Izmit trip from Istanbul by private car

The most beautiful tourist places in Izmit Kocaeli

Izmit city trip in a private car with an Arabic speaking driver

Izmit is one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Turkey, with a strategic location and charming views of the Marmara Sea, as well as many famous tourist attractions.

Many people ask many questions about tourism in Izmit, including:

Where is Izmit located?

Izmit is located in the Kocaeli Province, northwestern Turkey, overlooking the Marmara Sea.

How far is Izmit from Istanbul?

The distance between Izmit and Istanbul is approximately 104 km.

How far is Izmit from Sapanca?

The distance between Izmit and Sapanca is approximately 32 km.

The first stage of the journey

1- Izmit Corniche and Sika Park in Izmit

The departure from the city of Istanbul to the city of Izmit will be in a private car with an Arabic-speaking driver at exactly nine o’clock in the morning, and the road from Istanbul to the city of Izmit takes approximately two hours.

We will go to the Seka Park Izmit, which is located directly on the coast of the city of Izmit with an area of ​​580 acres. The Seka Park Izmit was established in 2005, and it is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in the city of Izmit Turkey. It is also characterized by its charming green nature adjacent to the blue sea, forming a perfect painting Beauty, and the park includes about six thousand trees distributed throughout.

Sika Park in Izmit

Sika Park in Izmit plays a big role in tourism in Izmit and is a destination for many people who are looking for comfort away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

At the beginning, dear tourist, try to take as much fresh air as possible, then take a tour between the facilities of Sika Gardens in Izmit to see a lot of colorful flowers, and various trees.

Sika Park in Izmit

You can also watch the sea and practice walking or jogging along the Izmit Corniche, and your children have a share of the fun as they can practice many of the recreational activities offered by the park. The club is located in the park, and its height is about eight meters.

Sika Parks in Izmit

You can also have breakfast on Izmit Beach in one of the restaurants located in Sika Park Izmit. During lunch, do not forget to try fresh fish meals at Marmara Restaurant & Cafe, in addition to a delicious dessert such as quince sweets and semolina sweets with a distinctive taste.

The best restaurants in Izmit

Also, Seka Izmit Park contains many unique cafes, the most famous of which is Teras Cafe Sekapark, where you can order refreshing drinks, all of which have a wonderful view of the sea.

The second stage of the journey

2- Submarine and Ship Museum in Izmit

Then to the Naval Museum in Izmit or the Museum of the Submarine and Warship in Izmit, Gayret Gemi Müzesi, where you will see a warship and a submarine that you have never seen, and the museum is considered one of the most famous museums belonging to the Turkish military forces.

Ship Museum in Izmit

Submarine Museum in Izmit

In the Maritime Museum in Izmit, a huge warship and a warship submarine are displayed, which you have never seen before except in films.

Military Submarine Museum in Izmit – Warship Museum in Izmit

During the visit to the Naval Exhibition in Izmit, you can take a tour inside both the ship and the submarine, and the staff inside the Ship Museum in Izmit will explain the main sections of the ship with presentations on the history of the ship and submarine.

Within the Izmit Ship Museum, you will see small models of ships that participated in the wars fought by the Ottoman Navy, as well as pictures of the heroes of these wars.

Maritime exhibition in Izmit

Izmit Naval Museum is located near Sika Park and Park in Izmit, which enjoys stunning beauty and overlooks the Marmara Sea. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature after your historical tour inside the Izmit Maritime Museum.

The third stage of the journey

3- Sulfur baths in Izmit

We will go to Izmit sulfur baths, Yazlık Ilıcası, which is a house of warmth that contains all methods of comfort, entertainment, recovery and relaxation in a distinctive atmosphere.

The location of the Izmit mineral baths is distinguished by its historical and ancient character, as the site of the sulfur springs in Izmit discovered a basin dating back to two thousand years, and during the excavation work and before the establishment of the center, a bath, a water heating system and a massage basin were discovered, all dating back to the second century AD.

Izmit sulfur resorts

And the Golcuk resort in Izmit offers the local residents the therapeutic benefits that it is recommended to try. The water of the sulfur water springs in Izmit is particularly useful against several diseases, especially skin diseases and rheumatic diseases, and helps to rejuvenate cells, strengthen the immune system, strengthen the structure of nerves and muscles, and helps in Get rid of anemia, and it is prescribed as a treatment for chronic respiratory diseases and many other diseases.

Yazılıcı springs in Izmit

Dear tourist, you can rent a private VIP room to enjoy with your family complete privacy in the sulfur resorts in Izmit.

Yazilik Elagasi Resort in Izmit

And do not miss the experience of healing springs, mud baths, steam rooms, saunas, Turkish baths, massages and massages to get rid of fatigue and exhaustion and for various therapeutic purposes.

Golcuk Izmit Bath

Fourth stage of the journey

4- Lake Izmit (Lake Yucak Dam in Izmit)

And then to Yovacik Lake in Izmit, a charming lake that lies between mountains and charming forests covered with green trees.

Where you can stroll on the banks of the lake and enjoy the enchanting beauty of nature and breathe fresh air, and you can also do

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