Amazing Journey to the World of Ancient Monasteries and Mysterious Lakes

Excursion to the Panagia Sumela Monastery, Uzungol Lake and Trabzon

Batumi
Monastery of Panagia Sumela
Lake Uzungol
Trabzon
Iota Tour
Organization

Description

A tour to the Panagia Sumela Monastery, Uzungol Lake, and Trabzon is a one-day trip from Batumi to Turkey through unique historical places...

Excursion Route

  • Meeting place is the Batumi cable car

    Our journey will begin with a meeting at the lower cable car station in the city of Batumi, where our friendly team with an experienced guide is eagerly waiting for you.

    point photo
    4 h on the way
  • Panagia Sumela Monastery

    1 h.

    The Panagia Sumela is a non-functioning Orthodox monastery of the Constantinople Orthodox Church, erected at the end of the 4th - beginning of the 5th century AD on the chalk rock of Trabzon (Trapezus; territory of modern Turkey). Since the end of the 4th century, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God Panagia Sumela, written, according to legend, by the Apostle Luke, was kept in the monastery. In 1923, the icon was taken out by Pontic Greeks.

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    2 h 10 h on the way
  • Lake Uzungel

    1 h.

    Lake Uzungöl is a freshwater lake in the northeastern part of Turkey, 99 km from the city of Trabzon. It is a place of rest and entertainment.

    point photo
    30 min on the way
  • Hagia Sophia

    59 min.

    Former cathedral of the Trebizond Metropolis of the Constantinople Orthodox Church, since 2013 - a mosque. An outstanding monument of late Byzantine architecture, the largest temple of the Trebizond Empire, known for its 13th century frescoes.

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    30 min on the way
  • Trabzon

    1 h.

    A walk through the streets of Trabzon - an old city, cobblestones, narrow streets, a variety of Turkish sweets, from the choice of which the eyes run wide.

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    1 h 40 h on the way
  • Shopping at the 'Forum' Shopping Center and returning back

    Rest and Shopping at the Prestigious Shopping Center 'Forum', Before Returning to the Founding City of Batumi

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    7 h 30 h on the way
  • End of Excursion

General Information

  • Duration:
    9 hours
  • Days of the Week:
    Fri
  • Group Size:
    10 people
  • Children:
    Children Allowed
  • How It Goes:
    By Car
  • Total Length:
    490 km

Organizational Details:

Don't forget to bring comfortable clothes, shoes, water, and a light snack with you. The price does not include: entrance tickets to Panagia Sumela; lunch.

Meeting Point:

Gogebashvili St, Batumi, Georgia

Excursion Type

This is a group excursion in Russian, guided by a professional in the language of your choice.

Guide Willing to Wait:

10 minutes delay

Excursion Language:

Russian

Entertainment

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