From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch
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Is From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch worth booking?
From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch is a 12-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $20 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 45 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (45)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $20 per person
This tour offers an unforgettable day amidst breathtaking natural beauty, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, extreme activities, and a natural wildlife park, all guided by our professional licensed local staff. The places you wi
What you get
About this experience
This tour offers an unforgettable day amidst breathtaking natural beauty, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, extreme activities, and a natural wildlife park, all guided by our professional licensed local staff. The places you will visit on this tour are beautiful in every season, featuring a zoo for families with children, extreme playgrounds for teenagers, and captivating destinations for capturing the wonders of nature. If you appreciate the beauty of green landscapes, this tour is perfect for you.
What's included
Included
- Ziplining (if option selected)
- Round-trip cable car ride (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch with 1 soft drink
- Quad bike ride (if option selected)
Not included
- Meals for ages 0–2
- Tips to Driver and Guide
What you'll see and do
Istanbul
Hotel Pick-up (8:00 - 8:30 AM): Our professional team will pick you up from centrally located hotels, ensuring a prompt and comfortable start to your day.
60 minutes here
Faruk Yalcin Zoo
Darica Zoo: Upon arrival, you'll have the option to delve into the vibrant world of Darica Zoo, boasting 255 species of animals (available only during the summer season). Alternatively, opt for a visit to the LION PARK AND AQUARIUM via a picturesque sea route.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Sapanca Lake
Sapanca Lake: Discover Sapanca Lake, the second-largest lake in the Marmara province of Turkey. Formed during the Earth's crust deformation, the lake offers a serene backdrop for exploration. Your tour guide will grant you ample free time to absorb the beauty of the surroundings.
60 minutes here
Mahmudiye
Adventure Stop in Mahmudiye: Our journey continues to Mahmudiye, a charming village in Sakarya city. Here, indulge in ziplining and various water activities, adding a touch of thrill to your day.
60 minutes here
Lunch in Nature's Embrace: Relish a delectable lunch in a picturesque setting, surrounded by cascading water from the mountains. Immerse yourself in the flavors of local cuisine, a perfect complement to the stunning scenery.
120 minutes here
Discover Masukiye: The Love Village Masukiye, also known as the Love Village, awaits with activities like ATV Safari, Ziplining, and the Gigantic Swing. Dive into the adventure or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere.
120 minutes here
Kartepe
Cable Car Adventure: As part of the tour, ascend to new heights with a round trip on the cable car. Marvel at breathtaking views of Sapanca and Kartepe Mountains, elevating your experience to new heights.
60 minutes here
Sapanca
Local Treasures: Wrap up your day with a visit to a local venue, offering an array of regional products such as Turkish Delight, soaps, herbal goods, honey, jams, nuts, and more. Indulge in a bit of local shopping and take home a piece of the region's charm. Afterward, we will head back to Istanbul and transfer you to your hotel by 21:00 PM.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip
with Lunch & Cable Car: This option includes pickup & drop-off, guide, lunch and the cable car, (but does not include quad ride, and zipline fees.) Pickup included
Sapanca & Masukiye Day Trip
Lunch, Cable Car, Quad, Ziplin: This option includes pickup & drop-off, guide and lunch, Cable car, Quad ride, and zipline fees. Pickup included
Sapanca and Masukiye Tour from Istanbul Lunch Included
Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip: This option includes pickup & drop-off, Guide Lunch 1 drink (Activities do not include cable car, Quad tour and zipline fees) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- We Go Turkiye Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 45 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
45 verified traveler reviews for From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
It’s a long day, bring snacks
This is a very long day. Eat breakfast before you go and come prepared to purchase water or bring it with you. You will not eat lunch until after 3pm - consider bringing snacks so you do not become “hangry”. It’s a wonderful day, maybe a few too many stops.
