Relaxed 10-Day Turkey Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Adana to Gaziantep and Goreme

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Set out on this 10-day relaxed road trip in Turkey, where Adana, Yüreğir, Seyhan, Tarsus, Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş, Urgup, Goreme, Nevşehir, Derinkuyu, Uçhisar, Çavuşin, Avanos, and Kayseri offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Turkey, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Adana, 2 nights in Gaziantep, and 4 nights in Goreme, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Turkey.

Your journey starts in Adana, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 10-day relaxed road trip in Turkey to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Turkey already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Uchisar Castle and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Paşabağları Müze Ve Örenyeri.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Turkey road trip itinerary for 10 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Turkey.

If you want to make your 10-day relaxed self-drive tour in Turkey even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Turkey includes 9 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 10 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 10-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Turkey today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Adana - Arrival day
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  • mosque in Seyhan, Adana
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Your relaxed road trip through Turkey starts when you reach the incredible city of Adana, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Adana and begin your adventure in Turkey.

Adana is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Adana. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Turkey. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Adana, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Turkey. Enjoy your first taste of Adana as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Adana
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Drive 86 km, 2 hours 9 min

  • Stone Bridge
  • Great Clock Tower
  • Central Park
  • Sabancı Merkez Mosque
  • Ataturk Park
  • Tarsus Grand Mosque
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On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Turkey, you’ll explore the area around Adana, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Adana will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Turkey.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Adana.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Turkey. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Adana, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Adana’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Turkey.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Adana!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Adana
  • Gaziantep
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Drive 223 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Gaziantep Archeology Museum
  • Panorama Museum
  • Gaziantep Hamam Müzesi
  • Ömeriye Camii
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Day 3 of your relaxed road trip in Turkey will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Turkey, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

You'll be staying in Gaziantep on this laid-back road trip through Turkey. You'll stay here for 2 nights.

Exploring the food culture in Gaziantep offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Turkey!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Gaziantep
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Drive 7 km, 25 min

  • Zeugma Mosaics Museum
  • Independence Mosque
  • Eyüpoğlu Cami
  • Gaziantep Museum of Toys and Games
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip in Turkey, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Gaziantep and visit amazing attractions in Şehitkamil and Gaziantep, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Gaziantep, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Gaziantep and your accommodation.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Gaziantep has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Gaziantep and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Turkey!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Gaziantep
  • Göreme
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Drive 375 km, 5 hours 52 min

  • Kahramanmaraş Archaeology Museum
  • Hışırhan Kafe
  • Ulu Camii
  • Temenni Tepesi
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Day 5 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Turkey lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Goreme, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Goreme. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the village.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Turkey, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Goreme.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Goreme and unwind at the coolest bars in the village.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Turkey!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Göreme
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Drive 30 km, 53 min

  • Goreme Historical National Park
  • 레드 밸리
  • Imagination Valley cappadocia souvenir
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Your relaxed road trip in Turkey continues on day 6 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Turkey better by exploring the top attractions of Goreme and beyond. With 3 nights left in Goreme, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the village.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Goreme.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the village for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Goreme. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another amazing day in Turkey!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Göreme
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Drive 84 km, 1 hour 51 min

  • Derinkuyu underground city
  • Uchisar Castle
  • Pigeon Valley
  • Twin Fairy Chimneys
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On day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Turkey, you’ll explore the area around Goreme, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Goreme will make you fall even more in love with the village and uniqueness of Turkey.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Goreme and your accommodation.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Turkey, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Goreme.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Goreme and unwind at the coolest bars in the village.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Goreme as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Turkey!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Göreme
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Drive 28 km, 48 min

  • Love Valley
  • Fairy Chimneys
  • Zelve Open Air Museum
  • Güray Müze
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On day 8 of your relaxed road trip in Turkey, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Goreme and visit amazing attractions in Nevşehir, Çavuşin, and Avanos, just outside the village. You still have 1 night left in Goreme, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Goreme.

When it’s time to eat, the village has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Goreme, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Goreme and unwind at some of the best bars in the village.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Turkey!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Göreme
  • Adana
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Drive 376 km, 4 hours 50 min

  • Kayseri Castle
  • Archeological Museum
  • Bürüngüz Mosque
  • Cumhuriyet Meydanı
  • Kayseri Clock Tower
  • Kurşunlu Parkı
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Day 9 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Turkey offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Adana for 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Adana. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Turkey.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Adana and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Turkey!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Adana - Departure day
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  • Adana Cinema Museum
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Turkey is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 10 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 10-day relaxed road trip in Turkey is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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