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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: TRY
- Languages: Turkish, Laz, Georgian, English (tourist areas)
- Climate: Humid Subtropical, Oceanic
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Population: Approximately 8 million (Black Sea Region, including coastal provinces)
- Best Time to Visit: phrases to enhance your experience.
- Visa Requirements US, UK, and EU citizens can obtain an e-visa online before arrival or a visa on arrival for short stays (typically up to 90 days). Visa-free entry is available for some nationalities; always check current requirements before travel.
About Black Sea Coast
The Black Sea Coast of Turkey is a captivating destination known for its lush green landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and charming coastal towns. Unlike the crowded Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, this region offers a more tranquil and authentic Turkish experience. The coastline is dotted with picturesque fishing villages, historic castles, and ancient monasteries, making it a paradise for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The Black Sea Coast is famous for its unique microclimates, resulting in verdant tea plantations and hazelnut groves that stretch as far as the eye can see. Visitors are drawn to the region’s unspoiled beaches, vibrant local culture, and the warm hospitality of its people. Whether you seek adventure in the Kaçkar Mountains, relaxation by the sea, or a taste of traditional Turkish life, the Black Sea Coast promises a memorable and diverse travel experience.
Top Attractions
1. Sumela Monastery: Perched dramatically on a cliffside, this ancient Greek Orthodox monastery offers breathtaking views and a fascinating glimpse into history. 2. Uzungöl: A stunning mountain lake surrounded by lush forests and traditional wooden houses, perfect for hiking and photography. 3. Trabzon Hagia Sophia: A historic Byzantine church turned mosque and museum, renowned for its beautiful frescoes and architecture. 4. Amasra: A charming seaside town with a medieval castle, narrow cobbled streets, and panoramic views of the Black Sea. 5. Ayder Plateau: Famous for its thermal springs, traditional wooden houses, and scenic hiking trails in the Kaçkar Mountains.
Popular Activities
Explore ancient monasteries and castles, hike through the Kaçkar Mountains, relax on secluded beaches, and enjoy boat trips along the coast. Experience local festivals, taste fresh seafood, and visit traditional tea houses. Adventure seekers can try paragliding, rafting, and trekking, while cultural enthusiasts will appreciate the region’s rich history and vibrant music and dance traditions.
Black Sea Coast Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Bulgaria
- Duration Range: Explore ancient monasteries and castles, hike through the Kaçkar Mountains, relax on secluded beaches, and enjoy boat trips along the coast. Experience local festivals, taste fresh seafood, and visit traditional tea houses. Adventure seekers can try paragliding, rafting, and trekking, while cultural enthusiasts will appreciate the region’s rich history and vibrant music and dance traditions.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: Visit between May and September for the best weather. Pack layers for cooler evenings and rain gear for occasional showers. Respect local customs, especially in rural areas. Use cash for small purchases, as card acceptance is limited outside cities. Stay alert in crowded places and keep valuables secure. Learn a few Turkish phrases to enhance your experience.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $250
218 Available Tour Excursions in Black Sea Coast
This one day tour offers a customer oriented experience and features main points of interest along its itenerary. The tour is unique as travellers can choose what they would like to visit and can define the stops and activities themselves. The privacy of the tour is waranty for pleasant journey with no tight timeframes and schedules.
Price: $130.03
Duration: 8-10 hours
If you love being on two wheels in nature, our E-motorcycles tour will be the perfect new thing for you. The silence of the electric motor makes it perfect for experiencing the beautiful nature surrounding you. Follow our tour guides to reach secret paths, forests, historical sights and stunning views. The motorcycles are easy to ride with no gears. You will feel dynamics, joy and adrenaline on a new level!
Price: $124.12
Duration: 2-3 hours
Find the French traces in the history of the city by taking this walking and wine tasting tour of Varna. It has lots of gems to for you to discover. Full flexibility for the customer allows to choose between 2 options: privately-guided tour and self-guided tour. The privately-guided our includes absolutely everything as the local guide is fantastic and will also go off-the-beaten path for you. Whereas the self-guided option puts you in the shoes of the tour guide and by using our dedicated logistics which are sent 1 day prior the tour to you, you navigate and explore at your own pace following specific timing spots. Extremely easy, entertaining and loved by the customers. Superb experience in Varna like no other, uncovering lots of secrets and making you comfortable with superb Bulgarian wines.
