Trabzon

Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour

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Sumela Monastery Day Tour from Trabzon

Overview

  • Get a thorough overview of Trabzon's top attractions
  • Make the most of your limited vacation time in Turkey
  • Take a tour in Trabzon that the whole family can enjoy
  • Discover the Black Sea region through the eyes of a local
Embark on a full-day small-group tour to experience the historical and natural wonders surrounding Trabzon. Navigating the Black Sea region independently can be tricky, especially without a car or knowledge of Turkish. With this immersive excursion, you can skip the stress of organizing travel logistics and enjoy comfortable transportation, English commentary, and personalized attention. Itinerary highlights include the renowned Sumela Monastery, the magnificent Zigana Pass, and the charming Hamsikoy Village.

What's Included

  • All trips specified in the program
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
  • Tour guiding
  • Transportation by new model air conditioned vehicle
  • Food and Drinks
  • Museum and Entrance fees
  • National Park shuttle service fee

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Kemerkaya, Kahramanmaraş Cd. No:1, 61200 Ortahisar/Trabzon, Türkiye

    After arriving at Atatürk Square (Meydan), wait for the tour vehicle in front of the Exchange Office which is next to Burger King, opposite of McDonald's. Please ensure that you arrive at the meeting point before the departure time of the tour.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

> Before departure we will contact you for the list of participants. >> Guests at the meeting places and the hotel must be ready at the requested time. Please note that the welcome time stated on the voucher is approximate and may vary up to 30 minutes depending on traffic in Trabzon.

What To Expect

Altindere Vadisi National Park (Pass By)

