11-Day Turkey Road Trip from Trabzon to Giresun, Amasya, Ankara, and Konya

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

If you’re curious to see more of Trabzon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Altindere Valley National Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,060 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Hıdırnebi Yaylası. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,760 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Calkoy Cave to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Calkoy Cave is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,696 visitors.

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

Alternatively, check out one of the best 3-star hotel options in Giresun, like Colonia Park Hotel. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Ramada Giresun Piraziz. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars in 25 guest reviews.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Osmanoğlu Menemen Restoran (Çakallı Menemeni). This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 591 reviews.

The remarkable BOHÇA MANTI is another top restaurant in Giresun we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Serender Reastaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 276 customers.

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

One of the best places to visit today in Trabzon is the amazing Giresun Castle. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,742 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Boztepe Cable Car. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,413 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Başkent Aspava Restorant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Amasya. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,432 customers.

Locals also recommend Küçükağa Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amasya. Küçükağa Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,132 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amasya is Amasya Anadolu Mantı Evi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

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At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Ankara, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations is Golcuk Nature Park. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,736 visitors.

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 Ankara.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, 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 one of the top restaurants in the city of Ankara. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Ankara, O Ses Sensin - Karaoke. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 910 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 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.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Konya is the 5-star Dedeman Konya Hotel Convention Center. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 399 guests.

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 Goreme for 1 night.

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 Pigeon Valley Hotel for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a hotel and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,559 visitors.

This outstanding must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,945 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Love Valley. This attraction, a stunning must-see tourist destination, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,094 visitors.

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

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Royal Stone Houses. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 392 guests.

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

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

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Trabzon. 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 Trabzon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Trabzon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Goreme Historical National Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,676 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Devrent Valley. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,499 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Zelve Open Air Museum to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Zelve Open Air Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,331 visitors.

The lovely Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,574 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trabzon 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.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 3-star hotel options in Çorum, like Grand Dost Hotel. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 89 guests.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Çorum Marmaris Döner. This popular restaurant is one of 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!