Day 1: Istanbul → Sapanca → Maşukiye → Hobbit Houses → Overnight Stay
- Departure from Istanbul: Early morning pick-up from your hotel.
- Sapanca Lake: Enjoy a peaceful walk along the lakeside, take a pedal boat ride, or sip Turkish tea with a view.
- Maşukiye Village: Visit this charming village known for its greenery, waterfalls, and local restaurants. Enjoy lunch by the river.
Hobbit Houses: Step into a fairytale world! Take amazing photos in the forest with these unique little houses inspired by Tolkien’s Hobbiton.
- Dinner & Hotel Check-in: Evening check-in at a cozy hotel near Sapanca or Maşukiye. Dinner included.
Day 2: Abant Lake → Ormanya Park → Return to Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Abant Lake: Travel to Bolu and explore the serene Abant Lake, surrounded by pine forests and mountain views.
- Ormanya Nature & Wildlife Park: Walk through Europe’s largest natural park, meet free-roaming animals, visit botanical gardens, and relax in the forest.
- Return to Istanbul: Late evening drop-off at your hotel.
- Comfortable round-trip transportation from Istanbul
- 1-night hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All sightseeing mentioned in the program
- Free time at each destination for photos and exploration
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
- Lunches (unless specified)
- Beverages during meals
- Entrance fees to optional activities (e.g. pedal boats at Sapanca, bike rental at Abant, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
- Breathe in the fresh forest air
- Discover Turkey's hidden Hobbit village
- Experience the beauty of two iconic lakes in one trip
- Visit the largest wildlife park in Europe
- Enfoy local village cuisine and peaceful natural settings,