9 DAYS BLACK SEA TOURS FROM CAPPADOCİA

Overview

This Black Sea Tours From Cappadocia will take you on a fully-guided tour of the Hattusa Yazilikaya and Alacahoyuk. Visit Corum and Amasya. We also visit Duragan, Sinop, and Vezirkopru. Visit Akliman Cove in Hamsilos Bay, which offers rich natural beauty with green trees, colorful flowers, and small inland bays. We also visit Kastamonu Village. We tour from Hidirlik Hill, to see the city and explore the preserved wooden houses of Safranbolu. Akcakoca, then return to Istanbul

Tour Plan

Day 1 Friday : Hattusa | Yazilikaya | Alacahoyuk

Morning pickup from Cappadocia hotel. We drive via Kozakli towards Hattusa which is the capital of the Hittite Empire during the late Bronze Age. We first visit Yazilikaya. Here you will find rock carvings depicting Hittites gods. Next, we visit Hattusa ('the Great Temple'), the city ruins that include the Royal Gate, the Lions' Gate, and the summer palace of Hitites. We then drive to Alacahoyuk, where we see the Sphinx Gate as well as the Royal Tombs. Corum Overnight

Day 2 Saturday : Corum | Amasya

After breakfast, we head to Amasya. It is located in the mountains above the Black Sea coast in narrow valleys along the banks the Yesilirmak River. It is a fortified town high above the river. It is a former provincial capital and a rich city that produced kings from the kings at Pontus to Strabo, the geographer to many generations in the Ottoman imperial Dynasty. Overnight Amasya

Day 3 Sunday : Vezirkopru | Duragan | Sinop

This morning, we are driving to Sinop via Duragan and Vezirkopru, At the breakup of Alexander's empire the Vezirköprü region became part of the kingdom of Pontos with its capital at Amaseia (Amasya), later at Sinop. Overnight Sinop.

Day 4 Monday : Akliman | Hamsilos | Erfelek Waterfall

We leave our hotel to visit Akliman Cove in Hamsilos Bay. This area is rich in natural beauty, with lush green forests and colorful flowers, and small inland lakes. During the First World War, military ships used the bay's secret location to their strategic advantage. We will then visit Erfelek Waterfall, where you can trek through the park to see many waterfalls and other stunning natural scenes. Stay the night in Sinop

Day 5 Tuesday : Ayancik | Abana | Inebolu | Kastamonu

Start the day by heading to Ayancik Town, a beautiful district of Sinop. Then, drive to Abana. Take a stroll along the stunning coast or have tea by the seaside. Continue onwards to Inebolu, where you will find "Gazi Inebolu". Visitors are amazed by Inebolu's wooden houses that reflect Rum (Byzantine, Ottoman Greek), architecture, dark green landscape, and spectacular coastline. Drive to Kastamonu for the night. Overnight Kastamonu.

Day 6 Wednesday : Kastamonu | Arac | Safranbolu

After visiting Kastamonu's city center, which is one of the few places where you can still find excellent examples of traditional Turkish homes, we head to Safranbolu via Arac. Overnight Safranbolu.

Day 7 Thursday : Safranbolu | Amasra

After breakfast, we begin our tour at Hidirlik Hill. This is where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see the preserved wooden houses of Safranbolu. Cinci Inn and Bath, Clock tower, Arasta bazaar, Old government building, Clock Tower, Clock tower. We will then learn about traditional handicraft shops. We will then drive to Amasra, where we will visit the Roman Castle & Walls and the wood-carving handicraft bazaar. Overnight Safranbolu

Day 8 Friday : Akcakoca | Istanbul

Today we travel to Akcakoca, where we visit the Old Town of Akcakoca. This charming neighborhood, perched on a gentle hill, is home to traditional wooden houses and firebricks lined with square-shaped blocks. We visit the castle before driving to Istanbul. It is one of many castles built along the coast of Black Sea by the Genoese. Overnight Istanbul

Day 9 Saturday : Istanbul

Our tour ends with breakfast. We transfer you to the airport to catch your next flight.

Additional information

This tour starts in Cappadocia. You can get to Cappadocia by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 10 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.

• Can be customized according to your wishes

• This tour is available all year round.

• There is no hidden cost.

• Departs daily

• Single supplement + 380 €

Included

• Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.

• Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.

• All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.

• All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.

• Air-conditioned vehicle

Excluded

• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)

• Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.

• Items of a personal nature

• Medical services.