Private Sile and Agva Day Trip from Istanbul: Your own driver and schedule

Sile's lighthouse and Ağva's riverbanks without the tour bus schedule.

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito, hotel pickup at 8am, and return by 4pm. You control the stops, the pace, and how long you stay at Sile's lighthouse and Ağva's riverside. Lunch is optional and your choice. The driver speaks basic English and waits while you explore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private day trip to Şile and Ağva

• 8:00 AM hotel pickup in Istanbul
• Travel to Şile by private Mercedes Vito
• Visit Şile lighthouse and coastline
• Continue to Ağva riverside town
• Explore riverbanks and take boat ride
• Enjoy free time at the beach
• Depart Ağva around 4:00 PM
• Return to Istanbul hotel drop-off

The experience

Sile sits on the Black Sea coast about an hour northeast of Istanbul, a working town with a functioning lighthouse, a long beach, and the kind of quiet you don't find in the city. Ağva, further along the same road, sits where a river meets the sea: smaller, greener, the kind of place where you can walk the banks or take a boat out if you want to. A private Mercedes Vito picks you up from your hotel at 8am, which means you're not waiting for other passengers or syncing to a tour operator's clock. The driver speaks basic English (and some Arabic, Spanish or Russian depending on who's assigned), and the vehicle is air-conditioned and built for small groups: families, couples, three or four friends traveling together.

The day has no fixed itinerary. You stop where you want, stay as long as you want, skip what doesn't appeal. If you want to photograph the lighthouse at Sile for twenty minutes or sit by the river at Ağva for an hour, the driver waits. Lunch is optional and on your terms. You pick the restaurant or the spot. Around 4pm you head back to Istanbul and get dropped at your original hotel. The whole thing runs on your rhythm, not on a tour schedule that pads the drive time or rushes you through a checklist.

This works best if you're traveling with people you already know (a family, a small group of friends), because you're not meeting strangers and the car is yours for the day. If you want a guide who speaks English fluently and can tell you stories about the towns, that's available for an extra fee. Contact the operator to arrange it. The driver alone gets you there safely and on time, but won't narrate the journey.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito.
• hotel pickup at 8:00 AM and return by 4:00 PM.
• flexible sightseeing with photo stops at your pace.
• optional lunch break at a restaurant of your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Turkey VIP Travel by Elfe Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with people you know and want to explore Sile and Ağva without following a tour group's schedule: the private driver and your own pace are what make a full day on the Black Sea coast possible without the rush.

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Top questions

What time does the pickup happen?

8:00 AM from your centrally located Istanbul hotel.

Can I bring children or a baby?

Yes. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available on request.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

The Mercedes Vito is designed for small groups. Capacity is up to 8 passengers depending on luggage and seating preference.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is optional and your choice. You pick where and when to eat, or skip it entirely.

Can I add a guide who speaks English fluently?

Yes. An English, Arabic, Spanish or Russian-speaking guide can join for an additional fee. Contact the operator to arrange and confirm pricing.

What time do I return to Istanbul?

Around 4:00 PM, dropped at your original hotel pickup location.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The Mercedes Vito is air-conditioned and spacious.

Can I change the itinerary once we start?

Yes. Because it's a private service, you control the stops and pace. You can stay longer at one place or skip another entirely.