One-Week Turkey Road Trip from Adana to Aksaray, Ankara, and Goreme

Photo of Sabancı Merkez Camii ( Sabancı Central Mosque) in Adana, Turkey.
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Duration
8 days & 7 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
7 nights included
Car rental
8 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 4 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 8 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 Kuğulu Park to the breathtaking Ankara Castle and Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri, 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 Goreme Historical National Park and learn more about the unique Uchisar Castle 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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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, 7 nights
Rental car, 8 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of the Sultanhani, a Turkish Caravanserai Between Aksaray and Konya in Turkey.Aksaray / 1 night
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 / 4 nights
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
View of Ankara castle and general view of old town.Ankara / 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
Göreme Historical National ParkGoreme Historical National Park
Fairy Chimneys, Çavuşin, Avanos, Nevşehir, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyFairy Chimneys
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
Ulucanlar Prison Museum, Sakarya Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyUlucanlar Prison Museum
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
photo of Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara ,Turkey.Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Seğmenler Parkı, Çankaya Mahallesi, Çankaya, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeySeğmenler Parkı
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
Kizilcukur Valley, Ortahisar, Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Central Anatolia Region, TurkeyKizilcukur Valley
Grand Mosque, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyGrand Mosque
Adana Cinema Museum
Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı
Yağ Cami, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyYag Mosque
Yeni Cami, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyYeni Cami
photo of Atatürk Museum in Adana, Turkey.Atatürk Museum
Baby Church
Kemeraltı Mosque
Ramazanoğlu Konağı, Seyhan, Adana, Mediterranean Region, TurkeyRamazanoğlu Mansion

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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
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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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Day 1 – Adana and Seyhan - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Adana and Seyhan - arrival day

  • Adana - Arrival day
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  • Central Park
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Adana has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Seyhan Merkez Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,805 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 8-day vacation in Turkey!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Seyhan and Adana

Day 2

Day 2 – Seyhan and Adana

  • Adana
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Drive 6 km, 24 min

  • Sabancı Merkez Mosque
  • Stone Bridge
  • Atatürk Museum
  • Adana Cinema Museum
  • More

You still have 3 nights left in Adana.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sabanci Central Mosque. This incredible attraction is a mosque and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,999 visitors.

Atatürk Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 670 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Adana Cinema Museum. This amazing attraction is a filmmaking and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,227 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Stone Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,713 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 3 – Seyhan and Adana

Day 3

Day 3 – Seyhan and Adana

  • Adana
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Drive 1 km, 19 min

  • Grand Mosque
  • Ramazanoğlu Mansion
  • Great Clock Tower
  • Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı
  • Yag Mosque
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You still have 2 nights left in Adana.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Grand Mosque. This incredible attraction is a mosque and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,277 visitors.

Ramazanoğlu Mansion is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 140 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Great Clock Tower. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination 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 Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı. This shopping mall and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,390 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Yag Mosque. This mosque is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,249 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 Izol Baklava Salonu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 949 customers.

İştah Kebap is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Adana. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 765 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Seyhan and Aksaray

Day 4

Day 4 – Seyhan and Aksaray

  • Adana
  • Aksaray
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Drive 263 km, 3 hours 15 min

  • Kemeraltı Mosque
  • Baby Church
  • Yeni Cami
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Day 4 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Aksaray 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 church, Bebekli Church (St. Paul Catholic Church). With an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 587 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Seyhan is the outstanding Yeni Cami. This popular mosque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 673 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 Aksaray, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kardeşler Restoran, one of the best restaurants in the city of Aksaray. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,660 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Aksaray is Ayhan Ustanın Yeri. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Altındağ and Ankara

Day 5

Day 5 – Altındağ and Ankara

  • Ankara
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Drive 240 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Ulucanlar Prison Museum
  • Ankara Castle
  • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
  • Haci Bayram Mosque
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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 your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Ankara, the fantastic The Soul Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

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Day 6 – Ankara and Goreme

Day 6

Day 6 – Ankara and Goreme

  • Ankara
  • Göreme
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Drive 314 km, 3 hours 55 min

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

Day 6 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 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, Independence Park. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,614 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 Anıtkabir is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating mausoleum and attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 118,317 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 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!

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Day 7 – Goreme, Nevşehir, and Adana

Day 7

Day 7 – Goreme, Nevşehir, and Adana

  • Göreme
  • Adana
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Drive 285 km, 4 hours

  • Fairy Chimneys
  • Kizilcukur Valley
  • Goreme Historical National Park
  • Pigeon Valley
  • Uchisar Castle
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,424 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Kizilcukur Valley(Gun batimi). This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,023 visitors.

Goreme Historical National Park is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 21,751 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Pigeon Valley Hotel. This attraction is an amazing hotel and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,823 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Goreme is another excellent way to spend your new day in Turkey. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Turkey’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Turkey’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Turkey’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Pigeon Valley Hotel for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a hotel and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,823 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Uchisar Castle. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,302 visitors, this top-tier point of interest deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Adana.

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

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Day 8 – Adana and Seyhan - departure day

Day 8

Day 8 – Adana and Seyhan - departure day

  • Adana - Departure day
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  • Ataturk Park
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Day 8 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’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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