10-Day Turkey Road Trip from Konya traveling north to Ankara, Kocaeli, Bursa, and Istanbul

Konya has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Culture Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 17,765 visitors.

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

Konya also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Konya is Mr. Frog Pub Bistro. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

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

You still have 2 nights left in Konya.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sille Baraj Parkı. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,661 visitors.

Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,477 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Ecdat Parkı. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,128 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kyoto Japanese Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,441 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Konya Science Center. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,119 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Konya, Konya Kebap Evi. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your 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 62,374 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Konya 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 Kuğulu Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,491 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Seğmenler Parkı. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,145 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Anıtkabir. This attraction, a stunning mausoleum, has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Independence Park. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,614 travelers, this is one attraction many highly recommend.

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.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Ankara and embark on a scenic drive to Kocaeli, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ankara and Bolu 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 Ankara. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Anıtkabir. This attraction is a mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 118,317 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Haci Bayram Mosque. This attraction, a beloved mosque, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,269 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Ankara is the stunning Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Atatürk Orman Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,703 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Beyazıt Cami. This mosque and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 816 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Golcuk Nature Park. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,352 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bolu, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Kocaeli. When you arrive in Kocaeli 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 Başol Steak House Et Kasap. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 917 customers.

After dinner, visit Doping Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Kocaeli, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 111 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!

You’ll stay in Bursa for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Dolmabahçe Palace. This excellent attraction is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 75,692 visitors.

Around 33,205 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 İnkaya Historical Plane Tree for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 24,525 visitors.

This outstanding mosque has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 38,739 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Koza Han. This attraction, a stunning bazaar, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,902 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bursa, Kebapçı Hüseyin Usta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,308 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bursa, Cemil. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Istanbul. You’ll stay in Istanbul for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Fatih’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Fatih, start your day with a visit to the amazing Süleymaniye Mosque. This much-appreciated mosque and attraction is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 51,661 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Spice Bazaar. This bazaar and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 164,946 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Grand Bazaar to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Grand Bazaar is a bazaar that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 145,525 visitors.

The lovely Sultanahmet Square is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 30,938 visitors have left this park 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 Sultan Ahmed Mosque. This attraction is a mosque rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 91,956 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Fatih has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Istanbul. Istanbul 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 Hanzade Terrace Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 5,898 reviews.

The remarkable Mivan Restaurant & Cafe is another top restaurant in Istanbul we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,913 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Istanbul, the fantastic Arch Bistro. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Harab'be Cafe. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,610 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

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 Basilica Cistern. This incredible attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 68,033 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 Gülhane Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 59,778 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Topkapı Palace. This palace and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 95,040 visitors. Each year, approximately 1,932,726 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Fatih.

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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 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 another of the best restaurant options in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,711 customers.

Locals enjoy Turkish Cuisine, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Istanbul. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your 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 Galata Tower. This attraction is a tower and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 169,479 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Rahmi M. Koç Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 23,591 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Beyoğlu 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 Galata Tower in the city of Istanbul for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a tower and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 169,479 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 23,591 visitors, this museum deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Eyüp Sultan Mosque. This attraction, a stunning mosque, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 58,057 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Galata Bridge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,650 travelers, this is one attraction many highly recommend.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Yusufeli Coruh Doner, one of the best restaurants in the city of Eskişehir. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,810 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Eskişehir and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Konya. 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 Eskişehir is the amazing Dede Korkut Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,900 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Vecihi Hürkuş Havacılık Parkı. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,741 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Eskişehir is the outstanding Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Kentpark. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,614 visitors.

The spectacular Kanlıpınar the Martyrdom is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 441 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Eskişehir by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Konya, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Akyokuş Dostların Yeri Aile Restauranttı, which is considered one of the best bars 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!

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

Çelebi Parkı is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Konya. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 267 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Konya at Konya Saltanat Etliekmek before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,009 customers.

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