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Eskişehir Tour
From a fairytale castle to the colourful houses of Odunpazarı, from boat rides on the Porsuk to meerschaum workshops: a young, lively city.
- Duration
- 1 night, 2 days, with hotel accommodation
- Tour type
- Tour in Türkiye
- Departure
- Istanbul
- Catalogue
- Page 36
The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences.
About the tour
You set off in the morning and reach Eskişehir in about 3.5 hours via Adapazarı and Pamukova. At the Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park you tour the Fairytale Castle and Noah's Ark, and you visit the Museum of Republican History.
Lunch is Eskişehir's famous çiğ börek (fried meat pastry), followed by a boat trip on the Porsuk River and free time at Kentpark. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.
On the second day the programme ends with the Odunpazarı houses, the Kurşunlu Complex, the meerschaum workshops in the Atlıhan Bazaar, the Museum of Contemporary Glass Art and the Devrim car.
Send us your dates and group size for Eskişehir and we will tailor the programme to your group.
Tour programme
Times follow the programme in the catalogue; there may be small changes depending on traffic, weather and the group's pace.
Day 1
Departure (about 3.5 hours via Adapazarı–Pamukova)
Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park: Fairytale Castle, Noah's Ark
Museum of Republican History
Lunch: çiğ börek
Boat trip on the Porsuk River; free time at Kentpark
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 2
Breakfast; Odunpazarı houses, Kurşunlu Complex, Ottoman House
Meerschaum workshops in the Atlıhan Bazaar, free time
Museum of Contemporary Glass Art, Wax Sculpture Museum
Lunch at Şelale Park
The Devrim car; return to Istanbul
Places to see
Sazova Park and the Fairytale Castle
The Sazova Science, Culture and Art Park, covering about 400 decares (40 hectares), was opened by Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality in 2008. With sections such as the Fairytale Castle, the pirate ship by the artificial lake and the Japanese garden, it is especially appealing for families with children.
Odunpazarı
The historic centre of Eskişehir, named after the old firewood market. With its mansions and traditional Turkish houses carrying layers from the Seljuk, Ottoman and Republican periods, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2012.
Kurşunlu Complex
A complex commissioned by the vizier Çoban Mustafa Pasha and completed in 1525; its architect is thought to have been Acem Ali. It consists of a mosque, a soup kitchen, caravanserais and other sections. The Meerschaum Museum inside the complex displays handmade meerschaum pipes.
Atlıhan Bazaar
Built in the 1850s as an inn where travellers stayed together with their horses. Restored, the building is now a bazaar selling meerschaum, glass and wooden handicrafts.
Porsuk River
The river that runs through the centre of Eskişehir. There are walking paths along its banks, and you can take gondola and boat trips on the river.
Kentpark
A city park in Eskişehir known for its artificial beach and large green spaces.
The Devrim car
The first car designed and built in Türkiye; on the instructions of President Cemal Gürsel, it was built in 1961 in about 130 days at the railway workshops in Eskişehir (today's TÜLOMSAŞ). Four prototypes were produced but it never went into series production; the surviving car is preserved in Eskişehir.
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What's covered and notes
Included in the programme
- 1 night in a hotel
- Dinner and breakfast at the hotel
- The Porsuk River boat trip is part of the programme
Good to know
- The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences, and is sent to you in writing together with the included services.
Who is it for?
- School and student groupsA pace suited to the age group, planned together with the teacher and group leader.
- FamiliesA programme that participants of all ages can enjoy together.
- Young peopleA lively, social experience for high school and university groups.
Practical information
Best time to go
Eskişehir has hot, dry summers with cool nights, and cold, snowy winters. Spring and autumn offer mild weather for walks around the city and its parks.
What to bring and know
- Wear comfortable shoes for the steep cobbled streets of Odunpazarı.
- Evenings can be cool even in summer; bring a light cardigan.
- When visiting the Kurşunlu Mosque, wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees; women should bring a headscarf.
- Meerschaum items are fragile; have your purchases packed carefully.
Eskişehir as a school trip
A balanced two-day trip for middle school groups that brings together science, art and the history of the Republic. The Devrim car is a good starting point for a class discussion on domestic production and engineering.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the journey?
The catalogue states that the journey takes about 3.5 hours via Adapazarı–Pamukova.
When is the best time for Eskişehir?
Eskişehir has hot, dry summers with cool nights, and cold, snowy winters. Spring and autumn offer mild weather for walks around the city and its parks.
What is included in the price?
What is covered for transport, guiding, admission fees and meals is stated in writing in the quote, according to your dates, group size and preferences. Services marked as extras in the catalogue are charged separately.
Can you pick us up from our school or organisation?
The departure point is planned according to the group's location. Whether pick-up from your school, workplace or another point you choose is possible is confirmed at the quote stage.
How can I get a quote for the Eskişehir tour?
You can fill in the form on this page, message us on WhatsApp or call 0212 232 09 80. Sharing your dates, group size and, if applicable, your school or organisation details will speed up the quote.
What group sizes is it organised for?
The programme can be planned for anything from individual participants to large school and corporate groups. As the number of people determines vehicle and guide planning, simply state it in your quote request.
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