Full Day Tour Sapanca and Masukiye from Istanbul
Description
Discover Turkey’s stunning countryside and scenery on a full-day tour to Sapanca Lake, Masukiye, and Kartepe from Istanbul, and experience the serenity of a beloved weekend retreat. Walk along the picture-perfect lake shore, visit the Ormanya then get a glimpse of local life in the village of Masukiye. Enjoy an outdoor lunch by a shady waterfall, and hike Kartepe mountain with the option to join a ski lift tour before returning to the city.
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Itinerary
08.15-08.30 We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul then we will drive to Maşukiye stop, which is known for its natural beauties, preferences such as village
Mahmudiye is the place which are going to be visited for lunch close by the waterfalls with its incredible nature.
Kartepe, which offers the opportunity to ski in the winter months, is one of our stops that can be visited with its natural beauty and clean air in the summer.You can watch the bird's eye view of Sapanca Maşukiye from Camteras.
This stop is Ormanya. FORESTRY Wildlife Park, which spreads over an area of 2 thousand decares, is the third largest natural habitat in the world and Europe's largest natural habitat. All details have been carefully considered. ORMANYA, a world-class project in every aspect; It presents an original model combining the protection of natural life and touristic use. Considering all these features, FORESTRY has the potential to be the most important nature tourism destination in Turkey. Hobbit houses are among the places to be visited. Our trip in Ormanya, which includes various animal species, is free.
The last stop of our tour is Sapanca Lake. It will be good to have some rest by drinking tea and coffee on the shore of Sapanca Lake, which is known for its unique natural beauties. There are activity and amusement parks on the shore of Sapanca Lake for our guests with children. ATV tour can also be done along the lake shore. This stop, which has a unique view intertwined with nature, is indispensable.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Important Information Pick-up is available only from hotels located in the following areas: Istanbul City Center Hotels, Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Laleli, Grand Bazaar, Sirkeci, Karakoy, Taksim, Beyoglu, Fatih, Eminonu, Cankurtaran, Sisli, Kadırga, Kumkapi, Beyazit. Hotel pick-up is scheduled between 08:15 and 09:00. No transfers are provided from hotels outside these locations, and there is no pick-up service from the Asian side of Istanbul.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(42)
It was wonderful fantastic we enjoyed every moments, Omar was very nice , he speaks very well Arabic so the conversations was so easy
The trip was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Mr. Omar, was highly professional and provided clear, well-organized, and insightful guidance throughout the tour. His excellent coordination and direction made the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended. 👌
The tour guide was so nice and helpful. We went on our way late around 10 am which should be earlier as we requested to be in the pickup location at 9. The experiences there were not worth neither the time or the money. And lastly the food was so tiny with no options to pick from and we found moldy bread on the table as well 🥰.
Me and my family we had a wonderful trip Was very organised with Mr bilal I recommend Mr bilal at Sultan Ahmed agency travel They are very expert
I spent best day in Turkey with ( sapanca tour ) All best for you guys
Not worth it, all the activities cost sm money and they are not worth it the atv costs 1500 tl for 15 minutes even tho they said it will be 45 minutes. The paid lunch was so little and the bread had mold on it!!! So many unnecessary stops like honey stores and sweets stores. Felt like a waste day. The only good part was the guide he was nice, knowledgeable and respectful
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. The duration of the ATV ride, the prices of optional activities, and the shopping stops are determined by the local tour operator. However, we are especially concerned about your experience with the lunch, particularly the stale bread, which is not acceptable. We will share your comments with the relevant team and the restaurant so that this issue can be properly reviewed. We also sincerely appreciate your kind words about your guide. We are delighted to know that their kindness, professionalism, and knowledge made a positive impression. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us improve our services. Thank you again, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
The tour was not very well organized, especially in terms of time management. A significant portion of the day was spent traveling or stopping at shopping centers rather than enjoying the main attractions. There were also additional stops that were not listed on the itinerary, which reduced the time available at the advertised destinations. If you choose to purchase the photos or videos taken during the tour, you must wait to receive them before leaving the location. Unfortunately, the time spent waiting comes out of your group's sightseeing time, even though you are paying extra for the photos. The zip line was enjoyable and worth trying. The ATV ride was fun but quite short. As for the glass terrace, it was simply a mountain viewpoint. In my opinion, it was not worth paying the extra fee, as you can enjoy similar mountain views by walking around the area without entering the terrace. I also took the Princess Islands tour with the same company, and my experience was similarly disappointing. After these two tours, I decided not to book any more group tours with this company.
Tur, özellikle zaman yönetimi açısından çok iyi organize edilmemişti. Günün önemli bir kısmı, ana turistik yerlerin tadını çıkarmak yerine seyahat etmek veya alışveriş merkezlerinde durmakla geçti. Ayrıca, güzergahta listelenmeyen ek duraklar da vardı, bu da ilan edilen yerlerde geçirilebilecek süreyi azalttı. Tur sırasında çekilen fotoğrafları veya videoları satın almayı seçerseniz, bunları teslim almadan önce mekandan ayrılmanız gerekiyor. Ne yazık ki, fotoğraflar için ekstra ödeme yapsanız bile, bekleme süresi grubunuzun gezi süresinden düşülüyor. Zip line keyifliydi ve denemeye değerdi. ATV sürüşü eğlenceliydi ama oldukça kısa sürdü. Cam teras ise sadece bir dağ manzarası izleme noktasıydı. Bence, terasın içine girmeden de benzer dağ manzaralarının tadını çıkarabileceğiniz için ekstra ücret ödemeye değmezdi. Aynı şirketle Prenses Adaları turuna da katıldım ve deneyimim de benzer şekilde hayal kırıklığı yarattı. Bu iki turdan sonra, bu şirketle artık grup turu rezervasyonu yapmamaya karar verdim.
It was a great experience outside Istanbul. The guide explained very good in English and Turkish, he was kind and friendly. We enjoyed the trip, the view from the cable car was beautiful!!
The tour guide is super rude. Every time someone asks a question he says I don't like this question. Or don't ask me when are we leaving. He was threatening to kick us out of the bus if we ask "silly" questions. The rest of the trip was nice but he just ruined the vibe. He also upset other girls with us in the group. I wouldn't recommend booking with this agency.
It was an amazing trip to Sapanca! Our tour guide, Muhammed, was fantastic he explained everything clearly, shared lots of interesting information, and was incredibly patient with all of us. Thank you for making the experience so enjoyable!
