Visite du monastère de Sumela, de Zigana et du village de Hamsiköy
Description
Partez de Trabzon pour visiter l'emblématique monastère de Sümela, construit de manière spectaculaire dans les falaises de la vallée de l'Altındere. Explorez les paysages luxuriants du parc national d'Altındere, entouré de montagnes boisées et d'air frais des montagnes, et profitez des possibilités de capturer de superbes photographies en cours de route.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Le premier arrêt est le monastère de Sümela, situé dans le parc national d'Altındere, atteint après une agréable heure de route. À l'intérieur du parc national, des minibus communs sont utilisés, suivis d'une marche de 300 mètres le long d'un chemin forestier pour rejoindre le monastère. Avant d'entrer dans le monastère de Sümela, visitez la chapelle Sainte-Barbe, qui offre l'un des meilleurs points de vue pour admirer le monastère situé dramatiquement contre les montagnes.
À votre arrivée au monastère de Sümela, des aqueducs historiques, des escaliers en pierre et des installations pour les visiteurs vous accueillent. Avant d'entrer, prenez un court instant pour profiter de la nature environnante et des vues panoramiques. Après avoir franchi le portail d'entrée atteint par des marches de pierre, le complexe du monastère s'ouvre devant vous. Au cours de la visite, explorez l'église rocheuse principale, les chapelles, les chambres d'étudiants, la bibliothèque, la maison d'hôtes et la source sacrée, ainsi que d'autres sections de ce site remarquable. A la fin de la visite, rencontrez le Pro de groupe et revenez par le même chemin.
Sur la route du retour, marchez de nouveau le long du chemin forestier et utilisez le service du parc national pour rejoindre le véhicule de visite, puis continuez vers le col Zigana. Autrefois une route importante de la route historique de la soie, Zigana a été parcourue par de nombreux explorateurs célèbres, y compris Marco Polo. Après un arrêt au col, situé à 2 050 mètres d'altitude, continuer le voyage jusqu'à Hamsiköy.
Profitez d'une pause déjeuner à Hamsiköy, réputée pour ses paysages naturels et son célèbre riz au lait. Après avoir visité le monastère de Sümela, le col de Zigana et Hamsiköy, retour à Trabzon, marquant la fin de la visite. Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir dans un autre voyage.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Avant l’activité : Notre visite part du point de rendez-vous du centre-ville de Trabzon à 9h00. Les prises en charge à l’hôtel sont organisées selon l’horaire opérationnel et peuvent avoir lieu avant ou après l’heure de départ de la visite. Notre équipe d'exploitation vous informera de votre heure exacte de prise en charge à votre hôtel avant la visite. Se rendre au monastère de Sumela : Il est obligatoire d'utiliser le service de navette pour rejoindre le parking du parc national et le début du sentier menant au monastère. Il y a un sentier forestier de 350 mètres menant au monastère, qui ne convient pas aux fauteuils roulants ou aux poussettes. De plus, lors de la visite du monastère, vous devrez parcourir de nombreuses étapes. Déjeuner : Le déjeuner sera servi dans un restaurant local à Zigana. Veuillez noter que le coût du déjeuner n'est pas inclus dans le prix de l'excursion. Le restaurant accepte les paiements par carte de crédit. Frais d'entrée (par personne) : Monastère de Sumela : 20 Euro (payable en espèces en Livre turque ou par carte de crédit à l'entrée du monastère) Service de navette : 70 TL par personne (payable en espèces en livre turque) Quoi apporter : Apportez une pièce d'identité ou un passeport, des chaussures confortables et des vêtements adaptés aux conditions météorologiques, y compris un imperméable même en été. Remarque importante : Notre Guide/personnel de l'agence peut modifier l'itinéraire en fonction des conditions météorologiques.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(82)
We had a lovely time visiting Sümela Monastery and Zigana, they are truly beautiful places. Taner bey is a very knowledgeable and kind tour guide with lots of information to share about Trabzon and the history of the region and Hüseyn bey is the coolest driver. It was a great way to experience the sights and the nature with this team.
Dear Veronik, thank you for joining our **Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsikoy Village Tour**. We are delighted that you enjoyed the scenery, nature, and history of the region. Your kind words about your tour guide Taner and driver Hüseyin mean a lot to the entire Zenofon Tours team. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. 🌿
We had a wonderful day visiting Sumela Monastery. The tour guide was excellent, providing interesting information and clear explanations throughout the day, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our driver was also fantastic—friendly, professional, and made the journey comfortable and stress-free. The scenery and history of the monastery were amazing, and the entire tour was very well organised. Highly recommended
Dear Mark and Mellina, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing these beautiful photos from your day at Sumela Monastery. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and felt comfortable with both our guide and driver. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we truly appreciate your kind recommendation. We hope your memories of Trabzon and Sumela will stay with you for many years. Warm wishes from the entire Zenofon Tours team!
Me and my friends visited Súmela Monastery. I recommend this tour as it’s a good price for a great time .Had great experience with very nice people. The tour guide was great . Overall atmosphere was very nice and friendly, we had enough time to walk around, eat and go to the souvenir stores . We were in a small group which was very nice although it is quite crowded in the Monastery.
Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation. We are very happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the Sümela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour with us. We hope to welcome you again to Trabzon and the Black Sea region on another trip.
We had a wonderful tour with Taner as our guide and Hassan as our driver. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Taner is incredibly knowledgeable about history and explains everything in great detail—you can tell he truly loves what he does. What makes it even more special is that he's the owner of the company, and he comes from a small village in Trabzon. His personal connection to the region really added a unique, authentic touch to the experience. Highly recommend!
Dear Ayman, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a kind review. It was a real pleasure to spend the day with you and to explore Sümela, Zigana and Hamsiköy together. We are very happy to hear that the tour went smoothly and that you enjoyed the places we visited. Hassan and I truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again in Trabzon or in another beautiful part of Türkiye. Warm regards, Taner
Amazing experience and landscapes. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided interesting historical facts. The restaurant's view and food were very good.
Thank you so much, Radwan! We’re very happy you enjoyed the tour, the landscapes and the guiding experience.
This is the transportation option to Sumela, departing from downtown Trabzon. So glad we took a tour instead of driving, which could have been challenging on some roads. Our driver and guide Senca were such fun. At some point several scarfed Turkish tourists on on mini bus asked the driver to turn up the traditional music. All we needed was a disco ball. Much singing from the Turks and hand clapping from us made for the most joyful tour ever. We loved the drive through the mountains, villages, tunnels, a stop for a delish lunch and a last stop for pudding . Remember that this is a transportation tour and entrance fees and food are paid by the traveler. It was a highlight of our Black Sea adventure. So glad we booked Zenofon tours. Good company.
22:43Claude responded: Linda, thank you so much for this wonderful feedback.Linda, thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. We're truly happy to hear that you had such a great time with your tour leader Senca and that the spontaneous moments with traditional music made your journey so memorable. Knowing that the drive through the mountains and villages became a highlight of your Black Sea adventure means a lot to us. We'd love to welcome you back to Trabzon whenever you return.
“I joined a group tour with Zenofon Tours in Trabzon and it was excellent. Our guide, Taner Demirbulut, was outstanding. Even though I was the only English speaker in the group, he made sure to translate everything for me so I wouldn’t miss any of the history or explanations. That personal attention really made the tour special for me. The whole experience was well organized, the places were beautiful, and Taner clearly knows his stuff. I felt taken care of the entire time. Highly recommend Zenofun tours.
Dear Hamood, thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Zenofon Tours in Trabzon. We are very happy to hear that our tour guide Taner’s translations and personal attention helped you enjoy the history, explanations, and the whole experience more deeply. Knowing that our guests leave the tour happy truly motivates us; it was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you again in Turkey.
I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Taner as your tour guide as he was excellent. He spoke English well and took his time to explain the historical significance of all the locations we visited. The monastery is breathtaking and a must see. We ended the tour with a delicious meal at a restaurant in the mountains with an amazing view overlooking the valley below. Do not miss this.
Dear Babe, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure having you and your family on the tour, and we’re delighted you enjoyed the experience with our guide Taner. Our guide Taner’s passion for sharing the history and stories of each location is what truly makes these tours special. Sumela Monastery has such a unique atmosphere, and it’s great to hear you felt that. Ending the day in Hamsiköy with that stunning valley view and a delicious meal is exactly the kind of moment we hope our guests take with them. We’re grateful you chose to explore Trabzon with us, and if your travels bring you back this way, we’d love to welcome you again.
The trip is very expensive on this website. I paid ~58 USD and others in same trip paid 25 USD and 35 USD through local companies or other websites and it was on spot booking. The difference in price is big. Check ur options before u book ur trip. I felt scammed tbh.
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour experience. Regarding the price, we would like to clarify an important point. On our local website, hotel pick-up is offered as an optional service, not included in the base tour price. When this service is added, the total cost reaches a similar level. In fact, even when hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, our direct website prices for a single participant are generally aligned with the prices shown on platforms like Viator and Tripadvisor. However, platforms like Viator and Tripadvisor do not offer flexible pricing structures for optional services, so these are usually included in the listed price by default. Our priority is always to provide fair pricing and high-quality service, with transparent options for our guests. Thank you again for your honest review, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
What a waste to money!!! You pay 140TL for the shuttle bus, 185TL for the parking lot and 20 Euros to access probably 5% of the monastery!! What a scam. Free distant views are worth it though.
Dear Sam, Your review appears to describe your independent visit to Sumela Monastery, particularly the parking, shuttle, and entrance fees associated with the national park site. Based on your mention of paying a parking fee, it seems you visited the monastery with your own vehicle rather than joining our guided “Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsikoy Village Tour.” Guests on our organized tours do not pay individual parking fees, as transportation logistics are handled within the tour program. The monastery entrance, shuttle, and parking services are managed by the Altindere National Park administration, not by our agency. These site-related costs are clearly explained on our tour details page so travelers know what to expect before booking. Our guided tours focus on providing a smooth experience and meaningful insight into Sumela Monastery’s history, Zigana Mountain, and Hamsikoy village, helping visitors understand the region beyond the site visit itself. As your comments relate to the monastery access system rather than our tour service, this review may have been posted under the wrong listing. We kindly invite you to consider updating or relocating it to avoid confusion for future travelers. Kind regards, Taner
