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Your Journey

The Pontic Expedition: Tea Plantations & Dramatic Gorges from Northern Turkey to Georgia

An 8-Day Handcrafted Escape of Alpine Plateaus, Emerald Valleys & Sovereign Comfort

Destination Overview

Experience the absolute pinnacle of the Black Sea region through an architected lens of sovereign exclusivity. This 8-day private narrative seamlessly bridges the dramatic cliffs, heritage tea estates, and roaring river gorges of Trabzon and Rize with the vibrant beachfront borders of Batumi, Georgia. Meticulously engineered to eliminate mass-market transit and group delays, this passage guarantees uncompromised comfort with a dedicated master chauffeur managing all Turkish transitions. For the international crossing to Georgia, you will seamlessly join a vetted executive group configuration to navigate cross-border customs efficiently before returning to your private sanctuary. Every detail is orchestrated for the discerning traveler seeking absolute privacy, uncrowded alpine serenity, and pure gastronomy.

Best period
July (Pleasant, peak alpine temperatures)
Ideal duration
8 Days
Airport
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Transfer
Executive Master Chauffeur Fleet & Elite Border Mobility

Your Tour

Indicative price range

13400 – 18200 USD per person

What's Included

7 nights in hand-selected premier private sanctuaries and upscale mountain retreats
Gourmet Full Board: Curated fine dining featuring high-end Turkish, Laz, and regional fusion cuisines
Dedicated executive chauffeur-driven vehicle fleet in Turkey & elite cross-border mobility
The Kaçkar Ascent: Chauffeured mountain expedition to the high Ayder Plateau, winding past Ottoman bridges and the crashing Bridal Veil Waterfall.
Monastic Antiquity: Private exploration of the cliffside Sumela Monastery in Maçka National Park
The Georgian Riviera: Exclusive international day trip across the frontier to Batumi
24/7 Elite Logistics: Continuous concierge support throughout the entire journey
The price indicated below is for informational purposes only. Prices depend on various factors. The final price of your handcrafted journey will be curated by our Travel Designers on your personalized quote.
Your route

Where This Journey Takes You

Your Journey

8 Days of Misty Alpine Plateaus, Private Mobility & Pure Gastronomy

Discover the dramatic peaks and coastal elegance of the Black Sea through a meticulously handcrafted narrative blending the misty alpine highlands of northeast Turkey with the vibrant seaside promenades of Georgia. This curated escape invites you to engage with the profound micro-history of rock-cut monasteries, the architectural brilliance of Ottoman bridges, and the precise artistry of heritage tea cultivation. Designed for absolute privacy and sovereign comfort, every stage of your Turkish journey flows seamlessly via executive mobility, allowing you to immerse yourself in pure gastronomy and uncrowded natural serenity without a single moment of logistical friction. Prepare to embody a deeply enriching passage tailored to intellectual fulfillment and ultimate peace of mind.

Day 1

Sovereign Arrival in Trabzon

Touch down at Trabzon Airport (TZX), where your private representative warmly greets you with priority fast-track assistance at the jet bridge. Your master chauffeur handles all luggage, escorting you smoothly along the coastline via executive mobility directly to your city-center sanctuary. After settling into your premium suite, your chauffeur escorts you to a historic, highly vetted venue to enjoy an elegant welcome dinner highlighting the region's authentic culinary heritage.
Activities
Priority airport arrival, executive coastal transfer, and private evening orientation.
Meals
Multi-course gourmet welcome dinner (Pure & Certified Halal Fine Dining).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon (or equivalent Private Domain).
Day 2

The Kaçkar Ascent & Alpine Plateaus

After a curated breakfast, your master chauffeur awaits to begin a highly private mountain expedition. Trace the coastline east before turning your executive vehicle inland into the dramatic Fırtına Stream Valley. Wind past roaring waters, stopping for uncrowded observation of ancient Ottoman stone bridges, before ascending into the Kaçkar Mountains. Spend a spectacular afternoon walking the alpine meadows of Ayder Plateau, viewing the cascading Gelin Tülü Waterfall, and enjoying a refined highland lunch in complete serenity.
Activities
Executive Fırtına Valley expedition, Ottoman architectural exploration, and Ayder Plateau botanical walk.
Meals
Breakfast, premium highland estate lunch, and multi-course hotel dinner (Pure Gastronomy).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon.
Day 3

