7-Day Turkey Road Trip from Muğla to Manisa, Bursa, and Izmir

Your road trip adventure in Turkey begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Muğla. You’ll stay in Muğla for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Muğla has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

Muğla also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Muğla is SARAYLI PİDE IZGARA. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Muğla is Mabolla Performance Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 376 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Turkey!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Muğla. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Manisa. You’ll stay in Manisa for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Muğla’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Muğla, start your day with a visit to the amazing Akyaka River Romp. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,419 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Atatürk Heykeli. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,470 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Marmaris Castle to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Marmaris Castle is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,517 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Muğla has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Manisa. Manisa 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 Saray Ocakbaşı. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 958 reviews.

The remarkable Taş Fabrika is another top restaurant in Manisa we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 815 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Efendi Restoran is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 579 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 3 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Bursa for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Muğla is the amazing Uludag National Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,266 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible mosque, Grand Mosque of Bursa. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 34,381 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Muğla is the outstanding Koza Han. This popular bazaar and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 26,275 visitors.

The spectacular Heykel is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,832 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 Bursa, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kebapçı Hüseyin Usta, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bursa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,308 customers.

After dinner, visit Cemil, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bursa. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tabipler Lokali. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

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

You still have 1 night left in Bursa.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Spice Bazaar. This incredible attraction is a bazaar and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 138,947 visitors.

Grand Bazaar is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 117,762 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Sultan Ahmed Mosque. This amazing attraction is a mosque and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 82,741 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hagia Sophia. This minor basilica and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 111,022 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 Bursa.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bursa, like Yesil Izgara Pideli Kofte. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,249 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bursa, Kitap Evi Otel. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,257 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Turkey!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Muğla. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Izmir. You’ll stay in Izmir for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Muğla’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Muğla, start your day with a visit to the amazing Emir Sultan Mosque. This much-appreciated mosque and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,945 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mudanya Armistice House. This history museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,202 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ağlayan Çınar to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Ağlayan Çınar is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 12,578 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Muğla has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Izmir. Izmir 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 SWISSOTEL BUYUK EFES IZMIR. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 10,410 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Izmir, the fantastic Kofteci Salih. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Dinosaur Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 6 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Muğla for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Muğla is the amazing Hisar Mosque. This attraction is a mosque that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,052 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible bazaar, Kemeraltı. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,185 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Muğla is the outstanding Konak Square. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,630 visitors.

The spectacular Clock Tower of İzmir is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,849 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Arkas Art Center. This attraction is a popular art museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,961 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 Muğla, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try PABLO CAFE, one of the best restaurants in the city of Muğla. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,006 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Muğla 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Muğla at SARAYLI PİDE IZGARA before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

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