Batumi Christmas Market and Çamlıhemşin New Year Fair Tour with Flight 3 Nights

TRABZON - SERA LAKE - ATATÜRK MANSION - MAÇKA -  SÜMELA MONASTERY

Our tour begins by picking you up at 02.30 in front of Beylikdüzü Migros - 03.00 in front of Yenibosna Airport AVM - 03.30 in front of Şişli Prontotour Central Office - at 04:00 next to the Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot, and we depart with our services to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Service hours may vary depending on flight time changes. For tours with flights, pre-tour service hour information is provided.). We perform our check-in procedures for our flight at the airport with our identity card or driver's license. Our guests who will arrive at the airport by their own means will meet in front of the Pegasus Airlines Counter at 04.30, pass through security control, and depart for Trabzon with the Pegasus Airlines Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Trabzon flight departing at 06.20. After meeting our vehicle and guide waiting for us in Trabzon, we head to our restaurant to have our extra breakfast accompanied by the unique bird's-eye view of Sera Lake to shake off our morning drowsiness. After breakfast, we visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the important works of the Empire of Trebizond, which was built in the 13th century during the reign of Manuel I Komnenos, converted into a mosque in 1572, and turned into a museum in 1964. Then we set off towards the Soğuksu district. Here, the Atatürk Mansion, a 20th-century masterpiece, welcomes us. The Great Leader visited this mansion twice in 1924 and 1930, and stayed here in 1937, writing a part of his will in this mansion. After our visit to the Atatürk Mansion, we visit the Filigree Workshop and Store where we can see and buy examples of filigree art unique to Trabzon. Afterwards, we set off for our first stop, Altındere National Park. You will not be able to hide your astonishment when you see the architectural marvel of the Sümela Monastery built by carving into the rocks on the slopes of Karadağ. You will be enchanted once more after our guide's explanations while observing the Sümela Monastery at an altitude of 1250 meters. (If the monastery is closed on the tour date due to heavy snowfall at Sümela Monastery, a panoramic photo of Sümela Monastery from inside Altındere National Park will be taken.) After our National Park tour, we depart for our hotel.

Breakfast: Will Be Taken as Extra at a Point Determined by Our Guide.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra at a Point Determined by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will Be Taken as Extra at a Point Determined by Our Guide.

Accommodation: Maçka Hotels, Etc.

Route: Trabzon - Maçka (40 km) Sightseeing Tours (30 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 70 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

UZUNGÖL - AĞARAN WATERFALL - BATUMI ACCOMMODATION AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Our tour, after having breakfast at our hotel, we go to our tea factory and learn on-site the process tea goes through from being picked from the branch to arriving in our glasses. After the information we receive here, those who wish can buy souvenir tea from this point. After our tea factory visit, we go to the Sürmene Knife Store, which is one of the first things that comes to mind when Sürmene is mentioned. After getting information about the Sürmene Knife and doing our shopping, we pass through Of, a famous district of Trabzon, and enter the Solaklı Valley. The valley will take us to Uzungöl, the region of the Black Sea that serves as material for postcards. You can take a short walk, take beautiful photos, and chat with the local people in Uzungöl, the symbol of the Black Sea, which was formed as a result of the Haldizen Stream being blocked by alluviums. Meeting at our vehicle at the time specified by our guide, we depart for Ağaran Waterfall, which has a magnificent appearance with its water filtered from stones and magnificent nature (Extra). After our photo break here, we depart for Batumi. After completing our entry procedures at the Sarp Border Gate, we pass into the Georgia / Adjara region. We start our tour by seeing the magnificent walls remaining from the Gonio - Apsaros Fortress, dating from the Roman period and last used during the Ottoman period, which also houses the tomb of St. Matthias, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. While continuing towards Batumi city center, on the way we see the Çoruh River, which originates from Bayburt and carves sharp lines up to the Batumi borders, and the old Corokhi Bridge over it. As we advance towards Batumi Old Town, where we can find traces of Baltic architecture, we see the Ardagani pond where illuminated water shows are performed on the way and Juli Shartava Boulevard, which lives up to the phrase "Las Vegas of the East" used for Batumi. With guests who wish, we go on a Batumi night city tour, which creates a beautiful appearance with the lighting of the streets. Our first sightseeing place on the city tour is after seeing the Justice House, designed in the shape of an inverted bottle as a different and striking structure, we move to the Old Port and the statue of Ali and Nino. Afterwards, we watch the dance of water in the Small Water Games located in the city center, where we can watch the dance of music and light in magnificent harmony, and visit the Christmas Market established in Europe Square. Afterwards, we depart for our hotel.

