11-Day Turkey Road Trip from Gaziantep to Adana, Konya, Ankara, and Kayseri

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 11-day vacation in Turkey!

You still have 2 nights left in Gaziantep.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Göbekli Tepe. This incredible attraction is a tell and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,194 visitors.

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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!

Day 3 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Adana for 3 nights. 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.

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

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

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

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

You still have 2 nights left in Adana.

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 Adana.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Adana, like Kasrı Kervan Kebap. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,489 customers.

Mert Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Adana. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

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

You still have 1 night left in Adana.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Stone Bridge. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,160 visitors.

Sabanci Central Mosque is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,723 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Adana Cinema Museum. This amazing attraction is a filmmaking and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,053 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Ataturk Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,955 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 Adana.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Adana, like La Noche Gastro Pub. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,301 customers.

Izol Baklava Salonu is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Adana. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 949 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 Konya. You’ll stay in Konya 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 Yag Mosque. This much-appreciated mosque and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,221 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Great Clock Tower. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,743 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Grand Mosque to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Grand Mosque is a mosque that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,213 visitors.

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 Konya. Konya offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Konya, the fantastic Mr. Frog Pub Bistro. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Konya Kebap Evi. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Akyokuş Dostların Yeri Aile Restauranttı. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 118 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Konya and embark on a scenic drive to Ankara, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Konya and Konya 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 Konya. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden. This attraction is a butterfly house that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 22,352 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Kyoto Japanese Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,047 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Konya is the stunning Around the World in 80 Thousand Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,192 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Gaziantep and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Konya has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mevlâna Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 60,366 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Konya, 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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

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 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!

You’ll stay in Kayseri 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.

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. 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 Goreme Historical National Park. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,676 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 Kayseri.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kayseri, Kaygısız Izgara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 396 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 10 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Kayseri and embark on a scenic drive to Gaziantep, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kayseri and Şehitkamil 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 Kayseri. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kayseri Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 13,171 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Cumhuriyet Meydanı. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,220 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Kayseri is the stunning Kayseri Zoo. This zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,071 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Erikche Piknik Forest. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,396 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Zeugma Mosaics Museum. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,737 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Mothers Park. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,245 visitors.

The lovely Botanical Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,664 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

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 11 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.

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!