Ordu
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Boztepe hill and cable car | Views over the city and the Black Sea from about 500 metres, with cafés, an adventure park and a paragliding launch. | Cable car from the city centre in about 7 minutes |
| Çambaşı plateau | A mountain plateau with green pastures and wooden houses, with a ski centre planned. | South of Ordu |
| Cape Jason | A headland with an old stone church and a lighthouse, tied to the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece. | West of Ordu on the coast road |
Giresun
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Giresun Island | The only habitable island in the Black Sea, with Byzantine walls and nesting gulls and cormorants. | Boat trips in summer |
| Giresun castle | A castle from the 2nd century BC on a hill about 100 metres above the sea, with views over the city. | Central Giresun |
| Zeytinlik quarter | Ottoman-era stone houses in old lanes, lovely for walking and photos. | Central Giresun |
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| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Kümbet and Bektaş plateaus | Green pastures above the clouds for walks and camping, with lamb as the local dish. | Season from late May to mid-October, busiest in July and August |
| The Blue Lake | A turquoise mountain lake on the plateau road. | Dereli, south of Giresun |
Tips before you go
- The Ordu–Giresun airport is built on land reclaimed from the sea, about 18.6 km from Ordu; you can also fly into Trabzon.
- Combine them with Trabzon and Uzungöl on one trip along the coast road.
- The plateau roads are mountainous, and the season runs from late May to mid-October.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ordu from Trabzon?
About 177 km along the coast road, with Giresun in between, about 130 km from Trabzon.
What are the top things to do in Ordu and Giresun?
Boztepe hill and its cable car, Çambaşı plateau, Cape Jason, Giresun Island, Giresun castle, the Zeytinlik quarter, the Kümbet and Bektaş plateaus and the Blue Lake.
Does Ordu have an airport?
Yes, the Ordu–Giresun airport built on the sea, opened on 22 May 2015, the first of its kind in Turkey and Europe.
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Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.