11 days in Izmit & Eskisehir Itinerary

İzmit, ancient Nicomedia, is a city in Turkey, the administrative center of the Kocaeli Province as well as the Metropolitan Municipality. Take a break from the city and head to Uzuntarla Tabiat Parki and Delmece Yaylasi. Venture out of the city with trips to Ataturk Kosku (in Termal) and Bursa (Bursa Archaeological Museum, Cumalikizik, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Selim Sirri Pasa Konagi.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Izmit planner.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to Izmit is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Kuwait City in November, expect Izmit to be slightly colder, temps between 18°C and 5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Eskisehir.

Eskişehir is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. Head to Eskisehir Kultur Merkezi and Luletasi Mehmet Bassav Kultur Sanat Evifor plenty of shopping. Visiting Kent Park and Frig Vadisi Tabiat Parki will get you outdoors. Spend the 6th (Sun) exploring nature at Musaozu Tabiat Parki. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Sazova Park, see the interesting displays at Yilmaz Buyukersen Balmumu Heykeller Muzesi, make a trip to Odunpazari Evleri, and explore the ancient world of Daglik Frigya Yazilikaya Vadisi.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Eskisehir trip planner.

Getting from Izmit to Eskisehir by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Izmit in December, things will get slightly colder in Eskisehir: highs are around 5°C and lows about -3°C. On the 8th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.