13-Day Turkey Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Selçuklu traveling north to Goreme, Altındağ, Safranbolu, Istanbul, and Bursa

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 13-day road trip through Turkey. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Turkey. You will spend 3 nights in Selçuklu, 2 nights in Goreme, 2 nights in Altındağ, 1 night in Safranbolu, 2 nights in Istanbul, and 2 nights in Bursa. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Turkey. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Selçuklu, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Turkey on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Turkey. Galata Tower and Spice Bazaar are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Selçuklu, Konya, Sille, Karatay, Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Çavuşin, Goreme, Ihlara, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Avanos, Aktepe, Çankaya, Altındağ, Ankara, Safranbolu, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Beyoğlu, Bursa, Osmangazi, Cumalıkızık, Afyonkarahisar, and Meram, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Turkey. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Turkey.

Throughout your road trip in Turkey, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Turkey.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Turkey fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Turkey today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Selçuklu - Arrival day
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  • Culture Park
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Your road trip adventure in Turkey begins as soon as you reach Selçuklu and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Selçuklu, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the town.

Selçuklu is a beautiful town with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the town center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Selçuklu. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Turkey. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the town.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Selçuklu, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in Turkey!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Selçuklu
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden
  • Sille Caybasi Mosque
  • Karatay Madrasah
  • Shams of Tabriz Mosque and Tomb
  • Mevlâna Museum
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On day 2 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Konya, Sille, and Karatay. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Selçuklu, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Selçuklu.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Selçuklu.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Selçuklu's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Selçuklu and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Turkey.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Selçuklu
  • Göreme
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Drive 272 km, 4 hours 7 min

  • Uchisar Castle
  • Pigeon Valley
  • Goreme Historical National Park
  • Devrent Vadisi
  • Fairy Chimneys
  • Love Valley
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Turkey. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Uçhisar, Nevşehir, and Çavuşin. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Goreme, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Goreme. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the village.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Goreme. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Say good night to Goreme and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Turkey!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Göreme
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Drive 197 km, 3 hours 14 min

  • Ihlara Valley
  • Derinkuyu underground city
  • Kaymaklı Underground City
  • Güray Müze
  • Altınevler Sitesi
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On day 4 of your road trip in Turkey, you’ll start and end your day in Goreme, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the village. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Goreme, there’s no need to rush. Experience Ihlara, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Avanos, and Aktepe to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Goreme and your accommodation.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Goreme, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Say good night to Goreme and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Turkey!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Göreme
  • Altındağ
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Drive 302 km, 4 hours 19 min

  • Kuğulu Park
  • Seğmenler Parkı
  • Ulucanlar Prison Museum
  • Ankara Castle
  • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Turkey, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Çankaya and Altındağ. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Altındağ, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Altındağ, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Altındağ is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Altındağ.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Turkey!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Altındağ
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 44 min

  • Haci Bayram Mosque
  • Independence Park
  • Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum
  • Cermodern
  • Anıtkabir
  • Beştepe Millet Camii
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Greet day 6 of your road trip in Turkey with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Altındağ, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Altındağ and Ankara.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Altındağ.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Altındağ. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Turkey!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Altındağ
  • Safranbolu
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Drive 230 km, 2 hours 51 min

  • Safranbolu Central Mosque
  • Hıdırlık Tepesi
  • Safranbolu Hidirlik Hill
  • Kaymakamlar Travel House
  • Cinci Han
  • Safranbolu Evleri
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in Turkey. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Safranbolu. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Safranbolu, where will spend 1 night.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Safranbolu. Safranbolu offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Safranbolu, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Turkey!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Safranbolu
  • Istanbul
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Drive 411 km, 5 hours 9 min

  • Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Basilica Cistern
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Turkey includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Üsküdar and Istanbul. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Istanbul, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Istanbul. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Istanbul. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Istanbul and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Turkey.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Istanbul
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Drive 11 km, 1 hour 46 min

  • Galata Tower
  • Spice Bazaar
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque
  • Gülhane Park
  • Sultanahmet
  • İstiklal Avenue
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Istanbul, where you have 1 night left to stay.

Set aside time today to explore Beyoğlu, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Istanbul and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Istanbul's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Turkey!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Istanbul
  • Bursa
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Drive 155 km, 2 hours 12 min

  • Koza Han
  • Grand Mosque of Bursa
  • Heykel
  • Bursa City Museum
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On day 10 of your road trip in Turkey, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Bursa are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Bursa, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bursa, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bursa's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Turkey!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bursa
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Drive 37 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Muradiye Mosque
  • Sultan's Mansion Museum
  • Green Tomb
  • Emir Sultan Mosque
  • Davut Dede Camii
  • Cumalikizik Village (UNESCO)
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You’ll stay in Bursa for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Turkey. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bursa's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Turkey!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bursa
  • Selçuklu
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Drive 505 km, 6 hours 36 min

  • Afyonkarahisar Archaeological Museum
  • Afyonkarahisar Castle
  • Zafer (Utku) Anıtı
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Turkey. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Afyonkarahisar. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Selçuklu, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Selçuklu. Selçuklu offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Selçuklu's best restaurants.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Turkey.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Selçuklu - Departure day
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  • Sırçalı Medrese
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Day 13 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Turkey!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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