12-Day Turkey road trip from Samsun 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. You could visit attractions like the incredible Atatürk Parkı. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,265 visitors.

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 12-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 3,010 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 10,245 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular East Park to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular East Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,627 visitors.

The lovely Amisos Hill is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 9,541 visitors have left this tumulus average ratings of 4.2 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 SAMSUN BATI PARK. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,762 reviews.

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 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Altındağ is the amazing Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Ankara Castle. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,222 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Altındağ 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 12,450 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 19,269 visitors.

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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.

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 Atatürk Orman Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,703 visitors.

Orta Hamam is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 866 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Upper Stone Inn. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 512 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Golcuk Nature Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,352 visitors.

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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.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ankara, Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 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 20,491 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 13,614 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 118,317 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 22,477 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 17,765 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.

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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Konya. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Adana. You’ll stay in Adana for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Konya’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Konya, start your day with a visit to the amazing Kapu Camii. This much-appreciated mosque and attraction is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,539 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Azizia Mosque. This mosque and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,497 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Mevlâna Museum to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Mevlâna Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 62,374 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Konya has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Adana. Adana 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 Sirdanci Bedo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 8,758 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Adana, the fantastic La Noche Gastro Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,301 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in 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 Ataturk Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,238 visitors.

Great Clock Tower is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,392 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Stone Bridge. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,713 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Sabanci Central Mosque. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,999 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Seyhan Merkez Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,805 visitors.

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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!

Day 8 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Mersin for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cemil baba Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Mersin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 959 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Nevşehir for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Atatürk Parkı. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 11,174 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 Kaymaklı Underground City for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a town municipality of turkey and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,652 visitors.

This outstanding hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,823 travelers.

You can also stop at 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 24,302 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Love Valley. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,914 travelers, the magnificent Love Valley 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 Nevşehir.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Nevşehir, 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 Nevşehir, 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!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Goreme Historical National Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,751 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,424 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Nevşehir 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 Kayseri Castle for some sightseeing.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Erciyes Ski Resort. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,909 visitors, this ski resort 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 Sivas.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Lezzetçi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Sivas. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,723 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sivas is Sivas Sultan Otel. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

After dinner, visit Atölye Nargile, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Sivas. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Samsun. You’ll stay in Samsun for 1 night.

This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,883 visitors.

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

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 12 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 2,197 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’ll then say farewell to Samsun. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Turkey!