Istanbul and Sapanca package, 5 nights: three in Istanbul with guided tours, two in a lake-view hotel at Sapanca, with Masukiye and the Kartepe cable car.
A six-day getaway for those who want both city and nature in a short holiday: three nights in Istanbul and two in Sapanca. In Istanbul the Bosphorus and the Old City are guided; on day four a two-hour drive brings you to the lakeside.
On the way you eat trout beside the stream in Maşukiye and ride the Kartepe cable car up to 1,600 metres. At Sapanca you rest in a lake-view hotel, enjoy nature by bicycle and ATV, and shop at the organic village market.
Close to Istanbul and requiring no flights, with bungalows and lake-view hotels, it is the short nature package Gulf families love most; a direct transfer to Sabiha Gökçen is included.
When your flight lands at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 45 min you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number.
The first evening is free so you can rest after your journey. Your guide shares recommendations for halal restaurants within walking distance and an easy evening stroll around Sultanahmet or Taksim. The next day's pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp.
Pickup at 09:00 and a short drive to Eminönü, where you first explore the Spice Bazaar with its stalls of spices, Turkish delight and nuts. A 1.5-hour cruise then takes you past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the wooden waterfront mansions. The afternoon ends with the panoramic view from Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side; feeding the seagulls from the boat is a favourite with children.
Depart at 08:30 with your guide for Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit Topkapı Palace including the Harem and the Sacred Relics rooms. The day ends with free time among the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar; walking distances are short and stroller-friendly.
Depart at 10:00 for a 2-hour motorway drive to Sapanca. A trout lunch beside the stream in Maşukiye, then the Kartepe cable car up to 1,600 metres (walks in summer, snow in winter). Check-in at your lake-view hotel at 16:00; evening free.
After breakfast the day is free: cycling by the lake, a walk along the Kırkpınar shore, an ATV safari (USD 35) or the hotel spa. Your driver is at your disposal for four hours for the Sapanca bazaar and the organic village market. In the evening we recommend a barbecue restaurant facing the lake.
After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. Sapanca to Sabiha Gökçen takes 1.5 hours and Istanbul Airport 2.5 hours; the transfer is included. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) in about 1,5 hours. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.
| 2 persons · 4★ (per person) | $560 per person |
| 2 persons · 5★ (per person) | $720 per person |
| Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children) | $1,740 per family |
| Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children) | $3,580 per family |
60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026
Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.
Meet-and-greet at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen; Sapanca transfer by private vehicle (about 2 hours).
Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.
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