Uzungol Lake & Highland Tour
Escape to Uzungol's alpine lake surrounded by pine forests — trout lunch, village walks and tea plantations.
Key facts
- Tour type
- Private — your group only
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- From $88 per person
- Region
- trabzon
- Includes
- Licensed guide, Private vehicle, Lunch
- License
- TURSAB #14817
Operator: Turkey Travel Agency · TURSAB #14817 · +90 544 673 22 02
From $88 per person for private guiding — your group never shares the vehicle with strangers.
Who this is best for
- Couples
- Families
- Small private groups
Sample Day Schedule
- 08:00
Private pickup from your hotel in Trabzon (or port meet-and-greet for cruise guests).
- 09:00
Guided visit: Uzungol lake — licensed commentary and photo stops at your pace.
- 10:00
Guided visit: Pine forest walks — licensed commentary and photo stops at your pace.
- 12:00
Guided visit: Tea plantations — licensed commentary and photo stops at your pace.
- 14:00
Guided visit: Trout lunch — licensed commentary and photo stops at your pace.
- 12:00
Lunch break at a local restaurant (meal not included unless stated in your quote).
- 16:00
Return transfer to your hotel, port or next stop in Trabzon.
Times are approximate and adjusted to your hotel location, season and pace preferences.
Highlights
- Uzungol lake
- Pine forest walks
- Tea plantations
- Trout lunch
What's Included & Not Included
Included
- Licensed guide
- Private vehicle
- Lunch
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal meals unless stated
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Optional activities not listed in your quote
From $88 per person
9 hours
No payment required · Reply within 24h
About this Trabzon tour
Escape to Uzungol's alpine lake surrounded by pine forests — trout lunch, village walks and tea plantations. This is a fully private experience — your group travels alone with a licensed guide and dedicated vehicle, not a shared coach. Turkey Travel Agency (TURSAB #14817) has operated Trabzon tours since 2014 with hotel pickup, flexible pacing and English-speaking guides who skip generic scripts.
Who this tour is best for
Ideal for couples, families and small groups who want depth without a factory bus tour. History lovers appreciate licensed commentary at Uzungol lake, Pine forest walks, Tea plantations, Trout lunch. Photographers benefit from stops timed for light and fewer crowds. If you are on a cruise calling at a nearby port, tell us your ship schedule — we build buffer time for return.
How your day is structured
Expect roughly 9 hours on the ground with licensed guide, private vehicle, lunch. Morning starts with hotel pickup; touring focuses on Uzungol lake, Pine forest walks, Tea plantations, Trout lunch at a pace you choose — linger at sites that interest you, skip lines where guides have relationships with site staff. Lunch can be a local restaurant recommendation or a quick break depending on your preference. We confirm exact timing in your written quote before payment.
Practical tips for Trabzon
Best months in the region: May–October. Plan 2–3 days in Trabzon if combining this tour with other sites. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water in summer. Entrance fees are paid separately unless noted. Combine with our Trabzon destination guide or explore multi-day packages from our Trabzon tour hub at /trabzon-tours.
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