The Joy of Turkish North by Land

8 Days, 7 Nights

Day 1: Ordu - Arrival Arrival at Ordu Airport... Our representative will meet you at the airport, and you will be transferred to the hotel by private car. Check-in to your rooms. Free time with a private car and driver to explore the area. Enjoy the beauty of Ordu with its traditional markets, sea views, museums, and rich historical sites. You can have lunch at one of the historical restaurants that the region is famous for.

Day 2: Ordu Tour and Hot Air Balloon Ride After breakfast, take a private car to discover the countryside surrounding Ordu and explore the breathtaking rural scenery. Visit the rural park. Free time to enjoy activities such as motorbikes and games. Then, you can visit the mountain to ride hot air balloons, which Ordu city provides upon request. Then to the hotel in Istanbul.

Day 3: Giresun - Transfer to Trabzon Hotel After breakfast, head to the charming city of Giresun by car. Upon arrival, free time to explore the natural areas, lakes, and waterfalls of Giresun. You can visit areas that offer activities if requested, and have lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking the heights. Then head to the hotel in Trabzon.

Day 4: Haydar Nabi Plateau - Çal Cave - Sera After breakfast, head to the Haydar Nabi Plateau, which is 1200 meters above sea level, for some free time. Then, head to see the Çal Cave and take pictures of the waterfall inside and enjoy the breathtaking views. Then go to Sera Lake (Duck Lake) for a boat trip inside the lake. After finishing, return to the hotel.

Day 5: Uzungöl Lake + Accommodation in Rize After breakfast, head to the Uzungöl highlands to see the lake from the top of the highlands and have coffee while enjoying the breathtaking views. Take a walk on the shores of the lake in the charming natural atmosphere. You can ride a horse-drawn carriage or bike, as well as small rowing boats. Head to the hotel upon completion of the tour in Rize.

Day 6: İder Waterfalls After breakfast, head to the İder highlands, where you can enjoy the adventure of rope jumping between the banks of the river and kayaking, in addition to the presence of mineral baths (sulfur water). Then head to the waterfalls. Free time to roam around. Return to the hotel.

Day 7: The City of Tea, Rize - Rize's Famous Waterfalls and Highlands ...

Day 8: Departure from Rize Airport.

Proposed Hotels: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Ordu Radisson Blu Hotel, Ordu Ramada Trabzon Sanrana Trabzon Ricosta Rize Ridos Thermal Hotel & Spa

The program includes:

• Pick-up and drop-off from the airport, diesel, and road tolls.
• Private tours including transportation and lunches.
• An evening out on the Bosphorus including dinner.
• Hotel accommodation with an open buffet breakfast.

The program does not include:

• International flight tickets.
• Paid activities.
• Personal expenses.