From Istanbul to Oylat: mountains, caves, and thermal springs
About this experience
Oylat is a mountain resort with fantastic landscapes and crystal-clear air. You will admire the green hills, relax in the thermal springs, visit a fairytale cave, and stop by the Ottoman village of Jumalykyzyk with its stone houses and cobblestone streets. You will taste the traditional local breakfast and discover Turkey in a new way.
What to expect
Authentic village of Jumalykyzyk
We will cross the bridge over the Sea of Marmara and visit the authentic Ottoman village of Jumalykyzyk, founded seven hundred years ago. We will walk through ancient cobblestone streets and admire houses built by the Turkmen Oghuz from river stones. We will also taste a traditional local breakfast made from rural natural products. Our table will be filled with cheese, honey, clotted cream, and much more - all very delicious and nutritious.
Mountain resort Oylat
We will visit Turkey's second largest cave - with a length of seven hundred meters. You will walk along equipped stairs and transitions, inspecting the whimsical stalactites and stalagmites. Then we'll head up the mountains to the thermal springs. You will relax in hot water at a temperature of 42 degrees and learn about the beneficial elements it contains. On the way back, we will stop at a restaurant where both fish and meat are excellently prepared.
Organizational details
- The excursion is conducted in a comfortable Mercedes Vito car
- Transportation, toll roads, tickets to thermal springs and the cave are included in the price
- Food and drinks are paid for separately
- The tour will be led by me or another guide from our team
- Upon request, a quad bike trip to the waterfall can be added to the program. Cost and details can be obtained by personal message.
