One-Week Turkey Road Trip from Muğla traveling north to Denizli, 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.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Turkey!

Day 2 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Muğla and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Denizli. You will stay in Denizli 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 Akyaka River Romp. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,775 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Marmaris National Park. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,020 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Muğla is the outstanding Atatürk Heykeli. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,573 visitors.

The spectacular Marmaris Castle is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,961 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Muğla by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Denizli, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kebapci Kadir, one of the best restaurants in the city of Denizli. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,190 customers.

Locals also recommend Kökenoğlu Pide as one of the best restaurants in the city of Denizli. Kökenoğlu Pide is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 332 customers.

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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 Pamukkale’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Pamukkale, start your day with a visit to the amazing Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Çamlık Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,602 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Denizli Gondola. This gondola lift and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,309 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular The ancient city of Laodicea to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular The ancient city of Laodicea is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,317 visitors.

The lovely Pamukkale South Gate is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,567 visitors have left this parking average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Travertines of Pamukkale. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 69,372 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pamukkale 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 Efendi Restoran 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 579 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Manisa, the fantastic Taş Fabrika. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 815 customers.

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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 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 Osmangazi is the amazing Bursa Archaeological Museum. This attraction is an archaeological museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 841 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 38,739 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Osmangazi is the outstanding Koza Han. This popular bazaar and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,902 visitors.

The spectacular Orhan Gazi Mosque is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating mosque and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 963 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.

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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 Look to Uludag. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 192 visitors.

Uludağ Sarıalan is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,300 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Sarıalan Campground. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 294 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kirazlı Yayla. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Uludag National Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 23,520 visitors.

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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, Tabipler Lokali. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

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

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 Osmangazi’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Osmangazi, start your day with a visit to the amazing Bursa City Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,988 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Heykel. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,129 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Muradiye Mosque to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Muradiye Mosque is a mosque that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 958 visitors.

The lovely Bursa Atatürk Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 620 visitors have left this house museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Osmangazi 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.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Old Foca Coast. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,844 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Kemeraltı. This bazaar and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,496 visitors.

Konak Square is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular square, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 7,681 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Clock Tower of İzmir. This attraction is an amazing top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,756 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Izmir 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 Kemeraltı for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a bazaar and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,496 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Konak Square. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,681 visitors, this square deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Clock Tower of İzmir. This attraction, a stunning top-tier point of interest, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,756 travelers.

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

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

Day 8 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’ll then say farewell to Muğla. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Turkey!