Monastero di Sumela, Zigana e tour del villaggio di Hamsiköy
Descrizione
Parti da Trabzon per visitare l'iconico Monastero di Sümela, drammaticamente costruito nelle scogliere della Valle di Altındere. Esplora i lussureggianti paesaggi del Parco Nazionale Altındere, circondato da montagne boscose e aria fresca di montagna, e goditi l'opportunità di scattare splendide fotografie lungo il percorso.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
La prima tappa è il Monastero di Sümela, situato all'interno del Parco Nazionale Altındere, raggiungibile dopo un piacevole viaggio in auto di circa un'ora. All'interno del parco nazionale vengono utilizzati minibus condivisi, seguiti da una passeggiata di 300 metri lungo un sentiero forestale per raggiungere il monastero. Prima di entrare nel monastero di Sümela, visita la cappella di Santa Barbara, che offre uno dei migliori punti panoramici per ammirare il monastero incastonato drammaticamente contro le montagne.
All'arrivo al Monastero di Sümela, gli acquedotti storici, le scale in pietra e le strutture per i visitatori vi danno il benvenuto. Prima di entrare, prendetevi un breve momento per godervi la natura circostante e la vista panoramica. Dopo aver attraversato il cancello d'ingresso raggiunto da gradini in pietra, il complesso monastico si apre davanti a voi. Durante la visita, esplora la chiesa rupestre principale, le cappelle, le camere degli studenti, la biblioteca, la pensione e la sorgente sacra, insieme ad altre sezioni di questo notevole sito. Al termine della visita, incontro con il Leader del gruppo e rientro lungo lo stesso percorso.
Sulla strada di ritorno, tornare indietro lungo il sentiero forestale e utilizzare il servizio del parco nazionale per raggiungere il veicolo del tour, quindi proseguire verso il Passo Zigana. Un tempo importante itinerario della storica Via della Seta, Zigana è stata percorsa da molti esploratori famosi, tra cui Marco Polo. Dopo una sosta al passo, situato a 2.050 metri di altitudine, si prosegue il viaggio verso Hamsiköy.
Godetevi una pausa pranzo a Hamsiköy, rinomata per il suo paesaggio naturale e il famoso budino di riso. Dopo aver visitato il monastero di Sümela, il passo di Zigana e Hamsiköy, torna a Trabzon, segnando la fine del tour. Non vediamo l'ora di darvi il benvenuto in un altro viaggio.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Prima dell’attività : Il nostro tour parte dal punto d’incontro nel centro di Trabzon alle 9: 00 AM. Il prelievo dall’hotel è organizzato in base al programma operativo e può avvenire prima o dopo l’orario di partenza del tour. Il nostro team operativo ti informerà sull'orario esatto di prelievo dal tuo hotel prima del tour. Raggiungere il monastero di Sumela: è obbligatorio utilizzare il servizio navetta per raggiungere il parcheggio del parco nazionale e l'inizio del sentiero per il monastero. C'è un sentiero forestale di 350 metri che porta al monastero, che non è adatto per sedie a rotelle o passeggini. Inoltre, durante la visita al monastero, sarà necessario navigare molti passaggi. Pranzo : Il pranzo sarà offerto in un ristorante locale a Zigana. Siete pregati di notare che il costo del pranzo non è incluso nel prezzo del tour. Il ristorante accetta pagamenti con carta di credito. Biglietti d'ingresso (a persona): Monastero di Sumela : 20 Euro (da pagare in contanti in Lire Turche o con carta di credito all'ingresso del monastero) Tariffa servizio navetta : 70 TL a persona (pagamento in contanti in lire turche) Cosa portare : portare un documento d'identità o un passaporto, scarpe comode e indumenti adatti alle condizioni meteorologiche, compreso un impermeabile anche in estate. Nota importante : Il personale della nostra Guida/agenzia può modificare l'itinerario in base alle condizioni meteorologiche.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
Recensioni(80)
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
Amazing day tour! Sumela Monastery and Karaca Cave were stunning. Taner was a fantastic guide—informative and friendly. Big thanks to Husain for the smooth ride. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing these beautiful photos! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Sumela Monastery and Karaca Cave. It was truly a pleasure to guide you through these incredible places. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable journey in the Black Sea region! Zenofon Tours Team
Very good tour. Great value for money. Rose the guide was highly engaging and helpful. Can recommend this trip out from Trabzon.
Thank you, Andy! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy Village Tour and found it great value for money. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback to our tour guide Rose (Gülben), who’ll be delighted to know she helped make your day memorable. We hope to see you again on another Zenofon Tours experience in the Black Sea region! Zenofon Tours Team
