The Escape From The City Pass will grant you free access to the 2 locations listed here. The Bursa Tour and the Sapanca Tour both offer pick-up service from your hotel or residence. You must contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance at the phone number you will find on the voucher to agree on a pick-up location and a starting time.
The pass is valid for 2 days.
Bursa Tour:
Take a break from the crowded streets of Istanbul with a day-trip to the city of Bursa. After a convenient hotel pick-up, a scenic drive and a ferry trip, you'll arrive to the city of Bursa. Your guide will take you to see all the main sights including the Grand Mosque, the Green Tomb and its famous Iznik tiles, a 600 year old tree, and the Bursa Silk Market. There are many delicious treats you might like to buy too, such as the freshly made Turkish Delight, as well as jams and honey.
Next, take the chair lift up to the famous Uludağ Mountain and enjoy the view. Uludağ Mountain is 2,543 metres high and is a very popular place for winter sports in Turkey. If the cable car is closed due to bad weather, you'll be driven to your lunch spot in your tour vehicle. Lunch will be served at a restaurant 800 metres up the mountain. If the weather is fine, you'll have some free time to explore the beautiful National Park as well.
In the late evening, you'll be returned to your hotel in Istanbul with many wonderful memories of Bursa.
Sapanca Tour:
Take a day-trip to escape the busyness of Istanbul and enjoy the natural beauty of Sapanca Lake and Maşukiye.
Sapanca is a small town close to Istanbul which is well-known for its natural beauty. Sapanca Lake is a jewel and one of the most famous lakes in Turkey. The Maşukiye region is also famous for its incredible natural beauty and local river. The name 'Maşukiye' comes from the Arabic word for ‘love’ and is one of the most popular places for honeymooners to stay. Next, you’ll stop at Mahmudiye, where lunch will be served near the waterfalls. You will be able to fully experience the beautiful scenery and breathe in the fresh, country air. After lunch, you'll visit one of the local Turkish sweets and honey manufacturers and then stop at the Mall of Symbol in Kocaeli/Izmit for some shopping. The tour will end at around 10:00pm/11:00pm, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Please note:
- During the winter season only, you will also visit Mount Kartepe where you will see the snow and experience the “winter wonderland” atmosphere.
- ATV and zipline activities are not covered by insurance and you can do them at your own risk.
- The tour operator reserves the right to change the tour program at any time to suit the weather and traffic conditions of the day.