Escape the bustle of Istanbul and discover a popular weekend retreat from the city on a 14-hour day trip to Lake Sapanca and the village of Masukiye in the Gulf of Izmit. Enjoy a relaxed lunch under a canopy of trees, and climb Kartepe Mountain.

Pick-up service

Free transfer service from the European side and from city center hotels only. Hotel locations must be: Sultanahmet, Laleli, Topkapı, Aksaray, Taksim, Sirkeci, and Şişli Area. Enjoy a full-day tour away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul on a day trip to the Gulf of Izmit and the freshwater lake of Lake Sapanca.
Following a pick-up from your hotel in the city center, transfer to Lake Sapanca for a walk in nature. Located in a tectonic hole between Izmit Bay and the Adapazari Meadow, Lake Sapanca is known for its scenic beauty. Continue to the picturesque village of Masukiye to enjoy lunch under a canopy of trees.
Then, drive to a waterfall before climbing Kartepe Mountain. Hike in the mountains, or take the ski lift if you prefer. Discover a popular area for picnics in summer and ski breaks in the winter. Transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul for the end-of-tour services.