12 hours
Daily Tour
21 people
English
Explore Sapanca and Masukiye with our expert-guided day tour. Begin your journey with a morning pick-up from your Istanbul hotel, embarking on a scenic two-hour drive to the captivating Sapanca Lake. Let the mesmerizing beauty of this tectonic lake captivate you; relax, capture breathtaking photos, or opt for an additional adventure with lake pedaling.
Continue your exploration at Sapanca Zoo, where an array of animals awaits your observation. Gain insight into their care and marvel at their intelligence, freely snapping photos to preserve the memories.
Post-zoo excursion, venture into the charming Masukiye village renowned for its authentic ambiance. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of wooden houses and indulge in a delectable lunch at a local eatery.
Rejuvenated and at ease, proceed to the Masukiye waterfall and Kartepe Mountain. The latter, a renowned ski resort, treats you to panoramic vistas, showcasing nature’s beauty in all its glory.
Conclude your day at one of Istanbul’s premier shopping outlets, exploring an array of local and international brands for memorable souvenirs. Following your shopping spree, we’ll ensure a comfortable return to your hotel, completing a day filled with exploration, wildlife, nature, and retail therapy.
The primary language for group tour guidance is English or multilingual available. Tours in languages other than English are available exclusively as private tours. Please note that there might be a price variation for different languages. Kindly specify your preferred language for the tour if it's not English!
Tour fees include professional English guide service or assistant service. In half-day tours, meals are not included, but in full-day tours, a set menu or open buffet meal is generally included. Kindly refer to the tour description for a detailed breakdown of included and excluded services.
In group tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off are generally included. Rarely, some tours do not include hotel pick-up and drop-off or just drop-off. All private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off. Please read the description carefully to find out.