NOTE: According to the agreement made between the States of Turkey and Georgia, Turkish citizens can cross into Batumi with their New Identity Card containing their TR ID number. Crossings cannot be made with other identity cards (driver's license, etc.). Guests under the age of 18 who are not traveling with their family (both Mother and Father at the Same Time) are required to obtain a NOTARY-approved LETTER OF CONSENT to cross into BATUMI. It is mandatory for IDs, including babies and children, to have a photo.

CAUTION: DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR TR ID IDENTITY CARD WITH YOU WHEN GOING ON THE TRIP. INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FEE IS PAID BY THE GUEST. OFFICIALLY AS OF 01.09.2019, CROSSING TO GEORGIA WITH OLD ID CARDS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

Breakfast: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra at a Point Determined by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will Be Taken as Extra.

Accommodation: Batumi Hotels, Etc.

Route: Maçka - Uzungöl (100 km) Uzungöl - Ağaran Waterfall (120 km) Ağaran Waterfall - Batumi (125 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 345 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 17.00

BATUMI CITY TOUR - MAKHUNTSETI WATERFALL - ÇAĞLAYAN VALLEY - LAZ HOUSES - FIRTINA VALLEY - ÇAMLIHEMŞİN NEW YEAR FAIR 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts our Batumi city tour. In this pleasant walk we will make accompanied by our guide, our first visit point will be Orta Mosque, the only mosque in Batumi. Here, after listening to our guide's explanations, we will see Piazza Square, which was designed inspired by Piazza San Marco located in the Republic of Venice, Italy. After also seeing St. Nicholas, which is a Georgian Orthodox church, and Armenian Orthodox churches, Europe Square with its newly created face will welcome us. After listening to the magnificent Medea Monument and its story from our guide, we go to Poseidon Square and photograph the Theatre Building. After taking our group photo, we move to the Small Botanical Garden next to the old boulevard. After seeing many tree and plant species specific to the Black Sea, we give you free time on Batumi Boulevard to walk around and shop. During all our walks, you can taste Batumi's street delicacies (Kvas, Pear Juice, Luca Polare Italian style ice cream). After completing all our tours, we go on the Makhunseti Tour. First, we go to the authentic wine house (Adjarian Wine House) (Entrance Fee 20 Lari Extra). Guests who wish can buy world-famous Georgian wines here. We visit the Makhuntseti Stone Bridge built by the Georgian Queen Tamar Mepe in ancient times and the Makhuntseti Waterfall, a wonder of nature. After our tours, we leave Batumi. Exiting the Sarp border gate, we first head to Rize Fındıklı Çağlayan Valley, with its rare naturalness and history. Çağlayan Village, we take a short break seeing examples of mansions and Laz Houses containing historical traces. Afterwards, we head to Fırtına Valley. We give a short zipline break for our guests who wish. Afterwards, following the Fırtına Stream, we head to the fairground near Şenyuva Village. We take a break at this fairground full of colorful stands, creative workshops, local tastes, and handmade products. After our break, we depart for our hotel located in Ayder.

Breakfast: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra at a Point to be Directed by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will Be Taken as Extra at a Point to be Directed by Our Guide.

Route: Batumi - Ayder (130 km) Ayder - Rize (85 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 215 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

AYDER HIGHLAND - ZİLKALE - FESTIVAL AREA 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we explore the Ayder Plateau on foot accompanied by our guide. We see the Gelin Düveni Waterfall and other waterfalls. After the Kalegon tour, we give you free time in this exquisite plateau. During this time, you can take a nice walk and have pleasant and cheerful conversations with the local people. You will feel like you are in a completely different world in Ayder Plateau. After the time we will spend here, we set off towards Zilkale, rising in the wild nature of Cat Valley (OPTIONAL). You will admire the Eagle's Nest-like appearance of Zilkale. At Zilkale, which is located 750 meters above sea level and 100 meters above the Cat Stream, you can capture the most beautiful photo frames of your life during the time we will spend here. After the pleasant moments, we give free time in the Camlihemsin festival area. At the end of the free time, we depart for Rize Airport. We depart for Istanbul with the Pegasus Airlines flight at 22.10. We say goodbye with sadness, hoping to meet again on the next Prontotour trip. Goodbye...

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken as extra.

Dinner: Will be taken as extra.

Accommodation: IT IS THE DAY OF RETURN, THERE IS NO ACCOMMODATION.

Route: Ayder – Rize Airport (185 km) Sightseeing Tours (40 km)

Total Distance to be Traveled: 225 Km

TOTAL TOUR DISTANCE: 855 Km

Important Note: The departure point of our tours is Istanbul, and the responsibility for intermediate flights or connecting tickets that guests participating from different cities will purchase individually entirely belongs to them. In case the tour is canceled due to insufficient participation or the flight times change originating from the airline company, our agency is by no means responsible for the cancellation, refund, or change costs of the tickets that guests have purchased from other provinces.