Emerald Terraces & The Rize Coastline

Savor a hearty breakfast before stepping back into your executive vehicle—completely eliminating the friction of public routing. Journey deeper into the heart of regional tea culture as your chauffeur navigates up to the historic stone ramparts of Rize Castle and the lush, manicured terraces of the Ziraat Tea Garden. Sip freshly brewed local black tea while looking down at terraced green fields meeting the sea. Enjoy a curated lunch showcasing fresh coastal catches before a relaxed, quiet drive back to your Trabzon sanctuary.
Activities
Private Rize coastal exploration, Rize Castle micro-history walk, and heritage tea garden experience.
Meals
Breakfast, refined coastal seafood lunch, and exquisite multi-course dinner (Pure & Certified Halal Fine Dining).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon.
Day 4

Uzungöl Alpine Stillness & Heritage Tea Master Class

Taste an elegant breakfast before your executive transfer into the mountain interior. Make a highly private stop at a traditional tea factory to learn the secrets of local leaf processing in a bespoke master craft salon. Continue higher to Uzungöl, a stunning alpine lake cradled by sheer, pine-blanketed peaks. Enjoy a gourmet lunch overlooking the water and stroll lakeside paths at your own pace before returning to the city.
Activities
Private tea factory master craft salon, Uzungöl alpine lake exploration, and unhurried lakeside walk.
Meals
Breakfast, lakeside view fine dining lunch, and evening tasting dinner (Pure Gastronomy).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon.
Day 5

International Transition to Batumi, Georgia

Today, your chauffeur provides a short, seamless transfer to a vetted executive coach hub. Board your premium international touring coach and enjoy a scenic drive along the coast, seamlessly navigating the Sarp border crossing into Georgia. Spend your day exploring Batumi, a glittering Black Sea resort city known for its avant-garde architecture and historic Old Town. Stroll the famous Batumi Boulevard, view the moving Ali and Nino statue, and enjoy a unique lunch sampling authentic Georgian delicacies before your coach journeys back across the border, where your private chauffeur waits to return you safely to your sanctuary.
Activities
Cross-border executive transition, Batumi Boulevard architectural walk, and Old Town historical exploration
Meals
Breakfast, authentic Georgian culinary lunch, and refined late-night dinner back in Trabzon (Pure & Certified Halal Fine Dining).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon.
Day 6

Sovereign Time & Restorative Leisure

After several days of profound exploration, today is entirely yours to enjoy at a restorative, unscripted pace. Indulge in a long, luxurious breakfast spread. In the afternoon, your master chauffeur is at your complete disposal: head to the historic, stone-paved Kunduracılar Street bazaars to observe authentic master crafts and silver filigree, or simply relax and enjoy the resort's elite indoor pools and restorative hammam facilities in absolute privacy.
Activities
Unscripted restorative leisure, private master craft observation, or high-end spa therapies.
Meals
Breakfast, curated local lunch, and bespoke multi-course dinner (Pure Gastronomy).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon.
Day 7

Sumela Cliffside Sanctuary & Alpine Flavors

Avoid standard group hubs as your master chauffeur takes you deep into the dense, emerald forests of Maçka National Park. Arrive at Sumela Monastery, a breathtaking complex built directly into the face of a vertical cliff. After exploring its rock-cut architecture with your private historian, your chauffeur navigates up to the scenic alpine village of Hamsiköy. Surrounded by steep green hills, enjoy a refined lunch and taste their legendary traditional dessert before your final evening return to Trabzon.
Activities
Maçka National Park scenic drive, Sumela Monastery private exploration, and Hamsiköy alpine excursion
Meals
Breakfast, traditional valley lunch, and grand farewell dinner (Pure & Certified Halal Fine Dining).
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon.
Day 8

Final Reflections & Sovereign Departure

Enjoy a final, unhurried morning breakfast overlooking the Black Sea coastline. Take a final moment of restorative rest before completing your checkout. Your master chauffeur provides a frictionless, executive transfer from the resort directly back to Trabzon Airport (TZX), where your silent concierge handles all departure logistics behind the scenes, perfectly concluding your emerald odyssey.
Activities
Restorative resort leisure and priority executive airport transfer.
Meals
Final Breakfast (Pure Gastronomy).

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