7-Day Turkey Road Trip from Ankara traveling east to Kayseri, Adana, and Konya
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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, 1 night in Kayseri, 2 nights in Adana, and 1 night in Konya, 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, Kayseri, Adana, and Konya. We'll help you experience the best 7 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 Mevlâna Museum and learn more about the unique Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Ankara, Kayseri, Adana, and Konya, 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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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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Day 1 – Ankara - arrival day
Day 1 – Ankara - arrival day
- Ankara - Arrival day
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- Kuğulu Park
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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!
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Day 2 – Ankara and Kayseri
Day 2 – Ankara and Kayseri
- Ankara
- Kayseri
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Drive 366 km, 5 hours 9 min
- Seğmenler Parkı
- Anıtkabir
- MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
- METU Forest
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kayseri. You’ll stay in Kayseri 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 MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,507 visitors.
The lovely METU Forest is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,752 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 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 Kayseri. Kayseri offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!
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Day 3 – Seyhan and Adana
Day 3 – Seyhan and Adana
- Adana
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Drive 308 km, 3 hours 44 min
- Ataturk Park
- Atatürk Museum
- Adana Cinema Museum
- Kemeraltı Mosque
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Kayseri 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 Kayseri 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 Kayseri. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kayseri Castle.
You could also stop at the incredible Cumhuriyet Meydanı. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,818 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Kayseri is the stunning Kayseri Zoo. This zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,131 visitors.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Ataturk Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,238 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Atatürk Museum. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 670 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Adana Cinema Museum. This filmmaking and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,227 visitors.
The lovely Kemeraltı Mosque is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 249 visitors have left this mosque an average rating of 4.6 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!
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Day 4 – Seyhan and Adana
Day 4 – Seyhan and Adana
- Adana
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Drive 4 km, 20 min
- Yag Mosque
- Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı
- Great Clock Tower
- Grand Mosque
- Ramazanoğlu Madrasa
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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 Yag Mosque. This incredible attraction is a mosque and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,249 visitors.
Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,390 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Great Clock Tower. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,392 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Grand Mosque. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,277 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Ramazanoğlu Madrasa. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 538 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!
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Day 5 – Seyhan and Konya
Day 5 – Seyhan and Konya
- Adana
- Konya
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Drive 351 km, 4 hours 18 min
- Yeni Cami
- Stone Bridge
- Sabancı Merkez Mosque
- Central Park
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Day 5 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Konya 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 Yeni Cami. This attraction is a mosque that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 673 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Stone Bridge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,713 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Seyhan is the outstanding Sabanci Central Mosque. This popular mosque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,999 visitors.
The spectacular Seyhan Merkez Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,805 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 Konya, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After dinner, visit Mr. Frog Pub Bistro, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Konya. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey!
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Day 6 – Konya, Altındağ, and Ankara
Day 6 – Konya, Altındağ, and Ankara
- Ankara
- Konya
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Drive 276 km, 3 hours 37 min
- Mevlâna Museum
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Ulucanlar Prison Museum
- Ankara Castle
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Konya 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 Konya and Konya 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 Konya. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden. This attraction is a butterfly house that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 22,477 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Kyoto Japanese Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,441 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Konya is the stunning Around the World in 80 Thousand Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,278 visitors.
Wave goodbye to Konya 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 Konya has to offer.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mevlâna Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 62,374 visitors.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Konya, 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!
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Day 7 – Ankara - departure day
Day 7 – Ankara - departure day
- Ankara - Departure day
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- Independence Park
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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.
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!
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