9-Day Turkey Road Trip from Samsun traveling south to Çorum, Aksaray, Konya, and Ankara

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 9-day vacation in Turkey!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Turkey, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Canik. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Çorum. You’ll stay in Çorum for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Canik’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Canik, start your day with a visit to the amazing Bandırma ferry. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,245 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating East Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,627 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Canik has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Çorum. Çorum 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 Yenigül Lokantası. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 594 reviews.

The remarkable Iskilip Dolma Evi is another top restaurant in Çorum we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,588 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Emek lokantası is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,008 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Çorum, the fantastic Quqa Cafe Çorum. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 589 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 3 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 Çavuşin and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Aksaray. You will stay in Aksaray for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Çavuşin is the amazing Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,424 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kardeşler Restoran, one of the best restaurants in the city of Aksaray. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,660 customers.

Locals also recommend KMU Kardeşler Mehmet Usta | Aksaray Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Aksaray. KMU Kardeşler Mehmet Usta | Aksaray Restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,903 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Aksaray is Bal Bahçe. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

After dinner, visit Çamlıca Restaurant & Cafe, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Aksaray. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 91 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Aksaray and embark on a scenic drive to Konya, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Aksaray and Selçuklu 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 Aksaray. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kyoto Japanese Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,441 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ecdat Parkı. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,128 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Aksaray is the stunning Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden. This butterfly house and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,477 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Aksaray. The popular Sille Baraj Parkı is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,661 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

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 Culture Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 17,765 reviews.

Wave goodbye to Konya and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Selçuklu has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Culture Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 17,765 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Selçuklu, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Konya. When you arrive in Konya 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 Kebapçı Dedeler 1929 ( Merkez ). This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 733 customers.

Locals also recommend CELALBEY ETLİEKMEK IZGARA ŞUBE 2 1985, another of the best restaurants in Konya. CELALBEY ETLİEKMEK IZGARA ŞUBE 2 1985 is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Halk Etliekmek Konya. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,391 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Ziyafet Kasap-Fırın-Izgara to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Konya, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 523 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Mr. Frog Pub Bistro. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Mr. Frog Pub Bistro has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

Cafe Extrablatt is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,076 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!

Day 5 of your road trip through Turkey is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Karatay and the city of Ankara. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Karatay is the amazing Mevlâna Museum. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 62,374 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Karatay 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 Kuğulu Park in the city of Ankara for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,491 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Ankara is the outstanding Anıtkabir. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 118,317 visitors, this mausoleum deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Independence Park. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,614 travelers.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Masabaşı Kebapçısı, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,976 customers.

Locals also recommend Fevzi Hoca Balık Lokantası as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara. Fevzi Hoca Balık Lokantası is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,895 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ankara is Tavacı Recep Usta Ümitköy - Ankara. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,642 customers.

After dinner, visit Afitap Meyhane Tunus, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ankara. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,047 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Varuna Gezgin Cafe - Ankara - Tunalı. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,925 customers.

Alternatively, The Soul Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ankara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers.

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

On day 6 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 Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,224 visitors.

Ankara Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ankara. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,222 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ankara is Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Attracting 450,000 annual visitors, it's clear that Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,450 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Haci Bayram Mosque. This mosque and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,269 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 Cafe des Cafes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,370 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Urfalı Hayrağ'nın Yeri, 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 1,773 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ankara, Crossroads Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,265 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like 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 another 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.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Çorum, start your day with a visit to the amazing Çorum Saat Kulesi. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,035 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Çorum has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Amasya. Amasya 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 Başkent Aspava Restorant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,432 reviews.

The remarkable Küçükağa Restaurant is another top restaurant in Amasya we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,132 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Amasya Anadolu Mantı Evi is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

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'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Amasya and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Samsun. You will stay in Samsun for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Amasya is the amazing Amasya Yalıboyu Houses. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,926 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Aspava İlkadım, one of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 565 customers.

Locals also recommend Marin Otel & Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun. Marin Otel & Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Samsun is Pamuk Kardeşler. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,463 customers.

After dinner, visit Hayal Kahvesi Samsun, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Samsun. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 983 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rum Meyhanesi. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 797 customers.

Alternatively, Rock City is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Samsun. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

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 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!