10-Day Turkey Road Trip from Trabzon traveling west to Samsun, Çorum, Göreme, and Aksaray

Your road trip adventure in Turkey begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Trabzon. You’ll stay in Trabzon for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Trabzon 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.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Trabzon, Kalender Lokanta ve Kafe. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 547 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trabzon is Kalamış Restoran. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

Locals recommend Okkam Restoran as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trabzon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Trabzon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Trabzon is İskele Restoran. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 158 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-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 Trabzon. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Samsun. You’ll stay in Samsun for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Trabzon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Trabzon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Trabzonspor M. Şamil Ekinci Müzesi. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 443 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trabzon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Samsun. Samsun offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Samsun, the fantastic NO:75 PASSAGE. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 632 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 Trabzon and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Çorum. You will stay in Çorum for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Trabzon is the amazing Veterans Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,879 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Bandırma ferry. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,989 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Trabzon is the outstanding Amisos Hill. This popular tumulus and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,400 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Çorum Marmaris Döner, one of the best restaurants in the city of Çorum. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 415 customers.

Locals also recommend Bizimkiler Lokantası as one of the best restaurants in the city of Çorum. Bizimkiler Lokantası is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Çorum is Esmahall Çorum. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 238 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 Çorum and embark on a scenic drive to Goreme, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Çorum 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 Çorum. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,094 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Uchisar Castle. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 22,945 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Çorum is the stunning Pigeon Valley Hotel. This hotel and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,559 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Love Valley. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,094 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Uchisar Castle. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 22,945 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Pigeon Valley Hotel. This hotel and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,559 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Gurme kebab restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,702 customers.

After dinner, visit Kapadokya Kebapzade to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Goreme, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,252 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!

You’ll stay in Aksaray for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Goreme Historical National Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,676 visitors.

Around 16,314 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,574 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 Erciyes Ski Resort for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a ski resort and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,784 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 Ayhan Ustanın Yeri. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Kuğulu Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,651 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Anıtkabir. This mausoleum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 111,960 visitors.

Independence Park is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 13,408 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Trabzon 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 Museum of Anatolian Civilizations for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a national museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,561 visitors. Each year, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is visited by more than 450,000 travelers, so don't miss out!

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Ankara Castle. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,127 visitors, this castle deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After dinner, visit The Soul Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ankara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,729 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nefes Bar // Bi' Nefes Özgürlük. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Turkey. Today, you'll wake up in Ankara and embark on a scenic drive to Amasya, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ankara 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 Ankara. This attraction is a mosque that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,757 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ulucanlar Prison Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,835 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Çorum Saat Kulesi. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,782 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Başkent Aspava Restorant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,432 customers.

Locals also recommend Küçükağa Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Amasya. Küçükağa Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,132 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Amasya Anadolu Mantı Evi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 920 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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!

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

If you’re curious to see more of Trabzon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Boztepe Cable Car. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,413 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Giresun Castle. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,742 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Trabzon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Giresun. Giresun 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 Osmanoğlu Menemen Restoran (Çakallı Menemeni). This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 591 reviews.

The remarkable BOHÇA MANTI is another top restaurant in Giresun we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Serender Reastaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 276 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Turkey!

Day 9 of your road trip through Turkey gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Trabzon for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Trabzon is the amazing Rize Fortress. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,961 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible mosque, Seyh Mosque. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 510 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Trabzon is the outstanding Agaran Waterfall. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,805 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 Trabzon, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Müzeyyen Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Trabzon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Locals also recommend Panagia Premier Trabzon as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trabzon. Panagia Premier Trabzon is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 924 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip in Turkey is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Trabzon 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 Trabzon and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Turkey.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Trabzon at Nevre Cafe & Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Karpi Pide for your last chance at a meal in the city of Trabzon. The Karpi Pide restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 368 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try İskele Restoran. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 158 customers.

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