4 days · Black Sea
The Black Sea coast from Sinop to Trabzon
A coastal route from Sinop's historic prison to the Kızılırmak Delta, then through Samsun, Ordu and Giresun to Trabzon.
- Day 1
Sinop
🍽️ What to eat: Sinop mantı
🛏️ Where to stay: Central Sinop
- Day 2
The Kızılırmak Delta and Samsun
🚗 129,5 km · 115 min
10.55–12.55 · Bafra, SamsunKızılırmak DeltaA wetland home to hundreds of bird species, with free-roaming horses.🚗 51,7 km · 62 min
13.57–15.27 · İlkadım, SamsunBandırma Ship MuseumA museum replica of the ship that brought Atatürk to Samsun.
The spring and autumn migration seasons are best for birdwatching.
🍽️ What to eat: Bafra pide
📍 Where to eat:- Bafra pide: At the district's pide bakeries.
🛏️ Where to stay: Central Samsun or Atakum
- Day 3
Ordu and Giresun
🚗 143,1 km · 114 min
10.54–12.54 · Altınordu, OrduBoztepeA hill reached by cable car, overlooking Ordu and the Black Sea.🚗 61,3 km · 53 min
13.47–15.47 · GiresunGiresun IslandThe only island of the eastern Black Sea, with legends and ruins.
Boats to Giresun Island run mostly in the summer months.
🛏️ Where to stay: Central Ordu or Giresun
- Day 4
Trabzon and Karaca Cave
🚗 124,6 km · 93 min
10.33–11.18 · Ortahisar, TrabzonHagia Sophia of TrabzonA building from the Empire of Trebizond, famous for its frescoes.🚗 89,7 km · 72 min
12.30–14.30 · GümüşhaneKaraca CaveA cave with colourful stalactites and travertine pools.
If you want to continue into the highlands, add the eastern Black Sea highlands route.
🍽️ What to eat: Anchovies, Akçaabat köfte, Hamsiköy rice pudding
📍 Where to eat:- Anchovies: Fresh anchovies in winter.
- Pestil and köme: In the town market.