Sümela Monastery Tour
Discover Sümela Monastery on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list. 1,600 years of history and breathtaking views.
Sumela Monastery (Monastery of the Virgin Mary) is a historic monastery built on a steep cliff in the Altindere Valley of Trabzons Macka district. Founded in 386 AD at 1,200 meters above sea level, it is one of the most important historical structures of the Black Sea.
Tour Program
- Morning 09:00 hotel transfer
- Arrival at Altindere National Park
- Trekking walk to the monastery (approximately 40 min)
- Monastery visit with guided tour
- Zigana Pass viewpoint
- Lunch in Altindere Valley
- Break at Macka tea gardens
- Evening 17:00 return
Tour Includes
- Transfer and guide (Turkish/English/Arabic)
- Monastery entrance fee
- Lunch
Important Info
- Distance: 45 km from Trabzon
- Monastery history: 386 AD
- Elevation: 1,200 meters
- Karga Cave can also be included in the tour
