Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour
Duration 7 hours
Depature time is 09.00 am
Instant Confirmation
Pick-up service
Mobile ticketing
Use your phone or print your voucher
Guiding service
Turkish, English
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Small group
Limited to 15 participants
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Trabzon
- 1 hours
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Altındere National Park
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St. Barbara Chapel
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Soumela Monastery
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Zigana Pass
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Hamsiköy Village
- 1 hours
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Trabzon
- Visit the historic Sumela Monastery located in Altındere National Park by taking a pleasant journey, and explore the monastery's history.
- Visit Zigana Pass, one of the most important passes of the historic Silk Road, and enjoy the magnificent view of the pass, which is 2050 meters above.
- Take a lunch break in Hamsikoy, famous for its natural beauty and rice pudding, and explore one of the beautiful villages of the Black Sea.
You can join our tour starting at 09:00 from Trabzon city center by making an online reservation, either meeting us at designated meeting points or from your hotel.
Our first stop will be the Sumela Monastery, which is located within the Altindere National Park, and it will take approximately an enjoyable one-hour journey to reach there. We will reach the monastery by walking along the 350-meter-long forest path, which can be reached by shared taxis within the National Park. Before arriving at the monastery, you can visit St. Barbara Chapel, where you can see the magnificent view of the Sumela Monastery.
When we arrive at the Sumela Monastery, you will be greeted by the historic aqueducts, stone stairs, and social area created for visitors. Before entering the monastery, you can enjoy a few minutes of the surrounding nature and scenery.
As soon as you pass the entrance gate, which is reached by stone stairs, the monastery complex will be in front of your eyes with all its beauty. At the end of your visit to the monastery, which includes the main rock church, chapels, student rooms, library, guesthouse, holy spring, and many more sections, we will meet with the group leader and return by the same path.
On our return journey, we will first reach our tour vehicle through the forest path and then the national park service, and continue our journey to visit the Zigana Pass. Zigana, one of the most important passes of the historic Silk Road, is a place where many famous travelers, including Marco Polo, have traveled. After seeing the pass at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level, we will move to Hamsikoy.
We will take a lunch break in Hamsikoy, which is famous for its natural beauty and rice pudding. After visiting Sumela, Zigana, and Hamsikoy, our tour will end in Trabzon, and we will depart, hoping to see you again on our next tour.
- Transportation by new model air conditioned vehicle
- All trips specified in the program
- Guiding service
- Hotel pick-up service (optional)
- Museum and Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- National Park shuttle service fee
We meet in front of the exchange office located next to Burger King, across from McDonald's. Please arrive at the meeting point before the tour's departure time.
Open in Google MapsBefore the Activity:
Our tour departs from the meeting point in Trabzon city center at 9:00 AM. Hotel pickups are arranged according to the operational schedule and may occur before or after the tour's departure time. Our operations team will inform you about your exact pickup time from your hotel prior to the tour.
Additionally, you are required to fill out the Participant Information Form included in the reservation confirmation email.
Getting to Sumela Monastery:
It is mandatory to use the shuttle service to reach the national park parking lot and the beginning of the trail to the monastery. There is a 350-meter forest trail leading to the monastery, which is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Additionally, during the visit to the monastery, you will need to navigate many steps.
Lunch: Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant in Zigana or Hamsiköy. Credit card payments are accepted.
Entrance Fees (per person):
- Sumela Monastery: 20 Euro (MasterCard, Visa, or the Euro equivalent in TL accepted)
- Shuttle service fee: 2 Euro per person.
What to Bring:
Bring an ID or passport, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing, including a raincoat even in summer.
Important Note: Our guide/agency staff may change the itinerary depending on weather conditions.
