8 Days
İstanbul
Uçak
Eastern Black Sea Plateaus and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum Tour (5 Nights)
Karadeniz
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Summary Information
Süre
8 Gün
Yemek
5 Sabah kahvaltısı, 2 Akşam Yemeği
Lokasyon
Karadeniz
Tur Kodu
Oto.Kar.Tiflis
Tur Tipi
Grup Turu
Ulaşım
Otobüs
Destinasyon
Karadeniz
Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
Support
Throughout the tour
24/7 WhatsApp
Duration
8 Days
Departure
Istanbul
Person
Max 50
Transportation
Otobüs
Tour Description
With this special bus tour organized by Gezi Tutkunları, you will have the opportunity to explore historical and natural beauties such as Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl, Ayder Plateau, Çeçeva Village, Borçka Karagöl, the cities of Batumi and Tbilisi in Georgia, Kars Ani Ruins, Kars Castle, and the Çifte Minareli Medrese in Erzurum. In this tour, where you will spend every moment fully, you will experience the unique landscapes and cultural riches of both Turkey and Georgia.
Program
Programı İndir (PDF)Day 1 — Istanbul, Kocaeli, Bolu, Ankara
We proceed along the route of Istanbul, Kocaeli, Bolu, and Ankara.
Day 2 — Trabzon, Maçka, Coşan Dere, Sümela Monastery, Altındere National Park, Trabzon,...
After meeting with Gezi Tutkunları, we start our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour with our buses. We take a break at the Türsan Rest Area in Bolu Kaynaşlı. After picking up our guests from Ankara, we make a short stop at the Sungurlu Menemenci Alaattin Rest Area. We arrive at Samsun Terme in the morning and have our breakfast at Zorlu Park Rest Area (Extra). Then we head towards Trabzon. After passing through Ordu and Giresun panoramically, we go to Altındere National Park in Maçka. From here, we take minibuses (Extra) to reach Sümela Monastery.
Day 3 — Rize, Çayeli Çeçeva Tea Gardens, Ağaran Waterfall, Fırtına Stream, Çamlıhemşin,...
On the third day of our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour, after having breakfast at our hotel, we set out to explore the most beautiful plateaus of the region. We rent minibuses for these excursions. Our first stop will be the Çeçeva Tea Gardens in the Çayeli district of Rize (Extra). Here we will visit the vast tea gardens where various tea brands and film shoots take place. After that, we move towards Fırtına Stream in the Ardeşen district of Rize. Along the way, we visit the Tekpa Rize Fabric Workshop to learn about Rize Fabric.
Day 4 — Arhavi, Borçka Karagöl, Hopa, Sarp, Batumi, Georgia, Çoruh River, Upside Down Ho...
On the fourth day of our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Klaskur (Aralık) Village in Borçka, Artvin. Here, we visit the stunning nature of Karagöl; this tour is organized as an extra (Extra). Guests who do not wish to participate in the extra tour can spend free time in Borçka. After the tour, we have lunch at Çarkçı Restaurant in Hopa to taste local delicacies and then head towards the Sarp Border Gate to cross into Georgia.
Day 5 — Georgian Parliament, Kashveti Church, Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi Opera an...
On the fifth day of our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour, after having breakfast at our hotel in Batumi, we head to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. First, we visit the Georgian Parliament, Kashveti Church, and the Georgian National Museum. Then we will see the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater and the Rustaveli State Academic Theater. After passing through Freedom Square, we head to Narikala Fortress and the bathhouse area. After seeing the famous baths mentioned by Pushkin, we take the cable car to the Kartlis Deda (Mother Georgia) statue.
Day 6 — Tbilisi, Posof Türkgözü Border Gate, Kura River, Ardahan, Kars, Ani Ruins, Great...
On the sixth day of our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour, we have breakfast at our hotel in Tbilisi in the morning. After completing our trip in Georgia, we head towards Turkey's Posof Türkgözü Border Gate. We proceed to Kars alongside the Kura River. Passing through Borjomi, we reach the border gate located between Georgia and Ardahan. After shopping at the Free Shop here, we start our Kars tour. Kars has historical significance as a region left to the Ottomans after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1918.
Day 7 — Eastern Express Train Journey, Erzurum, Cağ Kebab, Çifte Minareli Medrese, Ulu M...
On the seventh day of our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour, we have our last breakfast at our hotel in Kars. Then, at 08:00, we set off with the Eastern Express waiting for us towards Erzurum. This journey will take approximately 4-5 hours, accompanied by magnificent views. Upon reaching Erzurum, we taste the famous Cağ Kebab and Kadayıf dolması for lunch. We see the Çifte Minareli Medrese from the outside and visit the Ulu Mosque, built in 1179.
Day 8 — Bolu, Düzce, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Istanbul
On the eighth day of our Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour, we drop off our esteemed guests at the points where we picked them up and complete our tour by bidding farewell, looking forward to seeing you at the next Gezi Tutkunları organization.
Inclusions
- Travel opportunity with the guarantee of Gezi Tutkunları approved by TÜRSAB
- Accommodation in hotels for 5 nights
- 5 breakfasts to be served at the hotels
- 2 dinners to be served at the hotels
- Mandatory travel insurance number 1618
- Transportation with luxury vehicles and water service on board
- Ferry, parking, highway, and bridge fees included
- Professional guidance and services accompanied by a guide
- Eastern Express train ticket (Pulman) between Kars - Erzurum
Exclusions
- All lunches
- Dinners in Batumi, Tbilisi, and Kars
- All personal expenses
- Beverages served during meals
- Museum and site entrance fees
- Additional organizations specified
- Local breakfast on the first day
- Entertainment and dinner in Batumi
- Georgian night in Tbilisi
- Caucasian night and ashik contest in Kars
- Overseas exit fee (1250 TL)
- Visit to Kars Ani Ruins
- Overseas travel health insurance
- Note: Our Eastern Black Sea Plateaus and Batumi Tbilisi Kars Erzurum tour program has been meticulously prepared by the Gezi Tutkunları operations team on 10.10.2023 and is exclusive to Gezi Tutkunları guests. We kindly ask you to avoid imitations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: Guests who register for the tour can cancel free of charge if they do so 30 days or more before the tour date. A cancellation fee of 30% applies if there are less than 30 days until the tour date, and a fee of 100% applies if there are 20 days or less. Participants must present a report signed by the chief physician from State Hospitals in Turkey when requesting cancellation for health reasons. Additionally, in programs with flights, cancellations cannot be processed by airlines, so reservation cancellations and refunds are not possible.
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 8 Days and departing from Istanbul, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Karadeniz route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.
Why should you choose this tour from İstanbul?
You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İstanbul and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İstanbul are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.
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