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Sumela Monastery (via Trabzon)

  • Distance200 km
  • Travel time3 hours (bus to Trabzon ~2.5 hrs then taxi ~30 min)
  • TransportBus to Trabzon (100–140 TRY / ~$3–4.25 USD) then taxi to Sumela from Trabzon otogar (~200 TRY / ~$6.10 USD return)
  • Rating★ 4.8
  • Best seasonMay–October
Sumela Monastery (via Trabzon)

How to get there

  • Bus to Trabzon + taxi to Sumela
  • Private car

Location

Altındere Valley, Trabzon Province

40.6918, 39.6625 View on map