Cheap 5-Day Turkey Road Trip from Izmir traveling east to Bursa

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

Izmir 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 Karabağlar and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing İzmir Historical Elevator Building will make your cheap holiday in Turkey truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,484 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 Izmir. An excellent example is the popular SWISSOTEL BUYUK EFES IZMIR. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,410 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Turkey is Sevinç Pastanesi - Alsancak. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,961 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 Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,262 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

La Cigale Alsancak is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,445 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Izmir we recommend is Eko 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 1,387 customers.

La Puerta Alsancak is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,986 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 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 Konak and end your day in the city of Bursa, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Konak is the amazing Clock Tower of İzmir. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,982 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Konak Square. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,710 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Konak is likely to make your vacation in Turkey even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Konak is the outstanding Kemeraltı. This bazaar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 27,662 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 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 Kebapçı Hüseyin Usta. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,308 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bursa, Yesil Izgara Pideli Kofte 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 3,249 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bursa Kebapcisi. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bursa enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,329 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 Kitap Evi Otel. This popular bar in Bursa has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,257 bar-goers.

You can also go to Radyo Pub Özlüce; Bira Bahçesi as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Radyo Pub Özlüce; Bira Bahçesi is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 834 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!

Day 3’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Fatih, proving that cheap holidays in Turkey can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Galata Bridge. This attraction is a bascule bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,649 travelers.

Your discovery of Fatih does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Fatih on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Turkey.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Turkey, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Kucuk Saray Pideli Kofte Salonlari, one of the best restaurants in Bursa. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 501 reviews.

You can also check out Pidecioglu. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 500 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Abidin Usta. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 349 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bursa.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bursa for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Labelle Bar and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 303 customers.

Cemil is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Tepe Cafe & Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 894 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bursa.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Bursa!

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 Bursa and end your day in the city of Izmir, 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 Grand Mosque of Bursa. This travel destination is a mosque that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 39,387 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Koza Han. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 30,333 travelers, a visit to this well-known bazaar and sightseeing spot in Bursa is likely to make your vacation in Turkey even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bursa is the outstanding Uludag National Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 23,535 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Turkey, drop by the popular İnkaya Historical Plane Tree. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 24,675 travelers.

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 Izmir. Izmir 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 Izmir that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Izmir is Yengec Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,570 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Izmir, Bizim Lokanta is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,363 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is İzmir Sakız Alsancak Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Izmir enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 772 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Izmir’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Turkey. For example, you can visit Yüzde Yüz Food & Drink & Grill. Rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,410 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tattoo Bar. This popular bar in Izmir has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 565 bar-goers.

You can also go to Chaos Cafe Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Chaos Cafe Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 487 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!

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 Izmir.

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 Izmir is the remarkable Güzelyali Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,665 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Izmir, consider a top-rated restaurant like KORDONBOYU BALIK. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 749 customers.

Kofteci Salih 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 631 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Bostanlı Tuzu Biberi -Kahvaltı Bistro Cafe. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,160 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Turkey and your fun memories in Izmir.

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