What to do in Kocaeli

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Plaza Premium Lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Int'l

Plaza Premium Lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

NZ$96
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Sapanca Teleferik ticket

Sapanca Cable Car ticket

NZ$45
per adult
Sapanca Cable Car ticket
Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul

Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul

NZ$51
per adult
Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul
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Guided Sapanca, Mahmudiye, Masukiye Tour Activity with Cable Car

NZ$33
per adult
Guided Sapanca, Mahmudiye, Masukiye Tour Activity with Cable Car
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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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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

A coastal cityscape with a prominent ship docked at a pier, surrounded by dense urban development and a backdrop of hills.

Tuzla

A large lake surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

Adapazari

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İzmit

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, rocky cliffs, and a clear blue sky.

Şile

A coastal landscape with a calm sea, rocky cliffs, and a sunset.

Kandira

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Orhangazi

A large suspension bridge spanning a deep blue body of water, with a clear sky in the background.

Cayirova