--- title: Eastern Black Sea Corporate Trip | Trabzon to Ayder url: https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/tour-booking/eastern-black-sea-highlands-alpine-valleys-tour description: A 5-day Eastern Black Sea trip for teams of 8-35: Trabzon, Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl, Rize, and the Ayder, Gito and Pokut plateaus, meals included. --- ![Eastern Black Sea Corporate Trip](https://cdn.kurumsalgeziler.com/storage/tours/detail/0e24cf38-eac7-4fe1-9123-0f975989afc4.webp) [Get Quote](javascript:void(0);) Eastern Black Sea Corporate Trip ** Trabzon, Türkiye ** **Starting Point:** All provinces Share ** - [WhatsApp]() - [Telegram]() - [Facebook]() - [X]() - [LinkedIn]() - [E-Posta](mailto:?subject=Eastern+Black+Sea+Corporate+Trip+-+Kurumsal+Geziler&body=Eastern+Black+Sea+Corporate+Trip+-+Kurumsal+Geziler+https%3A%2F%2Fkurumsalgeziler.com%2Fen%2Ftour-booking%2Feastern-black-sea-highlands-alpine-valleys-tour.md) ## Overview The Eastern Black Sea corporate trip is a five-day [culture](https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/tour-categories/culture-and-city-programmes) and nature programme with 3-5 nights' accommodation, starting in Trabzon and reaching up to the highland plateaus (yaylas) of Rize. Accommodation, all meals in the programme, museum entry and transport within the region are included. It is designed for teams of 8-35 who want to experience green valleys, monasteries, highland culture and Black Sea cuisine together on a single trip. ### What is in the programme? On the first day in [Trabzon](https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/destinations/trabzon-corporate-trips) the group sees the 13th-century Hagia Sophia, the Atatürk Pavilion and the city view from Boztepe; Akçaabat meatballs are served at lunch, and anchovy pilaf and black cabbage soup in the evening. On the second day the group visits Sümela Monastery, set against a cliff in the Altındere Valley in Maçka, then continues to Uzungöl in Çaykara for a walk around the lake. On the third day the group visits the castle and tea gardens in Rize, then sees Zilkale and Palovit Waterfall along the Fırtına Valley before climbing to the Ayder plateau in Çamlıhemşin. On the fourth day there is a walk on the Gito and Pokut plateaus, on ridges that often sit above the clouds. On the final day time is set aside in the Trabzon bazaar for regional products such as candied chestnuts and Trabzon bread. ### Highlights - Byzantine heritage at Sümela Monastery and Trabzon's Hagia Sophia - Four different highland and lake landscapes: Uzungöl, Ayder, Gito and Pokut - Zilkale and Palovit Waterfall in the Fırtına Valley - Regional cuisine at every meal, from Akçaabat meatballs to mıhlama ### Who Is It For? It suits teams of 8-35 looking for a nature-focused incentive trip, an annual team gathering or a restorative programme for executives. The level of effort is moderate; the highland walks involve slopes and there are long drives on winding mountain roads. ### Planning Notes - The best period for the highland plateaus is June to September; as rain can fall in the region all year round, a raincoat is essential. - Rafting and ziplining on the Fırtına Stream and the Ayder thermal springs are charged extra. - The roads to Pokut and Gito are travelled in smaller vehicles suited to the area; larger groups are split for transport. - Flights and transport to Trabzon from the surrounding provinces are not included in the package. ** ### Additional Services ** Professional guiding ** Corporate event planning ** Tour coordination support ** A tour programme designed for the group ** Accommodation in the areas named in the programme (3-5 nights) ** All meals named in the programme (breakfast, lunch, dinner) ** Museum and site entry fees named in the programme (Sümela Monastery, Hagia Sophia Museum, Atatürk Pavilion, Tea Museum, etc.) ** Boztepe cable car fare ** Vehicle transport within the Eastern Black Sea region ** Trabzon Airport - hotel - airport transfers (for groups arriving by air) ## Corporate Fit - Suitable Team Size Department and project teams of 8-35 - Segment Economy - Extra Features Local economy, Low carbon, Low waste, Accessible Corporate Program Summary The Eastern Black Sea corporate trip visits Trabzon, Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl, Rize and the Ayder-Pokut plateaus over 5 days, with accommodation and meals included; it suits teams of 8-35. ## Included Services / Excluded Services - Professional guiding - Corporate event planning - Tour coordination support - A tour programme designed for the group - Accommodation in the areas named in the programme (3-5 nights) - All meals named in the programme (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Museum and site entry fees named in the programme (Sümela Monastery, Hagia Sophia Museum, Atatürk Pavilion, Tea Museum, etc.) - Boztepe cable car fare - Vehicle transport within the Eastern Black Sea region - Trabzon Airport - hotel - airport transfers (for groups arriving by air) - Flights (can be added as an optional additional service) - Rafting / zipline on the Fırtına Stream (additional service) - Ayder plateau thermal springs entry fee - Personal expenses and shopping - Transport to Trabzon from the surrounding provinces (additional service) ## Tour Gallery ![Eastern Black Sea Corporate Trip](https://cdn.kurumsalgeziler.com/storage/tours/detail/0e24cf38-eac7-4fe1-9123-0f975989afc4.webp) ** ** ## Tour & Event Plan Day 1 - Morning/Midday: Arrival at Trabzon Airport on a flight from Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir Arrival at Trabzon Airport on a flight from Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir and welcome by the guide (groups arriving by air), or gathering at the meeting point in Trabzon city centre (groups travelling by vehicle). Trabzon city tour: the Hagia Sophia Museum, the Atatürk Pavilion and the Boztepe cable car (panoramic city views). Lunch (Akçaabat meatballs). Evening: hotel check-in and rest. Dinner (Trabzon cuisine — anchovy pilaf, black cabbage soup). Day 2 - Morning: Early breakfast Early breakfast. Departure for Sümela Monastery (Maçka). Guided tour of Sümela Monastery (the monastery's history, frescoes, the rock church). Day 2 - Midday/Evening: Lunch (at a local restaurant in Maçka) Lunch (at a local restaurant in Maçka). Departure for Uzungöl. Uzungöl visit (a walk around the lake, a photo stop, time in nature). Evening: accommodation in Uzungöl or return to Trabzon. Dinner (trout in Uzungöl). Day 3 - Morning: Breakfast. Departure for Rize. Rize city tour Breakfast. Departure for Rize. Rize city tour: Rize Castle, the Tea Museum, the Rize Lighthouse and the tea gardens. Lunch (Rize cuisine — mıhlama / kuymak, cornbread). Day 3 - Midday/Evening: Departure for the Ayder plateau (Çamlıhemşin) Departure for the Ayder plateau (Çamlıhemşin). Visits to Palovit Waterfall and Zilkale on the way. Arrival at the Ayder plateau, a tour of the plateau and the thermal springs (optional). Evening: accommodation on the Ayder plateau. Dinner (regional dishes). Day 4 - Morning: Early breakfast Early breakfast. Departure for the Gito and Pokut plateaus (views above the clouds, walking). Photo stop and time to take in the landscape. Day 4 - Midday/Evening: Lunch (on the plateau) Lunch (on the plateau). Optional rafting or zipline on the Fırtına Stream (additional service). Return to Trabzon. Evening: closing dinner and free time. Day 5 - Morning: Breakfast. Shopping in the historic Trabzon Bazaar (Trabzon bread, chestnut Breakfast. Shopping in the historic Trabzon Bazaar (Trabzon bread, candied chestnuts, handicrafts). Airport transfer (groups arriving by air) or end of the tour (groups travelling by vehicle). ## FAQ Which season is best for an Eastern Black Sea tour? June to September is ideal for a highland tour (greenery and flowers). Spring and autumn also suit Sümela Monastery and the city tours. In winter Sümela Monastery may be covered in snow and the highland plateaus are closed. The high-altitude plateaus should be visited in the summer season. Is it difficult to get up to Sümela Monastery? The monastery sits on a rock face about 300 metres above the valley floor. From the car park there is a walk of around 20-25 minutes on a sloping path. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. It is not overly strenuous. How long is the tour? The standard programme is 4 days and 3 nights or 5 days and 4 nights. On request, an intensive 3-day, 2-night programme is also possible (Trabzon + Uzungöl + Sümela). Is there accommodation in Uzungöl? Yes. There are boutique hotels and guesthouses around Uzungöl. Depending on your preference, the group can stay in Uzungöl or in central Trabzon. Staying in Uzungöl offers a closer-to-nature experience. How can I join the tour from outside Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir? We offer airport transfers from the provinces around these cities. From provinces in the Black Sea area (Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Amasya, Tokat, Gümüşhane, Erzurum, Bayburt) you can travel directly by road and join the tour in Trabzon. Which Black Sea dishes will we taste? Many regional dishes will be tasted, such as mıhlama / kuymak (cornmeal and cheese), anchovy pilaf, black cabbage soup, Akçaabat meatballs, Laz böreği, Trabzon bread, Rize tea, clotted cream with honey, candied chestnuts, trout, cornbread, pickled beans and Hamsiköy rice pudding. Is the tour exclusive to corporate groups? Yes. The tour is planned entirely as a private programme for companies, with hotels, vehicles and guides arranged according to the group size. Does the tour go ahead in rainy weather? The Black Sea region sees rain in every season. In light rain the tours continue (an umbrella and raincoat are recommended). In heavy rain or where there is a risk of landslides, the programme is revised or moved to indoor venues (museums, tea gardens). Which company sizes is the Eastern Black Sea trip suitable for? The Eastern Black Sea trip is geared towards department and project teams of 8-35. Accommodation choices, daily routes and walking sections can be tailored to your headcount, the teams travelling and the motivation goals behind the trip. Is the Eastern Black Sea trip in the economy, standard or premium category? This trip is in the economy segment. Pricing is finalised according to group size, dates, transport, meals, guiding and any extra activities. Does the Eastern Black Sea trip include sustainability or ecological features? Its featured extras are a contribution to the local economy, an ecological approach, carbon-free and low-carbon options, low waste and an accessible programme. Low-carbon transport, low-waste operations and local sourcing can be added as needed. How do we request a price for the Eastern Black Sea trip? Send your number of travellers, date window, departure cities, budget segment and any special requirements via the tour request form, and we will put together a proposal with alternative prices and itineraries. 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