Tekirdağ City Guide
Hit the Road to Tekirdağ
A Day in Tekirdağ
Tekirdağ is one of the cities you will enjoy exploring. Thanks to recommendations of Tekirdağ people, you can have a fun day between the magnificent sunflower fields and the Marmara Sea. Taking a break in Uçmakdere and watching the impressive view, wandering in the vineyards of Hoşköy and enjoying the sea on Şarköy beaches are some of the activities waiting for you. What to eat in Tekirdağ, how to go to Tekirdağ beaches, where are the historical places of Tekirdağ? You can determine your route with the answers of Tekirdağ locals to these questions. The first step you need to take to meet the beauty that the city has to offer is to rent a car from Avis office. After your car rental process in Tekirdağ, the only thing you will do is to enjoy this beautiful day.
Breakfast in Tekirdağ
You can start the day with a wonderful breakfast in Tekirdağ, where you can try different tastes. Crepes, twisted sausage, bulama, zennik and pireşe are some of the local foods you can choose for a pleasant breakfast in Tekirdağ. You can also consider options such as eggs with sausage or braised meat in places where you will have breakfast. You will also notice that the meats presented in Tekirdağ have a very different taste.
Places to Visit in Tekirdağ
After breakfast, you can hit the road to Şarköy. There are places where you need to take a break before reaching Şarköy, which is about 70 km from the city center. The first of these is Uçmakdere. After seeing the picturesque valleys shaped by the Ganos Fault, you can also spend hours full of excitement by paragliding activities. After Uçmakdere, you can visit Gaziköy next to it and see the Byzantine ruins closely.
A Delicious Break in Tekirdağ
After this journey, you can have a pleasant lunch break. You can be sure that different tastes await you in Tekirdağ. Tekirdağ meatballs and satır meat are among the must-sees for red meat lovers. If you want to enjoy a dessert after your meal, you can choose cheese halva or Hayrabolu dessert.
Continue Exploring in Tekirdağ
After the meal, we offer you two options: Enjoying the sea in Şarköy or heading back to Tekirdağ. If you prefer the sea, Şarköy beaches are waiting for you.
If you return to the city, you will have a pleasant journey with the unique view of Marmara Sea. When you come to Tekirdağ center, you can first visit the Rüstempaşa Mosque, which is Mimar Sinan's gift to the city. Then, we advise you to see the Rakoczi Museum, home of Hungarian Prince Francis II Rákóczi. The museum, which was opened to preserve the memory of the master poet Namık Kemal, is one of the places you should see in the city.
Evening Pleasure in Tekirdağ
After your trip, it's time to relieve the tiredness of the day. A table full of Tekirdağ's famous foods will help you relax. Kandilli dumpling, damat paçası, çeneçarpan soup, sini dumpling are some of the local delicacies you can prefer. Do not forget that Tekirdağ meatballs and satır meat will be the first suggestions to be presented to you at dinner.