Western Black Sea, Şile Ağva and Yedigöller Tour
Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
Support
Throughout the tour
24/7 WhatsApp
Duration
3 Days
Departure
Izmir
Person
Max 46
Transportation
Araç İle
Distance
İzmir → Bolu
584 km · ~8,5 saat yol
Tour Description
DEPARTURE AND MOVEMENT TIMES OF THE VEHICLE
- 20:00 Fahrettin Altay (In front of Ziraat Bankası)
- 20:10 Üçyol Square (In front of Pamukkale Office)
- 20:20 Şirinyer (Opposite Velioğlu Bakery)
- 20:30 In front of Konak YKM (Bus Stop)
- 20:40 Alsancak Station
- 20:50 Bayraklı Overpass
- 21:00 Karşıyaka Monument
- 21:10 Bostanlı Pier
- 21:20 Mavişehir (In front of Mavibahçe Shopping Mall)
- 21:30 Bornova (In front of Ege University Emergency)
- 22:00 Manisa Old Garage
Our program departs on the evening of the selected day.
Important Note: Vehicle sizes are arranged according to the number of participants. It can be a Minibus - Midi Bus - Bus.
RESERVATION OPTIONS
You can review installment options up to 12 MONTHS with your credit card on our website or make a full payment.
You can contact us via our Whatsapp lines to create a reservation by making a prepayment (deposit) and completing the remaining payment in the vehicle.
You can come to our office and make a payment with cash or credit/bank card.
You can make a prepayment with your credit card and secure the discounted price.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
• Our agency is responsible for all trips and organizations specified in this program.
• The departure times specified by the guide are definite and binding for all participants. To avoid disruption of the program, a maximum waiting time of 15 minutes may be applied after the specified time. If the waiting time is exceeded, the vehicle will depart, and any refund or compensation claims arising from the participant's inability to continue the tour will not be accepted.
• Tour program information and departure details are sent to your registered contact information before the tour date. Our agency is not responsible for any disruptions arising from incomplete or incorrect contact information.
• If the required number of participants is not reached for the tour to be realized, our agency reserves the right to cancel the tour with at least 2 days' notice. In this case, the paid fees will be refunded in full.
• The guide or our agency may make changes to the program flow, visit sequences, and departure times based on weather conditions, traffic density, road conditions, official authority decisions, force majeure, and operational necessities.
• Changes in the routes specified in the program or time restrictions may occur due to traffic and regional density that may occur during holidays, official holidays, semester breaks, and similar busy periods.
• Extra activities included in the programs (boat tour, rafting, zipline, ATV, etc.) are optional and subject to an additional fee. These services are provided by third-party businesses in the region.
• Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, national parks, beaches, and similar places are not included in the tour fee unless otherwise stated in the program.
• In tours requiring a museum card, obtaining the card is the responsibility of the guest. Guests without a museum card can enter using current applications and ticket office procedures.
• Participants are dropped off at the stops where they boarded at the start of the tour. Off-route passenger drop-off is not performed except for operational necessities.
• The protection of personal belongings during the tour is the responsibility of the participant. Our agency cannot be held responsible for lost, forgotten, or stolen items.
• It is mandatory to comply with the departure times specified by the guide. Our agency is not responsible for any disruptions in the program due to delays caused by participants.
• In tours with swimming breaks, entering the sea or water is entirely the responsibility of the participant.
• Mandatory travel insurance is provided during our tours. The accuracy of the shared information for insurance transactions is the participant's responsibility.
• In accommodation programs, hotel changes can be made as long as they are of the same standard.
• Photos and videos taken during the tour may be used in our agency's promotional activities. Guests who have sensitivities regarding this matter must inform us in writing before the tour.
• The provisions of the current sales contract apply to reservation, cancellation, refund, and transfer transactions.
• Guests who purchase the Cancellation Refund Guarantee Package can benefit from the cancellation right up to 48 hours before the start of the tour, within the package conditions.
Program
Programı İndir (PDF)Day 1 — Abant – Amasra – Safranbolu
Dear guests; After meeting you at the specified points, we begin our pleasant journey towards the beautiful shades of green with the comfortable vehicles of GEZİ TUTKUNLARI.
After a breakfast break at a suitable facility on the way (extra), we reach Abant Lake.
