.
Arrive in Ayder before sunset.
Check in to your mountain hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Ayder.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Explore Ayder Plateau and enjoy its waterfalls, thermal springs, and mountain views.
See traditional village life and local wooden houses.
Drive to Ortan Village along the Fırtına River.
Continue to Caglayan Valley in Fındıklı. Visit tea plantations and traditional Laz houses.
Transfer to Trabzon Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Arrival transfer to hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Visit the historic Spice Bazaar, famous for spices, sweets, and local products.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia.
See waterfront palaces, mosques, and Ottoman mansions along the Bosphorus.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals : Breakfast)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 12:00 pm.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your flight departure time.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Included
- 07 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- 06-day regular small group tours with English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation included
- One-way domestic flight from Istanbul to Trabzon
- One-way domestic flight from Trabzon to Istanbul
- All airport, hotel, and transfer services within Turkiye
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks and beverages
- Travel insurance
- This tour operates daily throughout the year
- Prices are per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults
- Tour itinerary can be customized upon request
- Transfers include 1 luggage allowance per person
- Once domestic flight tickets are issued, they cannot be changed or refunded
- A 100% cancellation fee applies for issued domestic flight tickets
- Domestic flight schedules are subject to change by the airline
- Domestic flights and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued.
- Free cancellation up to 31 days before arrival.
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% cancellation fee.
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
- 13 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee.
Let us know what you would like to do & we will reply with customized travel plan within 24 hours. Quotes are Free (no obligation to purchase).
8-Day Turkey Black Sea Tour FAQs
Learn more about this nature and culture-focused itinerary.
This 8-day scenic tour takes you from Istanbul to Turkey's lush Black Sea region. You see Istanbul's landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, explore Trabzon, discover Rize's green tea plantations, relax at the Ayder Plateau, and enjoy the lake and mountain views of Uzungol. The trip runs for 7 nights and 8 days.
The tour starts from 1,645 euros per person for the 2026 season. The price includes accommodation, two domestic flights, guided tours, entrance fees, and transfers. The exact cost depends on your dates, hotel category, and group size.
Yes, two domestic flights are included to connect Istanbul with the Black Sea region efficiently. The itinerary includes a flight to Trabzon, which shortens the journey and gives you more time to enjoy the plateaus, monasteries, and mountain scenery.
Highlights include Istanbul's historic landmarks, the Sumela Monastery and Karaca Cave near Trabzon, the alpine lake of Uzungol, the tea-covered hills of Rize, and the natural beauty and hot springs of the Ayder Plateau. It is a tour built around dramatic green landscapes and mountain culture.
Yes, this tour is ideal for nature lovers. It focuses on Turkey's greenest region, with plateaus, waterfalls, tea gardens, forests, and mountain villages. If you prefer scenery and fresh air over crowded coastal resorts, the Black Sea itinerary is a perfect fit.
The physical difficulty is moderate. There is walking on hilly terrain and some uneven paths at sites like the Sumela Monastery and the highland plateaus. Travelers in reasonable health should manage well, and the scenic drives provide plenty of rest between activities.
The package includes hotel accommodation across the 7 nights with breakfast, along with guided tours and all transfers. Hotels are chosen for comfort and good access to the region's main attractions.
The tour runs all year round, but late spring through early autumn is especially beautiful when the plateaus are green and the weather is mild. The Ayder and Uzungol highlands are at their most scenic in the warmer months, while each season offers its own atmosphere.
Free cancellation is offered up to 30 days before the tour date. Cancellations within that window follow the trip cancellation policy and may incur charges, so we recommend confirming your travel dates early.
Yes, the tour can be customized to your interests. You can add extra nights, combine it with other regions of Turkey, or adjust hotel categories. Contact Magnificent Travel with your dates and group size for a tailored quote.
