10-Day Western Black Sea Tour from Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 10 days
The Western Black Sea is a treasure of wonder usually unvisited by foreigners. Visit the wondrous Abant and its many lakes. Safranbolu which is one of the oldest cities in Turkey, one of the most flourishing cities in its time that housed a major stopping and trade point for all trade routes into Europe form the east and Asia. Pinarbasi offers nature with hiking and horse safaris and adventure, villages and home stays litter the tour route which will not only enhance your local knowledge but give you a taste for rural Turkey that you will not find anywhere else.
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The Western Black Sea is a treasure of wonder usually unvisited by foreigners. Visit the wondrous Abant and its many lakes. Safranbolu which is one of the oldest cities in Turkey, one of the most flourishing cities in its time that housed a major stopping and trade point for all trade routes into Europe form the east and Asia. Pinarbasi offers nature with hiking and horse safaris and adventure, villages and home stays litter the tour route which will not only enhance your local knowledge but give you a taste for rural Turkey that you will not find anywhere else.
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
(Dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour and begin with the Hippodrome. Continue with Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, After the tour The Bosphorus Cruise. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Seven Lakes and Abant Lake Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Visiting 7 lakes, Buyukgol, Seringol, Deringol, Nazligol, Kucukgol Incegol and Sazligol.Then have lunch and depart for Abant Lake. Overnight near Abant in traditional village house.
Day 4 - Safranbolu
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar. Then visit Cinci Hodja Caravanserai, Cici Hodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House, Izzet Mehmet Pashamosque and more. Continue to Kastamonu, government house, Kaya tomb, Seyh Saban-i Veli Mausoleum, Nasrullah Seyh Mosque and more historical sites. Overnight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu.
Day 5 - Ilgarini Cave Pinarbasi
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Today depart for Ilgarini Cave. The cave had been composed by two sections. The cave is an active one and the stalactite and stalagmite activity still continues. A chapel and a burial ground was found in this cave. Overnight in Pinarbasi.
Day 6 - Ilisu Waterfall & Varla Canyon
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Ilisu Waterfall.After lunch you can either relax in natural Turkish village or you can take a walk to the Varla Canyon. Overnight in Pinarbasi.
Day 7 - Comlekciler Village Horse Riding
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Comlekciler Koyu. If you are interested in doing a week's horse riding adventure then this can also be arranged. Overnight in Comlekciler Village.
Day 8 - Halacoglu Valley Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Halacoglu Valley and have bbq lunch set in lushous gren surrondings. On the way you will get to see many farms and sheperds who stil work in this area. Overnight in Comlekciler Village.
Day 9 - Amasra - Akcakoca Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, depart from hotel to the Amasra. You will have free time to discover Amasra. Visit Ceneviz Castle, Akcakoca. Akcakoca is the last stop of the tour before depart back to Istanbul. Overnight in Akcakoca.
Day 10 - Istanbul - End of Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast depart for Istanbul. And end of your tour.
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
(Dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour and begin with the Hippodrome. Continue with Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, After the tour The Bosphorus Cruise. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Seven Lakes and Abant Lake Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Visiting 7 lakes, Buyukgol, Seringol, Deringol, Nazligol, Kucukgol Incegol and Sazligol.Then have lunch and depart for Abant Lake. Overnight near Abant in traditional village house.
Day 4 - Safranbolu
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar. Then visit Cinci Hodja Caravanserai, Cici Hodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House, Izzet Mehmet Pashamosque and more. Continue to Kastamonu, government house, Kaya tomb, Seyh Saban-i Veli Mausoleum, Nasrullah Seyh Mosque and more historical sites. Overnight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu.
Day 5 - Ilgarini Cave Pinarbasi
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Today depart for Ilgarini Cave. The cave had been composed by two sections. The cave is an active one and the stalactite and stalagmite activity still continues. A chapel and a burial ground was found in this cave. Overnight in Pinarbasi.
Day 6 - Ilisu Waterfall & Varla Canyon
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Ilisu Waterfall.After lunch you can either relax in natural Turkish village or you can take a walk to the Varla Canyon. Overnight in Pinarbasi.
Day 7 - Comlekciler Village Horse Riding
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Comlekciler Koyu. If you are interested in doing a week's horse riding adventure then this can also be arranged. Overnight in Comlekciler Village.
Day 8 - Halacoglu Valley Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Halacoglu Valley and have bbq lunch set in lushous gren surrondings. On the way you will get to see many farms and sheperds who stil work in this area. Overnight in Comlekciler Village.
Day 9 - Amasra - Akcakoca Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, depart from hotel to the Amasra. You will have free time to discover Amasra. Visit Ceneviz Castle, Akcakoca. Akcakoca is the last stop of the tour before depart back to Istanbul. Overnight in Akcakoca.
Day 10 - Istanbul - End of Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast depart for Istanbul. And end of your tour.
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