Western and Central Black Sea Amasra Safranbolu Kastamonu Sinop Samsun Amasya Tour (2 Nights Accommodation)
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We invite you to evaluate the Western and Central Black Sea, consisting of Bartın, Amasra, Safranbolu, Kastamonu, Sinop, Samsun, and Amasya, to experience nature and history this weekend.
Safranbolu: Government House, Clock Tower, Hıdırlık Hill, Sundial
Bartın: Amasra Castle, Bakacak Hill, Kemere Bridge, Fatih Mosque
Kastamonu: Şerife Bacı Monument, Clock Tower, Nasurlah Mosque and Bridge
Samsun: Atatürk Honor Monument, Bandırma Steamboat, Tobacco Pier
Sinop: Erfelek Waterfalls, Historical Prison, Boat Tour, Sinop Castle.
Amasya: Yeşil Irmak, Mummy Museum, Archaeology Museum, Bayezid Complex, Yalı Boyu Houses, Clock Tower, Prince's Walking Path, Hazeranlar Mansion, Ferhat and Şirin, King Rock Tombs
Istanbul, Gebze, Izmit, Sakarya, Duzce
VENÜS TUR Departure Points
22:00 Beylikdüzü Migros Front
22:15 Avcılar Bus Stops
23:00 Incirli Doğtaş Furniture Front
23:30 Mecidiyeköy IETT Stops (in front of Mado)
24:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Front
00:05 Bostancı Bridge Underpass (Towards Ankara)
00:15 Kartal Bridge Bus Stop (Towards Ankara)
00:20 Pendik Bridge Underpass (Towards Ankara)
00:30 Çayırova McDonald's Front
01:15 Izmit Bus Station Front (Bus Station-2 Stop)
02:15 Sakarya Bus Station Front
03:00 Duzce T7 Petrol Station Stop
03:45 Kaynaşlı Türsan Park Facility
Accomodation: Night Journey
Bartın Amasra Kemere Bridge, Kale İçi Houses, Safranbolu, İmren Turkish Delight, Cinci Inn and Bath, Government Mansion, Hıdırlık Hill, Clock Tower, Akçasu Canyon, Kastamonu, Şerife Bacı Monument, Clock Tower, Kastamonu Castle, Nasrullah Mosque and Bridge, On the 2nd day of our Western and Central Black Sea Tour including Amasra, Safranbolu, Kastamonu, Sinop, Samsun, and Amasya, we will turn our direction towards Amasra district of Bartın province after our meeting at the specified times above. After an extra breakfast here, we start our tour, visiting Amasra Castle, the Crying Tree, Boztepe, Kale İçi Houses, Fatih Mosque, Little Church, Kemere Bridge, and Shopping Street. After our visit, we head towards Safranbolu, one of the most valuable districts of the Western Black Sea, which is under the protection of UNESCO and preserves the traces of the Ottoman and Greek coexistence. First, we ascend to Hıdırlık Hill, where we can see Safranbolu, Government Mansion, and Clock Tower panoramically. From here, we can clearly observe that no house obstructs the view of another and they are fantastically positioned. After our guide finishes the explanation, we take photos and walk through the cobblestoned streets that bring Safranbolu to life, visiting the Bazaar of Cobblers, Traders, Blacksmiths, Coppersmiths, Cinci Inn and Bath, İzzet Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Akçasu Canyon, Köprülü Mehmet Pasha Mosque, and the Sundial in the courtyard. While touring the famous Kaymakamlar Mansion, the best visiting house in Safranbolu, you will feel like you are in a time tunnel. We will get information about Turkish delight at the famous İmren Lokumcu of the historical town and have the opportunity to taste and shop for delicious delights. After a shopping break in the Yemeniciler Bazaar, we complete our historical bazaar tour and head towards Kastamonu to visit Şerife Bacı, one of the chief architects of the War of Independence, after having our lunch free (extra). Here we complete our visits to Nasrullah Mosque, Nasrullah Bridge, and Şerife Bacı Monument, and see the city's clock tower and castle, the first modern high school in Anatolia, Abdurrahman Paşa High School, and the Government Mansion where the Hat Revolution took place panoramically. We go to Sepetçioğlu Local Products to buy the famous Pastirma, Sausage with Garlic, and pulled Halva of Kastamonu province, and after completing our shopping, we go to our hotel for accommodation, dinner, and breakfast. In the evening, a Live Music Entertainment tour will be organized for those guests who wish (extra). Note: If there is sufficient participation and time, a tour of Yörük Village (historical Laundry House, Sipahioğlu Mansion) will be organized. (Extra) Breakfast: An extra breakfast will be taken at Amasra Türkan Hanım’s Place. Lunch: An extra lunch will be taken in Safranbolu. Dinner: Dinner will be provided at the hotel and is included in the price. Accommodation: Çelik Palace Hotel, Anemon Hotel, etc. Accommodation: Safranbolu Hotels, Kastamonu Hotels.
