10 days in Konya, Izmit & Eskisehir Itinerary

The Anatolian city of Konya is overrun with intellectual students, cultural events, and historical sites.

Appreciate the collections at Ince Minare Museum and Mevlana Muzesi. Explore hidden gems such as Aziziye Cami and Selimiye Mosque. Venture out of the city with trips to Esrefoglu Mosque (in Beysehir) and Aksehir (BatI Cephesi Karargahi Muzesi, Iplikci Camii, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Karatay Medresesi Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ates Baz-i Veli Turbesi, visit Konya Kultur Sokagi, and get engrossed in the history at Konyanuma Panorama Museum.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Konya online trip maker.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to Konya is an approximately 9-hour flight. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Kuwait City in November: high temperatures in Konya hover around 15°C and lows are around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel to Izmit.

İzmit, ancient Nicomedia, is a city in Turkey, the administrative center of the Kocaeli Province as well as the Metropolitan Municipality. On the 4th (Fri), take an in-depth tour of Selim Sirri Pasa Konagi, steep yourself in history at Izmit Saat Kulesi, then engage your brain at Kocaeli Bilim Merkezi, and finally browse the different shops at Outlet Center Izmit.

For photos and tourist information, refer to the Izmit online trip itinerary builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Konya to Izmit. Traveling from Konya in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Izmit: highs are around 11°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to travel to Eskisehir.

Eskişehir is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. Get a sense of the local culture at Ahsap Eserler Muzesi and Archeological Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seyit Battal Gazi Kulliyesi and Kossuth House Museum. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Arkeoloji Müzesi, don't miss a visit to Odunpazari Evleri, get engrossed in the history at Eskisehir Kurtulus Muzesi, and view the masterpieces at Luletasi Mehmet Bassav Kultur Sanat Evi.

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Drive from Izmit to Eskisehir in 3 hours. Traveling from Izmit in December, things will get a bit cooler in Eskisehir: highs are around 5°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.