Sapanca and Masukiye guided tour from Istanbul with lunch
Overview
Visit Lake Sapanca and the Masukiye area near Istanbul, on this sightseeing guided tour. Have a traditional lunch and discover this picturesque side of Asian Turkey.
Highlights
- Spend unforgettable day and discover the natural beauties of Countryside of Sakarya & Kocaeli
- Marvel at the landscapes of Maşukiye & Mahmudiye
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sapanca
- Taste the traditional foods of Sapanca by the waterfalls
Escape from the noisy and crowded streets of Istanbul and enjoy a relaxing with an official guide during this full-day countryside Sapanca-Masukiye-Mahmudiye nature trip. You'll visit Sapanca, Maşukiye, Mahmudiye, and Sapanca Lake.
After the pickup from your hotel centrally located in Istanbul, you'll cross the Bosphorus Bridge from the continent of Europe to the continent of Asia and drive for 50 minutes. The first stop is Darıca Zoo or Tuzla Aslan Park (visit optional).
Then, you move to Sapanca and arrive after 50 minutes. You stop for rest and optional shopping at the Turkish delights factory. You have a break to taste a traditional lunch and then if there is enough time, you stop for an optional ride quad bike. You visit Masukiye and Mahmudiye (you can participate optional in activities like zipline etc) areas with their famous forests and Spanca Lake, considered one of the most picturesque places in the Asian side of Turkey. You can rent a sea bike, Pedalo optional, and have a good time.
After this, you'll return back to Istanbul and the driver will take you back to your hotel.
What's included
- Lunch
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local guide
- Tips (optional)
- Entrance ticket
- Quad ride
- Zip line
Meeting & pickup
Pickup is only available from European side areas (from Şişli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Fındıklı, Karaköy, Tepebaşı, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadırga, Beyazıt, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Fındıkzade areas).
Additional info
- Travelers must have a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties
- A copy of your passport is required for this trip
- The optional visit to the zoo or Aslan Park is possible all year round with an additional charge of 250 TRY per person
- It is possible to have optional visits to the Glass walkway and Reverse house with an additional charge of 25 TRY per person for each experience
- Please, communicate if you want a vegan or vegetarian menu for lunch while booking
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled, you’ll be offered a different date/trip or a full refund
- You will visit Kartepe Hill only in December, January, and February
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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