7-Day Turkey road trip from Ankara to Aksaray, Adana, and Goreme

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 7-day vacation in Turkey!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Ankara and embark on a scenic drive to Aksaray, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ankara and Çankaya 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 Seğmenler Parkı. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,145 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible 50th Year Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,063 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Anıtkabir. This mausoleum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 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 an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful METU Forest is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Çankaya. This point of interest is a park rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,752 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Çankaya, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Aksaray. When you arrive in Aksaray 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 Kardeşler Restoran. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,660 customers.

Locals also recommend KMU Kardeşler Mehmet Usta | Aksaray Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Aksaray. KMU Kardeşler Mehmet Usta | Aksaray Restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,903 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ayhan Ustanın Yeri. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 288 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Aksaray and embark on a scenic drive to Adana, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Aksaray and Seyhan 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 Aksaray. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Aksaray Historical Pasha Hammam. This attraction is a spa that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 870 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Aksaray Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 471 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Aksaray is the stunning Egri Minaret. This mosque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 264 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Grand Mosque. This attraction is a mosque that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,277 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Great Clock Tower. This must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,392 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı. This shopping mall and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,390 visitors.

The lovely Yag Mosque is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,249 visitors have left this mosque an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Seyhan, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Adana. When you arrive in Adana 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 Sirdanci Bedo. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8,758 customers.

After dinner, visit La Noche Gastro Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Adana, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,301 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!

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 Yeni Cami. This incredible attraction is a mosque and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 673 visitors.

Ataturk Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,238 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Seyhan Merkez Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,805 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.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Turkey to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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

One of the best places to visit today in Seyhan is the amazing Kemeraltı Mosque. This attraction is a mosque that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 249 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible filmmaking, Adana Cinema Museum. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,227 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Seyhan is the outstanding Atatürk Museum. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 670 visitors.

The spectacular Stone Bridge is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,713 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 Goreme, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Gurme kebab restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Goreme. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,702 customers.

After dinner, visit Kapadokya Kebapzade, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Goreme. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,252 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Göreme and embark on a scenic drive to Ankara, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Göreme and Göreme 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 Göreme. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Dark Church. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 560 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Love Valley. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 149 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Goreme and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Göreme has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,424 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Goreme Historical National Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,751 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Kizilcukur Valley(Gun batimi). This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,023 visitors.

The lovely Derinkuyu Underground City is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 17,344 visitors have left this underground city an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Göreme, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Ankara. When you arrive in Ankara 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 Urfalı Hayrağ'nın Yeri. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,773 customers.

After dinner, visit Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ankara, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 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!

Day 7 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.

Anıtkabir is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Ankara. This mausoleum and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Haci Bayram Mosque mosque is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.8 out of 5-star rating from 19,269 reviews.

You can also stop at Ulucanlar Prison Museum museum to capture the beauty and wonder of Ankara one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,224 travelers.

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!