Black Sea Breeze and Batumi Tour from Ankara 4 Nights

AMASYA - HAZERANLAR MANSION - FERHAT AND SHIRIN WATER CHANNELS - YESILIRMAK RIVER - YALIBOYU HOUSES - MUMMY MUSEUM - ORDU - BOZTEPE

Our tour starts by picking you up at 04.00 from in front of the Ankara Sogutozu Ulusoy Terminal and we reach Amasya. After our extra breakfast, we start our tour with the Hazeranlar Mansion, a typical Ottoman mansion built in 1865 (from the outside). Afterwards, we watch the bay windows of the Yalıboyu Houses built along the Yesilirmak River. Then, we visit the Sultan Bayezid II Complex, built in 1485 in the name of Sultan Bayezid II, which includes a mosque, madrasah, soup kitchen, tomb, fountain, and water fountain. Then we visit the Princes' Park. We visit the Amasya Museum, where 6 mummies from the Ilkhanid period are the most popular attractions. After our museum visit, we visit the Ferhat and Shirin Water Channels, which are believed to belong to the Hellenistic period and, according to mythology, were created by Ferhat digging through the mountains to reach Shirin. We go down to the city center to give free time for our lunch. After our lunch break in the center where regional flavors can be tasted, we complete our Amasya tour and set off towards the city of Ordu. When we arrive in Ordu, we go up to Boztepe (Extra by cable car), the symbol of Ordu city, with our guests who wish, accompanied by the information we receive from our guide. After the day, we move to our hotel where we will stay. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken extra at roadside facilities.

Lunch: Will be taken freely at the restaurant determined by our guide. (Extra)

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

Accommodation: Ordu or Giresun Hotels etc.

Break Facilities: Duzce and Sungurlu Facilities

Route: Ankara - Amasya (340 km) Samsun - Ordu (285 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 725 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

GIRESUN - KUZALAN WATERFALL - BLUE LAKE - TRABZON - HAGIA SOPHIA MUSEUM - FILIGREE WORKSHOP - ATATURK MANSION

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we reach Giresun, the homeland of cherries. While passing through Giresun, we see Giresun Castle (Panoramic), which contains the tomb of Topal Osman, one of the important names of the National Struggle, which is a part of our recent history, on one side, and Giresun Island (Panoramic), the only island of the Black Sea, on the other side, and arrive in Giresun. After a short break at a point where we will buy hazelnuts, we reach the Kuzalan Waterfall, which truly fascinates those who see it. We take a photo break at the Kuzalan Waterfall, which is reached by a very pleasant and flat path. Afterwards, you will once again admire the magnificent nature of the Black Sea with the magic of the color tone we will see in this area, which consists of many pools called the Blue Lake, formed by serpentine rocks combined with soda water, which is one of the most special formations of the Kuzalan Nature Park, located a little further ahead. After our Blue Lake tour, we arrive in Trabzon, the pearl of the Black Sea. We visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the important works of the Komnenos State, which was built in the 13th century during the time of Manuel Komnenos I and converted into a museum in 1964. Afterwards, we set off towards the Soguksu district. After visiting the Filigree Workshop and Store, where you can see and buy examples of the Filigree Art unique to Trabzon, we visit the Ataturk Mansion, a masterpiece of the 20th century. The Great Leader visited this mansion twice in 1924 and 1930, stayed here in 1937, and wrote a part of his will in this mansion. The architecture and garden of the mansion will fascinate you. After the Ataturk Mansion, we reach our hotel. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

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

Lunch: Trabzon Restaurant: Akcaabat Meatballs, Kaygana, Dessert (Extra)

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

Accommodation: Trabzon Hotels, etc.

Route: Ordu - Giresun (40 km) Giresun - Trabzon (130 km) Trabzon - Macka (50 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 220 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00

TEA FACTORY - UZUNGOL - AYDER PLATEAU - GELIN TULU WATERFALL - STORM CREEK - ZILKALE - RAFTING - BATUMI TOUR

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we go to our tea factory and learn on-site the process that tea follows from the branch until it reaches our glasses. After the information we receive here, those who wish can do their souvenir tea shopping from this point. After our tea factory visit, we go to the Surmene Knife Store, which is the first thing that comes to mind when Surmene is mentioned. After getting information about the Surmene Knife and doing our shopping, we set off for Uzungol, which has become the symbol of the Black Sea. We give plenty of free time for you to experience Uzungol to the fullest. After the free time, we leave Uzungol pleasantly and set off towards Ayder Plateau, the paradise on earth. While following the Storm Creek, we see the richest examples of Eastern Black Sea vegetation such as chestnut, alder, and oriental spruce, and take a photo break at the Mikron or Kale Bridge, which are historical Ottoman stone bridges next to the Hala Creek. We take a pleasant walk in Ayder Plateau, one of the most beautiful points of the Kackar Mountains. We see the Gelin Tulu Waterfall and other waterfalls. After the Galerduzu and Kalegon trips, you can take a pleasant walk in the plateau during your free time and have a pleasant chat with the local people. You will feel like you are in a completely different world in Ayder Plateau. We take a break for lunch next to the Storm Creek, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Black Sea. After a pleasant lunch,

We offer the opportunity to evaluate our different tour alternatives for our guests who wish.