Sinop, Erfelek Erfelek Tatlıca Waterfalls, Statue of Diogenes, Sinop Castle, Sinop Historical Prison, Sinop Boat Tour, Sample Manti, Gerze, Alaçam, Samsun, Onur Monument, Bandırma Steamship, Tobacco Pier,
On the 3rd day of our Western and Central Black Sea Tour, Amasra, Safranbolu, Kastamonu, Sinop, and Samsun After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we are going to explore and experience our province of Sinop which is the northernmost point of Turkey. It is a historical port city that preserves its natural beauty. We will start our Sinop tour with a visit to the Erfelek Tatlıca Waterfalls which have stunning views and a unique nature (Extra). Tatlıca is home to 28 different waterfalls of varying sizes near the village of Tatlıca in the Erfelek district of Sinop. First in Sinop, we are welcomed by the famous Philosopher Diyogen’s Statue known for his quote “Don’t cast a shadow, I don’t want any other favor” from Alexander the Great. After that, during our visit to the Historical Sinop Prison, we will witness the sorrowful pages of history and listen to interesting stories from our guide. (The Sinop Prison has been under renovation since January 15, 2021. If it has not reopened by the date of the tour, we will only take photos from outside.) After the visit to the Historical Prison, we will reach Sinop Harbor. Note: Since we cannot pass by the Black Sea without taking a boat tour, we will organize a boat tour (Extra) as the last part of our journey. We will go to Sample Manti to have the famous Sinop Manti for our lunch break, and after that, we will head toward Samsun by panoramically seeing Sinop, the coastal road to Gerze and Alaçam districts. We will arrive in Samsun where Gazi Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK started the National Struggle. First, we will visit the Bandırma Steamship which is the ship that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to Samsun with on May 19, 1919, along with 18 of his friends to start the national struggle, and then we will go to Tobacco Pier, where they first landed from the Bandırma Steamship. In the Samsun Municipality Park, we will visit the Atatürk Honor Monument, created by the Australian sculptor Heinrich Krippel, which has become a symbol of Samsun and is located at the point where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk first landed in the city. After our tours, we will proceed to have dinner and check in to our hotel for accommodation.
Note: If our guide has sufficient time, a tour of Hamsilos Cove may be done (Extra).
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken at Sinop Sample Manti as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and included in the price.
Accommodation: Simisso Hotel, Samsun Palace, etc...
Accommodation: Samsun Hotels
Amasya, Green River, Mummy Museum, Archaeology Museum, Bayezid Complex, Houses by the River, Clock Tower, Princes Walking Path, Hazeranlar Mansion, Ferhat and Shirin, King Rock Tombs, Tosta, Gerede, Türsan Rest Areas On the 4th day of our tour of the Western and Central Black Sea regions Amasra, Safranbolu, Kastamonu, Sinop, Samsun, Amasya, after having breakfast at our hotel, we are heading to Amasya to start our last day of the tour. We first visit the water canal known as the mountain that Ferhat drilled for his love of Shirin, hearing the stories again and taking a photo break. Then we start with the Amasya Archaeology Ethnography and Mummy Museum, which showcases over twenty thousand artifacts from Amasya and its surroundings. The museum exhibits artifacts from various civilizations, including the Hittites, Romans, Seljuks, and Ottomans. After the museum visit, we continue with tours of the Bayezid Complex, Houses by the River, Princes Park, Clock Tower, and Hazeranlar Mansion, followed by a panoramic view and photo opportunity at the breathtaking King Rock Tombs located along the banks of the Green River. We then go to our restaurant Lalehan by the Green River for lunch, where we will enjoy an open buffet of regional dishes (Extra). Guests may also take a boat ride on the Green River if they wish (Extra). After completing our tour of Amasya, we head back to Istanbul, stopping at Tosya Onur Park and Kaynaşlı Türsan Rest Areas. After bidding farewell to our valued guests until another SSC tour organization, we drop you off at the points where we picked you up. Thank you for choosing us, from the VENÜS TUR Operations and Sales team, with our best regards. Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the price. Lunch: Amasya Lalehan Regional Meal Extra. Dinner: Türsan Rest Areas Free Menu Extra. Accommodation: Attention, there will be no accommodation tonight. Accommodation: Attention, there will be no accommodation tonight.
INCLUDES:
- Venus Tour Assurance
- 1 Night Accommodation in Safranbolu Hotels
- 1 Night Accommodation in Samsun Hotels
- 2 Breakfasts at the Hotels
- 2 Dinners at the Hotels
- Compulsory Travel Insurance No. 1618
- All Environmental Tours Included in the Program
- Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees
- Professional Guiding and Accompanying Services
- Transportation with Luxury Vehicles and Water Service on Board
EXCLUSIONS:
- All Lunch Meals
- All Personal Expenses
- All Beverages Taken with Meals
- All Extra Specified Organizations
- All Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees
- Breakfast on the First Day and Dinner on the Last Day
- Erfelek Waterfall Tour
- Hamsilos Tour
Western and Central Black Sea Tour Terms
Our tour lasts for 3 Nights and 4 Days. Hotel accommodation takes place for 2 Nights.
