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Destination Guide

Trabzon

Turkey's Black Sea port city — private VIP transfer to Sumela and Uzungol

Districts & Areas
4
Airports
1
Region
BLACK_SEA
Typical Transfer
19–83 min
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Date & Time
Passengers
2
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Overview

About Trabzon

Trabzon is a historic Black Sea port city in Turkey, at the foot of the Pontic Mountains, known as the gateway to Sumela Monastery and Uzungol Lake.

Trabzon is a historic Black Sea port city on Turkey's southeastern coast, at the foot of the Pontic Mountains. Founded as Trapezous in 756 BC by Greek colonists from Miletus, it later served as the capital of the Empire of Trebizond and is today the largest city in Turkey's Eastern Black Sea Region. It is the natural gateway for private transfers to Sumela Monastery, Uzungol Lake, and the historic Hagia Sophia.

Region
Black Sea
Airport
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Population (province, 2022)
818,023
Founded
756 BC (Trapezous)
Things to know

Local Travel Information

The practical details travellers ask us about most often before arriving in Trabzon.

Night arrivals
Many international flights land late at night or early morning — flight tracking and pre-booking matter most for these arrivals.
Luggage & vehicle size
Choose a Vito or Sprinter category to match your passengers and luggage; each vehicle’s capacity is shown when you book.
Pickup time for departures
Plan the pickup time around your flight and check-in cut-off, and allow extra time for traffic and airport procedures.

Top Attractions

Trabzon Castle Walls
Trabzon Castle Walls
The Trabzon Castle walls trace their foundations to the Roman era (4th century BC) and were later expanded by the Byzantines and Ottomans. They comprise three sections — Yukarihisar, Ortahisar, and Asagihisar — and large stretches still stand today.
VIP Transfer: Within walking distance of the city centre — easy to combine with Hagia Sophia and Kemeralti Bazaar on the same transfer.

Museums & Cultural Places

Ataturk Kosku (Ataturk Museum Mansion)
Ataturk Kosku (Ataturk Museum Mansion)
Built in 1890 by Greek architect Kostaki Theophylaktos as a summer residence, the mansion impressed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on his 1924 visit; the people of Trabzon gifted it to him in 1934. It now operates as a museum displaying his personal belongings.
VIP Transfer: About 5 km from the centre — a short 10-15 minute private transfer that combines easily with other stops on the same day.
Sumela Monastery
Sumela Monastery
Founded in 386 AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius I, Sumela Monastery is carved into a cliff face 1,200m up on Karadag mountain. It reached its present form in the 13th century under the Empire of Trebizond and underwent major restoration from 2015-2019.
VIP Transfer: Despite the narrow, winding mountain road, your private chauffeur drops you right at the entrance — explore at your own pace and set your own return time.
Trabzon Hagia Sophia
Trabzon Hagia Sophia
Built between 1250 and 1260 under Emperor Manuel I of Trebizond, Hagia Sophia is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. Converted to a mosque in 1461, opened as a museum in 1964, and rededicated as a mosque in 2013 — its historic frescoes remain preserved and visible.
VIP Transfer: Its location close to the city centre makes it an easy first stop on a city tour straight from the airport.

Discover Trabzon

Trabzon Airport
Trabzon Airport
Akcaabat
Akcaabat
Akcaabat lies west of Trabzon's centre and is known for the Orta Mahalle neighbourhood's 61 registered Ottoman-era buildings — mansions, museums, fountains, and mosques. It drew roughly 180,000 visitors in 2024, rising to about 200,000 in 2025.
Macka
Macka
Macka lies south of Trabzon at the foot of the Pontic Mountains and is the gateway district to Sumela Monastery, built into a cliff face 1,200m above sea level inside Altindere Valley National Park, founded in 386 AD.
Ortahisar
Ortahisar
Ortahisar is Trabzon's central district, named after the "middle fortress" section of Trabzon Castle, whose foundations date to the Roman era and were later expanded by the Byzantines and Ottomans. The historic Kemeralti Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, and Ataturk Kosku all sit within this district.
Uzungol
Uzungol
Uzungol is a green lake about 99 km southeast of central Trabzon, within Caykara district, formed when a landslide dammed the Haldizen Stream — it sits 1,100m above sea level.
Trabzon Airport - Trabzon City Centre
9 km · 19 min
Trabzon Airport - Akcaabat
20 km · 21 min
Trabzon Airport - Macka (Sumela)
28 km · 31 min
Trabzon Airport - Uzungol
87 km · 83 min
Ataturk Kosku (Ataturk Museum Mansion)
Ataturk Kosku (Ataturk Museum Mansion)
Built in 1890 by Greek architect Kostaki Theophylaktos as a summer residence, the mansion impressed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on his 1924 visit; the people of Trabzon gifted it to him in 1934. It now operates as a museum displaying his personal belongings.
Sumela Monastery
Sumela Monastery
Founded in 386 AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius I, Sumela Monastery is carved into a cliff face 1,200m up on Karadag mountain. It reached its present form in the 13th century under the Empire of Trebizond and underwent major restoration from 2015-2019.
Trabzon Hagia Sophia
Trabzon Hagia Sophia
Built between 1250 and 1260 under Emperor Manuel I of Trebizond, Hagia Sophia is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. Converted to a mosque in 1461, opened as a museum in 1964, and rededicated as a mosque in 2013 — its historic frescoes remain preserved and visible.
Trabzon Castle Walls
Trabzon Castle Walls
The Trabzon Castle walls trace their foundations to the Roman era (4th century BC) and were later expanded by the Byzantines and Ottomans. They comprise three sections — Yukarihisar, Ortahisar, and Asagihisar — and large stretches still stand today.

Popular Transfer Destinations

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Nearby Destinations

Uzungol
~99 km
A green lake formed by a landslide dam in the Pontic Mountains — Trabzon's best-known natural landmark.
About a 90-minute mountain drive — a private chauffeur is far more practical for groups than public transport.
Sumela Monastery
~46 km
A Byzantine monastery built into a cliff face 1,200m up in Macka, founded in 386 AD.
The narrow mountain road and limited parking make a private transfer the easiest way to time your visit around the crowds.

VIP Travel Tips

Visit Sumela early
Sumela Monastery gets crowded by early afternoon in summer — a private transfer that leaves early saves time both on the road and at the entrance.
Uzungol is a doable day trip
Uzungol is about 90 minutes from Trabzon — a private round trip with your own chauffeur works comfortably as a single day, no overnight stay required.

How to Book

1

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2

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3

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4

Pickup

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Journey Details & FAQs

How much luggage can I bring?

Capacity depends on the vehicle category. Enter your passengers and luggage when you book and choose from the Vito and Sprinter options shown.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

We track your flight, and pickup timing may be adjusted to your actual arrival.

Can I combine a transfer with a tour?

Yes — many travellers book an airport transfer to their hotel first, then a separate private tour once settled in.

Where are pickup details confirmed for Trabzon Airport?

Pickup details are confirmed with you after booking.

Can I visit Sumela Monastery in a single day?

Yes — Sumela is about 46 km from the airport, roughly 50-60 minutes each way by private car, comfortably done as a single-day round trip including the visit.

How long is the transfer to Uzungol?

The drive from Trabzon to Uzungol takes about 90 minutes by private car; it follows a mountain road.

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