We walk in nature at Abant Lake, located among oak, fir, hornbeam, and pine trees, enjoying the fresh air and peaceful atmosphere. We take plenty of photo breaks in Abant, which has a different beauty in every season.
After our visit to Abant, we head towards the pearl of the Black Sea, Amasra, via the route of Mengen – Devrek – Bartın. We visit Kemere Bridge, Historical Castle Walls, and Çekiciler Bazaar in Amasra, which is famous for Fatih Sultan Mehmet's words “Lala, Lala Çeşm-i Cihan (The Eye of the World).”
During our free time in Amasra, guests can taste the famous Amasra fish and salad, take a walk along the beach, and experience the pleasant atmosphere of the region.
Then we move to Safranbolu, and our first stop is Tokatlı Canyon. We go to the Glass Terrace, one of the first examples in Turkey, to enjoy the unique view of the canyon and take a photo break.
We continue our visit to Safranbolu with Hıdırlık Hill. Here, we watch the panoramic view of the city and receive information about the region accompanied by our guide's explanations.
After that, we walk through the historical streets of Safranbolu, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We visit Cinci Inn, Köprülü Mosque, İzzet Paşa Mosque, and Akçasu Canyon, and take a coffee break at Yemeniciler Arastası.
During the free time, guests can shop for lokum, soap, and souvenirs unique to Safranbolu and take plenty of photos in the historical streets.
At the end of the day, we check into our hotel in Safranbolu. Dinner and accommodation take place at our hotel.
Day 2 — Yedigöller – Gölcük Lake – Sakarya
After having breakfast at our hotel, we reach Bolu and start our enjoyable nature journey towards Yedigöller National Park with the minibuses waiting for us here.
Upon arrival at Yedigöller, we explore Sazlıgöl, İncegöl, Küçükgöl, Deringöl, Büyükgöl, Kurugöl, and Seringöl, where we can see the most special colors of nature together. In this unique natural wonder, which is dressed in red and yellow in autumn and in various shades of green in spring, we take walks accompanied by our guide and take plenty of photo breaks.
After spending enjoyable time in nature, we gather at the designated time and head to our next stop, Gölcük Lake.
At Gölcük Lake, famous for its postcard-like views, we take photo breaks at the famous lake house and viewing terraces, enjoying nature on the walking paths. We take advantage of our free time in this unique atmosphere where the lake meets the forest.
After our visit to Gölcük, we head to Sakarya with the view of Sapanca Lake and check into one of the most comfortable hotels in the region, our 5★ hotel.
You can benefit from the hotel's indoor swimming pool and other facilities until dinner, and you can relax during the day.
Day 3 — Maşukiye – Ormanya – Ağva
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head towards Maşukiye. We start our visit in the clean air and natural beauty of Maşukiye, surrounded by forests.
Known as “the place where one falls in love,” we spend time in nature in Maşukiye, enjoying a pleasant atmosphere accompanied by the sounds of birds and the babbling of the stream. Guests who wish can explore the area by participating in ATV and safari tours, while others can experience adrenaline-filled moments with the zipline activity.
After our visit to Maşukiye, we head to Ormanya Nature Park. As one of the largest natural life parks in Europe, with an area of 4,000 acres, we see natural habitats, walking paths, and the famous Hobbit Houses. Here, we have plenty of opportunities to take photos.
Continuing our journey, we turn our route towards Şile. We visit Şile Lighthouse and Şile Castle and enjoy the unique view of the Black Sea coast. After our photo break, we head to Ağva.
In Ağva, located between the Göksu and Yeşilçay rivers, we have a short free time. Guests who wish can take photos at Ağva Lighthouse or join the extra boat tour organized on the Göksu River.
After the free time, we begin our return journey to Izmir. After our journey with necessary breaks, we arrive in Izmir in the evening. We bid farewell to our valued guests by dropping them off at the points we picked them up from, hoping to meet again in another GEZİ TUTKUNLARI organization.
