Daily Ski tours to Kartepe from Istanbul
There are a few good skiing resorts around Istanbul where can be reached on a daily basis. Among them, Uludag and Kartepe are the most popular and easily reachable ones with a daily tour. Kartepe, The Snow Hill is located about 1700m high above sea level with a fantastic view looking over Sapanca Lake on one sight and Izmit Bay on the other. The site is popular among the Turkish people for city breaks. There are good walking routes, traditional villages, fishing farms, and natural waterfalls in the surrounding area.

Details: 
You will be picked up from your hotel at about 06:00 am and drive to Kartepe. The journey will take about 4 hours through splendid scenery. You should expect to be at the sight around 10:00. After spending a couple of hours on the site by either skiing or exploring, you will depart in the early afternoon for the return drive to Istanbul. You should expect to arrive at your hotel by 20:00

Details
Season: Every day in the winter months
Departure Time: Will be given by booking
! It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pick-up times by calling or emailing the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
Departure point: Hotel pick-up ** Please note that there might be an extra fee for the hotels beyond central locations. The extra fee will be informed in advance. 
Ending point: Pick up place
Duration: 7 hours(approx.)
Service Basis: Sit in coach (max.12 people)

Good to know:
• Please wear comfortable clothes, hat, and shoes
• Take your camera (without professional equipment)

 Additional Info:
• Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
• If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
• Please take a passport for children if any.

Available Language(s):
• Local tour guide (Monolingual)
• English

Included Services:
• Admission fees to attractions 
• English Speaking Guide
• Lunch in a local restaurant
• All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
• Transfer service from Hotels
• Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

Excluded Services:
• Service fee and also tax obligations
• Beverage during the tour
• Tips to the guide&driver(optional)
• Ski Equipment (can be rent at the site)
• Ski Pass ( can be bought at the site)

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