9-Day Turkey road trip from Muğla to Ayvalık, Istanbul, Bolu, and Bursa

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 9-day vacation in Turkey!

Rise and shine on day 2 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Muğla and embark on a scenic drive to Ayvalık, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Muğla and Aydın before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Muğla. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Parkı. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 531 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Süpüroğlu Kahvesi. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 230 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Muğla is the stunning Karabağlar. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 123 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Suleiman Bey Mosque. This attraction is a mosque that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,048 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Ramazan Pasha Mosque. This mosque and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 564 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Cihanoğlu Mosque. This mosque and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 257 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Aydın, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Ayvalık. When you arrive in Ayvalık you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Ayvalık Deniz Yıldızı Restoran. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,303 customers.

After dinner, visit Tik Mustafa's Place to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ayvalık, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,069 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Turkey, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Ayvalık and embark on a scenic drive to Istanbul, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ayvalık and Osmangazi before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Ayvalık. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Aşıklar Tepesi. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,817 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Heaven Hill. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,331 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Ayvalık is the stunning Clock Mosque. This mosque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,164 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Koza Han. This attraction is a bazaar that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 29,902 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Osmangazi, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Istanbul. When you arrive in Istanbul you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Hanzade Terrace Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 5,898 customers.

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

After dinner, visit Arch Bistro to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Istanbul, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Harab'be Cafe has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,610 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Turkey, and look forward to more great days to come!

You still have 1 night left in Istanbul.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Süleymaniye Mosque. This incredible attraction is a mosque and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 51,661 visitors.

Spice Bazaar is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,946 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Grand Bazaar. This amazing attraction is a bazaar and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 145,525 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Gülhane Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 59,778 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Topkapı Palace. This palace is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 95,040 visitors. Topkapı Palace hosts around 1,932,726 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Istanbul, like Saltanat Fish & Kebab House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers.

Divella Bistro Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Istanbul. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,711 customers.

Locals enjoy Turkish Cuisine, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Istanbul. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Bolu for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Galata Tower. This excellent attraction is a tower that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 169,479 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Turkey, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Turkey. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Dolmabahçe Palace for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 75,692 visitors.

This outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,243 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque). This attraction, a stunning mosque, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,994 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Yıldız Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 33,205 travelers, the magnificent Yıldız Park is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu, Yorem Manti Unlu Mamuller. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

Locals recommend Bolu Hanzade Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu. Bolu Hanzade Restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,298 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bolu is Kazancım Hizmet Etli Ekmek. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bolu, Karpalas City Hotel & Spa. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,485 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Bolu Gardenya Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 382 customers.

Kartaltepe Boutique Hotel is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Bolu. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 340 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey with a toast!

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

One of the best places to visit today in Bolu is the amazing Atatürk Orman Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,703 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Golcuk Nature Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,352 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bolu is the outstanding Tomb of Hayreddin-i Tokadı. This popular cemetery and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 873 visitors.

The spectacular Lake Abant is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating lake and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,559 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bolu 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 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.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible 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 Konak’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Konak, start your day with a visit to the amazing Agora of Smyrna. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,788 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Hisar Mosque. This mosque and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,115 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Kemeraltı to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Kemeraltı is a bazaar that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,496 visitors.

The lovely Konak Square is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,681 visitors have left this square 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 Clock Tower of İzmir. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 21,756 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Konak 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!

Day 8 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 Pamukkale is the amazing Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Çamlık Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,602 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible mosque, Müftü Ahmet Hulusi Efendi Camii. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 712 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pamukkale is the outstanding Denizli Gondola. This popular gondola lift and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,309 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.

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

Day 9 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.

Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Parkı is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Muğla. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 531 visitors.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Süpüroğlu Kahvesi must-see tourist destination is another great option. This attraction certainly lives up to its reputation for its 4.4 out of 5-star rating from 230 reviews.

You can also stop at Karabağlar best-rated sightseeing destination to capture the beauty and wonder of Muğla one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 123 travelers.

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!