How about experiencing the taste of the Black Sea, known as the Star of the North, that will leave you wanting more! We are going to dance the Horon and listen to the tunes of the Tulum and Kemençe. Why do they say to ask someone who knows? Because Hayden to the Black Sea daaaaaaaaa
Uzungöl, Lustra Karester Plateau, Sumela Monastery
Georgia, Batumi Tour, Alphabet Tower, Ali and Nino Statue, Middle Mosque
Amasya Ferhat and Shirin, Yalı Boyu Houses, King Rock Tombs, Green River
Samsun, Bandırma Steamboat, Honor Monument, Sinop Castle & Historical Prison, Zigana Tunnels
Rize Fırtına Stream & Ayder Plateau Tours, Pokut & Sal Plateaus
Ordu Cable Car Park, Çayeli Çeçeva Village Tea Gardens, Tomara Waterfall
Istanbul, Gebze, Izmit, Sakarya, Duzce, Bolu, Ankara
VENUS TOUR Departure Points
16:00 In front of Beylikduzu Migros
16:15 Avcilar Bus Stops
17:00 In front of Incirli Dogtas Furniture
17:30 Mecidiyekoy IETT Stops (In front of Mado)
18:00 In front of Kadikoy Marriage Bureau
18:05 Under Bostancı Bridge (Towards Ankara)
18:15 Kartal Bridge Bus Stop
18:20 Under Pendik Bridge (Towards Ankara)
18:30 In front of Gebze Center Shopping Mall
19:15 In front of Izmit Bus Station (Bus Station-2 Stop)
20:15 In front of Sakarya Bus Station
21:00 In front of Duzce T7 Petrol Station
21:45 Kaynasli Tursan Park Facility
22:30 In front of Bolu Bus Station
23:55 In front of Ankara Aşti (next to Berat Buffet)
00:30 In front of İş Bankası on Meşrutiyet Street
01:45 In front of Kırıkkale State Hospital (Will get off in Ankara on the return)
02:30 In front of Çorum Bus Station (Will get off in Ankara on the return)
07:30 In front of Amasya Bus Station (Will get off in Ankara on the return)
Accommodation: Night Journey
Çorum, Amasya, Ferhat and Shirin, Yeşil Irmak, Mummy and Archaeology Museum, Bayezid Complex, Yalı Boyu Houses, Şehzadeler Walking Path, Hazeranlar Mansion, Kral Kaya Tombs, Şiran Tomara Waterfall, Gümüşhane Karaca Cave, Zigana Tunnels, Hamsiköy After meeting with our esteemed guests, we begin our tour to the Kuzey Yıldızı Doğu Karadeniz and Batum Tour with VENÜS Tur's buses. After a break at the Türsan Rest Stop in Bolu Kaynaşlı, we pick up our guests from Ankara and after taking a break at the Sungurlu Menemenci Alaattin Rest Stop, we have our open buffet breakfast at Lalehan Restaurant located by the Yeşilırmak river in Amasya (Extra). Then we start exploring Amasya, known as the city of princes during the Ottoman period. We visit the Ferhat and Shirin Lovers Museum and see the Ferhat water canal, which is said to have been dug by Ferhat for his love for Shirin, where we hear their stories and take a photo break. Then we start with the Amasya Archaeology Ethnography and Mummy Museum, which exhibits over twenty thousand artifacts from the Hittites to the Romans, from the Seljuks to the Ottomans. After the museum visit, we explore Bayezid Complex, Yalı Boyu Houses, Şehzadeler Park, Clock Tower, and Hazeranlar Mansion. After that, we have a panoramic view of the stunning Kral Kaya Tombs on the banks of the Yeşilırmak Valley, take photos, and leave Amasya. We follow the stream, passing through Tokat Erbaa, Niksar Reşadiye, and Sivas Suşehri before taking a quick photo break at the entrance of Gölova. We go to visit the natural wonder, Tomara Waterfall Natural Park, located in the Şiran district of Gümüşhane, created by the cascading of 40 different springs from the mountain (Entrance fee to the National Park is applicable). After having our extra lunch here, we listen to the legend of Tomara at the Glass Terrace with its magnificent view before having some free time. After our free time, we head to Şiran, an emerging value of the Black Sea and Gümüşhane, to taste the local product Pestil Köme at Kral Pestil Köme and complete our shopping. We then set off towards the Gümüşhane Karaca Cave via the Ikisu creek route, exploring the stunning cave, which ranks second in the world among stalactite caves. We pass through the Zigana Tunnels, which opened in 2023 and have a length of 14.476 km, and enjoy the famous Hamsiköy rice pudding against a magnificent backdrop. After enjoying our rice pudding and the stunning view, we head to our hotel for accommodation and dinner. Breakfast: Will be taken at Lalehan Restaurant. (Extra) Lunch: Tomara Waterfall Restaurant - Free Menu (Extra) Dinner: Will be served at the hotel as Set Menu or Buffet (Included) Accommodation: Konak Park, Büyük Sümela Hotel, etc... Accommodation: Trabzon Hotels
