Trabzon: Uzungol Lake Day Tour Guide: Travel from Trabzon to discover Uzungöl. Uzungöl’de or “long lake”, is Turkey’s most beautiful lake. Located in the province of Trabzon, a little slice of Switzerland in the Black Sea region of Turkey.
Full definition
Your tour will begin with pickup from your hotel in Trabzon. From there, you will travel to Uzungöl, which takes about an hour. While traveling from Trabzon, you will visit a tea factory that will allow you to see how fresh tea is grown and harvested. You will also be able to buy fresh tea to take with you.
After you finish learning about the hectic life of the tea makers, you will visit the Supreme knives and gift shop. There, you will see the hard work and handmade knives of the master craftsmen of the Surmene region. These blades have been forged, folded, twisted, and hammered until a unique blade is finished.
After the lunch break, you are free to explore the Uzungöl region yourself. You may want to rent a pedal boat on the lake or choose to follow one of the hiking trails for a chance to see some of the impressive local wildlife. In the evening, you will return to Trabzon where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Featured
- Explore numerous hiking trails in the surrounding hills
- Visit a tea factory
- Find a roe deer, Eurasian lynx, badger, or a variety of raptor bird species
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees - Lunch
- Professional guide
Beverages
Not suitable for
- People with heart problems
- People with respiratory issues
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
Know before you go
- Please bring comfortable shoes and a raincoat as it can begin raining fairly fast in this region
- This tour is not recommended for people with heart problems or respiratory issues
