Black Sea Plateaus and Batumi Tour with Flight from Ankara - 4 Nights

ORDU BOZTEPE - KUZALAN WATERFALL - BLUE LAKE - KÜMBET PLATEAU - GÖKSU TRAVERTINES

Our tour begins by meeting at the airport at 05.30 for the Ajet Airlines flight from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Ordu, departing at 07.45. We complete our check-in procedures at the airport with our ID cards or driver's licenses. We fly to Ordu with the Ajet Airlines flight departing at 07.45. Upon arrival, we board our vehicle waiting at the airport and head to a restaurant for an extra breakfast. Afterward, we depart for Ordu. Accompanied by our guide's information, we ascend to Boztepe (via cable car, extra), the iconic spot of Ordu city, famous for the saying "One must go up to Boztepe and look at this Ordu." After taking photos of this magnificent view, we reach Kümbet Plateau through lush hazelnut groves. While in Kümbet, don't forget to taste the famous Çamsakızlı Rice Pudding (extra). After our lunch break, we head to the Kuzalan Waterfall, which fascinates all who see it. We take photos at the Kuzalan Waterfall, which is reached via a very pleasant and flat path. Afterward, we visit the Blue Lake, one of the most special formations of the Kuzalan Nature Park, located a little further ahead, consisting of many pools formed by serpentine rocks combined with soda water. You will once again be amazed by the magnificent nature of the Black Sea with the magic of the color tones you will see in this area. After our Blue Lake trip, we head to the Kuzalan travertines (Göksu), the second largest travertine region formed in the forest after Yellowstone National Park in the USA, covering an area of 1800 meters. We take a break at this spot, which resembles a mini Pamukkale with its terraced small and large ponds and turquoise and white colors. After a short break at a point where we can buy hazelnuts, we head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

Breakfast: Spread Breakfast (Extra)

Lunch: Will be taken at a point recommended by our guide. (Extra)

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

Accommodation: Giresun or Trabzon Hotels, etc.

Route: Airport - Ordu (45 km) Giresun Sightseeing (50 km) Blue Lake - Giresun (45 km) Giresun - Maçka (160)

Total Distance to be Covered: 300 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00

TAŞACAK BU DENİZ TEA FACTORY - UZUNGÖL - RİZE CLOTH - ÇEÇEVA TEA GARDENS - AĞARAN WATERFALL

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel, we visit the tea factory used in the series "Taşacak Bu Deniz" to learn on-site about the process tea follows from being plucked from the branch to reaching 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 enter the Solaklı Valley by passing through Trabzon's famous district, Of. The valley will lead us to Uzungöl, the region that is the material for Black Sea postcards. You can take a short walk in Uzungöl, the symbol of the Black Sea, which was formed as a result of the Haldizen Creek being blocked by alluvium, take beautiful photos, and participate in pleasant conversations with the local people. Then, we go to the Rize Cloth Workshop to get to know the fabrics that have made a name for themselves worldwide. Here, we get information about Rize Cloth making and take photos with the ladies weaving Rize Cloth. Afterward, just as Isparta's Kuyucak Village is famous for its purple lavender, we head to Çeçeva Village in Rize, famous for its lush green tea fields. We head to the village with minibuses with our guests who wish (EXTRA). The tea gardens, which are the natural background of Çeçeva; these fields, woven with well-maintained tea sets and stretching as if they will last forever, are only this orderly in Çeçeva Village. After our photo break here, we head to the Ağaran Waterfall, which has a magnificent appearance with its water filtering through the stones and its magnificent nature (Extra). After our photo break here, we head to our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.

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

Hotel: Rize Hotels etc.

Route: Trabzon - Uzungöl (95 km) Uzungöl - Çeçeva (95 km) Çeçeva - Ardeşen (35 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 220 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00 (Estimated Time)

ÇAĞLAYAN VALLEY - LAZ HOUSES - STORM VALLEY - MİKRON BRIDGE - ZİLKALE - AYDER PLATEAU - HUSER PLATEAU - BATUMI TOUR

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel, we first head to the Rize Fındıklı Çağlayan Valley with its rare naturalness and history (If the vehicle we use in the region is a bus, the Çağlayan Valley tour will not be held). We take a short break in Çağlayan Village, seeing examples of mansions and Laz Houses that bear historical traces. Afterward, we head to the Fırtına Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Black Sea. Activity time at our facilities by the Fırtına Creek in the Fırtına Valley;

We evaluate our different tour alternatives for our guests who wish.

