Yalova Thermal Hot Springs Day Trip from Istanbul

Soak in thermal waters and step away from Istanbul crowds in one morning.

A day trip from Istanbul to Yalova combines a scenic ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara with access to thermal hot springs, sauna, hammam and pools. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in English, Russian or Turkish, and a towel are included. Lunch is optional; bring swimwear and spare clothes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yalova Thermal Hot Springs Day Trip

• Pick up from Istanbul hotels
• Drive to ferry terminal with guide introduction
• Ferry ride across Sea of Marmara
• Panoramic tour of Yalova city center
• Visit Atatürk Mansion exterior
• Relax at Yalova Thermal Hot Springs
• Return to Istanbul by private bus
• Drop off at Istanbul hotels

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Istanbul hotel, then a short drive to the ferry terminal. Once aboard, you spend roughly an hour crossing the Sea of Marmara—the water views of Istanbul receding behind you are part of the point. Your guide travels with you and uses the crossing to walk through what comes next. When you arrive in Yalova, a brief panoramic tour of the city center shows you the local atmosphere before you move on to the thermal springs.

The tour includes a stop at the Atatürk Mansion in Termal, where your guide shares its history from the outside. The main event is the thermal hot springs themselves—you spend time in the healing waters in a natural setting, with access to indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and a Turkish hammam all included. Bring swimwear, slippers and spare clothes; a towel is provided.

The return journey mirrors the outbound one: a private bus takes you back to the ferry terminal, another hour across the water, and then drop-off at your Istanbul hotel. The whole day runs about twelve hours from pickup to return. Lunch is available as an add-on if you want it; otherwise, the thermal complex is the focus.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul.
• ferry transport across the Sea of Marmara.
• access to thermal pools, sauna and hammam in Yalova.
• a towel.
• a professional guide in English, Russian or Turkish.
• a panoramic tour of Yalova city center.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day away from the city with both indoor and outdoor thermal pools plus hammam and sauna; choose a shorter Yalova option if you prefer just a few hours or want to skip the water entirely.

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Top questions

How long is the ferry ride from Istanbul to Yalova?

The ferry crossing the Sea of Marmara takes around one hour each way, giving you views of Istanbul from the water on both the outbound and return journeys.

What's included in the thermal hot springs access?

Yalova Thermal Hot Springs access covers indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a Turkish hammam, and a towel; you bring your own swimwear and spare clothes.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the ferry terminal?

No—hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul are included, along with the drive to and from the ferry terminal, so transport is handled end-to-end.

What languages does the guide speak?

The professional guide speaks English, Russian or Turkish, depending on your group's needs.

Is lunch included in the day trip?

Lunch is optional and available as an add-on; the tour focuses on the thermal springs and cultural stops, so you choose whether to eat.

Can I visit the Atatürk Mansion up close?

The Atatürk Mansion in Termal is viewed from the outside, where your guide explains its history and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's time spent there.