Turkey · Boating

10-Hour Şile and Ağva Black Sea Tour with Göksu River Boat Ride

10 Hours Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Şile fishing town and see Şile Castle and the historic lighthouse
  • 02 Explore the Ağva fishing town between the Yeşilçay and Göksu rivers
  • 03 Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Göksu River
  • 04 Spend relaxing time swimming or sunbathing on the Black Sea coast
  • 05 Discover Saklı Göl on the scenic coastal route between Şile and Ağva

Sign up for this beautiful full-day excursion from İstanbul to Şile and Ağva on the Black Sea coast. Admire the magnificent scenery, visit Şile Castle and the historic Şile Lighthouse, and continue through nature to Ağva. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Göksu River, see the historic Ağva Lighthouse, and spend time swimming in the crystal waters of the Black Sea.

Upon arrival, you will find peace on a leisurely boat ride down the Göksu River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Şile, Saklı Göl and Ağva Black Sea Excursion

  • The tour representative will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Şile. Şile Village is located on the Black Sea coast, where this scenic journey begins.
  • Visit Şile Castle and the historic Şile Lighthouse. (around 1 hour)
  • Continuing along the coastal route, we will arrive at Saklı Göl between Şile and Ağva.
  • After about 1 hour, we will drive to Ağva, deep in nature and situated between the Yeşilçay and Göksu rivers, which flow into the Black Sea. Upon arrival, you will find peace on a leisurely boat ride down the Göksu River.
  • We will have lunch at a restaurant in Ağva, surrounded by rich green landscapes.
  • Then, spend some free time swimming in the Black Sea and enjoying the sunshine on the beach.
  • After swimming, we will move to the historic Ağva Lighthouse.
  • Next, we will depart from this final destination and return to İstanbul to your hotel.
  • On the return trip, we will have a break at a shopping center for dinner and shopping.

Tour ends.

Şile Castle, Saklı Göl, Göksu River, Ağva Lighthouse

Where this trip takes you

Şile Castle, Saklı Göl, Göksu River, Ağva Lighthouse

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Göksu River boat trip
  • Swimming at the beach
  • Lunch
  • A vegetarian menu is available
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned, disinfected vehicles
  • Safe drivers
  • V.A.T.

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities / tip (optional)
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Free hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from city center hotels on the European side.
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off service is available at an extra charge, if flight times match the tour schedule.
  • Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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