What to do in Kocaeli

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Things to do

Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul

Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul

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Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul
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Ormanya Wildlife Park

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Enjoy an outing to Ormanya Wildlife Park during your stay in Maşukiye.
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Where to stay in Kocaeli

Find the best Kocaeli areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bayramoğlu Mahallesi

While Bayramoğlu Mahallesi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Viaport Marina and Eskihisar Castle.

Hereke

The beaches and restaurants are a few things travellers note about the neighbourhood.

Alikahya Fatih

When in Alikahya Fatih, you can plan a visit to Izmit Clock Tower and Bolge Tiyatrosu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Çerkeşli

You might consider checking out Ballıkayalar Nature Park while you're exploring Çerkeşli and the larger Dilovasi area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Kocaeli

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Istanbul

Ancient stone ruins with a clear sky.

İznik

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Gebze

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Kartepe

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Tuzla

A large lake surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

Adapazari

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İzmit

A cityscape at dusk with a river, a bridge, and a highway.

Sapanca