Sümela Tour

TOUR INFORMATION

SÜMELA – KARACA CAVE

You will be amazed when you see the Sumela Monastery, an unbelievable architectural and engineering work, as well as a tremendous piece of art. You will feel as if you are stopping by on this trek hidden in the unique Black Sea forests built on tough rocks! You will make another 1 hour journey and discover another hidden treasure. The Karaca Cave, famous for its stalactites, its rivers, natural figures, stalactites and stalagmites, will make your turun a different dimension!

ALTINDERE VALLEY - PHOTO TEPES - COLUMN MANASTIRI - ZIGANA PERIOD - KARACA CAVE - HAMSI VILLAGE

INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGION

Sumela Monastery

The Maçka district of Trabzon is located within the borders of Altındere valley. The valley is built on a rocky slope in the footsteps of Montenegro. It is thought to have been built between 365-395 AD.

Distance to airport : 50 km.
Road Time : 45 dk/min.
Altitude: 1350 mt.