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Breakfast is loved not only for its diverse flavors but also for being a gathering, a conversation and a routine in itself.

It's the most enjoyable excuse to reunite with friends, family and loved ones that you haven't seen in a while. Especially when it's accompanied by beautiful scenery and a table full of fresh produce…Then the day begins with the most beautiful morning.

If you think this way too, why not check out some weekend breakfast destinations that are close to İstanbul? The locations below with their natural beauty and delicious flavors, are sure to become your new favorites.

1. Sapanca

The tranquility of nature, lush forest views and tables that are laden with fresh produce…

At Elite World Grand Sapanca, you can start the day with the most exquisite flavors of a Van breakfast in the delightful atmosphere of The Grill. From herbed cheese to Van kavut, from honey and clotted cream to tandoori bread, this regional table offers a richness befitting the joy of nature.

2. Ağva

Enjoy the natural beauty at tables that are set by the river and capture the tranquility of the weekend in picnic areas where you can prepare your own breakfast.

3. Polonezköy

For those that are looking for a getaway that is close to the city but away from the noise, Polonezköy offers the most natural version of breakfast with its delightful venues. Embrace nature and tables that are filled with fresh produce, adding a touch of flavor to your weekend. If you're looking for a wonderful nature-filled holiday alongside breakfast, Polonezköy is waiting for you to have scrumptious mornings in the heart of nature, right next to the city.

4. Silivri

Silivri is a great stop for tables that are adorned with garden vegetables, homemade jams and natural dairy products. Along with breakfast, you can also savor the sea air.

5. Şile

Surrounded by a thousand shades of green, Şile offers breakfasts with natural products.

Perfect for a peaceful morning away from the stress of the city.

6. İğneada

If you're looking for a breakfast experience that blends with nature in the magical atmosphere of the Longoz Forest, İğneada is the perfect place for you.

7. İzmit

A short weekend trip away, İzmit is one of the closest getaways to İstanbul, offering both its natural beauty and breakfast options.

Van Breakfast Experience at Elite World Hotels & Resorts

It is possible to start the day with the warmth of a Van breakfast at any location of Elite World Hotels & Resorts.

As part of our “Dünden Bugüne İz Bırakan Lezzetler: Van Kahvaltısı" (“Tastes That Left a Mark from Yesterday to Today: Van Breakfast") project, launched to promote Van breakfast, we are adding geographically indicated products to the menus of all our hotels. By sourcing these products from local producers, we also aim to contribute to the regional economy. You can discover delicious flavors with menus that are prepared by our award-winning chefs inside the diverse food and beverage areas of our hotel. The Grill at Elite World Grand Sapanca and the Elite Restaurant at all other Elite World Hotels & Resorts hotels, provide you with an extraordinary breakfast featuring a wide variety of items, including herbed cheese, strained honey, Van kavutu, Van walnut jam, Van butter, murtağa, Van cacık, Van buns, Siirt tahini and Mardin molasses. For more detailed information about these services, please contact Elite World Hotels & Resorts to make a reservation.