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Levant & Middle East · Turkey

Ecotourism Tour

The Western Black Sea is a treasure of wonder usually unvisited by foreigners. Visit the wondrous Abant and its many lakes. Safranbolu which is one of the oldest cities in Turkey, one of the most flourishing cities in it…

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Ecotourism Tour
Duration10 days / 9 nights
TypeCircuit/Group Offer
DestinationsTurkey
ThemesFamily

Overview

The Western Black Sea is a treasure of wonder usually unvisited by foreigners. Visit the wondrous Abant and its many lakes. Safranbolu which is one of the oldest cities in Turkey, one of the most flourishing cities in its time that housed a major stopping and trade point for all trade routes into Europe from the east and Asia. Pinarbasi offers nature with hiking and horse safaris and adventure, villages and home stays litter the tour route which will not only enhance your local knowledge but give you a taste for rural Turkey that you will not find anywhere else.

Itinerary

1Istanbul - Arrival Day

Upon arrival into Istanbul’s international airport, meet and transfer to hotel

2Istanbul City Tour

Depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour

Visit the ancient Hippodrome,the Blue Mosque then to the famous Hagia Sophia

After the tour,on option,experience The BosphorusCruise, and the enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorus

The rest of the evening is at leisure to enjoy Istanbul

3Istanbul – Abant

Today, visit the Seven Lakes and enjoy Abant Lake Tour

Enjoy the seven smalllakes in a valley formed as the result of a landslide:

Buyukgol (Big Lake), Seringol(Cool Lake), Deringol (Deep Lake), Nazligol (Elegant Lake),Kucukgol (Small Lake), Incegol (Thin Lake) and Sazligol(Reedy Lake)

After lunch, depart for Abant Lake

Those who don't wish to walk can enjoy a horseback ride or complete the tour on a horse cart

Overnightnear Abant in traditional village house

4Safranbolu

In the morning, have a walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar, then visit CinciHodja Caravanserai, CiciHodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House(Museum), IzzetMehmet ,Pashamosqueand more…

Continue to Kastamonu and visit the government house, Kaya tomb, SeyhSaban-iVeli Mausoleum, NasrullahSeyh Mosque and more historical sites

Overnight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu

5Ilgarini Cave Pinarbasi

Depart for Ilgarini Cave, which is in the region of Pinarbasi(northwest of Kastamonu).

Trekking to IIgarini Cave, so make sure you bring suitable footwear

Good to know: Ilgarini Cave was chosen as the 4th biggest cave in the world

Overnight in Pinarbasi

6Ilisu Waterfall &Varla Canyon

In the morning, visitIlisu Waterfall which is at Kure national Park, near Pinarbasi

After lunch, either relax in the surroundings of this beautiful natural Turkish village or you can take a walk to the VarlaCanyon

Overnight in Pinarbasi

7Comlekciler Village Horse Riding

At a proper time,depart for ComlekcilerKoyu

The village has fantastic horse riding facilities which you can do as an optional activity

Horse riding is not onlyfor the advanced riders; they have lessons and treks for beginners also

Overnight in ComlekcilerVillage

8Halacoglu Valley Tour

Early in the morning, depart for HalacogluValley,visit this place by different methods of transport: horses or tractors and a little bit of walking

Enjoy a fantastic barbeque lunch set in lusciousgreensurroundings

Overnightin Comlekciler Village

9Amasra - Akcakoca Tour

Today, depart from your hotel to the ancient city of Amasra

A beautiful 1 hour scenic drive through the mountains, canyons and little villages

The group will meet for one last time together at one of the restaurants

Overnight in Akcakoca

10Istanbul –Departure

After breakfast, depart for Istanbul’s international airport for your flight back home

Included

  • Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)
  • Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport
  • 9-night accommodation at hotels
  • Meals: daily breakfast, 7 dinners
  • English driver / tour guide
  • Transportation in air conditioned motor coach
  • Half day guided tour in Istanbul
  • Half day guided tour at Seven lakes
  • Half day guided tour at Abant Lake
  • Full day guided tour in Safranbolu
  • Full day guided tour in Ilgarini Cave
  • Full day guided tour in Ilisu Waterfall
  • Full day guided tour in Varla Canyon
  • Full day guided tour in Pinarbasi
  • Full day guided tour in Comlekciler Village
  • Full day guided tour in Halacoglu
  • Full day guided tour in Amasra
  • Full day guided tour in Akcakoca
  • Assistance of our representative in Turkey

Not included

  • Airport taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Travel insurance

Hotels

  • Grand Cevahir Hotel, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Dedeman Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Central Palace Luxury Boutique, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Abant Kartal Yuvasi Hotel, Abant (1 nights)
  • Ebrulu Konak, Safranbolu (1 nights)
  • Sinanbey Konağı, Pinarbasi (2 nights)
  • Diapolis Hotel, Akcakca (1 nights)

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