Explore & Discover A Day on the Black Sea
Istanbul is a beautiful city of many sights and sounds. But the Black Sea coast offers landscapes at least as interesting and spectacular as those found in the city. Our Sile-Agva Black sea, Tour is a relaxing day out of the city where you will experience the best of nature and culture that the area has to offer. Visit the Black sea coast with its sandy beaches and spectacular sea views. Experience a traditional village that was originally built by the Byzantines and Ottomans. Enjoy a leisurely river boat ride and time on your own to explore the area’s natural beauty. On the way back to Istanbul, relax with a tea as you sway in a hammock in a forest café. You’ll arrive at your hotel feeling completely refreshed. “The best of sea, and nature that Istanbul has to offer” Tour Highlights • See Sile Lighthouse, one of the most prominent lighthouse on the Black Sea coast and the largest in Turkey. • Visit Sile Castle which was built by the Byzantines to protect the coast and capital from sea attacks. • Experience traditional Turkish hospitality and village life in Kabakoz Village. • Enjoy magnificent views of the sea and bluffs Kilimli Bay. • Take a leisurely boat trip down the Goksu River. Sile & Agva Tour Itinerary Heading northeast of Istanbul on the Anatolian side, we will arrive in Sile, a small Black Sea fishing town situated on rocks. Known for its sandy beaches and famous Sile bezi an open-weave cotton fabric, it is the perfect first stop for our tour. Once a port of call for ships sailing east from the Bosphorus, enjoy a stroll along the fishing harbor or relax with a tea at the hilltop cafe overlooking the Sile lighthouse.
On the way to Agva we come across picturesque traditional Turkish villages like Kabakoz and Suayibli where time seems to have stood still. So near to Istanbul distance-wise, yet so far in their way of life. Experience the friendless and curiosity of these villagers.
Continuing along the coastal route we arrive in Agva, deep in nature and situated between the Yesilcay and Goksu rivers that flow into the Black Sea.
Upon arrival you will find peace in a leisurely a boat ride down the Goksu river. Set in a landscape so green and rich, bask in the sights of Agva.
After taking in a magnificent view overlooking the sea and bluffs, we will break for lunch where you may dine on the local fish.
Next you will have a choice to truly unwind in the beauty of the Black Sea region by either relaxing along the Goksu river, or on one of Agva's sandy beaches. Surrounded by forest and cliffs, the fresh, blue green waters of the sea are calling you. Get lost in nature.
We will take the forest route on our return trip. Because of its mild, damp climate, this region is heavily forested, and here is where we make our final stop. Relaxed with a tea as you sway in a hammock at a forest cafe. A perfect ending to a day rich in nature.
We will depart from this final destination to return back to Istanbul fully rejuvenated.
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