Child discounts can be applied when accompanied by two adults.
Our guide may make changes during the program, provided that the program is fully executed. Our tours are a whole package including Hotel, Bus, Airplane Tour program, and guiding services and cannot be considered separately.
For children ages 0-6, a bed may not be provided in hotel accommodation.
No charges will be made for children aged 00-1.99 in bus tours. If a seat is requested for children, the price for children aged 02-06 will apply.
The 3rd bed in triple rooms may not be of standard comfort. Depending on the situation, hotels may provide our guests with a pull-out bed or a sofa bed.
Every individual who has completed 2 years of age must have a seat on the bus.
Unused rights, such as transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, etc., during the tour are non-refundable.
No seat can be promised at the time of reservation. Seat numbers are determined in order of reservation date. Guests who purchase the tour early have the right to sit in the front.
For tours with 4 nights or more of accommodation, a rotation application will be implemented by shifting the seating arrangement by one row.
A tiered pricing system applies to all tours. As availability increases, the tour prices also rise. Guests cannot request the difference in price for changes that occur after their purchase date.
In air tours, VENÜS Tourism reserves the right to change the airport, the airline company, and the flight time due to density, provided that the program is not disrupted. In the case of airport changes, VENÜS Tourism must provide free transport to its guests.
Extra tours operate based on the number of participants. If an extra tour does not take place, the guest does not have the right to compensation. In this case, VENÜS Tourism has no liability. Extra tour prices may change; in this case, the price applicable is that at the time of travel, not at the time of purchase. The guest accepts this condition upon purchasing the tour.
The times indicated in the tour program are calculated based on normal weather and road conditions, and VENÜS Tourism is not responsible for any delays, nor does the guest have the right to compensation.
Changes may be made to the accommodation regions and hotels based on availability, provided they are of the same standards. All room assignments are made by hotel officials, and VENÜS Tourism has no authority in this matter.
In Black Sea Tours, the accommodation will be in bungalows and standard highland hotels. There is no obligation for regional cuisine in hotels.
During tours, due to program intensity, finding ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., may not always be possible, so it is advisable for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
For lunch, economically feasible local menus have been created. Depending on the regional density, tables arranged for groups are used for lunch and dinner.
VENÜS Tourism has no liability for tours canceled due to adverse weather conditions before or during the tour.
A minimum participant number of 30 is required for this tour. If there aren't enough participants, VENÜS Tourism reserves the right to cancel the tour with a notification 3 days in advance.
In the event of tour cancellation, VENÜS Tourism must notify the cancellation personally. There is no right to compensation due to the legal process.
Entry fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
VENÜS Tourism reserves the right to change hotels to a higher or equivalent category provided that the star category remains the same.
During the travel, please ensure that you take all your belongings when leaving the vehicles and hotels; VENÜS Tourism is not responsible for lost items.
Guests who register for the tour have the right to a free cancellation up to 30 days prior. If the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied; if less than 20 days, a 100% penalty will apply. The participant must provide a report (signed by the chief physician) obtained from a state hospital in Turkey when requesting cancellation for health reasons.
Regarding the Cancellation Refund Guarantee Package and Mandatory Travel Insurance
The Cancellation Refund Guarantee Package offers a conditional 100% refund guarantee if the cancellation request is made 72 hours (3 days) prior to the departure date of the tour or in the event of changes.
Mandatory travel insurance; the policy details for all our guests are provided for free by our agency and cover cases such as the agency's bankruptcy or any reason that prevents the tour package services from being provided. It does not cover health insurance and does not cover treatment costs. (Private health insurance is the guest's personal expense.)
Vehicles to be used according to the number of participants
Buses: (Used for 32 - 54 Participants) Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 20-31 Participants) Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for Up to 19 Participants) Vw Volt, Mercedes Sprinter
All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the aforementioned provisions.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY CODE: 34.West.Central.BKrdnz.2026
LOCATION: Black Sea (Departing from Istanbul, Gebze, Kocaeli, and Izmit)
MEALS: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
TRANSPORTATION: Bus
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Guests who register for the tour have the right to a free cancellation up to 30 days prior. If the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied; if less than 20 days, a 100% penalty will apply. If a participant requests cancellation for health reasons, they must present a report (signed by the chief physician) obtained from a state hospital in Turkey. Note: For air programs, tickets cannot be canceled by the airline, so cancellation and refund of the reservation cannot be performed.