PRIVATE TOUR

Private Ayder Plateau & Firtina Valley Tour – From Trabzon

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With the Private Ayder Plateau Tour from Trabzon, discover high-flowing waterfalls and magnificent nature in exclusive comfort. Enjoy the day at your own pace with the optional Zilkale route and expert guide. Book now for an authentic Eastern Black Sea tour experience.

About this activity

Duration 10 hours

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Highlights

  • Travel in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle, setting your own pace.
  • Enjoy a scenic journey through the lush Firtina Valley, with optional rafting or zipline.
  • Enhance your tour with the optional Şenyuva & Zilkale route, offering stunning valley views.
  • Relax at Ayder Plateau, surrounded by high-flowing waterfalls and Kaçkar Mountains.

Full description

The Private Ayder Plateau Day Trip from Trabzon is meticulously planned for guests who wish to explore one of the Black Sea’s most special natural routes with a comfortable and flexible schedule. Your tour begins in the morning from your hotel or preferred meeting point in Trabzon with our private air-conditioned VIP vehicle. Throughout the journey, you will be accompanied by a local guide or an experienced driver guide who knows the region intimately.

This enjoyable journey, where you will witness the harmony of blue and green along the Black Sea coastline, continues towards Firtina Valley, where nature is most generous. Upon reaching the valley, accompanied by the enthusiastic sound of the Firtina Stream, we shape the break entirely according to your pace. Guests can enjoy a peaceful coffee break by the stream, while others can experience the valley from an adrenaline-filled perspective with optional activities like Zipline or Rafting.

After the activity break, we turn our route to Ayder Plateau, located at the foothills of the Kaçkar Mountains, floating above the clouds. When you arrive at the plateau, the enchanting view of the Bridal Veil Waterfall (Gelintülü), the region's iconic symbol, welcomes you. During this free time, you can inhale the fresh scent of pine forests, enjoy the panoramic view integrated with Black Sea nature, and have your lunch at the plateau's distinguished restaurants based on your guide's recommendations.

If you wish to transform your tour into a more comprehensive cultural trip, you can select this special route during the booking stage:

Optional Route: Senyuva & Zilkale (Selected at Booking):
By adding this experience to your tour during the reservation process, you can divert our route deeper into Firtina Valley. In this option, we first visit the historical Senyuva (Cinciva) Stone Arch Bridge, famous for its natural beauty and for being the filming location of many popular series and movies. Then, we climb to the magnificent Zilkale, built like an eagle's nest on the steep cliffs of the valley. In this mysterious structure stretching from the Middle Ages to the present, you have the privilege of witnessing the most dramatic view of the valley. (Note: This route cannot be added on the tour day; it must be selected during booking.)

This special tour program offers not just a trip, but a holistic Black Sea experience extending from the wild nature of Firtina to the peaceful atmosphere of Ayder. With the narration of a guide or driver guide who knows the region best, private transport comfort, and flexible time management, we ensure you use your day most efficiently. On the return journey (depending on timing), we take a break at the Rize Tea Bazaar to see the giant tea glass monument and end the day with delightful local shopping.

Reserve your spot now to touch the wild beauty of the Black Sea with professional guidance, away from the crowds, and with comfort designed specially for you.

Includes

  • Private tour service
  • Transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
  • Tour service with a guide or driver-guide
  • All visits and main route mentioned in the program
  • Optional visit to Şenyuva Village and Zilkale
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Trabzon city center
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off service (optional, extra service)
  • Flexible timing with a personalized tour pace
  • Lunch and beverages.
  • Entrance fees for museums/sites (Zilkale, etc.) and National Parks.
  • Fees for optional activities (Rafting, Zipline, Giant Swing, etc.).
  • Personal expenses and (optional) tipping.

Important information

Before You Go: The tour starts and ends at your hotel in Trabzon city center. Upon request, pickup can also be arranged from Trabzon Airport. At the end of the tour, drop-off is available at hotels in Trabzon, Rize, or Ayder Plateau, as well as Trabzon / Rize Airports.

The Şenyuva Village and Zilkale route is optional and cannot be added on the tour day; it must be selected during booking.

Before the tour, our local operations team will contact you to confirm flight and transfer details. Completing the Participant Information Form included in your booking confirmation email is required.

Lunch Break: The time and location of the lunch break are flexible and arranged according to your preferences and the guide’s recommendations.

What to Bring: Passport or ID, comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a rain jacket.

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INAS — United Arab Emirates10 September, 2022 — Verified booking

I have booked 6 tours and airport pickups with Zenofon.. traveling with 2 kids was not an easy task but thanks to all the recommendations and the relaxed attitude of our tour guide and driver Ismael.. our trip is one to remember. Ismael would recommend all the right places and treated us like family. Thank you for such an incredible journey. Regards Al Khatib family!

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TurkishCityWonders traveler — Kuwait26 June, 2022 — Verified booking

Very rich trip with amazing sites and breath taking views. The agency is professional and the driver was very decent and kind. Ask for Mr.Atta the driver.

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Fahad — Kuwait21 June, 2022 — Verified booking

This is my second time visiting Trabzon and using Zenofon to help us with the tours within around Trabzon. I have to say, they have been nothing but excellent both times. I have booked 4 tours: Trabzon City tour, Ayde r Highlands, Sumela Monastery and Homsakoy, and of course Uzungol.. All have been wonderful from the visited locations, to the service provided by Zenofon. Special Thanks to Mr. Taner who helped coordinate the tours, and to Mr. Atakan who was our driver for all the tours, he was very friendly, courteous and spoke very good English. He accommodated all our requests and went above and beyond to give recommendations and guide the Tours.. I highly recommend Zenofon to any one visiting Trabzon, definitely will book with them next time as well.

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Ali osama — Bahrain10 September, 2021 — Verified booking

We had such a great and quality time in our tours in the beautiful Trabzon. Mr. Atakan is a very helpful, honest and respectful man. We was lucky to have him as our driver! Wish you all the best..

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Muftah — Turkey22 August, 2021 — Verified booking

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