cool shore excursions®
Top activities
Top landmarks
Trip ideas
Nearby places
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Tours by time
  • Tours by the numbers
  • Top attractions
  • Trabzon travel guides
  • Trabzon travel calendar
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore Turkey tours
Language $Currency
Port schedule
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Wallet
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Cool Rewards Rewards
Gift cards
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates
You booked this experience
You're departing on
Google Calendar
Apple Calendar
Microsoft Outlook
Make your trip unforgettable

Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour

19 Reviews 4.68 out of 5 stars Based on 19 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards. Trabzon, Turkey
Book online or call us

from $58.39 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour Image 1
Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour Image 2
Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour Image 3
Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour Image 4
Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour Image 5
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Sümela Monastery, Zigana, Hamsiköy, Hagia Sophia & Boztepe Tour

Join our group tour from Trabzon at 09:30 and discover the region’s top natural and historical attractions.

Travel through Altındere National Park to visit the spectacular Sümela Monastery, built into cliffs at 1,200 meters. Enjoy a short shuttle ride and scenic walk to explore this historic landmark.

Continue to Zigana Mountain at 2,000 meters for stunning views and a relaxing lunch break.

Follow the historic Silk Road to Hamsiköy, a charming village famous for its traditional Turkish rice pudding (Sütlaç).

Experience the impressive Zigana Tunnel while enjoying the region's beautiful mountain scenery.

Return to Trabzon to visit Hagia Sophia Mosque, a remarkable Byzantine-era monument known for its architecture, frescoes, and rich history.

End your tour at Boztepe Hill, offering panoramic views of Trabzon and the Black Sea, perfect for memorable photos.

Return to Trabzon city center around 18:00.

What's Included

  • Air conditioned car
  • Tour leader
  • Lunch
  • Sümela monastery entrance
  • Shuttle bus to sümela monastery
See 1 moreSee 4 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

If your hotel or location is not on the list please contact wiht us.

OR
Meeting point
End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Sumela Monastery

It is believed that the church was built between 365-395 AD. The rules of Cappadocia churches, which are frequently encountered in Anatolia, were made; in fact, there is a similar cave church in the Maşatlık area of ​​Trabzon. Little can be said about the thousand-year period between the first foundation of the church and its conversion into a monastery. According to a legend told among the Black Sea Greeks, two monks named Barnabas and Sophronios of Athens had the same dream; in their dreams, they saw the place of Sumela where the icon was located, out of the three Panagia icons made by Saint Luke in the children of Jesus. Thereupon, unaware of the events, they came to Trabzon by sea, met there, told each other about their dreams and thought that the first church could be built. However, the fact that it is widely present in the frescoes in the monastery makes it thought that Emperor Alexios III of Trebizond, who is given special importance, is the real founder of the monastery.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Zigana

Zigana Pass is a pass in the North Anatolian Mountains, within the borders of Gümüşhane province. Its altitude is 2032 meters.The pass is located at the transition point between the Eastern Black Sea geographical structure and the Central Anatolian plateaus. The Harşit Valley is located on the Central Anatolian side. On the Central Anatolian side of the pass, villages are less common than on the Black Sea side, collective settlements are seen and the density of forests decreases. The pass is located among dense forests.
Read more

1 hour 5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hamsikoy

Hamsiköy is an old accommodation place located 19 km away from Maçka District on the northern route of the Silk Road from China and India to Europe on the northern skirt of Zigana Mountain. Its name comes from the Arabic Hamse village (five villages). Hamsiköy has a unique natural beauty with its gushing waters flowing from its rivers throughout the valley, mountain slopes embraced by mist, forests with purple-flowered rhododendrons, historical mansions and fountains. In addition to its natural, cultural and historical values, it contributes to the economy of Trabzon and the country with its delicious milk originating from the flower flora of the region and the production of vacuum kashar, butter, string cheese and curd cheese.Hamsiköy Sütlacı: The specialty of Hamsiköy Sütlacı is that the delicious milk originating from the flower flora of the region is cooked in a long time like one hour with a special cooking technique using only rice, sugar and salt.
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Torul Glass Observation Terrace

Visit the glass terrace in Torul for stunning valley views from above.
Read more

25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Show 3 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The remaining 3 hours 45 minutes is for travel time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5523484P1

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.68
19 reviews

Average 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 19 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
15
4 stars
2
3 stars
2
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
Trabzon Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Daily Uzungol Excursion; The Natural Beauty of Blacksea
5.0 (3)

Daily Uzungol Excursion; The Natural Beauty of Blacksea

The lake made by nature is a gift to Trabzon. This lake and its surroundings will satisfy your taste with their natural beauties. The full-day...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
from
$180
Trabzon Uzungol Nature Group Tour with Local Tea Tasting
4.7 (6)

Trabzon Uzungol Nature Group Tour with Local Tea Tasting

Discover the unique nature of the Black Sea and learn more about tea and knives production on a tour leaving from Trabzon. Experience different cultures...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (6)
from
$51
Private: The heart of Trabzon ~ Firtina valley, Ayder Highland
4.0 (2)

Private: The heart of Trabzon ~ Firtina valley, Ayder Highland

Explore special sites of Ayder highland. Meet and mingle with locals. Free hot tasty Turkish lunch. Old Ottoman Stone Bridge, unique waterfall. Pick up &...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$65
Full-Day Private Tour to Uzungöl from Trabzon
5.0 (19)

