UZUNGÖL & SÜMELA MONASTERY GROUP TOUR

Discover the best places of the city in one tour in a day. Admire the incredible views of Uuzngöl from above. Explore amazing Sümela monastery on top of the mountain.
Located on a steep valley slope within the borders of Altındere village, Sumela Monastery is 17 km away from the town center and 1150 m from the sea. It was established at an altitude. The monastery is 300 m from the valley floor. It consists of rooms surrounding a large rock cavity. The ceiling of this natural formation is large enough to protect many parts of the monastery and the large rock church from rain.

The original name of the monastery, popularly known as 'Virgin Mary', is 'Panaghia Tou Melas', meaning 'Virgin of Montenegro'. It is rumored that the definition of 'Melas', meaning 'Land', which has become 'Sümela', originates from the 'Karadaglar', which is always seen with its dark colored mass, on which the monastery leans.

Located 99 km from Trabzon and 19 km from Çaykara district, at an altitude of 1090 m above sea level, Uzungöl surpasses the beauty of the Alps with its steep slopes and magnificent forest cover. The lake, located in the middle of the valley and formed by the rocks falling from the slopes blocking the Haldizen Creek, is known as "Uzungöl" and the surrounding area was given the same name. Especially the old wooden houses of the nearby "Şerah" village, built in a style suitable for the region, complement the beauty of nature.



Uzungöl, which attracts great attention from local and foreign tourists, is very rich in terms of its touristic potential. In the surrounding area, it is possible to organize trekking, bird watching and botanical tours, as well as trips to the lakes among the higher mountains or to other plateaus nearby such as Şekersu, Demirkapı and Yaylaönü. In terms of wildlife, the mountains around Uzungöl host various animal species such as bears, wolves, wild goats, foxes and Caucasian mountain roosters.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.