To reach greenery and the lakeside quickly, Sapanca and Maşukiye make an ideal weekend route.

Distance and duration

About 130 km from Istanbul to Sapanca; around 1.5 hours by motorway. Maşukiye is right next to it.

What to do?

Lakeside walks, trout restaurants, breakfast in nature. In winter you may even see snow.

Which car?

A comfortable automatic car for the motorway; a 7–9 seater for groups. Pay on pickup.