After meeting the local certified guide, head towards the Sumela Monastery. Pass through Altindere Valley, enjoy views of the valley’s natural scenery and river, and reach Sumela Monastery on the cliffs.
Discover Sumela Monastery and its frescoes depicting The Creation of the Earth, The Creation of Adam and Eve, and Frescoes of Jesus, his apostles and holy Marie’s life.
After visiting Monastery, Head to Torul city castle observation glass terrace, The terrace is the highest viewing terrace in Turkey and it overlooks the most beautiful natural views of city of Torul with its beautiful mountains, plains, river and castle, but access to terrace requires great courage.
One of the amazing places is Karaca Cave. The cave is roughly 105 meters in length, average 15 meters in height. Entrance height is about 1,8 meters and has a total floor area of 1500 m2. The air inside the cave is cooler than outside in summer and warmer in winter, giving it its own microclimate. The cave contains different types of rocks, minerals, dripstones, and ponds.
On the way back, visiting Trabzon’s Hamsikoy village which is popular with its nature and rice pudding made from the milk of Hamsikoy village. After learning a little about the villagers’ natural way of life, taste the rice pudding before returning to the hotel.