Inclusions
- Transportation with Comfortable Tourism Vehicles
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
- Yedigöller Transfer and Entrance Fees
- Indoor Pool, Hammam, Sauna Usage
- Mandatory Travel Health Insurance
- Professional Guiding Service
- Water Service in the Vehicle
Exclusions
- Your Personal Expenses
- Breakfast on the First Day
- Lunches
- National Park and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
- ATV, UTV, Zipline Adventure Activities
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION, REFUND AND CHANGE CONDITIONS Cancellations of tour reservations can be made uninterrupted until 48 hours before the tour departure time, and the full amount paid will be refunded. In tours organized during holidays, semester breaks, New Year's, official holidays, and similar special periods, cancellations and refunds cannot be made 4 days (96 hours) before and after the tour date. Refunds are not possible for cancellation requests made outside the specified periods. In cases where the refund period has passed, participant information on the reservation can be changed depending on availability. Name changes can be made. Tour details, departure times, departure points, and guide contact information are sent to our guests via SMS one day before the tour. In tours with flights, no refunds will be made under any circumstances due to airline and operational conditions. In the event of tour cancellation by the agency due to insufficient participation, force majeure, or operational necessities, the tour fee paid by the guest will be refunded in full without any deductions. Refunds are made through the method of payment used. Due to the processing times of banks and card institutions, the time for the refund to reflect in the account may vary. All our guests making reservations are deemed to have accepted the above cancellation, refund, and change conditions.
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General Information for All Tours:
1-Participants are dropped off at the point where they boarded the vehicle. There will be no stops or passenger drop-offs at different points outside the program. The start and end times of the tour may not coincide with public transport times. Participants are obliged to plan accordingly. The times stated on the website are for informational purposes. The exact meeting time, departure point, and guide information will be communicated via SMS or written notification before the tour. If the notification does not reach, the participant is responsible for contacting the office.
2-The agency reserves the right to make program changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, official authority decisions, force majeure, or operational necessities.
3-The agency is not responsible for forgotten, lost, or stolen items during the tour. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings.
4-The type of vehicle used in the tours is determined according to the number of participants.
5-The agency cannot be held responsible for tours and activities that are not permitted by local authorities or cannot be carried out for safety reasons.
6-In the event that the required number of participants is not reached for the tour to take place, the tour may be canceled with at least 2 days' notice before the tour date.
7-Child discounts apply to children under the age of 12, provided they share a room with two adults.
8-Our agency reserves the right to change hotels as long as they are of the same standard.
9-Room allocation and type are determined by the hotel management. The agency has no discretion over room selection or floor selection.
10-Third beds in triple rooms may not be standard beds. A foldable extra bed or sofa bed may be provided.
11-Mandatory travel insurance is provided during the tours. Participants must declare their correct date of birth and T.C. identity number. Participants are responsible for the consequences of incorrect declarations.
12-The agency is not responsible for tours that cannot be conducted due to unforeseen reasons (weather conditions, traffic, congestion, etc.) or non-compliance with the times indicated by the guide.
13-The guide has the right to make necessary changes according to the flow of the program.
14-During holidays and peak periods, accommodation may be made in different hotels of the same standard. If necessary, the group may be divided.
15-Verbal statements are not valid. The details written in the tour program and requests communicated in writing (via email) are taken as the basis.
16-Participants are deemed to have read and accepted these conditions during the reservation process. It is the participant's responsibility to follow website updates. The website and the Package Tour Agreement are an inseparable whole.
17-Our agency may make changes to the tour program based on seasonal conditions, road works, operational necessities, and service quality evaluations. The most recently published program is valid.
18-Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. The deduction rates specified in the Package Tour Agreement are applied based on the cancellation date. Refund rules for transportation, flights, ferries, etc. third-party services are subject to the terms of the relevant company.
19-The agency cannot be held responsible for cancellations or changes due to force majeure reasons such as pandemics, natural disasters, wars, terrorism, strikes, border closures, and official authority decisions. In such cases, the provisions of the applicable legislation will apply.
20-For international tours, the validity period of the passport, visa procedures, foreign exit fees, and entry requirements to the country are entirely the participant's responsibility. The agency is not responsible for any issues that may arise at border crossings.
21-Price updates may be made until the tour date due to currency fluctuations, fuel prices, taxes, and fees.
22-The realization of extra tours depends on sufficient participation and regional conditions. The agency is not responsible for extra tours that cannot be conducted.
23-If the departure times indicated by the guide are not adhered to, the guest is obliged to participate in the tour program at their own expense. Any additional costs incurred are the responsibility of the participant.
24-Photos and videos taken during the tour may be used for promotional and marketing activities.
Customers are considered to have accepted all items when purchasing the tour.
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 3 Days and departing from Izmir, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Batı Karadeniz route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.
Why should you choose this tour from İzmir?
You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İzmir and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İzmir are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.
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