Private Tour
Istanbul Birding Day Trip
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
With one foot on Europe and the other on Asia, Istanbul is exactly on the crossroads of bird migratory routes. It is squeezed not only between two continents, but also two climate systems, the European and Mediterranean climate. The northern shores are fringed with humid forests, whereas the southern shores are drier. The sea shore and lagoons provide excellent birding opportunities.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The narrow sea strait between Europe and Asia pushes all bird migration happen over this narrow corridor. 5 months a year, bird migration can be enjoyed. White Stork, Black Stork, Common Buzzard, Honey Buzzard, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Levant Sparrowhawk can be seen in highest numbers. A good day in April or September can yield over 10.000 birds a day! Contact us to tailor made your trip!
What‘s Included
An ornithologist support
Pick-up / Drop-off Hotel and transport during the activity
Field binoculars
Personal expenses (meals, drinks, etc)
Pickup points
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Istanbul Birding Day Trip
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Guided Birding Trip in Istanbul
878yukii,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip led by Dogan Bilge, who chose a best destination based on what birds were around on the day (it was a migratory season). He picked me up where I was staying, and we drove/hiked to each spot where he knew we would see a particular bird. It was an unforgettable day of birding. Dogan speaks excellent English and knows all the bird names in English. What I learned from the tour also helped me a lot in finding birds when I went on to other parts of Turkey (Selcuc and Izmir Birds Paradise). I recommend checking out Dogan’s Instagram page for beautiful bird photos. ESkapas’s customer support was quick, super responsive, and professional. A great experience.
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