1. Option Zilkale, Çat Valley and Palovit Waterfall Tour (Extra): We start a magnificent tour with minibuses we will board from Çamlıhemşin. We enter the Çat Valley, one of the important valleys that make up the Fırtına Valley. First, we pass through Ortan Village and see Şenyuva Village, formerly known as Çinçiva, where the series SEVDALUK and many other productions were filmed. We take a photo break at 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 Çat Valley, among the Fırtına Mansions, which are the oldest mansions in our country located in this region. You will be amazed by 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 at Zilkale, which is 750 meters above sea level and 100 meters above the Çat 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 board our minibuses and return to Çamlıhemşin.

2. Option: Rafting in Fırtına Creek (Extra)

3. Option: ATV Safari in Fırtına Valley (Extra): A track that continues with the wild creek of Fırtına 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 our optional trips, we follow the Fırtına Creek and reach Çamlıhemşin, where the "Honey" movie, which won the Golden Bear Award for our country, was filmed, and then to Ayder Plateau, the sultan of plateaus. During this journey, 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. After the photo break, we head to Ayder Plateau. We take a pleasant walk in Ayder Plateau, one of the most beautiful points of the Kaçkar Mountains. We see the Gelin Düveni Waterfall and other waterfalls. After the Kalegon trip, we give you free time in this delicious plateau. We go to Huser Plateau with our guests who wish (EXTRA). We dance above the clouds in Huser Plateau, which we will reach with a journey of approximately 1 hour by boarding our minibuses from Ayder. (Will be done according to weather and road conditions.) While we are at approximately 2400 m, many plateaus will be greeting you around you. We see the sea in one corner. You can swing on the plateau or ride a boat at 2400 m while taking magnificent photos. We leave this unforgettable plateau with sadness. We meet at our vehicle at the time specified by our guide and settle into our hotel for our Batumi trip. We head 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 to the Georgia / Adjara region. We start our tour by seeing the magnificent walls remaining from the Gonio - Apsaros Fortress, 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. While continuing towards Batumi city center, we see the Çoruh River, which rises from Bayburt and creates sharp lines up to the Batumi borders, and the old Corokhi Bridge on it. While moving 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 Justice Palace, which is one of the different and remarkable structures and designed in the shape of an upside-down bottle, we reach Old Town and start our Batumi city tour. Our first visit point in this pleasant walk we will take accompanied by our guide will be the Orta Mosque, the only mosque in Batumi. After listening to our guide's narrations here, we will see the Piazza Square, which was designed inspired by Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. After seeing the St. Nicholas Georgian Orthodox church and the Armenian Orthodox churches, the European 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 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 head 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. Afterward, we watch the dance of the 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 Batumi's street delicacies (Kvass, Pear Juice, Luca Polare Italian-style ice cream). After completing all our trips, we head 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, TR citizens can cross to Batumi with an ID card containing a TR identity number. Crossing with other identity cards (driver's license, institutional IDs, etc.) is not possible. Guests under the age of 18 who will not travel with their family (Mother and Father at the same time) must obtain a NOTARY certified CONSENT FORM to cross to BATUMI. It is mandatory for IDs to have photos, including babies and children.

ATTENTION: DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR TR ID CARD WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO ON THE TRIP. THE 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 an extra.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.

Hotel: Hopa Hotels etc.

Route: Ardeşen - Ayder Plateau (30 km) Ayder Plateau - Çağlayan Valley (45 km) Çağlayan Valley - Hopa (35 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 105 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 15.30 (Estimated Time)

BORÇKA – KARAGÖL – SÜRMENE KNIFE PALACE - CAZILAR CREEK 

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel, we proceed towards the borders of Artvin province, which possesses the most magnificent nature of the Black Sea. From here, we reach Borçka on the Georgian border, which houses different living spaces and has an untouched ecosystem that has preserved its natural beauty. Upon arriving in Borçka, a district of Artvin, we transfer to our minibuses and reach Karagöl (Extra), which has a magnificent ecosystem. You will not be able to get enough of the beautiful view while sipping your tea by the lake at Karagöl, a natural wonder formed by the blocking of the Klaskur Creek as a result of a landslide in the 19th century, located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. After touring the region, we return to our bus and head to the local products store where we can also buy products such as chestnut honey, flower honey, cheese for kuymak, butter, corn flour, and hazelnuts produced in the Black Sea forests. After our shopping break, we go to the Sürmene Knife Store, 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 will visit the facility built on Cazılar Creek. We take a coffee break at the facility, which offers a visual feast with its various witch figures and different decorations. After enjoying an authentic atmosphere in the lush nature, we set off for our hotel.

