10-Day Turkey Road Trip from Gaziantep traveling west to Mersin, Konya, Ankara, and Göreme

Gaziantep has many popular destinations you can explore.

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

Gaziantep also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

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

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Gaziantep, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Gaziantep.

Today you'll explore the city of Gaziantep. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Gaziantep Castle. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,482 visitors.

Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Zoo is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Gaziantep. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,042 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Gaziantep is Erikche Piknik Forest. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,396 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 Gaziantep.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Gaziantep, like Katmerci Murat. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 163 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Gaziantep and embark on a scenic drive to Mersin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Gaziantep and Mediterranean Region 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 Gaziantep. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Gaziantep Castle. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,482 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Zoo. This attraction, a beloved zoo, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 8,042 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Gaziantep is the stunning Erikche Piknik Forest. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,396 visitors.

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

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cemil baba Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 959 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 Konya for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Gaziantep is the amazing Ataturk Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,955 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Great Clock Tower. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,743 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Gaziantep is the outstanding Stone Bridge. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,160 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit Mr. Frog Pub Bistro, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Konya. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Konya Kebap Evi. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Alternatively, Akyokuş Dostların Yeri Aile Restauranttı is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Konya. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 118 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Mevlâna Museum. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,366 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Culture Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 17,523 visitors.

Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular butterfly house, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 22,352 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Gaziantep is another excellent way to spend your new day in Turkey. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Turkey’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Turkey’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Turkey’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Culture Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 17,523 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,352 visitors, this butterfly house deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After dinner, visit The Soul Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ankara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

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

You still have 1 night left in Ankara.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,835 visitors.

Ankara Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,127 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Attracting 450,000 annual visitors, it's clear that Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,561 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Haci Bayram Mosque. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,757 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 Ankara.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara, like Urfalı Hayrağ'nın Yeri. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,773 customers.

Şehir Kebapçısı is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Ankara. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ankara, O Ses Sensin - Karaoke. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 910 customers.

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

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

If you’re curious to see more of Gaziantep, start your day with a visit to the amazing Kuğulu Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,651 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Seğmenler Parkı. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,894 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Independence Park to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Independence Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,408 visitors.

The lovely Anıtkabir is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 111,960 visitors have left this mausoleum average ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Gaziantep has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Goreme. Goreme 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 Gurme kebab restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,702 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Goreme, the fantastic Kapadokya Kebapzade. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,252 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

You’ll stay in Adana for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Uchisar Castle. This excellent attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,945 visitors.

Around 12,559 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Love Valley. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,094 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 Uchisar Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Göreme. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,945 visitors.

This outstanding hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,559 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Love Valley. This attraction, a stunning top-tier point of interest, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,094 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,574 travelers, the magnificent Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri 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 Adana.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Adana, Sirdanci Bedo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,758 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Adana, La Noche Gastro Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,301 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Gaziantep for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Gaziantep is the amazing Ataturk Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,690 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible mosque, Habib-i Nejjar Mosque. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,108 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Gaziantep is the outstanding Hatay Archeology Museum. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,226 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 Gaziantep, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Day 10 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Gaziantep 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.

Gaziantep Castle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Gaziantep. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,482 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Zoo zoo is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.4 out of 5-star rating from 8,042 reviews.

You can also stop at Erikche Piknik Forest must-see tourist destination to capture the beauty and wonder of Gaziantep one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,396 travelers.

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

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