Trabzon Sümela Monastery, Sürmene Knife Workshop, Uzungöl, Lustra and Karester Plateaus, Çeçeva Tea Gardens, Fırtına Stream On the 3rd day of our Kuzey Yıldızı Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tour, after breakfast at our hotel, we head to visit the Sümela Monastery located in the Maçka District of Trabzon, within the boundaries of the Altındere National Park. We take the minibuses in Altındere National Park (Extra) to reach the patika path leading to Sümela Monastery. After approximately 350 meters of travel, we photograph the open sections of the monastery with the guidance of our tour guide. For lunch, we proceed to either Zeytin Dalı Restaurant or Keyfi Sümela Restaurant to enjoy local dishes. Then we turn our direction towards Sürmene. We visit the Sürmene Knife Workshop to see the making of the famous Sürmene knives and for those who wish, they can shop for knives. While sipping our tea, we complete our shopping. We take a break for lunch at Hancıoğlu Restaurant (Extra). After enjoying our delicious meals, we drink our tea and head towards Uzungöl via the Trabzon Of - Çaykara - Taşkıran route. On our way to Uzungöl, we stop by the Haunedy Natural Local Products store where you can shop for local items. Then we arrive at Uzungöl, where we see the types of trees lining both sides of the road and the suspension bridges. You can walk and taste local delicacies while enjoying the tranquility of the peacefully flowing lake. You can fully experience Uzungöl. For an **extra tour**, we will start climbing to 2400 meters high for the **Lustra and Karester Plateau Tour** with our minibuses. We stop at viewing terraces along the way for photo breaks, visiting one of the Plateau Houses for tea. After a walk among the colorful flowers, we return to Uzungöl, and those who do not participate in this extra tour will have free time. After spending free time in **Uzungöl**, we get back on our vehicle and head towards Çayeli from the direction of Rize. Here we will transfer to minibuses for the **Çeçeva Tea Gardens Tour** (Extra). We see the endless tea gardens where many tea brands have filmed commercials and movies, picking tea and taking souvenir photos in the tea gardens. After our tour, we move to our hotel to rest. Our second evening of the tour includes accommodation and dinner at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken as Set Menu or Open Buffet at the hotel. (Included.) Lunch: Zeytin Dalı Restaurant or Keyfi Sümela Restaurant (Extra) Dinner: Will be taken as Set Menu or Open Buffet at the hotel. (Included.) Accommodation: BRN Hotel, Pugari Hotel, Özay Hotel, etc. Accommodation: Rize Hotels, Arhavi Hotels
Rize, Ayder Plateau, Bridal Veil Waterfall, Horon Plain, Fırtına Stream, Çamlıhemşin, Şenyuva Village, Çat Valley, Big Swing, Rafting, Zipline, Huser Sea of Fog Plateau, Pokut and Sal Plateaus, Artvin Borçka Karagöl
On the 4th day of our North Star Eastern Black Sea and Batumi tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we are heading to the Ayder Plateau located at an altitude of 1350m. We complete our visits to Bridal Veil Waterfall and Horon Plain and then our guide gives you free time at Ayder Plateau, where guests can enjoy a pleasant walk, have a warm chat with locals, or relax with tea and coffee in the available venues. For those who wish, we organize an extra tour to see Çat Valley, Çinçiva Bridge, Şenyuva Village, and the 3 Beauties known in the region: Zilkalesi, Palovit Waterfall, and Elevit Plateau (Extra). We will finish our program with wonderful photos taken at Pokut Plateau, located at an altitude of 2023m, and an endless fun program. For guests who do not want to join, there will be free time in Çamlıhemşin. After our magnificent tour, we go to Pınar Alabalık Facilities, located on Fırtına Stream, for lunch. We choose from one of the local specialties: Red-Spotted Trout, Dried Beans, Meatballs, Chicken, and crown our meal with Laz Böreği. After our meal, we will experience the rising trend of the Black Sea: Zipline, an activity done at an altitude of about 10 meters and a length of 350 meters across cables connected to each other. FREE FOR GOING, RETURN 200TL :))) Guests who wish will have the opportunity to do Rafting on Fırtına Stream (Extra). After our activities, we pass through Arhavi to Hopa. We will go to Borçka for guests who want to visit Karagöl (Extra). After boarding our waiting minibuses here, we take a beautiful journey of about 1 hour along the valleys that expertly separate the mountains, reaching Karagöl, a hidden paradise formed in the 18th century due to the river being blocked. You will experience moments where you will wish time could stand still. After finishing our tour, we return to Borçka and board our bus to rest at our hotel. Our third evening of the tour will be spent with accommodation and dinner at the hotel.