1. Option Zilkale, Cat Valley and Palovit Waterfall Tour: We start a magnificent tour with minibuses that we will board from Camlihemsin. We enter the Cat Valley, one of the important valleys that make up the Storm Valley. First, we pass through Ortan Village and see Senyuva Village, formerly known as Cinciva, where the TV series SEVDALUK and many other productions were filmed. Here, we will take a photo break on one of the wide and long stone bridges, of which there are dozens in the valley. We set off towards Zilkale, which rises in the wild nature of the Cat Valley, among the Storm Mansions, which are the oldest mansions in our country located in this region. You will admire the appearance of Zilkale, which resembles an Eagle's Nest. You can reach the most beautiful photo frames of your life during the time we will spend in Zilkale, which is 750 meters above sea level and 100 meters above the Cat Creek. After the beautiful moments, we climb even higher and reach the Palovit Waterfall, famous for its magnificent view and coolness that turns summer into winter. After the pleasant moments we will experience, we return to Senyuva Village and give you a tea break. After sipping your tea against the wonderful view, we board our minibuses and return to Camlihemsin. Extra

2. Option: RAFTING on a light track lasting approximately 1.5 hours in Storm Creek (Extra)

3. Option: ATV Safari in Storm Valley (Extra): A track that continues with the raging creek of the Storm Valley on one side and hundreds of shades of green on the other. ATV Tour in the heart of nature for approximately 6 km and 30 minutes.

After the Storm Valley, we move to our hotel. We move to Batumi with our guests who wish (Extra) (The number of participants must be at least 10 people). After completing our entry procedures at the Sarp Border Gate, we cross into the Adjara region of Georgia. We start our tour by seeing the magnificent walls remaining from the Gonio - Apsaros Castle, which dates back to the Roman period and was last used during the Ottoman period, where the tomb of St. Mathias, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, is also located. As we continue towards the city center of Batumi, we see the Coruh River, which originates from Bayburt and creates sharp lines up to the borders of Batumi, and the old Corokhi Bridge on it. As we move towards Batumi Old Town, where we can find traces of Baltic architecture, we see the Ardagani pond, where illuminated water shows are held, and the Juli Shartava Boulevard, which lives up to the phrase "Las Vegas of the East" used for Batumi. Again at this point, after seeing the Palace of Justice, which is one of the different and remarkable structures and designed in the shape of an inverted bottle, we reach Old Town and start our Batumi city tour. In this pleasant walk we will take accompanied by our guide, our first visit point will be the Orta Mosque, the only mosque in Batumi. After listening to our guide's explanations here, we will see the Piazza Square, which was designed inspired by Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. After seeing St. Nicholas, a Georgian Orthodox church, and the Armenian Orthodox churches, the newly created face of Europe Square will welcome us. After listening to the magnificent Medea Monument and its story from our guide, we go to Poseidon Square and photograph the Theater Building. After our group photo, we move to the Small Botanical Garden next to the old boulevard. After seeing many tree and plant species unique to the Black Sea, we give you free time on Batumi Boulevard to take a walk and shop. After the free time, we continue the Batumi city tour, which creates a beautiful appearance with the lighting of the streets. In the city tour, we move to Miracle Park to see the statue of Ali and Nino. The places we will see in Miracle Park are; Ali Nino Statue, Panoramic Ferris Wheel, Batumi Port and Alphabet Tower. Afterwards, we watch the dance of water in the Small Water Games located in the city center, where we can watch the magnificent harmony of music and light. During all our walks, you can taste the street delicacies of Batumi (Kvass, Pear Juice, Luca Polare Italian-style ice cream). After completing all our trips, we move to our hotel. You will have the opportunity to shop at DutyFree while entering Turkey. After entering Turkey, we move to our hotel.

NOTE: According to the agreement between the Republic of Turkey and the State of Georgia, Turkish citizens can cross into Batumi with their national ID card containing their Turkish ID number. Crossing cannot be made with other ID cards (driver's license, institutional IDs, etc.). Our guests under the age of 18 who will not travel with their families (Mother and Father at the same time) must obtain a NOTARIZED CONSENT FORM to cross into BATUMI. It is mandatory for IDs to have photos, including babies and children.

