Traveling around the Black Sea without a car.

Oscar P.

@OscarEPVIstanbul, Istanbul Province, Republic of Türkiye

Traveling around the Black Sea without a car.

Hello everyone, I would like to go to the North of Türkiye in July and I was wondering how easy it is to get around without a car. Is public transportation good? Can I get around the cities (Trabzon, Rize, etc) and between cities without issues? Are there buses or trains? I would like to see Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl and hike around the mountains. Is it easy to get there? Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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lucky l.

@lucky.luke.1Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany

There is no train but lots of bus and minibus options. Inter cities you can check busses from https://www.obilet.com/ , lots of options everyday.

After arriving to Trabzon, ask for minibuses to Sumela Monastery and Uzungol. You can either book a tour or can go by yourself in the morning and return in the evening. In summer time more than many options everyday

Oscar P.

@OscarEPVIstanbul, Istanbul Province, Republic of Türkiye

Thanks man! This is great to hear. I'd like to have the freedom to come and go as I please, but I know tours have their benefits. In any case, it's good to know I have options. I'd still like to hike and I've read that best place is the Kaçkar mountains. So hopefully I can go there too. Everything is shaping up for the end of July/beginning of August, which I reckon would also be a good time, in terms of weather, so thanks for the reply. Cheers,