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Day Trips from Bayburt: 6 Places Worth the Ride

The best day trips from Bayburt are Sümela Monastery, Saint Anne Church, Trabzon, and Oshki. They are 85 to 208 km away: out after breakfast, back in time for dinner.

  1. Sümela Manastırı1

    Historic & Cultural · Gümüşhane

    Sümela Monastery

    85 km away · about 1 hour each way

    Sumela Monastery is a museum and former Greek Orthodox monastery in the Pontic Mountains, in the Maçka district of Trabzon province, Turkey. Dating back to ancient times, it was in use until the Greco-Turkish population exchange in 1923.

    Also thereKuştul MonasteryVazelon MonasteryAltındere Valley National Park
  2. Küçük Ayvasıl Kilisesi2

    Religious Sites · Trabzon

    Saint Anne Church, Trabzon

    117 km away · about 1.5 hours each way

    The Church of Saint Anne is thought to be the oldest church in Trabzon city, Turkey, dating to the 6th or 7th century. It has not seen service in over a century, but has recently been thoroughly restored. With whitewash removed, all remaining frescos have now become visible.

    Also thereTrabzon MuseumKalepark
  3. Öşk Manastırı3

    Religious Sites · Erzurum

    Oshki

    148 km away · about 2 hours each way

    Oshki is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery from the second half of the 10th century located in the historic province of Tao, now part of the territory of Turkey. The main church, dedicated to St John the Baptist, was built between 963 and 973. The monastery is located in the village of Çamlıyamaç, in northeastern Erzurum Province, bordering Artvin Province.

    Also thereKhakhuli Monastery
  4. Çifte Minareli Medrese4

    Historic & Cultural · Erzurum

    Çifte Minareli Madrasa

    122 km away · about 1.5 hours each way

    Twin Minaret Medrese is an architectural monument of the late Seljuk period in Erzurum City, Erzurum Province, Turkey. Built as a theological school a few years before 1265, it takes its name, Twin Minaret Madrasa, from the two fluted minarets that crown the monumental façade.

    Also thereYakutiye Medrese
  5. Surp Garabet Manastırı5

    Historic & Cultural · Muş

    Saint Karapet Monastery, Muş

    208 km away · about 3 hours each way

    Surb Karapet Monastery of Mush was an Armenian Apostolic monastery in the historic province of Taron, about 30 km northwest of Mush, in present-day eastern Turkey. Surb Karapet translates to "Holy Precursor" and refers to John the Baptist, whose remains are believed to have been stored at the site by Gregory the Illuminator in the early fourth century. The monastery subsequently served as a stronghold of the Mamikonians—the princely house of Taron, who claimed to be the holy warriors of John the Baptist, their patron saint.

  6. Altıntepe Höyüğü6

    Historic & Cultural · Erzincan

    Altıntepe

    99 km away · about 1.5 hours each way

    Altıntepe or Yerez is an Urartian fortress and temple archaeological site dating from the 9th to 7th century BCE. It is located on a small hill overlooking the Euphrates River in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan Province, Turkey. Altıntepe is located at the 12th kilometre on the highway from Erzincan to Erzurum.

Good to know

What is the best day trip from Bayburt?

Sümela Monastery is the best-known: 85 km away · about 1 hour each way.

What is the closest day trip from Bayburt?

Sümela Monastery: 85 km away · about 1 hour each way.

Do we need a tour for day trips from Bayburt?

Not necessarily. Most of these places can be reached on our own by bus, train or car; a guided tour simply saves the planning.

Distances and times are road estimates from coordinates; actual travel time depends on traffic and the way we travel.