Full-Day Private Tour to Uzungöl from Trabzon

Depart from your hotel or a preferred address in Trabzon city center in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is Sürmene, known for its...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
from
$339
Daily Uzungol Excursion; The Natural Beauty of Blacksea

The lake made by nature is a gift to Trabzon. This lake and its surroundings will satisfy your taste with their natural beauties. The full-day …More

5.0 (3)

Daily Uzungol Excursion; The Natural Beauty of Blacksea

5.0 (3)

The lake made by nature is a gift to Trabzon. This lake and its surroundings will satisfy your taste with their natural beauties. The full-day...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
from
$180
Trabzon Uzungol Nature Group Tour with Local Tea Tasting

Discover the unique nature of the Black Sea and learn more about tea and knives production on a tour leaving from Trabzon. Experience different cultures …More

4.7 (6)

Trabzon Uzungol Nature Group Tour with Local Tea Tasting

4.7 (6)

Discover the unique nature of the Black Sea and learn more about tea and knives production on a tour leaving from Trabzon. Experience different cultures...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (6)
from
$51
Private: The heart of Trabzon ~ Firtina valley, Ayder Highland

Explore special sites of Ayder highland. Meet and mingle with locals. Free hot tasty Turkish lunch. Old Ottoman Stone Bridge, unique waterfall. Pick up & …More

4.0 (2)

Private: The heart of Trabzon ~ Firtina valley, Ayder Highland

4.0 (2)

Explore special sites of Ayder highland. Meet and mingle with locals. Free hot tasty Turkish lunch. Old Ottoman Stone Bridge, unique waterfall. Pick up &...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$65
Full-Day Private Tour to Uzungöl from Trabzon

Depart from your hotel or a preferred address in Trabzon city center in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is Sürmene, known for its …More

5.0 (19)

Full-Day Private Tour to Uzungöl from Trabzon

5.0 (19)

Depart from your hotel or a preferred address in Trabzon city center in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is Sürmene, known for its...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
from
$339

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour
4.9 (82)

Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour

Set out from Trabzon to visit the iconic Sümela Monastery, dramatically built into the cliffs of Altındere Valley. Explore the lush landscapes of Altındere National...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (82)
from
$56
Uzungol Tour: Full-Day Nature Adventure with Tea Factory Visit
4.9 (37)

Uzungol Tour: Full-Day Nature Adventure with Tea Factory Visit

Join a full-day Uzungöl tour from Trabzon and explore the region’s lush landscapes and local traditions. The tour begins with a visit to the famous...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (37)
from
$56
Eastern Turkey 12-Day Sightseeing Tour from Trabzon
4.9 (25)

Eastern Turkey 12-Day Sightseeing Tour from Trabzon

All our tours are a product of constant careful research and evaluation enhanced by direct local knowledge of the region and our thirty years experience....

12 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (25)
from
$3,850
Ayder Tour with Fırtına Valley Adventure: Full-Day Experience
4.8 (16)

Ayder Tour with Fırtına Valley Adventure: Full-Day Experience

Explore the natural highlights of Ayder Plateau and enjoy adventure-filled moments in Fırtına Valley on this full-day group tour from Trabzon. Take part in optional...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (16)
from
$56
Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour

Set out from Trabzon to visit the iconic Sümela Monastery, dramatically built into the cliffs of Altındere Valley. Explore the lush landscapes of Altındere National …More

4.9 (82)

Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour

4.9 (82)

Set out from Trabzon to visit the iconic Sümela Monastery, dramatically built into the cliffs of Altındere Valley. Explore the lush landscapes of Altındere National...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (82)
from
$56
Uzungol Tour: Full-Day Nature Adventure with Tea Factory Visit

Join a full-day Uzungöl tour from Trabzon and explore the region’s lush landscapes and local traditions. The tour begins with a visit to the famous …More

4.9 (37)

Uzungol Tour: Full-Day Nature Adventure with Tea Factory Visit

4.9 (37)

Join a full-day Uzungöl tour from Trabzon and explore the region’s lush landscapes and local traditions. The tour begins with a visit to the famous...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (37)
from
$56
Eastern Turkey 12-Day Sightseeing Tour from Trabzon

All our tours are a product of constant careful research and evaluation enhanced by direct local knowledge of the region and our thirty years experience. …More

4.9 (25)

Eastern Turkey 12-Day Sightseeing Tour from Trabzon

4.9 (25)

All our tours are a product of constant careful research and evaluation enhanced by direct local knowledge of the region and our thirty years experience....

12 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (25)
from
$3,850
Ayder Tour with Fırtına Valley Adventure: Full-Day Experience

Explore the natural highlights of Ayder Plateau and enjoy adventure-filled moments in Fırtına Valley on this full-day group tour from Trabzon. Take part in optional …More

4.8 (16)

Ayder Tour with Fırtına Valley Adventure: Full-Day Experience

4.8 (16)

Explore the natural highlights of Ayder Plateau and enjoy adventure-filled moments in Fırtına Valley on this full-day group tour from Trabzon. Take part in optional...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (16)
from
$56

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • air conditioned car.
  • tour leader.
The following is NOT included:
  • lunch.
  • sümela monastery entrance.
  • shuttle bus to sümela monastery.
  • Boztepe Entrance.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Trabzon Sümela Monastery and Hamsiköy Daily Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Air conditioned car
  • Tour leader
  • Lunch
  • Sümela monastery entrance
  • Shuttle bus to sümela monastery
  • Boztepe Entrance

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The remaining 3 hours 45 minutes is for travel time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name