9-Day Turkey road trip from Antalya to Denizli, Eskişehir, Ankara, and Konya
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 9-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 Antalya, 1 night in Denizli, 1 night in Eskisehir, 1 night in Ankara, and 1 night in Konya, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Turkey. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Antalya, Denizli, Eskisehir, Ankara, and Konya. We'll help you experience the best 9 days in Turkey you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Antalya, 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 Duden Waterfalls and Apollon Temple.
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 Side Ancient City to the breathtaking Flow Manavgat Waterfall and Anıtkabir, 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 Mevlâna Museum and learn more about the unique Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Antalya, Denizli, Eskisehir, Ankara, and Konya, 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 8 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 8 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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Day 1 – Antalya - arrival day
Day 1 – Antalya - arrival day
- Antalya - Arrival day
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- Kent Meydanı Konyaaltı
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Your road trip adventure in Turkey begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Antalya. You’ll stay in Antalya for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Antalya has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kent Meydanı Konyaaltı. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,914 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.
Antalya also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Turkey!
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Day 2 – Antalya
Day 2 – Antalya
- Antalya
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Drive 117 km, 2 hours 3 min
- Aspendos Theater
- Duden Waterfalls
- Aktur Park
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Antalya has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Antalya by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.
There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Antalya. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.
You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Aspendos Theater. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,284 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Antalya is the spectacular Duden Waterfalls. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,491 visitors.
This is a popular destination among visitors in Antalya.
Your discovery of Antalya does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Antalya on this day of your trip.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Antalya!
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Day 3 – Manavgat and Antalya
Day 3 – Manavgat and Antalya
- Antalya
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Drive 170 km, 3 hours 2 min
- Apollon Temple
- Side Ancient City
- Anıtsal Çeşme (Nymphaeum)
- Central Mosque complex
- Manavgat Waterfall
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You still have 2 nights left in Antalya.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Apollon Temple. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 34,144 visitors.
Side Ancient City is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 36,514 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Anitsal Cesme (Nymphaeum). This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,317 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Central Mosque complex. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,750 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Flow Manavgat Waterfall. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 36,681 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 Antalya.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Turkey!
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Day 4 – Muratpaşa and Denizli
Day 4 – Muratpaşa and Denizli
- Antalya
- Denizli
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Drive 251 km, 4 hours 3 min
- Yavuz Ozcan Park
- Karaalioglu Park
- Duden Park
- Antalya Archeology Museum
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Denizli. You’ll stay in Denizli for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Muratpaşa’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Muratpaşa, start your day with a visit to the amazing Yavuz Ozcan Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,628 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Karaalioglu Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,094 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Duden Park to make the most of your road trip across Turkey. The spectacular Duden Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,686 visitors.
The lovely Antalya Archeology Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,640 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Muratpaşa has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Denizli. Denizli 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 Kebapci Kadir. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,190 reviews.
The remarkable Kökenoğlu Pide is another top restaurant in Denizli we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 332 customers.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!
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Day 5 – Pamukkale, Aegean Coast, and Eskişehir
Day 5 – Pamukkale, Aegean Coast, and Eskişehir
- Denizli
- Kütahya
- Eskişehir
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Drive 358 km, 5 hours 24 min
- Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Çamlık Park
- Denizli Gondola
- Kütahya Ulu Camii
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You’ll stay in Eskişehir for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore today is Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Çamlık Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,602 visitors.
Around 6,309 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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 Denizli Gondola for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a gondola lift and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,309 visitors.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Eskişehir.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Eskişehir, Yusufeli Coruh Doner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,810 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey with a toast!
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Day 6 – Altındağ and Ankara
Day 6 – Altındağ and Ankara
- Ankara
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Drive 244 km, 3 hours 11 min
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Ulucanlar Prison Museum
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Ankara Castle
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Eskisehir and embark on a scenic drive to Ankara, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Eskisehir and Altındağ 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 Eskisehir. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Dede Korkut Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,900 visitors.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Haci Bayram Mosque. This attraction is a mosque that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,269 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,224 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. This national museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,450 visitors. Approximately 450,000 people visit this attraction every year.
The lovely Ankara Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 18,222 visitors have left this castle an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Altındağ, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Ankara. When you arrive in Ankara you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.
After dinner, visit The Soul Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ankara, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 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!
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Day 7 – Ankara and Konya
Day 7 – Ankara and Konya
- Ankara
- Konya
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Drive 283 km, 3 hours 38 min
- Kuğulu Park
- Seğmenler Parkı
- Independence Park
- Anıtkabir
- MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
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Day 7 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Konya 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, Seğmenler Parkı. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,145 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Ankara is the outstanding Independence Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,614 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 Konya, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After dinner, visit Mr. Frog Pub Bistro, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Konya. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey!
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Day 8 – Selçuklu, Konya, and Antalya
Day 8 – Selçuklu, Konya, and Antalya
- Konya
- Antalya
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Drive 309 km, 4 hours 58 min
- Culture Park
- Kyoto Japanese Park
- Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden
- Mevlâna Museum
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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 Culture Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 17,765 visitors.
You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Kyoto Japanese Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,441 visitors.
Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular butterfly house, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 22,477 reviews.
Joining a top-rated tour in Selçuklu 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 Culture Park in the city of Konya for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 17,765 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Kyoto Japanese Park. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,441 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.
We also recommend a visit to the popular Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden. This attraction, a stunning butterfly house, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,477 travelers.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mevlâna Museum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 62,374 travelers, this is one attraction many highly recommend.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Antalya.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Turkey!
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Day 9 – Antalya - departure day
Day 9 – Antalya - departure day
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- Kepez Municipality Urban Forest
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Day 9 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Antalya 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.
Kepez Municipality Urban Forest is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Antalya. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,336 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Antalya and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Turkey.
You’ll then say farewell to Antalya. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Turkey!
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