Uzungol Tour: Full-Day Nature Adventure with Tea Factory Visit
Description
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 Sürmene knife factory outlets, known for their fine craftsmanship, followed by a stop at a local tea factory to learn about the tea-making process. Continue to Uzungöl, surrounded by forests and mountains, and enjoy free time by the lake. Discover the natural beauty of the Haldizen Valley, relax in nature, and capture memorable photos before returning to Trabzon.
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Itinerary
Join the Uzungöl Day Tour departing from Trabzon at 10:00 AM, with pickup from your hotel or designated meeting points based on your reservation preference. Our first stop is the famous Sürmene knife workshop, where you can see traditional craftsmanship and shop for local products, before continuing toward Uzungöl. We are moving for Uzungol Tour and making our first visit to a short shopping break at Sürmene Knife Factory Outlet on the road.
While continuing our journey, we also stop at a tea factory along the way. Here, factory staff explain the tea production process and share insights into brewing the best tea, giving you a closer look at one of the Black Sea region’s most important traditions.
The journey continues along the Black Sea coast to the town of Of, before turning inland toward the scenic Solaklı Valley. Surrounded by traditional village houses on steep hillsides, tea plantations, and hazelnut gardens, arrive in Uzungöl, one of Trabzon’s most popular destinations, located at 1,090 meters above sea level and known for its dense forests and dramatic landscape. Visit the Uzungöl Observation Terrace for a panoramic view of the lake, followed by the Artificial Waterfall, built to protect the lake from flooding. After these visits, enjoy free time in Uzungöl until 4:00 PM to explore the area at your own pace, relax in lakeside cafés, or simply take in the natural surroundings. At the end of a pleasant day, return to Trabzon with lasting memories of Uzungöl.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
> Before departure we will contact you for the list of participants. >> Guests at the meeting places and the hotel must be ready at the requested time. Please note that the welcome time stated on the voucher is approximate and may vary up to 30 minutes depending on traffic in Trabzon.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(37)
tourist area . beautiful lake
Irem and Hussein are a very good team. We felt very well accompanied and it was fun. We can also recommend the other tour from Zenofon Tours to the monastery.
Vielen Dank, Ines! Wir schätzen Ihre freundlichen Worte sehr. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass İrem und Hüseyin Ihren Tag angenehm gestaltet haben und Sie viel Spaß auf unserer Uzungöl-Tour hatten. Es bedeutet uns viel, dass Sie auch unsere andere Tour zum Kloster weiterempfehlen würden. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie wieder in der Schwarzmeerregion begrüßen zu dürfen! Zenofon Tours Team
Zenofon Tours was very organized and communicative (both through TripAdvisor and WhatsApp), which I appreciated very much. They agreed to pick us up at our hotel which was close to downtown but not technically on their list, so I appreciated that they agreed to do that for us. They also provided water. There were only four of us on the tour, and we had a driver only, not a driver and a guide, and the driver spoke a bit of English but didn't really accompany us or explain things very much, just kind of dropped us off and expected we would know what to do. First we stopped at a tourist shop that sold knives, which would have been a waste of time in my opinion if it hadn't been for the guy playing kerence and some wonderful Turkish elder ladies who started dancing. Then we went to the tea factory which was very cool (I really like tea) but the guys at the factory don't speak English, only Turkish (and possibly Arabic?) - thankfully one of my fellow travelers knew enough Turkish and English to fill us in. The drive to Uzungol was gorgeous and the view was stunning but there wasn't really anywhere to hike. The walk around the lake takes about 30-45 mins and was PACKED full of people so it was hard to walk freely. Maybe it would be less crowded in fall or spring. The viewing platform had a nice view but I think they could cut out the stop at the "waterfall" (aka a concrete dam-like structure that was only a few meters high) and just give us more time at the lake. The stop for lunch was a beautiful restaurant by the Black Sea but it ended up being VERY late in the day (3-4PM). The restaurant was on the pricier side and had a mandatory 10% service fee, but the view was absolutely gorgeous so I forgave it. Overall we're glad we did it.
Dear Alisa, Thank you for joining our tour and for taking the time to share such a detailed and objective review. Our region is attracting more interest from Western travelers each day, and as participation grows, we can continue improving the quality of our services. Our team is working diligently to support this progress. Warm regards, Zenofon Tours
Had an amazing experience and guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was perfect and well organized
Dear Yousra, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Uzungöl Tour and that everything met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the well-organized program and the knowledge and friendliness of your guide. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for more memorable journeys in the Black Sea region. Sincerely, Zenofon Tours Team
Wonderful places,to always remember.Something new.Good price , the professional guide, attentive at all times and very good food.
Dear Amalia, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the beautiful locations, the delicious food, and the attentive care of our professional guide. Your satisfaction means a great deal to us, and we truly look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable trip. Zenofon Tours Team
Nice trip the guide was fine but the trip itself is amazing and worth to visit I strongly recommend it
Dear Abdelaziz, Thank you for your kind review and recommendation! 🌿 We’re delighted to hear that you found the trip to Uzungöl amazing and worth visiting. Your feedback is truly valuable to us, and we’re always striving to provide the best experience for our guests. We’d love to welcome you again on another adventure in the Black Sea region! 🚐✨ Best regards, Taner Zenofon Tours | TurkishCityWonders.com
Ouzoul, one of the most beautiful villages, towns and regions of the lowest... enchanting nature, literally, integrated services, security, psychological comfort, beautiful weather, often relatively cool, in summer...
عزيزي Ras Al Khaimah، نود أن نتقدم إليكم بجزيل الشكر على مشاركتكم لآرائكم القيمة حول أوزنجول معنا. يسعدنا خدمة ضيوفنا الذين يقدرون جمال الطبيعة بهذا الشكل. نتطلع لاستقبالكم مجددًا في زياراتكم القادمة. مع أطيب التحيات، فريق Zenofon Tours
Thank you to our guide, İrem, for the very informative tour of beautiful Uzungöl. She made the experience enjoyable from start to finish together with our driver, Hüseyin, who was very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour!
Dear Despoina, Thank you once again for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that İrem and Hüseyin made your Uzungöl tour just as enjoyable as your previous experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure with us soon! Best regards, The Zenofon Tours Team
We met Taner at the airport and he gave us a tour of Trabzon. He was knowledgeable and friendly and professional. It was a pleasure.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on TripAdvisor. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Uzungöl tour and that Taner’s knowledge, friendliness, and professionalism made your trip memorable. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
The trip is very nice and the guide “Seyda” is super friendly and helpful. It would’ve been very useful if we were informed to bring an umbrella as it is always raining, but other than this every thing was perfect
Dear Yousra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Uzungol Tour. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and found our guide Seyda to be friendly and helpful. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your suggestion about informing guests to bring an umbrella. We'll make sure to include this information for future tours. We're thrilled that everything else was perfect for you. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon! Best regards, Zenofon Tours
