Escape the bustle of Istanbul, and discover a popular weekend retreat from the city on a 14-hour day trip to Lake Sapanca and the village of Masukiye in the Gulf of Izmit. Enjoy a relaxed lunch under a canopy of trees, and climb Kartepe Mountain.

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Arabic
Pickup included: Free transfer service from the European side and from city center hotels only. Hotels location must be; Sultanahmet-Laleli-Topkapı-Aksaray-Taksim-Sirkeci and Şişli Area

Highlights

Discover a popular weekend retreat from Istanbul at Lake Sapanca
Hike up Kartepe Mountain
Enjoy lunch under the shade of trees in Masukiye
Marvel at the landscapes of the Adapazari Meadow and Gulf of Izmit

Full description

Enjoy a full-day tour away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul on a day trip to the Gulf of Izmit and the freshwater lake of Lake Sapanca. Following a pick-up from your hotels in the city center, transfer to Lake Sapanca for a walk in nature. Located on a tectonic hole, between Izmit Bay and the Adapazari Meadow, Lake Sapanca is known for its scenic beauty. Continue to the picturesque village of Masukiye to enjoy lunch under a canopy of trees. Then, drive to a waterfall before climbing Kartepe Mountain. Hike in the mountains, or take the ski lift if you prefer. Discover a popular area for picnics in summer and ski breaks in the winter. Transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul for the end of tour services.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation by modern, non smoking air-conditioned coach from European side city central hotels
Lunch (drinks not included)
Entrance fees
Guide

Drinks at lunch
Tips and personal expenses
Zoo entry Fees (guest must pay self)

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Hat
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets

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Overall rating

3.6 /5

based on 14 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
4.2/5
Value for money
2.8/5
Safety
4/5

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The trip was good but totally not was written on offer. we didnt expected shopping places and safari. Guide tried to make the trip for all travelers, thanks him for this. Our great bus driver Murat was simply the best of all.

August 7, 2021

The tour guide Muhammat was awesome. but the trip program activities should be revised. Like we should go to the lake afternoon as a last thing in the trip not in the morning as it was the first thing . Overall I had fun and enjoy my trip.

July 28, 2021

April 4, 2022

Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

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