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Day trips from Ordu

Best Day Trips from Ordu 2026

Where a single day out of Ordu can take you, and exactly how to make each trip work.

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The short answer: start with Giresun City & Giresun Island, Ünye & Ünye Castle and Perşembe Fishing Port & Hoynat Island. This guide profiles 10+ day trips in Ordu, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

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Ordu is a Black Sea city on Turkey's northern coast, famed as the hazelnut capital of the world and celebrated for its lush green hills, ancient history, and stunning coastal scenery.

Top day trips

Handpicked excursions within easy reach.

45 km east of Ordu (via D010 coastal road)

Giresun City & Giresun Island

Regular buses from Ordu to Giresun (every 30 min, 50 TRY, 55 min); taxis 450–600 TRY one way; dolmuş also runs this route
65 km west of Ordu

Ünye & Ünye Castle

Buses Ordu–Ünye (every 30 min, 65 TRY, 75 min); taxi to castle from Ünye bus stop 80–100 TRY
13 km west of Ordu

Perşembe Fishing Port & Hoynat Island

Dolmuş Ordu–Perşembe (every 30 min, 25 TRY); taxi ~150 TRY; coastal dolmuş from Altınordu
55 km west of Ordu

Cape Jason (Yason Burnu) Lighthouse

No direct bus; take Fatsa bus (45 TRY, 45 min) then taxi ~15 km to cape (120–180 TRY); rental car easiest
28 km east of Ordu

Kurul Castle (Giresun Province)

Dolmuş toward Giresun (every 30 min, 35 TRY); alight at Eynesil junction; taxi to castle 80 TRY; or rental car
50 km south of Ordu

Ulugöl Nature Park

Bus to Korgan (60 TRY, 1 hr 30 min) then taxi 15 km to lake (150–200 TRY); rental car recommended
35 km west of Ordu

Fatsa Town & Coastline

Frequent buses Ordu–Fatsa (every 30 min, 45 TRY, 45 min); rental car via D010 west
55 km south of Ordu

Çambaşı Yaylası Highland Plateau

No regular dolmuş service; rental car strongly recommended; or taxi from Ordu ~400–600 TRY each way
30 km west-southwest of Ordu

Gaga Lake (Crater Lake)

Rental car via D010 west then inland signs; or taxi from Ordu ~300–400 TRY one way
100 km south of Ordu

Mesudiye Traditional Village

Bus from Ordu to Mesudiye (2 departures daily, 80 TRY, 2 hr 30 min); rental car for flexibility

Day trip tips

Make the most of your excursions.

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Start early — most popular day-trip destinations get crowded by mid-morning.

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Check return transport times before you leave — missing the last train or bus can be costly.

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Carry water, snacks, and layers — weather and food options can be limited at smaller destinations.

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