Sumela Monastery: Full-Day Private Unforgettable Expedition

3.0 (3 reviews) Trabzon, Turkey
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesTurkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Trabzon's glittering eye, complete history and culture, herited by old Trabzon people, Sumela Monastery, expecting you to explore it with our private expedition. Being a unique religious place serving Christians thousands of years for pilgrimage, Sumela (Virgin Mary) Monastery, contains charming secret frescoes which carved on the walls and ceilings. This is not enough for this tour pack, after leaving the monastery, we are continuing the adventure; Karaca cave, Torul Glass Terrace, and Hamsikoy village with it's unique architectural traditional houses and it's unique taste "Sütlaç" (rice pudding) and more.

Options

Daily Sumela Monastery Tour

Pickup included

Bigger Car Options

Duration: 7 hours
Same Route, Car Has More Seats
Bigger Cars: Bigger car options for bigger explorer groups. If the guests are more than 6 person we can use the bigger car for the group
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Torul Glass Observation Terrace Admission Fee, 30 Turkish Lira
  • Sumela Monastery Admission Fee, 450 Turkish Lira
  • Karaca Cave Admission Fee, 40 Turkish Lira

What to expect

  1. Sumela Monastery
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The Monastery is located on the mountain. You can either use the path which only human can use or a car which can reach which is not required to walk that much. The car price is 30 Turkish Lira to climb to the Sumela. To be able to see inside of the Monastery, you have to pay 450 Turkish Lira for an admission fee for each person.
  2. Pass by
    Good opportunity to taking unforgettable photos and observing the traditional shapes of Trabzon villages.
  3. Karaca Cave
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    In Karaca Cave, you can see many natural wonders such as dripstone shapes, stalactites, stalagmites, columns, organ-patterned walls, cave flowers, cave pearls and travertine steps. The entrance fee is 40 Turkish lira.
  4. Torul Glass Observation Terrace
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The glass terrace provides you to observe all of the Torul city with it's stunning mountainous geography. Feel like you're flying. The entrance ticket costs 50 Turkish Lira per person.
  5. Zigana
    1h
    Its altitude is 2032 meters. The pass is located at the transition point between the Eastern Black Sea geographical structure and the Central Anatolian plateaus. waiting for your visit and tasting the lamb or cow meat as a traditional way.
  6. Hamsikoy
    1h
    Having lunch, taking photos, and most important tasting Sütlaç, those are the opportunities for Hamsikoy village

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The specified service is provided only by TZX Travel employees. Do not respect the
referrals of people who cannot prove that they are TZX Travel employees.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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