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Trabzon and Uzungöl
The longest day trip from Batumi, crossing the border for Uzungöl and Trabzon before returning at night. A passport is required.
The journey begins early with a border crossing at Sarpi before continuing along Turkey's Black Sea coast to Uzungöl.
Depending on the itinerary, the tour visits Trabzon, Hagia Sophia or Sumela Monastery.
The trip lasts 15–16 hours and costs from 150 GEL. Admission tickets and meals are extra, and a valid passport is required.
What you will see
1. Sarpi border
An early start from Batumi and the crossing into Turkey. There can be a queue at the checkpoint — that is built into the long day.
2. Uzungöl
A mountain lake and village above Trabzon. The postcard stop on the nature version of the route.
3. Trabzon or Sumela
Depending on the operator: Hagia Sophia and the city, the cliffside Panagia Sumela monastery, or Forum mall. Check the day’s lineup in the offer.
4. Return to Batumi
The return border crossing and arrival in the city in the evening or at night.
Included
- Transport with a driver-guide
- Commentary on the stops
Not included
- Sumela monastery entrance
- Ascent to the monastery
- Meals
Good to know
- A valid passport is required, and visa rules depend on citizenship.
- Prepare for a long day and a late return.
from 150 ₾per person
from 5 people; smaller groups cost more
Children under 10: 120 ₾
Price updated: 10 September 2026
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Operators
from 150 ₾per person
from 5 people; smaller groups cost more
Duration: 15–16 hours
Meeting point: Meeting points in Batumi
Language: Russian
Extra fees on site
Sumela monastery entrance: about 1100 TRY
Ascent to the monastery: about 90 TRY (optional)
160 ₾per person
Duration: 15–16 hours
Meeting point: Meeting points in Batumi
Language: Russian
180 ₾per person
Duration: 15–16 hours
Start: 06:00
Meeting point: Meeting points in Batumi
Language: Russian
Extra fees on site
Aquarium entrance: about 15 USD
