İzmit Tour Guide

Historical buildings, pleasure on the shores of the Black Sea, delicious food... Although İzmit is one of the important industrial centers of our country, it offers many hidden beauties to travelers. Renting a car is all it takes to explore the city. Another important factor that will give you ease after renting a car in İzmit is the suggestions of local of İzmit. "What to eat in İzmit?", "What are the places to visit in İzmit?" The answers given by the locals of İzmit to such questions will make your İzmit trip more enjoyable.

Umaç soup, which is a unique flavor easy to make, is an indispensable part of the cuisine. You may also be interested in the dish called mancar, which is prepared with herbs such as spinach, efelik and lamb's quarter. According to locals of İzmit, you should definitely taste the trout on clay, homemade pastas and roasted liver. Kandıra's famous buffalo yoghurt and pişmaniye, the classic of intercity travels are among the unique dishes of the city.

İzmit is one of the cities that stands out with its natural beauties where delicious breakfast experiences can be experienced. You can find natural foods in breakfast places designed in different concepts, and enjoy mixed breakfasts in places intertwined with nature.

İzmit restaurants can appeal to different tastes. In addition to restaurants where you can taste the most delicious examples of red meat, you can also prefer places where local dishes are served. You can complete your lunch and dinner at elite venues at destinations within the city and within a distance that can be reached by rental cars from İzmit city center.

Located on the Black Sea coast of the city, Kefken is one of the places that is special through all four seasons. The region, which is about 65 kilometers away from İzmit center, is preferred for sea vacations especially during summer months. Those who will come to İzmir during hot seasons should definitely include Kefken in their routes. Kumcağız Beach, which you can reach on foot from the Kefken center, is one of the most beautiful beaches here. You shouldn't leave Kefken before seeing the pink rocks. Rocks that are soft when in water and hardened when removed were used in the construction of many buildings during the Ottoman period. Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque in Istanbul is the best known of these buildings.

Erim Hill is another point of interest in Kefken. Preferred by those who want to watch the sunset with its central location in the region, the hill promises pleasant hours with its romantic atmosphere and view.

According to locals of İzmit, Gayret Naval Museum should be on your list of places to see. USA Everson ship, built in 1946 and used during the Korean and Vietnam wars, passed to the Turkish Navy in 1973. Renamed as TCG Gayret, the ship was later converted into a museum. Striking photographs and objects in relation to recent wars are displayed on this giant ship, which promises an interesting museum experience.