Sumela Monastery

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Zigana

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hamsikoy

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Wonderful tour! Was a...
jasmine_o, Oct 2023
Wonderful tour! Was a smooth ride with great sites. We were surprised how many amazing sites we were able to see on the tour. Our tour guide Samil was very knowledgeable, spoke English very well, fun, and chose great stops and restaurants for us. Such a great tour and experience, highly recommend going on this tour. 10 out of 10.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Jasmine, First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude for choosing to join the Sumela Monastery, Zigana, and Hamsiköy Village Tour! It was truly a pleasure to share this amazing experience with you. Your review has deeply delighted us. We are thrilled to know that we could make your tour enjoyable and informative. Knowing that Samil, our guide, contributed to making your tour unforgettable is incredibly rewarding for us. Your satisfaction with the places and stops we selected during the tour means a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. It was an honor to host you and create such lasting memories. We would be delighted to welcome you again on another journey! Best wishes, Zenofon Tours Team
Historical locations. Beutiful viewpoints. Friendly staff.
Mohamed_H, Oct 2023
Me and my girlfriend enjoyed the trip so much! Bus was very clean. Driver was chilled and calm. Tour guide Iram was very friendly, spoke very good english, showed us many hidden locations and told us the story behind each one. The weather was not on pur side, a bit unlucky sumela was not crowded., but overall It was a nice experience for us ✌️
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Mohamed, Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and positive review on Viator! We're delighted to hear that you and your girlfriend enjoyed the Sumela Monastery, Zigana, and Hamsikoy Village Tour. We are thrilled that you found the historical locations, beautiful viewpoints, and the cleanliness of the bus enjoyable. Having a calm and relaxed driver added to the overall experience. Additionally, we appreciate your kind words about our guide İrem—her friendliness, excellent English, and the way she shared hidden gems and their stories with you. Despite the weather not being entirely on our side, the silver lining of Sumela not being crowded worked in our favor. We're genuinely pleased that you had a nice overall experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! If you have any other suggestions or requests, please feel free to let us know. Best regards, Zenofon Tours Team
Great guide wonderful experience
Matthias_B, Sep 2023
Guide was amazing you could tell he lived for his job. That is already half the experience. But the monastery was gorgeous still can’t comprehend how they build it without modern technology
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Matthias, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Sumela Monastery, Zigana, and Hamsikoy Village Tour. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service, and it's wonderful to hear that your guide made a memorable impact on your tour. We are fortunate to have passionate individuals who genuinely love what they do. The Sumela Monastery truly is a marvel, and its construction without modern technology is a testament to the remarkable skills of the craftsmen of that era. We are grateful for your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another incredible adventure in the future. If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Zenofon Tours
Shamil our guide was...
Earl_H, Aug 2023
Shamil our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Sumela Monastery is amazing, we learned about the tunnels and its connection to the Silk Road. Lunch was fine, I would have preferred a bit better but still is was fine.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding our Sumela Monastery, Zigana, and Hamsikoy Village Tour. Your feedback is highly valued and greatly appreciated. We're delighted to learn that Shamil, our guide, played a significant role in making your tour enjoyable through his friendly demeanor and insightful commentary. Exploring the history and significance of Sumela Monastery, along with its connection to the Silk Road, indeed adds a layer of fascination to the journey. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding lunch. Your honesty enables us to refine our offerings and ensure that we're continuously enhancing the overall experience for our esteemed guests. Your input is a valuable tool in our ongoing efforts to provide top-notch service. We're truly glad that you chose us for your tour, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back for more captivating adventures in the future. If you have any further thoughts, questions, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best regards, Zenofon Tours
Thanks to Samil and Hussain
gjsproule, Aug 2023
I would like thank Samil and Hussain for providing a memorable and enjoyable tour. Samil, our tour guide, was the perfect combination of helpful and friendly with providing local history and tips on what we would enjoy doing within the itinerary. Hussain, our driver, was similarly friendly and helpful, always having the vehicle ready when we were finished a part of the tour, and being flexible if we wanted to stop to see a beautiful view. The tour was the perfect amount of time, not too long but not too short. Would highly recommend this tour with these two extremely generous and hospitable hosts!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Graham, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience on our Sumela Monastery, Zigana, and Hamsikoy Village Tour! We're delighted to hear that you had a memorable and enjoyable time. We greatly appreciate your kind words about Samil and Hussain. It warms our hearts to know that they contributed to making your tour special with their friendly guidance and excellent service. They truly are valuable members of our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're thrilled that the tour's duration and the flexibility of stops met your expectations. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Once again, thank you for choosing Zenofon Tours and for sharing your positive feedback. We're here whenever you're ready to explore more of the wonders our destinations have to offer. Best regards,
Wonderful tour
Alexandre_N, Jul 2023
Did both Uzungol and Sumela tours with Shamal( sorry if I mispelled the name) and Hussein. Shamal was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeabke guide and Hussein was a fantastic driver. 10/10
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Alexandre, Thank you for joining our tour! We're glad you enjoyed the Sumela, Zigana, and Hamsiköy Village Tour, as well as the Uzungöl Tour with Şamil and Hüseyin. Your kind words about Şamil being an energetic and knowledgeable guide, and Hüseyin being a fantastic driver, are much appreciated. We value your feedback and strive to provide excellent service to ensure our guests' satisfaction. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Best with zenofon tours
ria_c, Jul 2023
The way to the monastery was long but worth it when you arrived at the top, the tour guide Samil was great and very nice. very nice views and it was refreshing to see the mountains.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Ria, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback on your tour experience with Zenofon Tours. We're thrilled to hear that you found the journey to the Sumela Monastery, Zigana, and Hamsiköy Village to be worthwhile. Your review is greatly appreciated, and we hope to continue providing you with exceptional travel experiences in the future. Best wishes with your future travels and adventures!
Wonderful
Katja_N, Jun 2023
This was a wonderful trip. We got to see nature up close, wandered around the ancient monastery, ate amazing rice pudding and had enough time to buy cute silver jewelry that the region is famous for (we found the shop on our own during free time, it wasn't organized by the operator). The guide Samil was fantastic: very patient and flexible and gave us good background info on the sites (plus I loved his movie-themed T-shirts!). Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Katja, Thank you for your fantastic review! Ensuring customer satisfaction is our top priority at Zenofon Tours, and we are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful trip. We would like to inform you that unfortunately, the souvenir silver shops in Altıdere Valley have closed before the pandemic, so we are no longer able to include shopping breaks during the tour. However, there are still plenty of other attractions and experiences in the region for you to enjoy. Thank you again for your feedback, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you on another journey in the future!
A perfect tour
Sylvia_K, Jun 2023
The Sumela monastery is indeed unique, breathtaking! I had a luxury tour with Zenofon agency: they didn't cancel the trip, although I was the only guest! My guide was excellent, we talked all the time and I Iearned a lot. The driver was perfect, thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Sylvia, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding the awe-inspiring Sumela Monastery and the exceptional experience you had during your tour with Zenofon Tours. We are thrilled that we could offer you a memorable and personalized experience, even though you were the only guest. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for more thrilling adventures in the future!
The trip was amazing....
Jinjutha_L, May 2023
The trip was amazing. Although there was only one passenger in the trip, the tour wasn't cancelled. And the guide was so willing to tell the stories and history of the place as well as other interesting stories of the city.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Jinjutha, Thank you for joining our tour and we are also grateful for your wonderful feedback. We are glad to hear that you are pleased with the fact that the tour was not canceled despite having only one passenger. Each of our customers is important to us, and we were happy to have the opportunity to tour with you.
Amazing breathtaking views!
Ayse_P, Apr 2023
We had an amazing adventure with Şamil. The walk up to the monastery is breathtaking! We stopped at a little village for lunch and free time. Definitely made us feel like we were in Turkey. Must try the Kuymak and manti. was delicious. I’ve found my tour agency in Trabzon for sure!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Ayse, Thank you for choosing our tour and leaving a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing adventure with breathtaking views and enjoyed the local cuisine in Hamsiköy. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon in Trabzon!

From $48.53

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 6 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English