NOTE: Guests who wish can join our Huser Plateau Sunset or Sunrise and Sea of Fog Tour (Extra). You can witness the breathtaking view of the sunset or sunrise, and dance the Horon above the clouds.
Breakfast: Breakfast will be served as set menu or buffet at the hotel. (Included.)
Lunch: Red-Spotted Trout will be served at Pınar Alabalık Facilities. (Extra)
Dinner: Dinner will be served as set menu or buffet at the hotel. (Included.)
Accommodation: BRN Hotel, Pugari Hotel, Özay Hotel, etc...
Accommodation: Rize Hotels, Arhavi Hotels
Giorgia, Batumi, Çoruh River, Middle Mosque, Medea Statue, Piazza Square, Astronomical Clock, Alphabet Tower, Middle Mosque, Ali and Nino Statue, Clock Tower, Casino, Rize Fabric Weaving Workshop, Vatan Tea Factory, Ordu Cable Car, Boztepe, Samsun On the 5th day of our Northern Star Eastern Black Sea and Batumi Tour, after breakfast at our hotel, we board our buses with guests who will participate in the Batumi tour and carry out our routine customs procedures at the Sarp Border Gate, which is the border between Turkey and Georgia. After our procedures, we meet our vehicle waiting for us on the other side (Extra) and start our Batumi tour. (NOTE: Guests who do not participate in the Batumi Tour or the Mençuna Waterfall tour will have free time in Hopa.) First, we take a panoramic view of the Gonio Fortress located in a small coastal town. Here, we watch the Çoruh River from under the Gonio Bridge, which has stone bridges that host Akhalsopeli and Adlia, and take a short photo break for the legendary Ters Ev. We start our tour with the Middle Mosque. Next, we listen to the story of the Medea Statue, which showcases the mythological face of the Caucasus, rising in Europe Square, and then move on to Piazza Square. One of the most beautiful places in Batumi, this square reminds of the squares of European cities. Offering a pleasant atmosphere with the fresh aroma of coffee, we visit the Orthodox Saint Nicholas Church, built during the Ottoman Empire and still in use. A photo break is given at the golden Poseidon Statue in Theater Square. We visit the Theater Building and the Mary Mother Cathedral. We will see the Alphabet Tower, one of the 14 writing sections of the world, and the Ali and Nino Statue, which has inspired films and books, and then we have free time for shopping and at the Casino for those who want to spend time there. After our free time, we board our vehicle and head to the Sarp Border Gate for our return procedures to Turkey, where guests can shop at the Free Shops after completing entry procedures. After shopping, we board our vehicle in Turkey and go to our restaurant in Hopa for lunch (Extra). After our meal, we visit Tekpa Rize Fabric Workshop, where we will see the production of Rize fabric live and have the opportunity to shop. The most significant feature of Rize fabric is its cleaning and ensuring it is kept cool and dry. After shopping for Rize fabric, we visit Rize Castle panoramically and proceed on our way back to Trabzon. We visit the Vatan Tea Factory, known for its delicious and high-quality tea production, join the tea picking activities, shop, and then head towards the Giresun Hazelnut Stop. After a stop for hazelnut shopping, our bus heads towards Ordu and we go to Ordu Cable Car Park, where we can take an extra ticket and go up to Boztepe by cable car to enjoy the view. After the Boztepe visit, we return to our hotel for accommodation. Note: According to the agreement between the Republic of Turkey and Georgia, entry to Batumi is allowed with a new ID card or passport containing the TC ID number. Entry is not allowed with other identity cards (such as driver's licenses, institutional ID cards, etc.). Students under 18 years of age who will travel without both parents must obtain a permanent CONSENT LETTER from a NOTARY for entry to BATUM. It is mandatory for all children and babies to have a photo in their identification. Attention! As of January 1, 2026, it will be mandatory for Turkish citizens entering Georgian territory to have a valid foreign travel health insurance. The insurance must have a minimum coverage of €30,000 and can be presented in physical or electronic format. PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR IDENTITY CARD WITH TC NUMBER WITH YOU WHILE TRAVELING. THE EXIT FEE OF 1250 TL WILL BE PAID BY THE GUEST. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, ENTRY TO GEORGIA WITH OLD IDENTITY CARDS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. Alternative Program for Batumi: Students who cannot pass to Batumi or wish to participate can join our Extra Mençuna Waterfall tour. Our minibuses, which we will take from Arhavi, will reach Küçükköy from Çifte Kemer Bridge. Once we get off the minibuses in Küçükköy, we begin a very comfortable walk across the suspension bridge. During our approximately 30-minute journey, we will walk through the trees in the Botanic Park, passing tea gardens along the way, and if you wish, you can participate in our tea segment activity. Upon reaching Mençuna, which means "inaccessible" in Laz language, the view we encounter will be spectacular. After this magnificent tour, we return to Arhavi and meet our group and buses. Breakfast: Will be taken as a set menu or open buffet at our hotel. (Included.) Lunch: Will be taken in Çarkçı Döner Restaurant (Extra) Dinner: Will be taken at Zeytindalı Restaurant. (Extra) Accommodation: Bahri Hotel Giresun, Samsun Simisso Hotel, etc. Accommodation: Giresun Hotels, Samsun Hotels
