5-Day Turkey Road Trip from Ankara traveling west to Kocaeli and Bolu

Ankara has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kuğulu Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,491 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

Ankara also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Ankara is The Soul Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Turkey!

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

If you’re curious to see more of Ankara, start your day with a visit to the amazing Seğmenler Parkı. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,145 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Anıtkabir. This mausoleum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 118,317 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular METU Forest to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular METU Forest is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,752 visitors.

The lovely MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,507 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Ankara has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kocaeli. Kocaeli 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 Başol Steak House Et Kasap. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 917 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kocaeli, the fantastic Doping Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 111 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Kocaeli Province and embark on a scenic drive to Bolu, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kocaeli Province and Beyoğlu 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 Kocaeli Province. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kocaeli Science Center. This attraction is a science center that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,951 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Kocaeli Kent Ormanı. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,918 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Kocaeli Province is the stunning Yeni Cuma (Pertev Mehmet Paşa) Camii. This mosque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,606 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Galata Tower. This attraction is a tower that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 169,479 visitors.

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

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Yorem Manti Unlu Mamuller. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 2,926 customers.

Locals also recommend Bolu Hanzade Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Bolu. Bolu Hanzade Restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,298 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kazancım Hizmet Etli Ekmek. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Karpalas City Hotel & Spa to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bolu, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,485 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bolu Gardenya Restaurant. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bolu Gardenya Restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 382 customers.

Kartaltepe Boutique Hotel 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 340 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 Ankara for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Golcuk Nature Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,352 visitors.

Around 2,703 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 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 Haci Bayram Mosque for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a mosque and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,269 visitors.

This outstanding museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Ankara Castle. This attraction, a stunning castle, has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,222 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara, 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 top bars in the city of Ankara, Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Ankara 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.

Independence Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Ankara. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,614 visitors.

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

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