Price: $57.92
Duration: 4 hours
Private transfer from Bourgas airport to hotels in Bourgas for 1-3 people, up to 8 people and up to 15 people. Please, choose the correct option.
Price: $81.57
Duration: 0 hours
This is the only fun activity in the area that offers both, pleasure sailing along with hands-on experience and coaching in English or Bulgarian language. Before the trip you will learn safety rules and techniques, and how the sails and the boat work together. During the trip you will be the sailing crew, helping set and optimize the sails, master turns, and even rotate on ruling the boat. The sailing activity goes along St. Ivan Island, where we will do bird watching. If weather permits there will be swimming and cold refreshments. After the trip, you will enjoy swimming and a BBQ picnic at the campsite. You will learn how to do marine knots and throw safe lines.
Price: $70.93
Duration: 4 hours
This is a full day private tour that takes you to the north of Varna to explore a region with exceptional natural beauty, very rich in birdlife, archaeological and historical landmarks. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will reach the northernmost point of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, Durankulak Lake, home to one of the most ancient civilizations in Europe. You will explore the rugged beauty of Cape Kaliakra and hear the legends it has inspired. A visit to the charming bohemian residence of a Romanian queen and the adjacent botanic garden in Balchik, is another highlight of this tour. The garden is famous for its unique collection of big cacti, second biggest of its kind in Europe, exotic trees and seasonal flower collection. You will be treated to a free wine tasting in the Queen's cellar, while enjoying the story of her turbulent life.
Price: $258.88
Duration: 7-8 hours
Taste an unforgettable selection of Bulgarian wines with appetizers. We have sorted the best of the best so that you can say "Yes, I tasted true Bulgarian wine". Come and try this absolute favorite experience in Varna.
Price: $69.74
Duration: 2 hours
Your satisfaction is our mission. come and enjoy our fancy yacht with your loved ones for an unforgettable adventure . Experience the Black Sea like never before! Queen Eliza - the one and only sailing yacht that can host 14 person on board in Varna. Choose Queen Eliza for your next sea adventure!
Price: $396.01
Duration: 2-7 hours
Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white rocky cliffs. Partake in a wine tasting garden at Balchik Palace, where you can stroll through the Botanical Garden. Take stunning photos at the top 2 Bulgarian golf resorts. Travel comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle with your own guide at your own pace.
Price: $117.03
Duration: 8 hours
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Varna, where the rich tapestry of history, diverse cultures, and unique flavors intertwine. This tour offers a sensory exploration of Varna’s vibrant heritage, highlighting the city's ancient past and cultural influences. From the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Ottoman Empire, Varna has been a crossroads of civilizations—each leaving a lasting imprint on the city’s identity. This immersive tour invites you to discover the cultural mosaic of this Black Sea port through its stories, traditions, and subtle flavors of heritage. While there will be some tastings, the true essence lies in uncovering how history has shaped Varna’s spirit and character. - Explore the historical influences of ancient Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans - Engage with local traditions and stories that define Varna’s character - Experience unique tastings that highlight the city's heritage - Perfect for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts alike
Price: $74.47
Duration: 3 hours
Kamchia biosphere reserve has spectacular scenery with a large variety of plants and animal species. You can observe them from a different point of view. Be an adventurer kayaker, do something different and run away from everyday life. We promise full enjoyment for the adventurers.
Price: $82.75
Duration: 4 hours
Immerse yourself in the Communist past of Bulgaria with this informative and enlightening walking and wine-tasting tour of Varna. This shipping city on the Black Sea is known for its monument socialist-era monuments. Visit the Retro Museum, a space dedicated to the Communist period from 1944 to 1989 and includes intriguing artifacts from the period. Then discuss it all over a few glasses of local wine. All with a local and professional guide. Choose between privately-guided or self-guided tour.
