DAY 1: ANKARA - AMASYA
Arriving at Ankara’s airport and meeting by the very knowledgeable guide. Then on to the land of Hittites. They were the super power of Anatolia once upon a time! Now they left us fascinating remains from about 4000 years ago. We will be enjoying the day with visits of Hittites capital city of Hattusas and the inscribed rock which was actually their open-air sanctuary. In the afternoon, we do great visit to the one of the oldest settlement in Asia Minor which is called Alacahoyuk. Overnight in a very Ottoman city, Amasya.

DAY 2: AMASYA - ORDU
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for the ancient royal tombs which were carved into the very steep rocky hillside. When you are strolling along the river banks in the town, you can not take away your eyes from very traditional old Ottoman houses. Then heading towards the Black sea coast. Enjoying very spectacular trip by bus. Overnight in Ordu.

DAY 3: ORDU - TRABZON
After your breakfast in the hotel, before the journey to Trabzon, we want to take you to visit the beautiful old house of Pasaoglu in Ordu. On the way, we visit the very impressive fortress of Giresun. From the top of the fort, you can get the nice views of the surroundings, especially the isle of Amazons off the shore. Overnight in Trabzon.

DAY 4: TRABZON
After breakfast, in the morning, we visit the magnificent Sumela monastery in the beautiful park of Altindere. Not missing the pictures of the unique purple flowers on the banks of the river. Some days, this monastery looks like as it's flying on the clouds... In the afternoon, visits of the museums, parks, old city walls and also worldwide famous church of St. Sophia. Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.

DAY 5: TRABZON - RIZE
After your breakfast departure to Rize, you will see the tea plantations every where. May be we do visit the one of the tea making factories in the area if the time is available. We offer you dining by the very crazy river bank with the view of the old stone bridge and the green tea growing hills! This afternoon, you can relax in the hot waters of Kackar thermal pools. Definitely, you will adore at the green pastures of Ayder and the traditional wooden Black Sea mountain houses. Overnight in Rize.

DAY 6: RIZE - ISTANBUL
With a bit of regret, it is good-bye time to Lazs and Hittites with lots of good memories! Fly to Istanbul for going back to home. We'd love to see you at our other destinations.

TOUR RATE INCLUDES:

- All transportation's by air-conditioned vehicles.
- Transfer from / to airport.
- All entrance fees.
- H.B. (breakfast & dinner) accommodation in hotels (dbl.Room).
- Full guiding service.
- Flight from Rize to Istanbul.