Explore Eskişehir in One Day

  1. 9:00AM: Sazova Park
    20 minutes (6.1 km) from city centre

    Spend your morning exploring the greenery of the Sazova Park that features a beautiful lake, a rose garden, a mini zoo, and an adventure park. You can relax, take a boat ride, feed the ducks, and have your morning coffee at the park cafe.

  2. 11:00AM: Espark Shopping Mall
    6 minutes (1.7 km) from Sazova Park

    Head towards the biggest shopping mall of Eskişehir, Espark, to shop the local products, taste Turkish delicacies, and have a hearty lunch at the food court. The mall also houses an ice skating rink and a movie theatre.

  3. 1:00PM: Phrygian Valley
    32 minutes (22.4 km) from Espark Shopping Mall

    Drive to the Phrygian Valley to explore the fascinating Phrygian heritage, tombs, temples, and other ancient ruins of the kingdom. The place is also popular for hot air balloon rides, trekking, and picnicking.

  4. 3:30PM: Odunpazarı Houses
    18 minutes (6.9 km) from Phrygian Valley

    Stroll around the quaint old town of Odunpazarı to enjoy the traditional Ottoman architecture, handcrafts, ceramics, cafes, and art galleries. The colorful and lively streets and shops will transport you to the traditional Turkish lifestyle.

  5. 6:00PM: Eskişehir Atatürk House Museum
    11 minutes (3.1 km) from Odunpazarı Houses

    Dive into the history of Turkey and Atatürk's life at his former residence, now turned into a museum. The museum exhibits personal belongings, photographs, letters, and documents belonging to Atatürk and his era.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Sazova Park (2 hours, free admission)
  • Espark Shopping Mall (2 hours, depends on the visitor's budget)
  • Phrygian Valley (2.5 hours, hot air balloon ride- 150 Euro, trekking- free)
  • Odunpazarı Houses (2 hours, depends on the visitor's budget)
  • Eskişehir Atatürk House Museum (1 hour, 5 TL admission fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 155 Euros

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other popular tourist attractions like the Eskişehir Science and Technology Museum, Eskişehir Aviation Museum, or Yazılıkaya Tombs. However, if you have less time, you can skip certain places or spend less time there. Don't forget to try the local cuisine, specifically the iconic Turkish coffee and sweet Turkish delight.

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