ATTENTION: DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR NATIONAL ID CARD WITH YOUR TURKISH ID NUMBER WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO ON THE TRIP. THE INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FEE IS PAID BY THE GUEST. AS OF 01.09.2019, CROSSING TO GEORGIA WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH OLD NATIONAL ID CARDS.

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

Lunch: Will be taken extra in Storm Valley or Hopa.

Dinner: Extra. Will be taken in Hopa or Batumi. It is not included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Hopa or Rize Hotels etc.

Route: Macka - Uzungol (120 km) Uzungol - Ayder (135 km) Ayder - Hopa (70 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 325 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 17.30

BORÇKA KARAGÖL - CECEVA TEA GARDENS - AGARAN WATERFALL - RIZE - RIZE CLOTH WORKSHOP - SUMELA MONASTERY

Our tour begins after breakfast at our hotel, as we reach Borçka for the Karagöl Tour. Upon arriving in the Borçka district of Artvin, we transfer to our minibuses to reach Karagöl, which boasts a magnificent ecosystem. (Extra) You will not be able to get enough of the beautiful scenery while sipping your tea by the lake at Karagöl, a natural wonder located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level, formed in the 19th century when a landslide blocked the Klaskur Stream. (Guests who do not wish to join the Karagöl tour will wait in the center of Borçka.) After our panoramic tour in Borçka, we head to Ceceva Village in Rize, famous for its lush green tea fields, just as Isparta's Kuyucak Village is famous for its purple lavender (EXTRA). The tea gardens, which serve as the natural backdrop of Ceceva, are woven with well-maintained tea terraces, and these fields, which seem to stretch on forever, are only this orderly in Ceceva Village. After our photo break here, we head to the Agaran Waterfall, which has a magnificent appearance with its water filtering through the rocks and its stunning nature (Extra). Following our break here, we visit the Rize Cloth Workshop, where women have been weaving by hand since ancient times in Rize, and which now features modern production. After completing our Rize excursions, we head to a local products store where we can purchase items such as chestnut honey, flower honey, cheese for Kuymak, butter, and corn flour produced in the Black Sea forests. After our shopping break, we head to Altindere National Park located in Macka, Trabzon. When you enter Altindere National Park, you will see 1001 shades of green. The Sumela Monastery is an architectural marvel built by carving into the rocks on the skirts of Karadag, nestled within the greenery. You will not be able to hide your amazement when you see the monastery. You will be enchanted once again after our guide's explanations while touring the Sumela Monastery at an altitude of 1250 meters. After our enjoyable day, we head to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

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

Lunch: To be taken as an extra.

Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Giresun Hotels, etc.

Route: Hopa - Borçka (35 km) Borçka - Trabzon (165 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 190 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

SAMSUN - ATATURK STATUE - BANDIRMA FERRY

Our tour starts after breakfast at our hotel. We head to Samsun, where the first steps of the War of Independence were taken. We proceed to the Tobacco Pier (Tütün İskelesi), where Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and his comrades-in-arms first stepped ashore in Samsun. We visit the open-air museum located within the East Park area, which includes the Tobacco Pier where Ataturk landed, a one-to-one replica of the Bandirma Ferry (to be opened for visitors on May 19, 2026), and statues representing Ataturk and his 18 comrades. After our open-air museum tour, we see the ATATURK Statue located in Samsun Square. After listening to the interesting story of the statue from our guide, we give free time. Following the free time, we begin our return journey to Ankara. We arrive in Ankara late in the evening and bid farewell to you, our valued guests, by dropping you off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to meet again in another Prontotour organization. Goodbye...

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

Lunch: To be taken as an extra.

Dinner: To be taken as an extra at the rest stops on the way.

Accommodation: ATTENTION RETURN DAY. THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TODAY.

Route: Macka - Samsun (200 km) Samsun - Ankara (510 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 710

TOTAL TOUR DISTANCE: 2250 km

Arrival Time: 21.00 - 22.00

Ordu Anemon Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 12871

Giresun Huseyin Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 18329

Trabzon Buyuk Sumela Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 7149

Trabzon Bayrak Grand Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 19695

Rize Newarise Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 20896

Rize Green Suada Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13418

Hopa Terzioglu Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 14013

Hopa Heyamo Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-8-0063

*** The list of our contracted hotels by region is specified above. During busy periods, accommodation may also be provided in hotels outside this list.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE: An unconditional 100% uninterrupted refund guarantee is offered in case of a reservation cancellation request or change up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure date. The package price is 3000 TL per person for tours with 1, 2, or 3 nights of accommodation. The package price is 5000 TL per person for tours with 4 nights or more of accommodation. The Cancellation and Refund Guarantee Package cannot be added to tours with flights.

