10-Day Turkey road trip from Bursa to Eskişehir, Ankara, Bolu, and Istanbul

Bursa has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Heykel. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,129 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bursa, Kebapçı Hüseyin Usta. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,308 customers.

Bursa also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bursa is Cemil. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Turkey!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Eskişehir. You’ll stay in Eskişehir for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Osmangazi’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Osmangazi, start your day with a visit to the amazing Koza Han. This much-appreciated bazaar and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,902 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Grand Mosque of Bursa. This mosque and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 38,739 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Han Brass to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Han Brass is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,612 visitors.

The lovely İnkaya Historical Plane Tree is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 24,525 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Bursa Botanical Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,439 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Osmangazi has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Eskişehir. Eskişehir offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Yusufeli Coruh Doner. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,810 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Eskisehir and embark on a scenic drive to Ankara, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Eskisehir and Çankaya before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Eskisehir. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Dede Korkut Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,900 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,507 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Anıtkabir. This mausoleum and attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 118,317 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Seğmenler Parkı. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,145 visitors.

The lovely Kuğulu Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,491 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Independence Park is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Çankaya. This point of interest is a park rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 13,614 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Çankaya, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Ankara. When you arrive in Ankara you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

After dinner, visit The Soul Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ankara, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Turkey, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Bolu for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Altındağ is the amazing Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Ankara Castle. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,222 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Altındağ is the outstanding Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. This popular national museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,450 visitors.

The spectacular Haci Bayram Mosque is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating mosque and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,269 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Turkey. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Bolu, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Yorem Manti Unlu Mamuller, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

Locals also recommend Bolu Hanzade Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu. Bolu Hanzade Restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,298 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu is Kazancım Hizmet Etli Ekmek. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

After dinner, visit Karpalas City Hotel & Spa, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bolu. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,485 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bolu Gardenya Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 382 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey!

On day 5 of your road trip across Turkey, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Bolu. You’ll stay in Bolu for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the The Sign Esentepe Hotel & Ski Center, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Bolu. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 44 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Bolu is the 5-star Buyuk Abant Oteli & Kongre Merkezi. The hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 393 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Bolu is the 3-star Abant Yayla Boutique Hotel.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Yedigöller National Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,484 visitors.

Beyazıt Cami is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a mosque and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 816 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Golcuk Nature Park. This park is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 16,352 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Lake Abant. Around 7,559 visitors have given this lake an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to Bolu prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Bolu.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Oklava, after your day of exploring the city of Bolu. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 913 customers.

Locals recommend Kartaltepe Boutique Hotel, one of the best bars in the city of Bolu, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 340 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Bolu, Kaybedenler Kulübü Meyhane Bolu. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 128 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Turkey.

You’ll stay in Istanbul for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Emirgan Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 46,848 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Turkey, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Turkey. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Dolmabahçe Palace for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 75,692 visitors.

This outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,243 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque). This attraction, a stunning mosque, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,994 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Yıldız Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,205 travelers, the magnificent Yıldız Park is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Istanbul.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul, Hanzade Terrace Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 5,898 customers.

Locals recommend Mivan Restaurant & Cafe as one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul. Mivan Restaurant & Cafe is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,913 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Istanbul, Arch Bistro. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Harab'be Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,610 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey with a toast!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Istanbul, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Spice Bazaar. This amazing attraction is a bazaar and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 164,946 visitors.

Süleymaniye Mosque is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Süleymaniye Mosque has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 51,661 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Grand Bazaar. This outstanding attraction is a bazaar and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 145,525 visitors.

If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding Gülhane Park. More than 59,778 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

You can also make your new day in Turkey more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Turkey’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Istanbul.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Saltanat Fish & Kebab House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers.

Divella Bistro Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,711 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul is Turkish Cuisine. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Istanbul!

You still have 1 night left in Istanbul.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Topkapı Palace. As one of the top sights in the area, around 1,932,726 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 95,040 visitors.

Hagia Sophia is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 127,439 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Basilica Cistern. This amazing attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,033 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sultan Ahmed Mosque. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91,956 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Turkey to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Istanbul.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul, like İstanbul kebab cafe & restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Gulhane Sark Sofrasi is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Istanbul, Last Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,647 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Old English Pub ® Cafe & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,963 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Turkey!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Istanbul. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bursa. You’ll stay in Bursa for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Istanbul’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Istanbul, start your day with a visit to the amazing Eyüp Sultan Mosque. This much-appreciated mosque and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 58,057 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Galata Bridge. This bascule bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,650 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Beylerbeyi Palace to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Beylerbeyi Palace is a building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,510 visitors.

The lovely Maiden's Tower is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 17,167 visitors have left this restaurant average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Ümraniye National Garden. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 13,986 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Istanbul has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bursa. Bursa offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Yesil Izgara Pideli Kofte. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 3,249 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bursa, the fantastic Tabipler Lokali. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 10 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bursa before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Mehmet Abdal Tomb is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bursa. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 119 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bursa and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Turkey.

You’ll then say farewell to Bursa. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Turkey!