Istanbul Trip Overview
Take a short break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore the Turkish countryside. Your local driver will pick you up from your accommodation and you will set out for a pleasant trip in a private vehicle.
This trip is all about getting in touch with nature so your driver will make sure that you experience the Turkish countryside at its fullest. If the weather permits it you will visit Ormanya Park. Your next stop will be at Maşukiye, a small village located on the side of Sapanca Lake. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants while you are listening to the gentle sound of running water, the rustling of leaves and the light breeze. A cable car ride to Kartepe Ski Resort is a must to enjoy the snowy scenery.
Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide historical information and their local perspective.
At the end of the tour, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Istanbul.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Take a short break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore the Turkish countryside. Your local driver will pick you up from your accommodation and you will set out for a pleasant trip in a private vehicle.
This trip is all about getting in touch with nature so your driver will make sure that you experience the Turkish countryside at its fullest. If the weather permits it you will visit Ormanya Park. Your next stop will be at Maşukiye, a small village located on the side of Sapanca Lake. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants while you are listening to the gentle sound of running water, the rustling of leaves and the light breeze. A cable car ride to Kartepe Ski Resort is a must to enjoy the snowy scenery.
Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide historical information and their local perspective.
At the end of the tour, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Istanbul.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Istanbul at a convenient time.
Stop At: Ormanya, 309. Sk. No 99 Uzuntarla Mahallesi, Kartepe 41150 Turkey
Spreading over 4 thousand acres, this park does not only serve touristic purposes but also environmental ones, as it is the natural habitat of plants and animals
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maşukiye, 41295 Kartepe/Kocaeli, Turkey
Lakeside village with famous for its waterfall, with nice restaurants and small shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sapanca Lake, Sapanca Turkey
A freshwater lake, surrounded by beautiful villages offering a large variety of activities.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Kartepe, Kartepe, Kocaeli Province
Popular ski resort overlooking Sapanca lake, surrounded by hotels and offering a variety of activities.
Duration: 50 minutes