Ordu, Fatsa, Ünye, Terme, Samsun, Atatürk Honor Monument, Bandırma Ship, Gazi Museum, Tobacco Pier, Gerze, Sinop, Sinop Prison, Sinop Castle, Ayhan Kotra, Diogenes Statue, Sinop Boat Tour, Boyabat
On the 6th day of our Kuzey Yıldızı Eastern Black Sea and Batum Tour, after having our last breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Samsun, which is located in the area where the Kızılırmak and Yeşilırmak rivers flow into the sea, after a tea and coffee break at Zorlu Park Facilities. First, we visit the Bandırma Ship, which Mustafa Kemal Atatürk came to Samsun with 18 friends on May 19, 1919 to start the national struggle. We visit the Atatürk Honor Monument, erected in the symbol of Samsun at the point where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk first landed in the city, made by Australian sculptor Heinrich Krippel. We visit Mantıka Palace (Gazi Museum), where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed when he arrived in Samsun, and then visit Tobacco Pier, the first point where our Great Leader Atatürk set foot in Samsun to ignite the torch of the National Struggle, and we complete our visit in Samsun and shift our direction towards Sinop after getting a panoramic view of Alaçam and Gerze districts. Sinop, located at the northernmost point of Turkey, is a historical port city that has preserved its natural beauty. For lunch, we go to Örnek Mantı where you can taste Sinop's Famous Mantı and Çiğ Börek. In Sinop, we are first welcomed by the famous Statue of Diogenes, known for his saying to Alexander the Great, "Don't shade me, I want nothing more". Afterwards, during our visit to the Historical Sinop Prison, we will witness the sorrowful pages of history and hear interesting stories from our guide. After the tour of the Historical Prison, we will panoramically view a Seljuk artifact, Alaeddin Mosque and the Government House and reach Sinop Harbor. Here, we will have the opportunity to do a Sinop Boat Tour (Extra). In this tour, you will have the chance to see our city of Sinop, Historical Prison, and Sinop Castle from the Black Sea. After our last visit in Sinop, we conclude our tour and start our return journey. We complete our Kuzey Yıldızı Eastern Black Sea and Batum Tour with countless memories left behind in your minds. We bid farewell hoping to meet again in another VENÜS TOUR organization. Thank you for choosing us as VENÜS TUR operation and sales team, Sincerely.
Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel as Set Menu or Open Buffet. (Included.)
Lunch: Will be taken at Sinop Örnek Mantı. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at Onur Park Resting Facilities. (Extra)
Accommodation: Attention! There will be no accommodation tonight.
Accommodation: Attention! There will be no accommodation tonight.
Ankara, Istanbul
We are concluding our North Star Eastern Black Sea and Batum Tour by dropping off our valued guests at the points we collected them from in Ankara, Bolu, Izmit, and finally from Istanbul this morning, and we bid farewell until our next VENÜS TOUR organization.
Note: We arrive in Ankara around 23:30.
Note: We arrive in Istanbul around 06:00.
Accommodation: Arrival in Istanbul.
INCLUSIONS:
- VENÜS TUR Assurance
- 4 Nights Half Board Accommodation in Hotels
- 4 Breakfasts provided at the Hotels
- 3 Dinners provided at the Hotels
- Compulsory Travel Insurance No. 1618
- All Excursions Included in the Program
- Transportation and Tours with Luxury Travel Buses
- Complimentary Water Service on the Bus
- Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees
- Professional Guidance
- Rize Ayder Plateau Tour Included.
- Trabzon Uzungöl Tour Included.
- Amasya Ferhat and Şirin Tour Included.
- Samsun First Step Monument Tour Included.
- Sinop Province Tour Included.
- Gümüşhane Şiran Tomara Waterfall
EXCLUSIONS:
- All Special Expenses
- All Beverages Taken During Meals
- All Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees
- All Extra Mentioned Organizations
- First Day Breakfast and Last Day Dinner
- International Departure Fee (1250 TL)
- Batumi Transfer Vehicle
- Overseas Travel Health Insurance (200 TL)
NOTE 1: Guests from Amasya, Kırıkkale, and Çorum participating in our tour will disembark from our tour in Çankırı or Ankara.
NOTE 2: No refunds will be made for our guests who do not go to or pass through Batumi. (The Batumi Tour is conducted with a minimum of 10 people.)