Price: $69.74
Duration: 4 hours
The 2 attractions are next to each other in Beloslav near Varna. The Museum of Glass and the Submarine museum Slava (Glory) are the top off-the-beaten path attractions in Bulgaria which everybody near Varna should visit. The experience that a visit to the Museum of Glass offers is different from anything experienced so far. Visitors are immersed in a whole new world and meet up close with the fine art of glass-making. The authentic work environment enhances the experience and among the colorful variety of colors and shapes, glass grabs young and old. The emotion is indescribable to touch this submarine to enter it and hear its story. Choose between an audio guide or an electronic guide and enjoy your visit.
Price: $34.28
Duration: 2-4 hours
Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin in Varna. Very flexible and easy for the customer.
Price: $7.09
Duration: 1-2 hours
Do you know that eating hot food makes you happy? The 2 tour options offer you different types of visits to the Hot Farm. Tour option 1 includes Welcome drinks, tour in the farm and tastings of the products with home made banitsa and bruschetti + a compliment from the Hot farm. It takes about 1 hour. Tour option 2 is includes the food menu of the Hot Farm - homemade patties and bruschettas, plate of cheeses served with the spicy jam of the Hot Farm, 3 types of homemade spicy snacks, stuffed jalapeno peppers with cheese mousse wrapped in bacon, pulled veal place, homemade hot souffle with a scoop of ice cream and water. It takes about 2 hours and this is the real top experience. This menu could be changed seasonally from the hosts.
Price: $69.74
Duration: 1-2 hours
This 1 day tour offers a customer oriented experience and features main points of interest along its itenerary. The tour is unique as travellers can choose what they would like to visit and can define the stops themselves. The privacy of the tour is waranty for pleasant journey with no tide timeframes and schedules.
Price: $137.12
Duration: 7-10 hours
Explore Bulgaria's countryside on a jeep tour! Enjoy honey tasting at a bee farm, scenic drives with panoramic views, & an off-road adventure. Refuel with a BBQ lunch & test your aim with air gun shooting. Pick-up at 9:40am, return by 2:30pm.
Price: $117.03
Duration: 5 hours
This is a one day guided tour that takes you to the west of Varna to explore a region with exceptional natural beauty, and which is also very rich in archaeological and historical monuments.The tour starts and ends in Varna, visiting the towns of Shumen and Provadia. The sites we visit include the Madara archaeological reserve- a UNESCO world heritage site, the Shumen Plateau Nature Park with Shumen fortressand the The Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument and the Ovech Fortress in Provadia. All of these sites are situated in picturesque surroundings, with exceptionally rich birdlife. Bird species that may be seen on this tour, depending on the season: Egyptian Vulture, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Black Stork, White Stork, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, European Roller, European Bee-eater, Black-headed Bunting, Sombre Tit.
Price: $223.42
Duration: 8-9 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
The Black Sea Coast is renowned for its fresh seafood, especially anchovies and hamsi (Black Sea anchovy), which are prepared in a variety of ways. Local specialties include mıhlama (a cheesy cornmeal dish), kuymak (similar to mıhlama), and pide (Turkish flatbread with various toppings). Tea is a staple, grown in the region’s lush plantations. Noteworthy restaurants include Balıkçı Kahve in Trabzon for seafood and Uzungöl Restaurant for traditional dishes with a view.
Getting Around
The main gateway is Istanbul, from where you can take domestic flights to Trabzon or Samsun. Buses and minibuses (dolmuş) connect coastal towns and villages. Renting a car is recommended for exploring remote areas. Public transportation is affordable, but schedules can be limited in rural regions.
Travel Tips
Visit between May and September for the best weather. Pack layers for cooler evenings and rain gear for occasional showers. Respect local customs, especially in rural areas. Use cash for small purchases, as card acceptance is limited outside cities. Stay alert in crowded places and keep valuables secure. Learn a few Turkish phrases to enhance your experience.
Culture & Customs
The Black Sea Coast is known for its warm hospitality and strong sense of community. Traditional music, dance, and festivals play a central role in local life. Visitors are expected to dress modestly in rural areas and remove shoes before entering homes. The region celebrates unique festivals like the Hamsi Festival, dedicated to the local anchovy. Greetings are important, and a friendly attitude is always appreciated.
