Sumela Monastery Tour
Departure: Everyday
Duration: 4 Hours
Pick up: Trabzon Cruise Port
Service: Private
Once you arrive to the Port of Trabzon, your private guide will be waiting to lead you to your own luxury vehicle, in which you can relax as your private shore excurison toSumela Monastery. Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to Virgin Mary which was built between 75AD and 95AD and founded in 386AD during reign of the Emperor Theodosius I, Legend has it that two priests undertook its creation after discovering a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in a cave on the mountain. During its long history, the monastery fell into ruin several times and was restored by various emperors. During the 6th century, it was restored and enlarged by General Belisarius at the behest of Justinian. After the visit of Sumela Monastery we will head to St Sophia Museum which is a Chalcedonian (Greek Orthodox) church located in the city of Trabzon in the north-eastern part of Turkey. It dates back to the thirteenth century when Trabzon was the capital of the Empire of Trebizond. After all the visits, you will turn back to port of Trabzon.
Remark;
• If it is demanded, other languages are available for private group or individual requirement. (It is charged extra US$ 50 for the other languages guided.)
• 0-3 ages are free, 3-8 ages are 50% discount.