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Highlights
- Escape Istanbul's bustle for a full-day nature break in nearby lakeside and mountain villages, with hotel pickup and round-trip AC transport.
- Your expert English and Arabic-speaking guide shares local stories all day, with an organic lunch of regional dishes already arranged.
- Visit Turkey's largest zoo, home to over 2,600 animals, then continue to Sapanca Lake for lakeside walks or pedal boats on calm water.
- Head into Masukiye's forested valley for views of the waterfall, optional quad biking or ziplining, and an optional Sapanca Cable Car ride.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Full-day trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Village
- Round-trip transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul
- Expert English and Arabic-speaking guide
- Lunch in Masukiye Village with organic local dishes
- Entry to scheduled attractions (e.g., zoo, waterfall)
- Optional activities such as quad biking, ziplining, and safari tours
- Sapanca Cable Car tickets
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
Tour duration: This day trip lasts approximately 12 hours. Departure time: The tour departs from Istanbul at 8:00 AM. Hotel pickup area: Hotel pickup is available only from Istanbul's European side. Pickup neighborhoods: Pickup covers Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Fatih, Nişantaşı, and Bomonti. Pickup details: You must provide your exact hotel name and a WhatsApp number for pickup. Pickup instructions: You must wait outside your hotel gate or security office, following your hotel's rules. Paid attractions: Entry to the zoo, waterfall, and other scheduled attractions is not included in the tour price. Optional activities: Quad biking, ziplining, safari tours, and Sapanca Cable Car rides are optional and cost extra.
Yes, the tour is led by an expert English and Arabic-speaking guide who will share local stories throughout the day.
The package includes a full-day trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Village, round-trip transfers from your hotel in Istanbul with an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch at Masukiye Village featuring organic local dishes.
Yes, entry to scheduled attractions like the zoo and waterfall is not included. Optional activities such as quad biking, ziplining, and safari tours are also excluded along with Sapanca Cable Car tickets.
No, while some attractions may offer skip-the-line options, mandatory security checks cannot be bypassed.
The tour departs at 8:00 AM from Istanbul's European side. Pickup locations include Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Fatih, Nişantaşı, and Bomonti.
Provide your exact hotel name and a WhatsApp number for communication when you are ready for pickup. You must wait outside your hotel gate or security post as instructed by the tour operator.
The full-day nature break lasts approximately 12 hours, offering ample time to explore Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Village with various activities included.
Highlights include a day away from Istanbul's hustle in lakeside and mountain villages, guided tours sharing local stories, an organic lunch at Masukiye Village, visits to Turkey’s largest zoo, Sapanca Lake for leisure activities like pedal boating or walking by the lake, and exploring Masukiye with options such as quad biking or ziplining.
While not part of the standard package, you can opt to participate in additional activities like quad biking, ziplining, and safari tours at Masukiye. Sapanca Cable Car tickets are also available as an add-on.
Comfortable clothing suitable for walking is recommended, along with casual footwear. Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures in the forested areas and during evening hours.