Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
Free wifi on board
Fuel and Tolls
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
Entrance fees for all attractions
Beverages and meals
Tips and gratuities
Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Istanbul Please note that pick up from Istanbul Airport will apply to extra charges. If you select Pickup from Istanbul airport the extra charge will be communicated to you beforehand.
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Istanbul at a convenient time.
Ormanya, Kartepe, Turkiye 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 60 minutes
Maşukiye, 41295 Kartepe/Kocaeli, Türkiye Lakeside village with famous for its waterfall, with nice restaurants and small shops. 60 minutes
Sapanca Lake, Sapanca, Turkey A freshwater lake, surrounded by beautiful villages offering a large variety of activities. 50 minutes
Kartepe, Kartepe, Turkey Popular ski resort overlooking Sapanca lake, surrounded by hotels and offering a variety of activities. 50 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Hazar B
24 Oct 2022
Beautiful nature, not much to do other than being outdoors enjoying the beautiful views, it’s not much of a touristy just a small village with great views of nature. The hidden lake is a must, wish we had to stay a little longer, the zoo is a No go, don’t waist your time and money on it, if I knew we would’ve requested not to stop at the zoo and spend more time at the hidden lake.
D8148DUadriano
06 Mar 2022
Airport to Taksim in the city - very professional
Nice vehicle, very clean, driver polite
I would recommend to anyone
We were on time and in the city very quickly - felt very safe
This tour in
Istanbul
is organized by
Welcome Pickups (Athens)
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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