Car with Driver In Trabzon

Uzungöl lake in the Trabzon highlands

Uzungöl is the most popular day trip from Trabzon with a private car. The lake lies in a forested valley in the hills south-east of the city, with timber guesthouses climbing the ridges and a footpath around the shore. Early in the day mist often hangs over the water. A private driver lets you decide how long to stay, which matters here more than anywhere.

People often search for how to get to Uzungöl from Trabzon, and the road climbs through tea country and mountain bends. With your own driver you can stop at viewpoints on the way, linger at the lakeside cafes and walk the shoreline before the drive back. Warm layers are useful, because the air at the lake is cool even in summer.

Sumela Monastery, Zigana and Hamsiköy

This route climbs south to Sumela Monastery, a Greek Orthodox monastery built into a cliff above the Altındere Valley. A Sumela Monastery day trip from Trabzon usually includes the winding road through pine forest, a walk up the stone paths and the frescoed chapel on the cliff. Our driver can pause at Hamsiköy, a highland village known for its dairy products and rice pudding.

The route can also include the Zigana pass, a high mountain road with wide valley views. Because the car is private, you can ask for a longer walk at Sumela, a slower drive through Zigana or a longer stop in Hamsiköy. Opening hours and entry arrangements at the monastery change by season, so we confirm them with you beforehand.

Hıdırnebi plateau, Çal Cave and Sera Lake

This is a gentle, varied day close to Trabzon. Hıdırnebi is an open plateau with wooden farmhouses scattered across green slopes and wide views back toward the coast on clear days. Çal Cave is a limestone cave with chambers you can explore on foot, and Sera Lake is a small lake framed by trees, a calm place to finish.

The Hıdırnebi and Çal Cave route suits families, because your private car adjusts to the pace of children and older relatives, and you can shorten or extend any stop. Wear closed shoes for the cave, which can be damp and uneven, and bring a light jacket for the plateau, where it is cooler than in the city.

Ayder Plateau and Fırtına Valley

The road to Ayder follows the Fırtına Valley, a steep gorge where a fast river passes under old stone bridges and green slopes rise on both sides. Ayder itself is a highland plateau in the Kaçkar mountains known for wooden chalets, cool air and mountain views. A private Ayder day trip lets you stop at any bridge or viewpoint along the way.

It is a long drive from Trabzon, so the route fills most of the eight hours, and we advise leaving on a clear day. With a car and driver you set your own pace, whether that means more time at the valley, a slow walk on the plateau or fewer stops. Bring a swimsuit only if you plan to join water activities.

Trabzon city tour and Rize

If you prefer to stay close, the Trabzon city tour keeps your driver within the city, moving between historic quarters, the harbour area and viewpoints over the Black Sea without long mountain driving. It works well on arrival or departure days, and you can ask to spend extra time wherever something catches your eye.

Rize is the other city option. This coastal town sits among steep hillsides covered in tea gardens, and the town centre shows daily life shaped by tea rather than mass tourism. Our driver can slow through the tea terraces on the approach and give you free time in the centre, with no group timetable to follow.

Premium coastal route to Ordu and Giresun

For guests who have already covered the closer routes, we offer a premium longer day along the coast to Ordu and Giresun, two Black Sea cities that receive fewer visitors than Trabzon. The route follows the coast road westward by car, passing fishing villages, beaches and hazelnut-covered hills.

Because the distance is greater, we agree on the balance between driving and stopping at the start of the day, whether that means longer pauses in each town or a steadier drive with shorter stops. This route is available on request, so please ask our desk before you book. It remains entirely private to your own party.