A peaceful route to discover Trabzon’s beaches, nature parks, and caves.
Stretching from the fierce waves of the Black Sea to its lush green plateaus, this two-day Trabzon route offers a perfect alternative for families seeking a peaceful holiday intertwined with nature. Ranging from the cool waters of the coast to historical monasteries built on steep cliffs and deep caves, this adventure is carefully prepared for you to discover the region's unique natural beauties. The stops that best blend the green and blue of Trabzon await you on this short yet impressive trip.
To make a peaceful start in the heart of nature, you begin your route by visiting the Sera Gölü nature park, known as a landslide dam lake surrounded by lush green forests. Following your lakeside walk, you proceed to the Yalıncak Aile Plajı to swim in the cool waters of the Black Sea and spend enjoyable time with your family. You dedicate your afternoon entirely to nature and history. After taking a deep breath in the Altındere Vadisi national park with its pristine air and waters gliding through massive trees, you admire the historical Sümela Manastırı, seemingly carved onto steep cliffs and fascinating onlookers with its architecture, ending the first day accompanied by magnificent views.
The second day begins with a relaxing morning walk accompanied by birdsong at the Sürmene Çamburnu nature park, a natural wonder where the forest embraces the sea. Leaving the coastline and returning to the city center, you visit the Trabzon Müzesi, which exhibits the region's cultural heritage and ethnographic artifacts. You make the grand finale of this impressive nature and culture tour in the mysterious atmosphere of the Çal Mağarası, considered one of the longest caves in the world, dazzling with its stalactites and stalagmites, and featuring a small murmuring stream flowing through it.