Turkey · Nature Walks

From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day nature trip from Istanbul to Sapanca and Maşukiye
  • 02 Visit Maşukiye, Kartepe, Ormanya Wildlife Park, and Sapanca Lake
  • 03 Enjoy lunch with 1 soft drink included
  • 04 Spend free time at Ormanya among natural surroundings and animal species
  • 05 Relax by the shore of scenic Sapanca Lake
  • 06 Optional cable car, quad bike, and ziplining activities available
  • 07 Family-friendly experience with nature, wildlife, and leisure stops

Escape the city for a full-day journey into the natural landscapes around Sapanca and Maşukiye. This experience combines lakeside scenery, waterfalls, forested surroundings, and family-friendly stops, with time to enjoy the region’s fresh air and relaxed atmosphere.

Along the way, visit Maşukiye, Kartepe, Ormanya Wildlife Park, and Sapanca Lake, with lunch included during the tour. Depending on the option selected, your day can also include activities such as a cable car ride, quad bike ride, or ziplining, making it a great choice for families, nature lovers, and travellers looking for a varied day outside Istanbul.

You can watch the bird's eye view of Sapanca Maşukiye from Camteras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

08.15-08.30 We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul then we will drive to Maşukiye stop, which is known for its natural beauties, preferences such as villageMahmudiye is the place which are going to be visited for lunch close by the waterfalls with its incredible nature.Kartepe, which offers the opportunity to ski in the winter months, is one of our stops that can be visited with its natural beauty and clean air in the summer.You can watch the bird's eye view of Sapanca Maşukiye from Camteras.This stop is Ormanya. FORESTRY Wildlife Park, which spreads over an area of 2 thousand decares, is the third largest natural habitat in the world and Europe's largest natural habitat. All details have been carefully considered. ORMANYA, a world-class project in every aspect; It presents an original model combining the protection of natural life and touristic use. Considering all these features, FORESTRY has the potential to be the most important nature tourism destination in Turkey. Hobbit houses are among the places to be visited. Our trip in Ormanya, which includes various animal species, is free.The last stop of our tour is Sapanca Lake. It will be good to have some rest by drinking tea and coffee on the shore of Sapanca Lake, which is known for its unique natural beauties. There are activity and amusement parks on the shore of Sapanca Lake for our guests with children. ATV tour can also be done along the lake shore. This stop, which has a unique view intertwined with nature, is indispensable.then after 2 hours stop we will return to Istanbul and transfer you to your hotel and tour and

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch with 1 soft drink
  • Professional guide
  • Round-trip cable car ride (if option selected)
  • Quad bike ride (if option selected)
  • Ziplining (if option selected)

What's Not Included

  • Meals for ages 0–2
  • Tips to Driver and Guide

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • 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. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Istanbul..

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