Seven Lakes & Abant Lake Day Tour from Istanbul

Highlights of the Seven Lakes & Abant Lake Day Tour

Trade the bustle of Istanbul for pine forests and mirror-still water on this full-day nature escape to two of Türkiye's loveliest lake regions. You first head into Yedigoller (Seven Lakes) National Park near Bolu, a 2,019-hectare reserve where seven landslide-formed lakes — Buyuk, Seringol, Derin, Nazli, Kucuk, Ince and Sazli — are linked by forest walking trails, picnic areas, and deer and trout farms, a paradise for photographers and trekking lovers.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Istanbul

Arriving in Istanbul on a cruise ship? The Seven Lakes & Abant Lake Day Tour is one of the shore excursions we regularly arrange for cruise guests calling at the port of Istanbul. Because it runs as a private tour, we plan the timing around your ship: your guide and driver meet you at the cruise terminal, and the programme is adjusted to your all-aboard time. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Send us your ship name and the date of your call in Istanbul and we will confirm availability.

After a relaxed lunch the tour continues to serene Abant Lake, one of Türkiye's most famous natural retreats, 30 kilometres from Bolu and 45 metres deep, ringed by dense pine forest. A gentle 7-kilometre lakeside trail offers sweeping views, with optional horseback riding or a horse-drawn carriage ride, and there is free time to browse the Abant village bazaar before the return transfer to Istanbul. With round-trip hotel transfer, a professional guide and all park entrance fees included, it is an easy, scenic day out that is beautiful in every season — golden forests in autumn, wildflowers and cool breezes in spring and summer.