NOTE: All extra activities such as ATV safari, boat tours, diving, jeep safari, parachuting, hot air ballooning, and similar activities that are not included in the package tour program are outside the scope of the Package Tour Contract and are separate services. These services are not organized by our agency but are provided by independent third-party service providers. Guests purchase these activities at their own request and initiative and accept that they establish a direct contractual relationship with the relevant service provider. Our agency is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during extra tours; responsibility belongs to the company providing the service. The guest acknowledges that they know these types of activities involve risks, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all responsibility belongs to them. Furthermore, these activities are outside the scope of insurance.

INFORMATION
* Due to periodic congestion at the Batumi border crossing, delays may occur in crossing procedures. Your guide will provide the necessary warnings regarding this matter.
* There is a mandatory 3-day stay requirement to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
* According to the law introduced by Georgia, the Georgian Police do not accept any medication at country entries. They immediately initiate legal proceedings against individuals possessing medication. For daily entries, you may take only one single dose of medication you will use during the day, wrapped in paper.
* PRONTOTOUR is not responsible for problems that may occur at the Georgian border crossing due to deformation of identity cards. Georgia requires photos on identity cards, including for babies and children. (A photo is mandatory)
* Foreign guests who have entered Turkey from abroad with a passport must have obtained a multiple-entry visa for Turkey to go to Georgia and return to Turkey. In addition, visa/visa-free passage will be provided according to the visa protocol of the Georgian Government with the countries to which the passports or identity cards belong. TRNC citizens who enter Turkey using their TRNC identity cards will be able to enter Georgia with their TRNC identity cards. TRNC citizens who enter Turkey with an EU passport must also have obtained a multiple-entry visa to return to Turkey.
* On the day of crossing to Batumi, due to the congestion at the border gate, an early departure from the hotel in the morning may be required. Or similarly, a very late check-in to the hotel in the evening may occur. In this case, breakfast or dinner may not be taken at the hotel. In this situation, Prontotour has no responsibility, and guests have no right to compensation. Breakfast hours at hotels are between 07.00 - 10.00. Dinner hours are between 19.00 - 21.30.
* The highland hotels to be stayed in have a Bungalow and standard highland hotel structure, and all accommodations are determined by the hotel. There is no obligation for local food to be served in hotels.
* During the tour, due to the intensity of the program, it is not always possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., so it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
* Long distances may be covered during the day within the programs to be carried out. Information on this subject will be provided to you by your guide.
* Economical menus specific to the region have been created for lunches.
* Depending on the regional density, tables divided into groups are used for lunches and dinners.

CLIMATE

It is a generally temperate climate type that is rainy in all seasons. Frontal and orographic rains are dominant. The presence of high mountains parallel to the coast in the region has created an environment for increased rainfall. Although there is no difference in rainfall amounts in the region, the most rainfall is seen in autumn and the least in spring. The region is also the most humid region of our country in terms of humidity. For this reason, the annual and daily temperature difference in the region is not high. At the same time, winter is not very cold in the region, but it is rainy. Precipitation is mostly in the form of rain, and while snowfall and frost events can be seen, fog is also frequently seen. Summer months are also 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 to the east of the region. The region shows variations in terms of temperature and rainfall according to its geographical features. Rainfall occurs as cool and humid air coming from the Black Sea rises along the North Anatolian Mountains. Due to the high altitude in the Eastern Black Sea Region, the most rainfall is seen in this section. The annual rainfall amount is 2000 mm on average (Rize 2300 mm). In the southern part of the North Anatolian Mountains, this value drops to 300 mm. The Central Black Sea Region is the section of the region that receives the least rainfall due to the decrease in altitude. Here, the annual rainfall amount is about 700 mm on average. In the Western Black Sea Region, rainfall is less than in the Eastern Black Sea Region, parallel to the fact that the elevation is lower than in the Eastern Black Sea Region. The annual rainfall amount is around 1200 mm. In the region in general, the annual rainfall amount can exceed 2000 mm, especially in the Eastern Black Sea Region, and can drop to 600 mm in the Central Black Sea Region.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering-Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

MAN FORTUNA: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering-Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.
 

NEOPLAN CITYLINER / TOURLINER: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering-Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

TEMSA SAFIR / MARATON: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering-Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and 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 Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, 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 Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

SULTAN OTOGAR: 31+1 or 27+1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16+1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16+1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

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

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