6-Day Turkey Road Trip from Adana traveling west to Aksaray, Ankara, and Goreme

Photo of Sabancı Merkez Camii ( Sabancı Central Mosque) in Adana, Turkey.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Turkey.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Turkey. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Adana, 1 night in Aksaray, 1 night in Ankara, and 1 night in Göreme, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Turkey. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Adana, Aksaray, Ankara, and Göreme. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Turkey you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Adana, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Turkey, including the stunning Anıtkabir and Haci Bayram Mosque.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Turkey. From the magnificent Ulucanlar Prison Museum to the breathtaking Kuğulu Park and Uchisar Castle, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Kaymaklı Underground City and learn more about the unique Pigeon Valley Hotel to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Adana, Aksaray, Ankara, and Göreme, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Turkey. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Turkey.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Turkey. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Turkey.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Turkey.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Turkey has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Turkey. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Turkey extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

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

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of Sabancı Merkez Camii (English: Sabancı Central Mosque) in Adana, Turkey. The mosque is the second largest mosque in Turkey and the landmark in the city of Adana.Adana / 2 nights
View of Ankara castle and general view of old town.Ankara / 1 night
Photo of Cappadocia that is known around the world as one of the best places to fly with hot air balloons. Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey.Göreme / 1 night
Hot air balloons flying over Uchisar Castle. Cappadocia. Nevsehir Province. Turkey.Nevşehir
Photo of the Sultanhani, a Turkish Caravanserai Between Aksaray and Konya in Turkey.Aksaray / 1 night

Map

Attractions

 Anıtkabir, located in Ankara, is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic.Anıtkabir
Uchisar Castle, Uçhisar, Nevşehir merkez, Nevşehir, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyUchisar Castle
photo of Kuğulu Park in Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.Kuğulu Park
Kaymakli Underground CityKaymaklı Underground City
Stone Bridge, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyStone Bridge
Independence Park, Fidanlık Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyIndependence Park
photo of hot air balloon flying over spectacular Uchisar castle and Pigeon valley in Cappadocia, Turkey.Pigeon Valley
Central Park, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyCentral Park
Seğmenler Parkı, Çankaya Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeySeğmenler Parkı
Love Valley, Göreme, Nevşehir merkez, Nevşehir, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyLove Valley
Ataturk Park, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyAtaturk Park
MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum, Çukurambar Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyMTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
Sabancı Merkez MosqueSabancı Merkez Mosque
Büyük Saat, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyGreat Clock Tower
Grand Mosque, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyGrand Mosque
Çardak Saray Yeraltı Evi Underground cıty
Nevşehir Castle
Efe Nevşehir Cappadocia Rent A Car Car Rental
Dark Church, Göreme, Nevşehir merkez, Nevşehir, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyDark Church
Şehitler Parkı
Kocabag Wines, Uçhisar, Nevşehir merkez, Nevşehir, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyKocabag Wines

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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
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People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Adana and Seyhan - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Adana and Seyhan - arrival day

  • Adana - Arrival day
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  • Stone Bridge
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Adana has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stone Bridge. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,713 visitors.

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

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Adana, Sirdanci Bedo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,758 customers.

Adana also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Adana is La Noche Gastro Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,301 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Turkey!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Seyhan and Aksaray

Day 2

Day 2 – Seyhan and Aksaray

  • Adana
  • Aksaray
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Grand Mosque
  • Great Clock Tower
  • Central Park
  • Sabancı Merkez Mosque
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Aksaray. You’ll stay in Aksaray for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Seyhan’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Seyhan, start your day with a visit to the amazing Grand Mosque. This much-appreciated mosque and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,277 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Great Clock Tower. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,392 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Seyhan Merkez Park to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Seyhan Merkez Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,805 visitors.

The lovely Sabanci Central Mosque is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,999 visitors have left this mosque average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Seyhan has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Aksaray. Aksaray 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 Kardeşler Restoran. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,660 reviews.

The remarkable KMU Kardeşler Mehmet Usta | Aksaray Restaurant is another top restaurant in Aksaray we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,903 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ayhan Ustanın Yeri is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

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Day 3 – Ankara

Day 3

Day 3 – Ankara

  • Ankara
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Drive 243 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
  • Anıtkabir
  • Seğmenler Parkı
  • Kuğulu Park
  • Independence Park
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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 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 Ankara is the amazing MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,507 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible mausoleum, Anıtkabir. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Ankara is the outstanding Seğmenler Parkı. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,145 visitors.

The spectacular Kuğulu Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 20,491 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Independence Park. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,614 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.

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

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Day 4 – Nevşehir and Goreme

Day 4

Day 4 – Nevşehir and Goreme

  • Göreme
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Drive 303 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Şehitler Parkı
  • Pigeon Valley
  • Kocabag Wines
  • Uchisar Castle
  • Dark Church
  • More

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 Goreme, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ankara and Nevşehir Merkez 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Anıtkabir. This attraction is a mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 118,317 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Haci Bayram Mosque. This attraction, a beloved mosque, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,269 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Ankara is the stunning Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Şehitler Parkı. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 311 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Pigeon Valley Hotel. This hotel and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,823 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Kocabag Wines. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 305 visitors.

The lovely Uchisar Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 24,302 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Dark Church is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Nevşehir Merkez. This point of interest is a church rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 560 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Nevşehir Merkez, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Goreme. When you arrive in Goreme 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 Gurme kebab restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,702 customers.

After dinner, visit Kapadokya Kebapzade to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Goreme, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,252 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!

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Day 5 – Nevşehir and Adana

Day 5

Day 5 – Nevşehir and Adana

  • Göreme
  • Nevşehir
  • Adana
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Drive 281 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Love Valley
  • Efe Nevşehir Cappadocia Rent A Car Car Rental
  • Nevşehir Castle
  • Çardak Saray Yeraltı Evi Underground cıty
  • Kaymaklı Underground City
  • More

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 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nevşehir’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nevşehir, start your day with a visit to the amazing Love Valley. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,914 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Nevşehir Castle. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,457 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Çardak Saray Yeraltı Evi Underground cıty to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Çardak Saray Yeraltı Evi Underground cıty is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,006 visitors.

The lovely Kaymaklı Underground City is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,652 visitors have left this town municipality of turkey average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nevşehir 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 Kasrı Kervan Kebap. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,489 reviews.

The remarkable Mert Restaurant is another top restaurant in Adana we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

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Day 6 – Adana and Seyhan - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Adana and Seyhan - departure day

  • Adana - Departure day
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  • Ataturk Park
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Day 6 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Adana 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.

Ataturk Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Adana. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,238 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Adana at Izol Baklava Salonu before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 949 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend İştah Kebap for your last chance at a meal in the city of Adana. The İştah Kebap restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 765 customers.

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

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