Operated by Ontripo · Istanbul

Sapanca Lake & Maşukiye Day Trip from Istanbul

A full day out of the city by coach: the shore of Sapanca Lake, the green village of Maşukiye and lunch, with hotel pickup and a guide.

DurationFull day
RunsConfirmed on WhatsApp
GroupLarge coach
PickupHotel pickup in the service area

About this trip

Sapanca is the easiest way to swap Istanbul traffic for trees and water. The lake sits about two hours east of the city, ringed by forested hills, and Maşukiye is the village above it where streams run down from the Kartepe mountain past trout restaurants and small waterfalls.

This is our lowest priced day out. You travel by large coach with a guide, stop on the lake shore and in Maşukiye, and sit down to the lunch that is included. Some stops offer optional paid activities; the guide tells you the fee before you decide, and you can always skip them and simply walk and take photos.

It is a shared group day, so the pace is set for the whole coach. If you want a smaller group and an extra stop in İzmit, look at the VIP version of this trip.

Included

  • Return transport by coach
  • Pickup and return to your hotel inside the confirmed service area
  • Lunch
  • Tour guide

Not included

  • Optional activities at the stops
  • Drinks and personal spending

Good to know

  • Bring a light jacket: the hills around the lake are cooler than Istanbul.
  • Pickup is offered inside a set service area. Send us your hotel name and we tell you if it is covered.
  • This program is different from the Sapanca & İzmit VIP trip. Check the stops of each before you choose.

How booking works

  1. Message us on WhatsAppSend your date, number of guests and hotel. No deposit is needed to ask.
  2. We confirmOur team checks availability and replies with your pickup time and meeting point.
  3. TravelMembers mention their account email and pay the member price.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sapanca from Istanbul?

Roughly two hours by road each way, depending on traffic and on where your hotel is.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is part of the price. Drinks and anything extra you order are paid on the spot.

Are the activities included?

No. Activities offered at the stops are optional and paid separately. Ask the guide for the fee first.

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