Top 10 Sapanca & Masukiye Day Trips

1.Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,036 reviews · 12 hours · from $29Our pick

Guided day trip from Istanbul to Sapanca and Maşukiye with Lake views, waterfall-area lunch, cable car options, quad and zipline add-ons.

“Apo was a fantastic guide, and very knowledgeable. Lots of good activities to participate in, such as cable car, quad-biking etc. The lunch by the Sapanca Lake is really nice, with wonderful views and scenery. However, I really think the stop at the Turkish Delight shops are unnecessary and a waste of time, they try to force you into buying overpriced sweets and souvenirs. That time could be better spent to allow us more time to relax and explore at Sapanca Lake.”

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2.Sapanca & Maşukiye Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 226 reviews · 12 hours · from $22

Istanbul to Sapanca and Maşukiye day trip: cable car lake views, lakeside lunch, optional zipline and ATV, plus a zoo stop.

“We took the all-inclusive option. It was a really fun tour. The guide took care of us throughout the day. Lunch was delicious, and the driver was very professional.”

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3.Sapanca Tour, Cable Car, Quad, & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 121 reviews · 13 hours · from $22

A 13-hour Istanbul day trip to Lake Sapanca with Kartepe cable car views, plus zipline and quad thrills, lunch, and guided fun.

“Our tour with Nuri was fantastic! He was accommodating, calm, and always punctual. The hotel pickup and drop-off were convenient, and we received clear info on costs, activities, and timings. The kids loved the activities, though we skipped the Aquarium and Lion Zoo due to the short one-hour visit, which felt too brief. There are plenty of shops and cafes in the area to explore. Lunch was superb, with choices of meat, chicken, or fish, and the riverside setting was relaxing. Tea wasn’t included (30 Lira), which seemed odd. The Quad Bike was fun for the kids but not thrilling for adults due to safety reasons. Overall, a great experience.…”

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4.Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 77 reviews · 14 hours · from $29

Full-day escape from Istanbul to Lake Sapanca and Masukiye, plus Kartepe Mountain in winter with optional ATV and ski lift.

“una bella esperienza, purtroppo il meteo non era dei migliori, pioggia tutto il giorno. Le varie attività che si possono svolgere sono a pagamento, ma ciò è indicato. La consiglio per passare una giornata intera fuori da Istanbul.”

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5.Sapanca & Masukiye Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 12 hours · from $22

Escape Istanbul for Sapanca Lake and Maşukiye, with cable car views, optional zipline and ATV, Turkish delight tastings, and lakeside lunch.

“The team was professional and helpful. Our tour went as promised. Lunch was good. I liked Sapanca very much. Its nature and fresh air were magnificent.”

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6.Guided Day Trip to Sapanca and Masukiye

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 13 hours · from $33

A guided 13-hour Istanbul day trip to Sapanca and Masukiye with hotel pickup, lunch, Sapanca Lake photos, a zoo visit, waterfalls, mountain views, and shopping.

“We did did first 4 hrs of the day in the transport All activities where at an extra cost and we had to skip some as they didn’t take card machine payment Places where nice but not worth the money”

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7.Sapanca & Masukiye Full-Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 12 hours · from $21Best value

12-hour Sapanca and Maşukiye tour with hotel transfers, lake boat or paddleboard time, village markets, and lunch with a soft drink.

“I'm glad I participated in the extra activities offered. I would estimate near $75 total for all the extras. Well worth it. As for improvements. The first stop with the 4wheelers and quads. they charge a lot for photos. I would recommend saying from the start you only will buy 1 photo. Get a couple good pics and then choose 1 photo. the other stops were half the price for photos. Lunch... wow. Lunch near the river in an amazing atmosphere.”

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8.Full-Day Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Full-day Istanbul escape to Masukiye, Sapanca Lake and seasonal parks. See forests, taste honey, enjoy lunch, and get back late.

“Trip was full of activities but little time in Sapanca, Music on the bus was too loud.”

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9.Sapanca Maşukiye tour from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 12 hours · from $35

12-hour guided Sapanca and Maşukiye day trip from Istanbul with lunch, A/C transfer, and optional lake and activity add-ons.

“It was a great day, very rushed from stop to stop so not really enough time to explore the town itself. But it was good to get a variety of all activities that were on offer in Sapanca. The food at the restaurant was also really delicious. Tour guide Nuri spoke good English and Arabic and was easy to communicate with. Very relaxed and lovely manner. Would definitely recommend”

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10.Guided Day Trip to Sapanca and Masukiye From Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

Istanbul guided day trip to Sapanca Lake, Masukiye village, waterfall and zoo, with sea views and Ottoman-era sights.

“The tour guide is multilingual and informative, he tells brief instructions for everyone in different languages. Make sure to bring cash for souvenirs, snacks activity rides for more fun and adventure. Glad I joined the tour this season perfect for autumn colors and picturesque view of nature, just became misty and foggy earlier than we expected for cable car ride. Highly recommended for a budgetarian like me.”

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