NOTE: All extra activities such as ATV safari, boat tour, diving, jeep safari, parachute, hot air balloon, and similar activities that are not included in the package tour program and are offered or suggested to guests during the tour are outside the scope of the Package Tour Contract and constitute a separate service. Such extra services are not organized by our agency, and the relevant services are provided by independent third-party suppliers. Guests purchase and participate in these services entirely at their own request and initiative. The guest accepts and declares that they establish a direct contractual relationship with the relevant local service provider before participating in extra activities, and that information regarding the scope, safety, and conditions of the service will be provided by the relevant provider. In this context; our agency has no responsibility for any accidents, injuries, deaths, material and moral damages, and negativities caused by third parties that may occur during extra tours. The guest accepts that they know such activities containing risks inherently carry danger, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all necessary responsibility belongs to them. In addition, all dangerous activities are not covered by insurance.

INFORMATION
* Delays may occur in crossing procedures at the Batumi border crossing due to seasonal density. Your guide will make the necessary warnings in this regard.

* There is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.

* With the law introduced by Georgia; the Georgian Police do not accept any medicine at the country's entrances. They immediately start legal proceedings against the person possessing medicine. For daily entries, you can take only one piece of medicine that you will use during the day by wrapping it in paper.
* PRONTOTOUR is not responsible for problems that will occur due to deformation in IDs at the Georgian border crossing. Georgia requests photographs in IDs including babies and children. (Photograph is mandatory)
* Foreign guests who have entered Turkey with a passport from abroad must have obtained a multiple visa entry to Turkey in order to go to Georgia and return to Turkey. In addition, Visa/Visa-free crossing will be provided according to the visa protocol of the Georgian Government with the countries to which the passports or IDs belong. TRNC citizens will be able to enter Georgia with their TRNC IDs if they enter Turkey using their TRNC IDs. TRNC citizens who enter Turkey with a European Union passport must also have obtained a Multiple visa in order to return to Turkey.

* Due to the density that will be experienced at the border gate on the day of crossing to Batumi, early departure from the hotel in the morning may take place. Or similarly, very late entry to the hotel in the evening may take place. In this case, breakfast or dinner may not be taken at the hotel. In this case, Prontotour has no responsibility, and guests have no right to compensation. Breakfast time at hotels is between 07.00 – 10.00. Dinner time is between 19.00 – 21.30.
* The plateau hotels to be stayed have a Bungalow and standard plateau hotel structure, and all accommodations are determined by the hotel. There is no obligation to have local food in hotels. 
* Since it is not always possible to find ATMs, exchange offices, etc. during the tour due to program density, it is useful for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
* Long roads can be traveled during the day within the programs to be carried out. Information regarding the subject will be given to you by your guide.
* Economic menus specific to the region have been created for lunches.
* Tables separated for groups depending on regional density are used for lunch and dinner.

CLIMATE

It is a generally temperate climate type with precipitation in every season. Frontal and orographic precipitations are dominant. The presence of high mountains parallel to the coast in the region has created an environment for precipitation to increase. Although there is not much difference between the precipitation amounts in the region, the highest precipitation is seen in autumn and the least precipitation in spring. The region is also the most humid region of our country in terms of humidity. For this reason, annual and daily temperature differences are not high in the region. At the same time, winters are not very cold in the region, but they are rainy. Precipitations are mostly in the form of rain, and snowfall, frost events can be seen as well as frequent fog. Summer months also pass temperate in the region. The average of the hottest month does not exceed 22°C-24°C. The average temperature of the coldest month is always above 0°C. Although cold air masses coming from the northwest occasionally affect the region, this effect disappears as one goes east of the region. The region shows variations in terms of temperature and precipitation according to its geographical features. Precipitations occur as the cool and humid air coming over the Black Sea rises along the North Anatolian Mountains. Due to the high altitude in the Eastern Black Sea Section, the highest precipitation is seen in this section. The average annual precipitation amount is 2000 mm (Rize 2300 mm). On the southern part of the North Anatolian Mountains, this value drops to 300 mm. The Central Black Sea Section is the least precipitous section of the region due to the decrease in altitude. Here, the annual precipitation amount is around 700 mm on average. In the Western Black Sea Section, parallel to the fact that the elevation is less compared to the Eastern Black Sea Section, precipitations in this section are less compared to the Eastern Black Sea Section. The annual precipitation amount is around 1200 mm on average. Throughout the region, the annual precipitation amount can exceed 2000 mm especially in the Eastern Black Sea Section, while it can drop to 600 mm in the Central Black Sea Section.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

MAN FORTUNA: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

NEOPLAN CITYLINER / TOURLINER: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

TEMSA SAFIR / MARATON: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Leather Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Leather Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

NOTE: Depending on the number of people in our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NO 6502.