How about organizing a tour to the glorious mountains, lush geography and peaceful highlands of the Black Sea region this summer? The mountain villages, as well as natural and historical beauties of the Black Sea, the likes of which you will not find anywhere, will leave unforgettable memories for you. If you have been planning a Black Sea tour for a long time but have not found an opportunity yet, you should definitely take a look at this article.
Trabzon
Trabzon city, whose must-have food is anchovy, has become famous beyond the borders of the country with its natural beauty and cuisine. Those who are looking for options such as nature tour, culinary discovery, entertainment and cultural tour during a holiday should not end their trip without visiting Trabzon, the most developed city of the Eastern Black Sea Region. You should also watch Trabzon from the Sumela Monastery, visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, the living history of Trabzon, and definitely see the Ataturk Mansion, known as Ataturk's house in Trabzon. In Trabzon, the center of a fun holiday with its fun people, you can either wander around the city center or go for paragliding around Uzungol. While in Trabzon, you can also taste the epic “kuymak”, kale wrap, corn soup and anchovy rice on the spot.
“You should also watch Trabzon from the Sumela Monastery, visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, the living history of Trabzon, and definitely see the Ataturk Mansion, known as Ataturk’s house in Trabzon.”
Rize
When Rize is in question, the black tea and Ayder Plateau that have won the hearts of the Turkish people come to mind, while the green fields such as Potuk Plateau are the favorites of nature lovers. Located at an altitude of 2500 meters in Camlihemsin, this plateau promises spiritual relaxation with heavenly greenery and the cleanest air possible. For your Rize tour, you can also add Rize Castle, Rize Museum, Ataturk House and Ethnography Museum, Golcuk Lake, Isirlik Nature Park and Cayeli to your list of natural and cultural wonders to visit. “And, what to eat in Rize?” You can taste Rize roasting, Rize pita, pepecura dessert, Laz pastry, enishte delight, corn bread, chard skillet, anchovy screeching and kale soup.
Artvin
Artvin, located in the east of the Black Sea region, promises its visitors to experience a nature adventure, under the shadow of its mountains. Karagol, located within the borders of Artvin, Borcka and Savsat, is another favorite of nature enthusiasts. You should also add Kackar Mountains, Hatila Valley National Park and Maral Waterfall to your must-see list in Artvin. If you are one of those who want to travel back in time, you can also visit historical sites such as Parhali and Ishani monasteries.
Ordu
Of course, a Black Sea tour without Ordu is unthinkable. Ordu, which is accepted as the city of peace and pleasure for holidaymakers, attracts its visitors with its natural beauties such as Cambasi and Persembe Plateaus, Yason Cape and Ulugol Nature Park. Ordu beach offers a relaxing holiday, while the fish restaurants and cafes on the beach welcome their visitors with the most special tastes of Ordu. The local tastes of Ordu include herbs, corn and butter. When you go to Ordu, you can try flavors such as fresh pea kaygana, chard fritters, corn and yam soup, sakarca mihlama, beet dible, keshkek, anchovy meatball, stuffed tava, nettle soup, galdirik roast, zetiyani and bileki bread.
Samsun
Samsun city, which started a new era, has an important place for our country and nation as the place where the foundations of the War of Independence were laid with the arrival of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on May 19, 1919. Samsun, which holds all these memories, welcomes thousands of tourists every year with cultural venues such as the Gazi Museum, the Bandirma Ship Museum and the War of Independence Open Air Museum, the Honor Monument and Samsun City Museum. Samsun, which fills the visitors’ eyes with its natural beauties in addition to historical values, conquers the hearts with Ladik lake, Hamamayagi spa, Atakum coast, Kabaceviz and Akalan waterfalls. When asked what to eat in Samsun, the most appetizing answers are Samsun Bafra pita, broad bean wraps, nokul, oymaagac kebab, goose rice, halucka, corn soup, roasted pickles and katik sundurmesi.
Giresun
Giresun, “the capital of hazelnut”, is known as the gourmet city of the Black Sea with its organic regional flavors such as almond and Tirebolu cheese. Giresun, which appeals to nature enthusiasts with its epic nature, also promises a history tour to its visitors with its culture. Giresun Castle, Giresun Museum, Giresun Island and Botanical Garden, Kapu Mosque, Bedrama and Tirebolu Castles, Virgin Mary Monastery and Pangal Waterfall can also be added to your list of places to see in Giresun, which offers travelers a holiday with plenty of options. If you visit Giresun, you shouldn’t return without tasting special flavors such as mendek soup, bean dip, pimple, anchovy pie, sakarca fries, merevcen, siron, yaglas and bean pickle roasting.