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

Lunch: To be taken as an extra in Hopa.

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

Accommodation: Maçka Hotels, etc.

Route: Hopa – Borçka (45 km) Borçka - Maçka (215 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 260 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 17.30

SUMELA MONASTERY - TRABZON - HAGIA SOPHIA CHURCH - ATATÜRK MANSION - FILIGREE ART - KARACA CAVE - HAMSİKÖY RICE PUDDING

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we set off for our first stop, Altındere National Park. You will not be able to hide your astonishment when you see the architectural wonder of the Sumela Monastery, which was built by carving into the rocks on the skirts of Karadağ. You will be enchanted once again after our guide's explanations while observing the Sumela Monastery at an altitude of 1250 meters. After tasting the Hamsiköy rice pudding, we head to the Karaca Cave (it will be visited if it is open). In the cave, which was opened to tourism in 1996; stalactites, stalagmites, columns, dripstone pools, curtain dripstones, cave needles, cave pearls, cave flowers, organ-patterned walls, flag shapes, elephant ears, travertine steps, and travertine pools have formed and continue to form. In addition to the visual beauty of the cave, another feature is that the trip made here acts as a cure for asthma patients. After our cave tour, we head to Trabzon. In Trabzon, we visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the important works of the Pontus State, which was built in the 13th century during the time of Manuel I Komnenos 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 by staying here in 1937, he wrote a part of his will in this mansion. After our Atatürk Mansion tour, we visit the Filigree Workshop and Store, where we can see and buy examples of the Filigree Art unique to Trabzon. Then we head to Trabzon Airport. We complete our check-in procedures for the Trabzon - Ankara flight of Ajet Airlines, which will depart at 21.15, and arrive in Ankara. We say goodbye with sadness, hoping to meet again on the next Prontotour trip. Goodbye...

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

Lunch: To be taken as an extra at the point to be determined by our guide.

Dinner: To be taken as an extra at the point to be determined by our guide.

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

Route: Maçka - Karaca Cave (60 km) Karaca Cave – Trabzon (90 km) Trabzon City Tours (30 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 180 Km

Total Tour Distance: 1065 Km

Amasya Lalehan Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13663

Gümüşhane Zigana Gümüşkayak Facilities: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13663

Gümüşhane Ramada Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 14864

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

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

Trabzon Büyük Sümela 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 Terzioğlu 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 according to the regions is stated above. During busy periods, accommodation can also be provided in hotels outside the list.

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 are outside the scope of the Package Tour Contract and are a separate service. These services are not organized by our agency and are provided by independent third-party service providers. Guests accept that they purchase these activities at their own request and initiative and that they establish a direct contractual relationship with the relevant service provider. Our agency is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, and damages that may occur during extra tours; the responsibility belongs to the company providing the service. The guest accepts that they know these activities involve risks, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all responsibility belongs to them. In addition, 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 give you the necessary warnings about this.

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

* With the law introduced by Georgia; the Georgian Police do not accept any medication at country entries. They immediately start legal proceedings against the person possessing medication. For daily entries, you can take a single dose of medication that you will use during the day by wrapping it in paper.
* Prontotour is not responsible for problems that may occur due to deformation in IDs at the Georgian border crossing. Georgia requests photographs on IDs, including for babies and children. (It is mandatory to have a photograph)
* 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 IDs belong. TRNC citizens will be able to enter Georgia with their TRNC IDs if they use their TRNC IDs when entering Turkey. 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, you may leave the hotel early in the morning. Or, similarly, you may arrive at the hotel very late in the evening. 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 in hotels is between 07.00 - 10.00. Dinner time is 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 in hotels.
* During the tour, since it is not always possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., due to the intensity of the program, it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
* Long distances can be covered during the day within the programs to be carried out. Information on the subject will be provided to you by your guide.
* Economical menus unique to the region have been created for lunch.
* Tables divided into groups are used for lunch and dinner depending on the regional density.

CLIMATE

It is a generally mild climate type that is rainy in every season. 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 it is not among the rainfall amounts in the region, the most rainfall is seen in autumn and the least rainfall 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 much. 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 snow, frost events, and fog are frequently seen. Summer months are also mild 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 changes in terms of temperature and rainfall according to its geographical features. Rainfall occurs as the 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 that receives the least rainfall in the region 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 on average. Throughout the region, 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.

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.

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 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: In our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above are used according to the number of people.

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