City: Kocaeli Province
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Kocaeli Province (Turkish: Kocaeli ili, pronounced [kodʒaˈeli]) is a province of Turkey and one of only two to not have the same official name as its capital, İzmit, which is thus also sometimes called Kocaeli. The province is the successor of the Ottoman-era Sanjak of Kocaeli. The largest towns in the province are İzmit and Gebze. The traffic code is 41. The province is located at the easternmost end of the Marmara Sea around the Gulf of İzmit. Kocaeli is bordered by the province of Istanbul and the Marmara Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, the province of Sakarya to the east, the province of Bursa to the south and the province of Yalova to the southwest. The metropolitan area of Istanbul extends to the Kocaeli-Istanbul provincial border. The size and natural conditions of the Bay of İzmit allow for extensive port facilities, including the Gölcük Naval Base. The province is called the industrial capital of Turkey. Kocaeli has an airport named Cengiz Topel Naval Air Station which is used for military and civilian transport. Kocaeli has two universities: Kocaeli University and Gebze Technical University.
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1. Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy Istanbul in luxury. This exclusive private day starts with Dolmabahçe Palace which was lavishly furnished as the last official post and residence of Ottoman dynasty, with its 365 rooms and 22 halls. Then your private luxuries yacht cruise will unveil the beautiful shores and sky line of İstanbul. Visit to the Grand Bazzar will give you a chance to inhale and experience oriental shops, merchants, people and the atmosphere.
Inclusions: Skip-the-Line Access with the Tour Guide., Professional Tour Guide in your preferred language.
Exclusions: Meals & Drinks., Admission Fees to Musuems., Gratuities, Transportation from/to your Hotel.
Reviewed By luminita m
The Gallipoli peninsula is located in the southern part of East Thrace, the European part of Turkey, with the Aegean Sea to the west and the Dardanelles strait to the east. Gallipoli is the Italian form of the Greek name "Καλλίπολις", meaning "Beautiful City", the original name of the modern town of Gelibolu.
2. Private Sapanca and Masukiye, Kartepe Tour from Istanbul
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
For whom loves the Nature and Mountains Sapanca and Masukiye tour is your first choice, in Sapanca you see Huge Lake, Waterfalls, Rivers, Green Woods, and wonderful mountain. with our experienced drivers, it will be the trip of your life. لمحبي الطبيعة والادغال تعتبر رحلة سبانجا والمعشوقية خيارك الأول، حيث في هذه الرحلة تستطيع رؤية البحيرات الضخمة، الشلالات، الأنهار، الغابات الخضراء، والجبال الجميلة، ومع سائقينا ومرشدينا ذو الخبرة الكبيرة سوف تكون رحلة عمرك، كما تعتبر هذه الرحلة مناسبة جداً للعائلات مع الأطفال حيث يحصلون على الخصوصية والحرية في الرحلة.
Inclusions: Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By monikai475
This is our Second trip . We booked a night cruise with dinner in bosphours they pick us up from the hotel and drive us back ,,, it's one of my favorite trips in Turkey .
3. Bursa & Uludag Tour
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Our tour will begin by taking you up from your hotels. We will visit a Turkish delights factory's store first, then will visit the Green Shrine and Silk Bazaar. After that journey we will take you to the Uludag by the cable cabin over the mountain, by reaching there we will have our lunch in our barbecu restaurant companying with the fantastic Mountain View. After lunch we will go to top of the mountain. At that point if guests wish to, we can have a quad bike safari. A ski lift to the top of our skiing sports. After finishing the activities we will have a coffee/tea stop at a 610 years old tree ''Ulucinar''. After that we will take you to go shopping in outlet and then we return to Istanbul and drop you off all of our guests to their hotels.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off service, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Tour Guide, Ferry Trip : it takes 40 min to across İzmit Gulf, Chair Lift : climbing to mountain by bus and chair lift at the peak of the mountain (2543m.), Old Tree : More than 600 years old plane tree., Turkish Delight and Honey Manufacturing
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Reviewed By olgaoY8493SV
Thank you all for the services of a high quality and pleasant atmosphere! Everyone from this agency was friendly and benevolent. Highly recommend this place for people, who like comfort, excellent organization and kind-hearted attitude!