via Viator
Tourist trap
We travel a lot around the world, but this is the first time we've encountered such a scam in one place. Yes, a lot of it was described in words, but in reality, the words don't correspond to reality. It all started with a trip to a strange junk food joint in the middle of the highway for breakfast. Make sure you bring something from the store beforehand, because you'll only be served the slop prepared by the guide's friends. Next, you'll hear a story about Istanbul, but the guide apparently doesn't have much interesting information, so you'll spend most of the trip in silence, listening to music. The first stop after the cafe is the zoo, which is NOT INCLUDED in the price. At the time of writing, the price is about $40 for two people. There's nothing to see there, the animals are tired. It'll be fun for small children. Next up is a zip line. It doesn’t offer any stunning views; it’s just a bit of fun at an amusement park. I’d recommend going to the one in Istanbul itself, in the park by the bridge. It’s absolutely beautiful there and much more interesting. Riding ATVs is also boring. You drive for 20 minutes on a regular road at a speed of 10-20 km/h. That is all. There is no one-hour trip. The rest of the time, you just wait for the rest of the guys in the location, where another scammers try to sell you pictures for 500 lire apiece and other types of scam. Again, I remind you that the guide's friends work at all locations. Well, after this incredible adventure, you will be taken to eat. The menu included 1 small shish kebab on a skewer, a small portion of rice, a couple of cutlets, soda and a small portion of salad. It's not enough for a price that we paid. but you will also periodically have other dishes, drinks, and desserts on the table. AND AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH IT, THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT IT COSTS EXTRA MONEY. BUT NO ONE WARNS ABOUT THIS IN ADVANCE, AS WELL AS ABOUT THE PRICE. The guide's gang are already going crazy by this point. Well, I'll skip the cable car, which is just normal, but you won't find anything on the mountain. there are typical Turkish scammers and various outdoor attractions, the view will only be while you are going up. before the next point, I'll tell you that all the way out of the window we saw a lot of local markets where they sold a lot of cool handmade goods. The guide said he would take us to the super cool grocery market, where locals work and even tourists are not often taken there. This is such a unique place. But, unfortunately, in the end, it's just another divorce from overprice prices, where baklava and other sweets are sold. Well, the finale - we were just left in peace by the lake. most likely, this is the coolest time. We took a walk along the pleasant embankment, looked at the life of the locals, and chatted with passersby. After all this fraud, the usual human attitude was already missing and we only got it from the locals. I strongly do not recommend such trips from guides. if you want to take a similar one, then take the minimum package, and buy everything yourself on the spot. But it's better to go on your own. But I didn't think that Turkish guides would turn out to be so terrible and incompetent.
via Tripadvisor
Very disappointing and a total rip-off
⭐☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing and a total rip-off I do not recommend this Sapanca and Maşukiye day trip at all. Almost every stop felt like a scam designed to make you spend more money, and the costs were much higher than expected. The food was average at best. Even the ATV ride, which could have been fun, stopped after just 15 minutes at a “photo point” where they tried to charge ridiculously high prices for pictures. Nothing about the experience was special. When I asked the guide about the famous waterfall and the beautiful spots shown in the pictures online, he casually said those were just restaurants and “not that great” — and that where we went was “better.” It absolutely was not. The whole trip felt misleading and disappointing. Save your money and skip this tour.
via Viator
Simply, very well...
Simply, very well organized. Very well planned. Food was not as great. Osman our guide was the best guide we’ve had in a while. He made sure that we well informed about the trip and the history
via Viator
Tourist Cash Grab
This activity felt like very much of a tourist cash grab. The only included activity was the lunch and coach, the 'lunch' was at about half 5. There were stops at an aquarium, zipline, themepark with carting, turkish delight shop, cable car and the lunch cafe with 20 minutes at a beautiful lake. The lake was lovely, but if I were to do this again, I would arrange travel to the lake only. If you do do the carting, halfway through, expect to be stopped, taken from the vehicle and pushed to buy from a market/ photoshoot etc. Throughout the journey, the driver and guide played music at a really high volume that not even noise cancelling headphones could dull, and the driver was checking football results and clips on the way back. I can't really recommend this trip, there are nice elements to it, but you would be better off arranging to do these of your own accord.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 45 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch?
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Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
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On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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