One-Week Turkey Road Trip from Izmir to Bursa, Istanbul, and Kocaeli

Konak has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Izmir, SWISSOTEL BUYUK EFES IZMIR. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,410 customers.

Izmir also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Izmir is Kofteci Salih. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Izmir is Dinosaur Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

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

You still have 2 nights left in Izmir.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Konak Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,630 visitors.

Clock Tower of İzmir is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,849 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Kemeraltı. This amazing attraction is a bazaar and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,185 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hisar Mosque. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,052 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Izmir.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Izmir, like Bogazici Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,490 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Izmir, Tattoo Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 565 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Chaos Cafe Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 487 customers.

Outro Momento Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Izmir. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 280 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 3 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Izmir. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bursa. You’ll stay in Bursa for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Izmir’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Izmir, start your day with a visit to the amazing Dolphins Statue. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,503 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Bostanlı Günbatımı Seyir Terası. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,331 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Old Foca Coast to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Old Foca Coast is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,330 visitors.

The lovely Red Basilica is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,028 visitors have left this roman temple average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Izmir has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bursa. Bursa 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 Kebapçı Hüseyin Usta. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,308 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bursa, the fantastic Cemil. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Tabipler Lokali. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 4 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Istanbul for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Fatih is the amazing Spice Bazaar. This attraction is a bazaar that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 138,947 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Gülhane Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,301 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Fatih is the outstanding Sultan Ahmed Mosque. This popular mosque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 82,741 visitors.

The spectacular Hagia Sophia is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating minor basilica and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 111,022 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grand Bazaar. This attraction is a popular bazaar that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 117,762 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 Istanbul, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Hanzade Terrace Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 5,898 customers.

Locals also recommend Mivan Restaurant & Cafe as one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul. Mivan Restaurant & Cafe is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,913 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul is Saltanat Fish & Kebab House. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers.

After dinner, visit Arch Bistro, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Istanbul. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Harab'be Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,610 customers.

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

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Istanbul, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations is Miniatürk. This amazing attraction is a miniature park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 29,240 visitors.

Galata Tower is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Galata Tower has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 140,276 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Eyüp Sultan Mosque. This outstanding attraction is a mosque and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,435 visitors.

If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding Galata Bridge. More than 29,577 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

You can also make your new day in Turkey more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Turkey’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Istanbul.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Divella Bistro Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,711 customers.

Turkish Cuisine is one of the top restaurants in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul is İstanbul kebab cafe & restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Istanbul, Last Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,647 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Istanbul!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kocaeli. You’ll stay in Kocaeli for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Beşiktaş’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Beşiktaş, start your day with a visit to the amazing Dolmabahçe Palace. This much-appreciated palace and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 62,101 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Naval Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,562 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ortaköy Square to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Ortaköy Square is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,962 visitors.

The lovely Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque) is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 29,356 visitors have left this mosque average ratings of 4.8 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 Yıldız Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 30,407 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Beşiktaş has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kocaeli. Kocaeli 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 Başol Steak House Et Kasap. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 917 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kocaeli, the fantastic Doping Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 111 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 7 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Izmir for 1 night. 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 Grand Mosque of Bursa. This attraction is a mosque that is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 34,381 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible bazaar, Koza Han. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 26,275 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Izmir, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Yengec Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Izmir. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,570 customers.

Locals also recommend Cumba as one of the best restaurants in the city of Izmir. Cumba is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,174 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Izmir is İzmir Sakız Alsancak Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

After dinner, visit Molly Malone's Irish Pub Alsancak, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Izmir. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 363 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like rePUBlic-izmir. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

Alternatively, Bonema Cafe & Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Izmir. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 200 customers.

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 Izmir 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 Izmir and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Turkey.

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