What to do in Kocaeli

Activities, attractions and tours

An industrial complex with multiple tall chimneys, storage tanks, and a large dome-shaped structure.
A coastal rock formation with layered strata and a clear blue sea.
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A turquoise sea, sandy beach, and green vegetation.
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Guided Sapanca, Mahmudiye, Masukiye Tour Activity with Cable Car

CA $27
per adult
Guided Sapanca, Mahmudiye, Masukiye Tour Activity with Cable Car
Sapanca Teleferik ticket

Sapanca Cable Car ticket

CA $42
per adult
Sapanca Cable Car ticket
Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul

Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul

CA $42
per adult
Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from Istanbul
Istanbul: Bursa and Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car

Istanbul: Bursa and Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car

CA $72
per adult
Istanbul: Bursa and Uludag Tour with Lunch & 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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Where to stay in Kocaeli

Find the best Kocaeli areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Bayramoğlu Mahallesi

Though Bayramoğlu Mahallesi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bayramoglu Bird Park and Viaport Marina.

Hereke

When in Hereke, consider checking out the beaches and restaurants.
A bridge spanning a body of water with a sunset in the background.

Alikahya Fatih

Though Alikahya Fatih might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Izmit Clock Tower and Bolge Tiyatrosu.
A large suspension bridge spanning a wide body of water with multiple lanes of traffic.

Çerkeşli

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Ballıkayalar Nature Park while you're exploring Çerkeşli and the larger area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Kocaeli

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mosque, a bridge, and a bustling harbor.

Istanbul

Ancient stone ruins with a clear sky.

İznik

A large lake surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

Adapazari

A grassy hill with a unique sculpture, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of a coastline with palm trees.

İzmit

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

Şile

A calm lake surrounded by dense forests and a mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

Golcuk

A calm river with several blue boats docked along the shore, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Serdivan

A coastal cityscape with dense urban buildings, a port with cranes, and a large ship in the water.

Darica