Sep 03 Sat ISTANBUL Arrival
Upon arrival meet and greet at Istanbul Airport. Transfer to your selected hotel. Dinner and overnight (D)
Sep 04 Sun ISTANBUL
Our first day in the historic city of Istanbul begins at the Hagia Sophia. This great domed structure remains one of the most impressive sacred edifices ever constructed. We also see the Blue Mosque which was built during the years 1609-1616. Then proceed to Hagia Irene, the first church of the city. And we will finish the day at the Archaeological Museums of Istanbul which is the largest museum of Turkey. Back to the hotel, dinner and overnight in Istanbul. (B,D)
Sep 05 Mon ISTANBUL – SAFRANBOLU
Drive to Safranbolu. Visit Safranbolu and it’s beautiful buildings and houses from 19th century. More than 1000 of them registered as historical artifacts. Dinner and overnight in Safranbolu.(B,D)
Sep 06 Tue SAFRANBOLU – KASTAMONU – SINOP
Drive to Kastamonu, visit Pompeiopolis, a Roman city located in the ancientprovince of Paphlagonia. Then proceed to Kastamonu Archaeology Museum. Continue to Sinop for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Sep 07 Wed SINOP
Full day in Sinop, ancient Sinope. We will visit Sinop harbors, churches, and city walls. Then Sinop Museum. Free time at the city center and back to thehotel. Dinner and overnight in Sinop. (B,D)
Sep 08 Thu SINOP – SAMSUN – AMASYA
Morning drive to Samsun. Visit ancient Amisus. Then proceed to Baruthane, Kalkanca Tumuli. Afternoon visit Samsun Museum. Drive to Amasya. Dinner and overnight in Amasya. (B,D)
Sep 09 Fri AMASYA – ORDU
Morning visit Amasya Rock-cut tombs, acropolis, Mirror Tomb; Aqueducts, Amasya Museum. On the way, visit Vezirköprü (Neoclaudiopolis) then proceed to Ordu. Dinner and overnight in Ordu. (B,D)
Sep 10 Sat ORDU – TRABZON
Morning drive to Trabzon and proceed to amazing Sumela Monastery from 4th century. Proceed to Trabzon city center visit Hagia Sophia mosque, city tour dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Sep 11 Sun TRABZON Departure
Transfer to Trabzon airport. Fly back home via Istanbul.