Sümela Monastery is a historic structure located in the Maçka district of Trabzon, offering one of the most breathtaking natural views of the Black Sea region. Believed to have been founded in the 4th century by Byzantine Emperor I. Theodosius, this monastery is built high in the mountains on steep slopes, showcasing an impressive architecture. Sümela takes its name from the Sümela Mountain where it is situated, and this area offers an atmosphere that captivates visitors with both its religious and historical significance. The monastery, with its frescoes on stone walls, religious icons, and historic structure, is one of the most important cultural heritages from the Byzantine era.

Duration: Daily

Tour Type: Regular Tour

Departure Type: Scheduled

Age Requirement: 0 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method: Fully guided

Operated In: English

Physical level: Relax

Tour Itinerary

• Macka Center

• Sumela Monastery

• Suspension Bridge

• Karadag Waterfall

• Ayavarvara Church

• Cosandere

We depart from our agency at 10:00 in the morning. Our first stop is our facility in Maçka center where we can do some activities and have a tea break. We stop here for 20 minutes. Then, we take a photo break at the Susmalı Bridge on the Sümela road route. We start our tour of the Sümela Monastery, which is 15 km from Maçka center and located in the Altındere National Park area, 300 meters above the valley. After the tour, which lasts about 1.5 hours, we have free time and a lunch break at the facilities on Çoşandere, which are below the monastery. Those who wish can have breakfast here. We leave at 14:00 and return to Trabzon.

TO INFORM

Our tours are organized with tour vehicles for 15, 29 or 46 people, depending on the number of participants. Our daily tours have a definite departure; however, there is no guarantee of a seat on the vehicle layout plan, right, left, aisle or window seat. The brand and model of the vehicles are not specified and the agency can also change the vehicle if necessary. Our personnel on duty in the tour has the right to change the flow of the program according to the weather and road conditions.

Please indicate if you have a child, stroller or luggage when making your reservation. A maximum of 1 stroller is accepted in our tour vehicles. Guests with luggage will not be accepted on the tour otherwise and must purchase two extra seats.

Included

• Transportation

• Tour Guide

Excluded

• Museum Tickets

• Lunch

• Self expenses

• Tips

Cancellation Policy

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Cancellation Terms

Cancellation of Reservations: Travelers who cancel up to 30 days before the tour date will receive a full refund.

Cancellations Between 15 and 30 Days: Cancellations made between 15 and 30 days before the tour date will incur a 50% refund of the reservation cost.

Cancellations 15 Days or Less: Cancellations made 15 days or less before the tour date will not receive any refund.

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