Marmara
TekirdağThings to Do & Travel Guide
The city of meatballs and vineyards on the shores of the Marmara Sea
What Is This City Known For?
Tekirdağ is famous for its Tekirdağ köfte, prepared using a unique recipe known throughout Turkey. The city is one of the major centers for viticulture and wine production in the Thrace region. The house where Hungarian nobleman Ferenc Rákóczi II spent his years in exile can be visited today as a museum.
About
Tekirdağ is a province in Thrace, known for its tranquil coastline along the Sea of Marmara; thanks to its proximity to Istanbul, it’s a favorite destination for weekend getaways and is renowned for its meatballs, which have become synonymous with the city’s name. The vineyards of Şarköy and the wine production in Mürefte also enrich the region.
Summer is for the beach, fall is for vineyard tours
1.5 hours by car from Istanbul.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
1-2 days
9 Accommodations
8 Restaurants
10 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Bus
İstanbul'dan sık otobüs seferleri
By Car
İstanbul-Tekirdağ D100/otoyol bağlantısı
How Many Days Will You Stay?
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Tekirdağ - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 10 attractions and 8 restaurants.
Breakfast: Merkez, Tekirdağ çevresinde
A traditional restaurant serving the most authentic version of Tekirdağ meatballs
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsRákóczi Müzesi
The exile home of Hungarian Prince Ferenc Rákóczi II, now a museum
⏱ 45 mins
Get DirectionsTekirdağ Sahili
A popular walking area known for its long coastline and sunset views
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Sahil, Tekirdağ çevresinde
A restaurant with a view of the sea, famous for its variety of fish and appetizers
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Şarköy, Tekirdağ çevresinde
A restaurant in the Bağlar neighborhood that serves appetizers and grilled dishes paired with wine
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Malkara, Tekirdağ çevresinde
Traditional home-cooked meals from the inland regions of Thrace
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsŞarköy Bağları ve Sahili
A quiet district on the shores of the Marmara Sea, famous for its winemaking tradition
⏱ Yarım days
Get DirectionsGanos (Işıklar) Dağı ve Kıyı Rotası
Forest-covered slopes and scenic viewpoints overlooking the Marmara Sea
⏱ Yarım days
Get DirectionsLunch: Naip, Tekirdağ çevresinde
Thracian cuisine paired with wine among the vineyards
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Marmara Ereğlisi, Tekirdağ çevresinde
Fish and appetizers near the ancient harbor
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Çorlu, Tekirdağ çevresinde
Home-style meals in the historic center
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsTekirdağ Rakoczi Müzesi
A museum housed in the exile home of Hungarian nationalist Ferenc Rákóczi II
⏱ 45 mins
Get DirectionsNamık Kemal Evi ve Tarihi Merkez
The poet's birthplace and the restored mansions in the surrounding area
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Hayrabolu, Tekirdağ çevresinde
Home-style meals in the historic center
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Merkez, Tekirdağ çevresinde
A traditional restaurant serving the most authentic version of Tekirdağ meatballs
⏱ 2 hours
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Things to Do in Tekirdağ
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Tekirdağ Sahili
Uzun kıyı şeridi ve days batımı manzarasıyla popüler yürüyüş alanı
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Düz bulvar, erişilebilir
Sahil bulvarı boyunca ücretsiz açık park alanları
Şarköy Bağları ve Sahili
Şarapçılık geleneğiyle ünlü, Marmara'ya kıyısı olan sakin ilçe
Ş
Araçla erişilebilir
Rákóczi Müzesi
Macar prensi II. Rákóczi Ferenc'in sürgün evi, müze
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Erişilebilir
Namık Kemal Evi ve Tarihi Merkez
Şairin doğduğu ev ve çevresindeki restore konaklar
S
Erişilebilir
Ganos (Işıklar) Dağı ve Kıyı Rotası
Marmara'ya bakan orman yamaçları ve manzara noktaları
Y
Araçla
Naip Bağları ve Şaraphaneleri
Tekirdağ yakınında butik şarap üretim bölgesi
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Araçla
Tekirdağ Rakoczi Müzesi
Macar milliyetçisi II. Rakoczi Ferenc'in sürgün evinde kurulu müze
S
Erişilebilir
Marmara Ereğlisi (Heraklia) Antik Kenti
Trakya kıyısında Bizans dönemi liman kenti kalıntıları
S
Erişilebilir
Çorlu Tarihi Merkezi
Osmanlı dönemi cami ve han kalıntıları
Ş
Erişilebilir
Hayrabolu Tarihi Merkezi
Osmanlı dönemi cami ve tarihi doku
Ş
Erişilebilir
Camping & Caravan Spots
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TV Shows & Films Filmed in Tekirdağ
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Route and distanceÇanakkale
160.2 km · 1h 49min
Truva Antik Kenti, Gelibolu Yarımadası Tarihi Milli Parkı, Bozcaada
Route and distanceNearest Airports to Tekirdağ
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
Tekirdağ Çorlu Havalimanı (TEQ)
52.2 km to the centre, about 54 min
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST)
119.6 km to the centre, about 1h 26min
Distance to Other Cities
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Summer is for the beach, fall is for vineyard tours
1.5 hours by car from Istanbul.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
Tekirdağ Köftesi, Tekirdağ (Şarköy-Mürefte) Şarapları, Tekirdağ Rakısı are among the famous local foods you must try.
1-2 days
Top spots in Tekirdağ include Tekirdağ Sahili, Şarköy Bağları ve Sahili, Tekirdağ Rakoczi Müzesi, Rákóczi Müzesi.
Tekirdağ offers accommodation in the following categories: Hotel, Guesthouse, Boutique Hotel.