4. Private Green Sapanca Day Tour From Istanbul
After picked up from your hotel in Istanbul driving about 2 hours for visiting Green Sapanca Lake , Kartepe ski center, visiting Masukiye Waterfall and Lunch in Masukiye Village with consisting full organic stuff.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes, Lunch, Local guide
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By thecafeguy
I have used the services of Turista Travel previously on my trips to Turkey. This time I wished to have a personal experience in the old city. Davut assisted me to organise a full day private tour of the old city. I must say the guide was excellent and I have a great day. As always their service was friendly, efficient and reasonably priced. Thank you Turista for your excellent service.
5. istanbul vip transfer
Time to discover famous Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Place, Blue Mosque and more! Enjoy the great Bosphorus view and taste delicious Turkish and Ottoman traditional food at an elegant restaurant. Take a glance at the program and get ready to fill every moment with joy in Istanbul.
Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide
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6. Private Day Trip From Istanbul to Lake Sapanca and Maşukiye Village
Take a short break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore the Turkish countryside. Your local driver will pick you up from your accommodation and you will set out for a pleasant trip in a private vehicle. This trip is all about getting in touch with nature so your driver will make sure that you experience the Turkish countryside at its fullest. If the weather permits it you will visit Ormanya Park. Your next stop will be at Maşukiye, a small village located on the side of Sapanca Lake. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants while you are listening to the gentle sound of running water, the rustling of leaves and the light breeze. A cable car ride to Kartepe Ski Resort is a must to enjoy the snowy scenery. Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the tour, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Istanbul.
Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Dropoff, Personal English-Speaking professional Driver, Free wifi on board, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel and Tolls
Exclusions: Entrance fees for all attractions, Beverages and meals, Tips and gratuities, Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
Reviewed By sherfyr
We took the Welcome pickup service to go to our hotel from airport and for the return as well. The vehicles for both trips were impeccable and the drivers behaved professionally. Helped in loading and unloading of the luggage without too much of unnecessary chats. We got information both as email and sms to which exit gate you must go to meet with the driver. At the airport they wait with your name plate and also they are not pissed about any delays. Overall I highly recommend using this service.
7. 1 Day Tour - Sapanca
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account the privacy of women and families.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Taxes
Exclusions: Activities tickets such as Zip-line, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
8. Kartepe- 1 Day winter trip
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account the privacy of women and families.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food fees, Ski suit and Ski boots
9. Sapanca & Masukiye Tour From Istanbul
Sapanca Maşukiye Mahmudiye are the places which going to be visited. Sapanca known close to Istanbul and known its magnificent nature. Sapanca lake is one of the most famous lake of Turkey Maşukiye : the region is famous with incredible nature and river Maşukiye name comes from love (comes from Arabic language ) one of the most preferred places for honeymoon and the nature lover besides there are activities can be done Mahmudiye is the place which are going to be visited for lunch close by the waterfalls with its incredible nature . Shopping: We visit manufacturing of Turkish delight , organic house ,(manufacturing of honey ) Mall of symbol (in Kocaeli /izmit ) İmportant notices ! Kartepe (snowhill ) is going to be visited only during the winter season. .This tour can end around 22:00 23:00 (according to traffic jam, weather conditions) Agency and tour guide has right to change the program according to weather and traffic jam conditions
Inclusions: Hotel pick up & drop off service, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Meal, beverage Personal expenses Tips and gratitues
Reviewed By travelandsharks
Another fantastic experience with this company. Waiting outside exit door 8 with a greeter who took me straight to my car. I will use them again and again :)
10. Daily Sapanca Lake + Maşukiye Tour by Private Minivan (Day Trip from Istanbul)
A corner of paradise resounding with the peaceful sounds of nature and one of Istanbul’s popular getaways, Sapanca reveals different scenic views in any season. Within the Sakarya province in the Marmara Region, Sapanca is built around a terrific lake and surrounded by lush forests.Sapanca is an unforgettable resort with sunny summers and snow-white winters.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Tips to driver
