11-Day Turkey Road Trip from Samsun traveling south to Çorum, Ankara, Konya, and Adana

Your road trip adventure in Turkey begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Samsun. You’ll stay in Samsun for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Samsun has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

Samsun also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Samsun is NO:75 PASSAGE. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 632 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in Turkey!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Samsun. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Çorum. You’ll stay in Çorum for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Samsun’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Samsun, start your day with a visit to the amazing Veterans Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,879 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Bandırma ferry. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,989 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Amisos Hill to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Amisos Hill is a tumulus that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,400 visitors.

The lovely The Çakırlar is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,305 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Samsun has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Çorum. Çorum 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 Çorum Marmaris Döner. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 415 reviews.

The remarkable Bizimkiler Lokantası is another top restaurant in Çorum we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Esmahall Çorum is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 238 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 3 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Ankara for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Samsun is the amazing Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,835 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Ankara Castle. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,127 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Samsun 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 11,561 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 18,757 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 Ankara, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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!

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 Konya, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ankara 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. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,651 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Independence Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,408 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Ankara is the stunning Anıtkabir. This mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 111,960 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable 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.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Culture Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 17,523 reviews.

After dinner, visit Mr. Frog Pub Bistro to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Konya, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Konya Kebap Evi has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Akyokuş Dostların Yeri Aile Restauranttı is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 118 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’ll stay in Adana for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Mevlâna Museum. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,366 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 Stone Bridge for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,160 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,955 travelers.

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!

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 Ataturk Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,690 visitors.

Hatay Archeology Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,226 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 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!

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

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Samsun has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Mersin. Mersin 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 Cemil baba Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 959 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

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

Joining a top-rated tour in Samsun 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 Kaymaklı Underground City for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a town municipality of turkey and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,696 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Pigeon Valley Hotel. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,559 visitors, this hotel deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Uchisar Castle. This attraction, a stunning must-see tourist destination, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,945 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Love Valley. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,094 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 Goreme.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Gurme kebab restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Goreme. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,702 customers.

After dinner, visit Kapadokya Kebapzade, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Goreme. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,252 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Göreme and embark on a scenic drive to Sivas, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Göreme 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 Göreme. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Goreme Historical National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,676 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,574 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Kayseri Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 13,171 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Erciyes Ski Resort. This ski resort and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,784 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Lezzetçi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,723 customers.

Locals also recommend Mücahit Etli Pide Ve Lahmacun Salonu, another of the best restaurants in Sivas. Mücahit Etli Pide Ve Lahmacun Salonu is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Sivas Sultan Otel. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Atölye Nargile to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Sivas, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 150 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Sivas Savona Otel Restaurant & Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Sivas Savona Otel Restaurant & Bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 492 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!

Day 10 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Samsun for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Samsun is the amazing TOKAT Taşhan. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,607 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Ballıca Natural Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,679 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Samsun, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try NO:75 PASSAGE, one of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 632 customers.

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

Day 11 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Samsun 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.

Tütün Pier is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Samsun. This pier and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,136 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Samsun at Canikli Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 547 customers.

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