8-Day Tehran to Trabzon Adventure

1. Day 1: Tehran
   0 minutes (0 miles) from your starting point.

   Explore the hustle and bustle of Tehran by visiting the Tehran Bazaar and Golestan Palace.

2. Day 2: Tabriz
   1 hour 30 minutes flight from Tehran. 10 minutes (7.2 km) from Tabriz International Airport.

   Discover the historical heritage of Tabriz by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Blue Mosque and Azerbaijan Museum.

3. Day 3: Mount Ararat
   4 hours 30 minutes (285 km) from Tabriz.

   Hike to the peak of the Mount Ararat, the tallest peak of Turkey, if weather is permitting. Or take a less strenuous climb of the Kackar Mountains in the nearby area.

4. Day 4: Sumela Monastery
   2 hours 45 minutes (170 km) from Mount Ararat.

   Head to the Sumela Monastery, a historic Greek Orthodox monastery built into a cliff overlooking the Altindere Valley.

5. Day 5: Batumi
   1 hour 45 minutes (84 km) from Sumela Monastery.

   Enter Georgia and experience the lively city of Batumi by renting bikes in Batumi Boulevard and walk through the tunnel of the colorful Ali & Nino statue.

6. Day 6: Mestia
   5 hours 50 minutes (326 km) from Batumi.

   Visit the secluded and scenic town of Mestia nestled in the Caucasus Mountains. Don't miss the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography which features details about Svaneti's unique culture and history.

7. Day 7: Uzungol
   2 hours 50 minutes (174 km) from Mestia.

   Take some time to relax by the serene and captivating Uzungol Lake. Take a hike in the nearby Haldizen Dagi for a more fulfilling adventure.

8. Day 8: Trabzon
   1 hour 30 minutes (100 km) from Uzungol.

   Culminate your journey with a trip to the Hagia Sophia Museum and the Ataturk Kosku Palace which advocates the historical importance of Turkey.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Tehran Bazaar (2 hours, Free)
• Golestan Palace (2.5 hours, $5 USD)
• Blue Mosque (1 hour, Free)
• Azerbaijan Museum (2 hours, $2 USD)
• Mount Ararat (8 hours, Free)
• Sumela Monastery (3 hours, $3 USD)
• Batumi Boulevard (2 hours, Free)
• Ali & Nino (1 hour, Free)
• Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography (2 hours, $4 USD)
• Uzungol Lake (4 hours, Free)
• Hagia Sophia Museum (2 hours, $3 USD)
• Ataturk Kosku Palace (1 hour, $1 USD)
• Total Estimated Costs: $18 USD

Useful Tips

For those who have additional time to spare, a longer stay near Mount Ararat is suggested given the ever-changing weather conditions. Moreover, for tourists limited in time, subtracting a day from Mestia and Batumi can be more feasible.