6-Day Turkey road trip Starting from Ankara to Bolu

Photo of Mausoleum of Ataturk at amazing sunset, Ankara.
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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
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

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 Ankara and 3 nights in Bolu, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Turkey. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Ankara and Bolu. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Turkey you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Ankara, 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 Kuğulu Park to the breathtaking Ulucanlar Prison Museum and Ankara 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 Yedigöller National Park and learn more about the unique Golcuk Nature Park to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Ankara and Bolu, 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

View of Ankara castle and general view of old town.Ankara / 2 nights
BoluBolu / 3 nights

Map

Attractions

 Anıtkabir, located in Ankara, is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic.Anıtkabir
Haci Bayram Mosque, Hacı Bayram Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyHaci Bayram Mosque
photo of Kuğulu Park in Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.Kuğulu Park
photo of Ankara is capital city of Turkey. beautiful view of Ankara castle and interior of the castle.Ankara Castle
Golcuk Nature Park, Bolu Merkez, Bolu, Black Sea Region, TurkeyGolcuk Nature Park
Ulucanlar Prison Museum, Sakarya Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyUlucanlar Prison Museum
Seven lakes, Bolu Merkez, Bolu, Black Sea Region, TurkeyYedigöller National Park
Independence Park, Fidanlık Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyIndependence Park
photo of Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara ,Turkey.Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Seğmenler Parkı, Çankaya Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeySeğmenler Parkı
photo of famous Abant Lake in Bolu, Turkey.Lake Abant
MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum, Çukurambar Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyMTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
METU Forest
50th Year Park, 50. Yıl Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey50th Year Park
Akkaya Travertenleri, Bolu Merkez, Bolu, Black Sea Region, TurkeyAkkaya Travertenleri
Atatürk Orman Park, Aşağısoku Mahallesi, Bolu Merkez, Bolu, Black Sea Region, TurkeyAtatürk Orman Park
Victory Tower, Cuma Mahallesi, Göynük, Bolu, Black Sea Region, TurkeyVictory Tower
Kapankaya seyir terası
Abant Tabiat Müzesi, Mudurnu, Bolu, Black Sea Region, TurkeyAbant Tabiat Müzesi
Tomb of Hayreddin-i Tokadı

Flights
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Economy
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Travelers

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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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People
Large bags

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Day 1 – Ankara - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Ankara - arrival day

  • Ankara - Arrival day
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  • Independence Park
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Ankara has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Independence Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,614 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 6-day vacation in Turkey!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Ankara and Bolu

Day 2

Day 2 – Ankara and Bolu

  • Ankara
  • Bolu
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Drive 239 km, 4 hours 2 min

  • Kuğulu Park
  • Seğmenler Parkı
  • Anıtkabir
  • METU Forest
  • MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Bolu for 3 nights. 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 Kuğulu Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,491 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Seğmenler Parkı. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,145 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Ankara is the outstanding Anıtkabir. This popular mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 visitors.

The spectacular METU Forest 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 6,752 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,507 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 Bolu, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Yorem Manti Unlu Mamuller, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu is Kazancım Hizmet Etli Ekmek. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

After dinner, visit Karpalas City Hotel & Spa, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bolu. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 382 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Bolu

Day 3

Day 3 – Bolu

  • Bolu
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Drive 131 km, 3 hours 20 min

  • Yedigöller National Park
  • Kapankaya seyir terası
  • Atatürk Orman Park
  • Akkaya Travertenleri
  • Golcuk Nature Park
  • More

On day 3 of your road trip across Turkey, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Bolu. You’ll stay in Bolu for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the The Sign Esentepe Hotel & Ski Center, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Bolu. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 44 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Bolu is the 5-star Buyuk Abant Oteli & Kongre Merkezi. The hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 393 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Bolu is the 3-star Abant Yayla Boutique Hotel.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Yedigöller National Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,484 visitors.

Kapankaya seyir terası is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,126 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Atatürk Orman Park. This park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,703 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Akkaya Travertenleri. Around 3,811 visitors have given this park an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Golcuk Nature Park. Golcuk Nature Park is a popular park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,352 travelers.

Come to Bolu prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Bolu.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Oklava, after your day of exploring the city of Bolu. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 913 customers.

Locals recommend Kartaltepe Boutique Hotel, one of the best bars in the city of Bolu, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 340 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Bolu, Kaybedenler Kulübü Meyhane Bolu. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 128 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Turkey.

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Day 4 – Bolu

Day 4

Day 4 – Bolu

  • Bolu
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Drive 207 km, 3 hours 32 min

  • Victory Tower
  • Lake Abant
  • Abant Tabiat Müzesi
  • Tomb of Hayreddin-i Tokadı
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Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bolu has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Bolu by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bolu. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Victory Tower. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,117 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bolu is the spectacular Lake Abant. This attraction is a lake and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,559 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Abant Tabiat Müzesi. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,128 visitors.

Tomb of Hayreddin-i Tokadı is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This cemetery is a popular destination among visitors in Bolu. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 873 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Bolu does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bolu on this day of your trip.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bolu!

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Day 5 – Altındağ and Ankara

Day 5

Day 5 – Altındağ and Ankara

  • Ankara
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Drive 195 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Ulucanlar Prison Museum
  • Ankara Castle
  • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
  • Haci Bayram Mosque
  • More

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

If you’re curious to see more of Altındağ, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Ankara Castle. This castle and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 18,222 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is a national museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,450 visitors. Every year, around 450,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Haci Bayram Mosque is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,269 visitors have left this mosque average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Altındağ has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Ankara. Ankara 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 Urfalı Hayrağ'nın Yeri. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,773 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Ankara, the fantastic Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

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Day 6 – Ankara - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Ankara - departure day

  • Ankara - Departure day
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  • 50th Year 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 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.

50th Year 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 6,063 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!

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