Available as a full-day experience.
Want to see the Black Sea, dip uyour toes, experience relaxed life — and only have time for a day trip from Istanbul?
The lovely, sleepy fishing town of Şile sits just a stone’s throw away on the Black Sea coastline — and feels like a change of worlds. It offers more than water: it reveals the pace of life along the distinctive northern shore. You will feel its rhythm — in the harbor, on your plate, and in the quiet streets of the town.
Beloved by locals yet little known to international travelers, Şile is a charming retreat. In summer its beaches draw visitors, while year-round its tiny harbor, cozy seafood restaurants, the historic lighthouse — the largest in Turkey —, the small Genoese Castle, and ateliers producing the town’s famous lightweight cotton fabrics attract Istanbulites seeking sea air.
The drive is part of the adventure, offering a unique perspective on Greater Istanbul. Leaving the metropolis behind, you’ll glimpse suburban life before crossing the Bosphorus Bridge on your way out. Returning, you’ll traverse the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge — the northernmost span, a 21st-century engineering marvel. It is the world’s longest bridge to accommodate a rail system.
Walking: easy to moderate
- You will meet your guide and driver at your hotel or at a location you prefer.
- Tour can be customized based on your specifications, travel plans and expectations.
What’s included
- A certified SRM guide
- Private chauffeured vehicle
- Tolls, bridges and parking
- Seafood lunch
Contact us for questions, prices, booking and customization.
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