Masukiye and Sapanca Tour
Sapanca Lake : is a fresh water lake in Turkey, between the Gulf of Izmit and the Adapazarı Meadow. The lake has a catchment area of 251 km², surface area is 45 km², a length 16 km east-west / 5 km north-south, and a maximum depth of 52 m. Lake Sapanca, Turkey Sapanca Lake is located on a tectonic hole, which is situated between Izmit Bay and Adapazari Meadow and runs parallel to Iznik Lake.The catchment area of Lake Sapanca - about 251 sq. km [km²] - is surrounded by mountains in the south and small hills in the north. Water is taken from the Lake for domestic and industrial needs.
Enjoy an exotic day outside the city. Visit a botanical garden and zoo which is home to over 200 different animal species and zoo which is home to over 200 different animal species including lions, penguins and kangaroos. There is also an aquarium and children’s petting zoo. On the way back to Istanbul stop for a tea at picturesque Sapanca Lake.