Guided Sapanca and Masukiye Full Day Tour from Istanbul
Description
Visit Key Attractions: Explore Mahmudiye Village and Sapanca Lake in a single, immersive day trip. All-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy an open-air lunch and travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup/drop-off. Cultural Immersion: Experience traditional rural life in Mahmudiye Village and gain insider knowledge about local customs. Nature and Wildlife: Discover diverse animal species and lush greenery at Ormanya Wildlife Park, and relax by the tranquil shores of Sapanca Lake. Perfect for Various Travelers: This tour is ideal for adventure seekers, nature lovers, families with children, and anyone looking to escape the hustle of the city. Optional Add-Ons: Enhance your experience with a ski lift ride during winter or an ATV tour for a thrilling adventure. Personalized Service: With a small group size capped at 15 people, enjoy a more intimate and personalized experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel Pick-up (8:00 - 8:30 AM): Our professional team will pick you up from centrally located hotels, ensuring a prompt and comfortable start to your day.
Darica Zoo: Upon arrival, you'll have the option to delve into the vibrant world of Darica Zoo, boasting 255 species of animals (available only during the summer season). Alternatively, opt for a visit to the LION PARK AND AQUARIUM via a picturesque sea route.
Sapanca Lake: Discover Sapanca Lake, the second-largest lake in the Marmara province of Turkey. Formed during the Earth's crust deformation, the lake offers a serene backdrop for exploration. Your tour guide will grant you ample free time to absorb the beauty of the surroundings.
Adventure Stop in Mahmudiye: Our journey continues to Mahmudiye, a charming village in Sakarya city. Here, indulge in ziplining and various water activities, adding a touch of thrill to your day.
Lunch in Nature's Embrace: Relish a delectable lunch in a picturesque setting, surrounded by cascading water from the mountains. Immerse yourself in the flavors of local cuisine, a perfect complement to the stunning scenery.
Local Treasures: Wrap up your day with a visit to a local venue, offering an array of regional products such as Turkish Delight, soaps, herbal goods, honey, jams, nuts, and more. Indulge in a bit of local shopping and take home a piece of the region's charm. Afterward, we will head back to Istanbul and transfer you to your hotel by 21:00 PM.
Cable Car Adventure: As part of the tour, ascend to new heights with a round trip on the cable car. Marvel at breathtaking views of Sapanca and Kartepe Mountains, elevating your experience to new heights.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. • FINDIKZADE • TOPKAPI → • AKSARAY • LALELİ • BEYAZIT → • SULTANAHMET → • SİRKECİ → • TEPEBAŞI• ŞİŞHANE→ • TAKSİM• TALİMHANE• MACKA→ • NİŞANTAŞI • ŞİŞLİ → • ORTAKÖY We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Reviews(21)
If you want contact with the company you booked this one just isn’t for you. We received the trip advisor confirmation, but nothing from the tour company.
It was truly a wonderful experience. The highlight of the day was definitely our tour guide, Mohamed. He was honestly the best tour guide ever — incredibly helpful, professional, kind, and also very funny, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. What I appreciated the most was how safe and comfortable he made us feel throughout the day, especially my mother and me. He was always attentive, organized, and ready to help with anything we needed. You can really tell he cares about the people in his group and wants everyone to have a great experience. A special mention also to the driver, who was excellent. He drove very safely and made us feel secure the whole time. On top of that, he was friendly and fun to be around. Thank you for such a lovely experience — I highly recommend this tour, especially if you are lucky enough to have Mohamed as your guide!
Great tour! Great Tour Guide and skillful driver. Nuri Turan goes beyond. He is friendly and he is good storyteller. I think he is a very good motivator to engage the people to do extra activities. I believe both are a good team
The minivan arrived later than scheduled, and once we got in, we realized the guide was speaking Arabic. This would have been acceptable if the guide had made a minimal effort to speak English as well, but we specifically paid for an English tour. When I complained and explained that we would never have booked this excursion had we known, the guide promised to translate into English. Unfortunately, most of the time he simply didn’t. The excursion felt like a fraud. Instead of spending time in the cities and locations advertised on the website, the majority of the tour was wasted at an aquarium and at several shops they clearly collaborate with to earn commission. At one of these stops, staff at a honey shop had the audacity to claim that an €82 jar of honey could cure cancer — an outrageous and unethical claim. We bought some spices simply because the level of pressure was unprecedented, and even then we were overcharged. When I pointed this out, they pretended it was an accident. Very little of what was promised was actually delivered. Save yourself the disappointment and wasted money and stay away from this company. Completely unprofessional and dishonest.
we are so sorry to hear about your expeirences sir. Unfortunately, the information you wrote is misleaading and inaccurate as i personally asked the tour guide to inquire about it and he just mentioned that due to traffic, there was aslight delay in pickup and we cannot do anything about it.The rest information is misleading on purpose to express your anger which is understandable. I kindly request not to mislead our guests with false information.
I really liked the place you went to and I was very pleased with it, I recommend it, so it's a place where everyone can go and be amazed.
The Sapanese tour was very helpful and I'm sure I'll come back and we'll try other tours too
Great experience with knowledgeable tour guide.the plan of the trip was exactly the same as mentioned , we enjoyed the trip so much . Highly recommended one
We had the perfect vacation. They were really well taken care of. Very good price compared to other places. Recommendation.
I've been to a sapanca office which is the best Turkish tour guide. It's also a good place to eat, but the little room is not clean. The other is good.
Nature, tranquility, delicious food and excellent organization! This was my most enjoy between Sapanca and Maşukiye tours. Everything was on time and planned and very pleased. 🌿✨