Travel guide for one day Istanbul to Izmit (Nicea)?
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Robert asked:

I will be in Turkey in October and need a travel guide for one day out of Istanbul–to visit Izmit (Nicea). I’m told it is about 120 miles out of Istanbul. Help! How do I find a reasonably priced guide for the day–they will have to have their own car, of course. ANY suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance!
December 10th, 2007 by admin
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4 Responses to “Travel guide for one day Istanbul to Izmit (Nicea)?”

  1. ZORBeY^ Says:
    December 10th, 2007 at 11:16 pm

    Hello, I may not help you with the guide and tour. But I have correct one thing. Izmit is not Nicea. I know names are really looking like each other. Ancient name of Izmit is Nicomedia. Nicea corresponds to today’s Iznik, which is a city belongs to Bursa province. 120 miles should be from Istanbul to Iznik.

    Izmit = Nicomedia
    Iznik = Nicea

  2. YabanciKiz Says:
    December 11th, 2007 at 5:52 am

    First off, Nicea is now Iznik. As for guides, you could check out sites like turkeytravelplanner.com. However, if you just want to bum around to there by yourselves. do this:
    From Yenikapi in Istanbul, take a ferry to Yalova.
    From Yalova, take a bus to Bursa (there will be one waiting in the parking lot).
    Enjoy Bursa, as it’s a fantastic historical city in and of itself.
    From there, take a bus or dolmus to Iznik.

    Iyi yolculuklar (have a nice trip!)

  3. Roland Says:
    December 13th, 2007 at 9:10 am

    Nicea is Iznik.
    Depending on your preference of route, it’s about 4 hours drive away from Istanbul.
    For a private driver&guide with his own car, pls. send an e.mail and consult

  4. Melisa Says:
    December 16th, 2007 at 6:26 am

    Bobby my boy..
    Roland’s answers to your both questions must ring a bell..
    If you insist on being a stupid man, well, that’s your problem.

    Go get a life..
    Iznik ile Izmit i bilmiyon, salak salak konusuyon. Adam misin ibne misin nesin sen dalyarak?

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