One-Week Turkey Road Trip from Samsun to Çorum, Ankara, and Amasya

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

Samsun has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Atatürk Parkı. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,265 visitors.

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.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun, İkizler Tandır. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,872 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun is Çakallı Taşhan Restoran. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers.

Locals recommend Samsun Pidecisi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 888 customers.

Samsun also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Samsun is NO:75 PASSAGE. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 632 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Samsun is COOL chicken's. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,455 customers.

Locals also enjoy Kechi Gastropub. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 914 customers.

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 Canik and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Çorum. You will stay in Çorum for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Canik is the amazing Bandırma ferry. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,245 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, East Park. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,627 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Canik 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 Çorum, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Yenigül Lokantası, one of the best restaurants in the city of Çorum. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 594 customers.

Locals also recommend Iskilip Dolma Evi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Çorum. Iskilip Dolma Evi is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,588 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Çorum is Emek lokantası. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,008 customers.

After dinner, visit Quqa Cafe Çorum, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Çorum. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 589 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Ankara. 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 3 nights. 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 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 Ankara 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 you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Masabaşı Kebapçısı. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 8,976 reviews.

The remarkable Fevzi Hoca Balık Lokantası is another top restaurant in Ankara we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,895 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Tavacı Recep Usta Ümitköy - Ankara is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,642 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Ankara, the fantastic Afitap Meyhane Tunus. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,047 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Varuna Gezgin Cafe - Ankara - Tunalı. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,925 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Soul Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

On day 4 of your road trip across Turkey, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Ankara. You’ll stay in Ankara for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Bugday Hotel, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Ankara. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 650 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Ankara is the 5-star Hotel CPAnkara Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 910 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Ankara is the 3-star Asal. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 852 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Ankara, like the outstanding Tuz Gölü Tesisleri. This attraction has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 8,992 visitors.

Aqua Vega Aquarium is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Ankara. This incredible attraction is an aquarium and has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 11,188 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Ankara is the extraordinary Atatürk Bahçesi. This park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,316 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Beştepe Millet Camii. Around 7,319 visitors have given this mosque an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Come to Ankara prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Ankara.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Cafe des Cafes, after your day of exploring the city of Ankara. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,370 customers.

Bogazici Lokantasi is another of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,361 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara is Urfalı Hayrağ'nın Yeri. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,773 customers.

Locals recommend Crossroads Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Ankara, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,265 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Ankara, Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

Zula Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Ankara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Turkey.

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Ankara, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Ankara.

Today you'll explore the city of Ankara. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Şehit Cuma Dağ Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,507 visitors.

Anıtkabir is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ankara. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ankara is Independence Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,614 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kuğulu Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,491 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Seğmenler Parkı. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,145 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 Ankara.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara, like Kumsal Lokantası. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,386 customers.

L'avare Sahne is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Ankara. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,160 customers.

Locals enjoy Dafne Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Ankara. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ankara, O Ses Sensin - Karaoke. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 910 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Nil Rock Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

Livorno Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Ankara. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 663 customers.

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

Day 6 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 Çorum and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Amasya. You will stay in Amasya for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Çorum is the amazing Çorum Saat Kulesi. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,035 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Çorum 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 Amasya, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Başkent Aspava Restorant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Amasya. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,432 customers.

Locals also recommend Küçükağa Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amasya. Küçükağa Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,132 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amasya is Amasya Anadolu Mantı Evi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Amasya. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Samsun. You’ll stay in Samsun for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Amasya’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Amasya, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ferhat and Şirin Lovers Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,384 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Amasya has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Samsun. Samsun 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 Aspava İlkadım. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 565 reviews.

The remarkable Marin Otel & Restaurant is another top restaurant in Samsun we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pamuk Kardeşler is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,463 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Samsun, the fantastic Hayal Kahvesi Samsun. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 983 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Rum Meyhanesi. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 797 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Rock City. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 756 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 8 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Samsun 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.

Tütün Pier is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Samsun. This pier and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,197 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Samsun at Et Atölyesi Kebap & Steak House before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,463 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Cafe Home for your last chance at a meal in the city of Samsun. The Cafe Home restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try KONAKS OTEL. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 771 customers.

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