Top 9 cultural & heritage things to do in Trabzon

1. Daily tour to Uzungöl from Trabzon

A full-day excursion featuring Uzungöl's natural beauty, including tea factory tours, local knife crafts, and a lakeside lunch. Returns to Trabzon by evening.

2. City tour of Trabzon with cultural highlights

A guided exploration of Trabzon — delve into its rich history, culture, and local tea culture throughout the historic streets.

3. Day trip to Ayder Plateau from Trabzon

A full day exploring Ayder Plateau — enjoy natural scenery, local culture, and waterfalls with a knowledgeable local guide.

4. Sümela Monastery and Uzungöl tour from Trabzon

Full-day guided excursion to Sümela Monastery and Uzungöl with scenic views, including Zigana Mountain Summit and Torul Glass Terrace.

5. Five-day Black Sea tour from Trabzon

Five days exploring Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin, with highlights including Sumela Monastery, Uzungol, Ayder Highlands, and Mencuna Waterfall.

“The visit to the Black Sea region was fantastic. The views were stunning, and the trip was well-organized. It's definitely a place worth exploring.”— WeedaW1

6. Eastern Black Sea 6-day tour from Trabzon

Six days exploring Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region—Trabzon, Sümela Monastery, Ayder Plateau, and Uzungöl with optional activities like rafting and ziplining.

“Excellent tour experience. The staff were friendly and courteous. I will certainly choose this company again on my next visit to Trabzon.”— anisay2020

7. Private full-day tour to Ayder Plateau from Trabzon

A full day in an air-conditioned vehicle — visit Şenyuva Village, Zilkale Castle, and enjoy free time in Fırtına Valley for optional rafting or ziplining before reaching Ayder Plateau.

“The tour company proved to be unprofessional, providing a guide who was quite rude. Towards the end of the trip, when we wanted to stop at a coffee shop for 45 minutes, the guide threatened to leave without us if we delayed. I had to call the manager to resolve the situation. It seemed that a guide was unnecessary since it was primarily a nature experience. The guide lacked knowledge and mostly just walked alongside us. I recommend avoiding the lunch option; they took us to a hotel restaurant with slow service and mediocre food. The guide acknowledged their inefficiency but mentioned they had a deal with the restaurant, limiting our menu choices. Their adherence to a strict schedule seemed more about their convenience rather than the preferences of the guests. The driver was polite but didn't speak English. In contrast, a different tour company called Hafsatur provided a great experience in Uzongol, with everything managed professionally and reasonable rates.”— abdulla1110

8. Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy day tour from Trabzon

Eight and a half hours, group tour — Sümela Monastery, Zigana Mountain, lunch in nature, and Hamsiköy rice pudding stop included.

“This trip was incredibly full, visiting many places with comfortable transport and ample time at each stop. The tour guide was excellent, making it a worthwhile expense.”— Gillian_M

9. Full-day private tour of Sumela Monastery and surrounding sites

A full day by private vehicle — explore Sumela Monastery, Karaca Cave, Torul Glass Terrace, and Hamsikoy village with local rice pudding tasting.

“The tour experience felt lacking, as there was no guide and the driver only communicated in Turkish. Although he worked hard to connect with us, language barriers made it difficult. Additionally, there were errors in the itinerary, requiring us to reach out multiple times about the planned visits. I rated them two stars solely because the driver put in significant effort.”— Mohamed_M