Istanbul–Sapanca–Maşukiye tour
Sapanca and Maşukiye countryside tour:
A beautiful escape into nature, with lakes, waterfalls and rivers. We offer this trip in a comfortable luxury family touring vehicle.
Highlights:
- Enjoy Sapanca Lake’s beauty, walk along its shores and relax over tea or coffee by the water.
- Darıca Zoo, described in the original programme as a large zoo near Istanbul with over 200 animal species.
Enjoy a walk around Sapanca Lake.
- Explore Maşukiye village and its hills, then enjoy local food for lunch. There are designated barbecue areas, along with enchanting waterfalls, rural scenery and rivers.
- Visit the snow-covered heights of Kartepe (winter only).
- On the way back, we may stop at Viaport shopping centre if time permits.
Itinerary:
Leave your Istanbul hotel in the morning for Sapanca Lake and its beautiful natural surroundings. First visit the zoo and botanical garden, then relax by the lake with tea or coffee. Continue to Maşukiye’s hills, waterfalls, rural scenery and rivers. Lunch is in Mahmudiye village, with designated areas for preparing your own barbecue. The last stop is Kartepe, snow-covered in winter, for tea or coffee with mountain views before returning to Istanbul.
