Sapanca & Maşukiye · Luxury Private
Sapanca & Maşukiye — Private Tour
The same lakes-and-forests day, run privately — your own vehicle and driver, every activity ticket already included, no queues, and a few parting gifts on the way home.
Duration
Full day (approx. 10–11 hours)
Group
Private — your group only
From
From $150 per private group
Region
Sapanca & Maşukiye
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Overview
Sapanca and Maşukiye sit in the green country between Istanbul and Sakarya — a lake ringed by forest, and a village of streams and waterfalls at the foot of the Samanlı mountains. It is one of the easiest nature escapes from the city, and this trip packs the best of it into a single day.
The day mixes light adventure — an aquarium and lion park, a cable car, a zipline, and an ATV safari — with slower moments: lunch over a running stream in Maşukiye, the Mahmudiye waterfalls, and time by the lake itself. There are stops at a Turkish delight maker and an organic honey house along the way.
Run privately, the day is yours to shape: your own vehicle and driver, a flexible pace, and every activity ticket already arranged so there is nothing to buy and no line to wait in. It is the Gold Package — priority entry throughout, your choice of the front seat, and a small parcel of gifts as you head home.
Highlights
- Private vehicle and driver for the day — your group only
- English & Arabic speaking guide throughout
- Every activity ticket included: aquarium, lion park, cable car, zipline, ATV safari
- Priority entry — no waiting in line
- Choice of the front seat in the vehicle
- Farewell gifts: natural soap, Turkish delight, and spices
- Flexible route and pace, set around you
Itinerary
Morning pickup in Istanbul
An early start from Istanbul, heading east toward the green hills between the city and Sakarya.
Tuzla Aquarium & Lion Park (Viasea)
Walk the aquarium tunnels among sharks, rays, and reef fish, then visit the lion park alongside.
Turkish delight factory
A stop at a traditional lokum maker to see how it is produced and taste the pistachio and rose varieties.
Sapanca cable car (teleferik)
Ride the gondola up the hillside for panoramic views over Lake Sapanca and the surrounding forest.
Mount Kartepe
The mountain overlooking the lake — one of the closest peaks to Istanbul, and a ski resort in winter.
Kartepe zipline
Glide above the treetops on suspended cables for a fast look at the valley below.
Maşukiye ATV safari
Quad bikes along forest and mountain trails for a short off-road run.
Lunch in Maşukiye
A set meal — salad, potatoes, köfte or chicken, and a soft drink — at a restaurant built over the running stream.
Mahmudiye waterfalls
A short walk to the small forest waterfalls near Maşukiye for a rest in the shade.
Organic honey house
The final stop — a local apiary where you can taste and buy different natural honeys.
Lake Sapanca & return
An unhurried spell by the water before the drive back, arriving in Istanbul in the evening.
Included
- + Private vehicle with driver for the full day
- + English & Arabic speaking guide
- + Lunch — salad, potatoes, köfte or chicken, and a soft drink
- + All activity tickets — aquarium, lion park, cable car, zipline, and ATV safari
- + Priority entry with no queueing
- + Choice of the front seat in the vehicle
- + Farewell gifts (natural soap, Turkish delight, spices)
Not Included
- − Extra dishes ordered at the restaurant beyond the set lunch
- − Personal purchases at the honey and Turkish delight shops
Good to Know
- The itinerary and pace are flexible — stops can be added, skipped, or lingered over.
- Early-morning pickup from your hotel in Istanbul, returning in the evening.
- Comfortable shoes and a light jacket are recommended for the mountain and forest stops.
Luxury Private
From $150 per private group
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