10-Hour Sapanca Lake and Kartepe Ski Tour from İstanbul

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the beauty of Sapanca Lake, set between the Gulf of İzmit and the Adapazarı Meadow
• 02 Admire the picturesque surroundings of Maşukiye
• 03 Enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Kartepe Ski Resort
• 04 Travel from İstanbul for a full-day winter escape

Sign up for this excursion to discover the beauty of Sapanca Lake, a freshwater lake in Turkey between the Gulf of İzmit and the Adapazarı Meadow. Marvel at the picturesque surroundings of Maşukiye, enjoy lunch there, and head to Kartepe Ski Resort for skiing or snowboarding before returning to İstanbul in the evening.

Sign up for this excursion to discover the beauty of Sapanca Lake, a freshwater lake in Turkey between the Gulf of İzmit and the Adapazarı Meadow.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Istanbul

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sapanca Lake, Maşukiye Lunch and Kartepe Skiing

• The guide will pick you up from your hotel at 07:00/08:30 am to start the program.
• Drive to Sapanca Lake and go for a short walk nearby.
• Then, depart to Maşukiye for lunch.
• After lunch, proceed to Kartepe for skiing.
• At about 18:30, return to İstanbul and arrive by 21:00/22:00.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Licensed local tour guide
• Hotel pickup
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch with one soft drink
• VAT

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Ski lift pass
• Ski equipment hire
• Zoo entrance
• Chairlift charges

Know before you go

• All snowboard and skiing equipment can be hired.
• Ski trainers offer private ski classes for groups and individuals.
• Snow bikes can be rented for mountain activities.
• The cable car is available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

İstanbul, Turkey

Tour start

İstanbul, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.