Cheap 5-Day Turkey Road Trip from Bursa traveling west to Manisa and Ayvalık

Your exciting road trip through Turkey starts when you reach the incredible city of Bursa, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bursa and begin your adventure in Turkey.

Bursa is a popular cheap holiday destination in Turkey with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Bursa and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing İnkaya Historical Plane Tree will make your cheap holiday in Turkey truly special. This attraction is a fascinating top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 24,525 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Bursa. An excellent example is the popular Uzan Et Mangal. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,360 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Turkey is Kebapçı Hüseyin Usta. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,308 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Fikret Balık Restoran & Balık Market. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,924 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Radyo Pub Özlüce; Bira Bahçesi is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 834 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Bursa we recommend is Newcastle Pub, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

Cemil is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 836 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Turkey!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Turkey, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Bursa and end your day in the city of Manisa, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Bursa is the amazing Koza Han. This travel destination is a bazaar that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,902 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Grand Mosque of Bursa. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 38,739 travelers, a visit to this well-known mosque and sightseeing spot in Bursa is likely to make your vacation in Turkey even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bursa is the outstanding Han Brass. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,612 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Turkey, drop by the popular Bursa Botanical Park. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,439 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Abdal Bridge. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 200 visitors from all over the globe.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Manisa. Manisa is another cheap travel destination in Turkey where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Turkey can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Manisa that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Manisa is Ali Baba Kağıt Köfte. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,005 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Manisa, Köfteci Talat is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,455 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Saray Ocakbaşı. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Manisa enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 958 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Manisa’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Turkey. For example, you can visit Taş Fabrika. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 815 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Sir Winston Uncubozköy. This popular bar in Manisa has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 390 bar-goers.

You can also go to Xtanbul Cafe as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Xtanbul Cafe is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 293 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Turkey!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Turkey, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Foça and end your day in the city of Ayvalık, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Foça is the amazing Old Foca Coast. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,844 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Turkey. To have the best affordable travel experience in Turkey, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Turkey unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Turkey.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Ayvalık. Ayvalık is another cheap travel destination in Turkey where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Turkey can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Ayvalık that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Ayvalık is Ares Cafe. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,825 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Ayvalık, Ayvalık Deniz Yıldızı Restoran is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,303 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Keyf ET Balıkesir. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Ayvalık enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,544 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Ayvalık’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Turkey. For example, you can visit Tik Mustafa's Place. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,069 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Paprika Beach. This popular bar in Ayvalık has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,097 bar-goers.

You can also go to Meriçler Restorant as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Meriçler Restorant is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 667 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Turkey!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Turkey, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Ayvalık and end your day in the city of Bursa, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Ayvalık is the amazing Aşıklar Tepesi. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,817 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Sarımsaklı Plajı. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 15,799 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Ayvalık is likely to make your vacation in Turkey even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Ayvalık is the outstanding Oren Beach. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,072 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Turkey, drop by the popular Atatürk Parkı, Balıkesir. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,170 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Değirmen Boğazı Natural Park. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,076 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Turkey. To have the best affordable travel experience in Turkey, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Turkey unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Turkey.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Bursa. Bursa is another cheap travel destination in Turkey where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Turkey can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Bursa that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bursa is Yesil Izgara Pideli Kofte. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,249 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bursa, Rumeli Kardeşler Sofrası is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,455 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Yıldıztepe Cafe Mudanya. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bursa enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,193 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bursa’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Turkey. For example, you can visit Tabipler Lokali. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 653 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is High Out Dart Club. This popular bar in Bursa has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 543 bar-goers.

You can also go to Enfal Izgara Kasap as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Enfal Izgara Kasap is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 136 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Turkey!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Turkey as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bursa.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Turkey.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Bursa is the remarkable Heykel. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,129 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bursa, consider a top-rated restaurant like Cemilusta Bursa. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,682 customers.

İnci Pide is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,023 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Inan Kardesler Et Lokantasi. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,041 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Turkey and your fun memories in Bursa.

You’ll then say farewell to Bursa and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Turkey!