A 4-day adventure from Bursa to Cappadocia via Eskişehir, Ankara, and Tuz Gölü
Estimated cost
₺38,000estimated total
Stays
₺21,000
Fuel
₺2,200
Food
₺9,000
Other
₺5,800
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
159 km2h 31mDepart 08:30
Start
Bursa, Türkiye
Drive 150 km in ~2h 20min via D200/E90 from Bursa
153 km2h 9m
1
Attraction
Odunpazari Modern Museum (OMM)
Eskişehir, Türkiye
10:50–12:502h here₺700
Contemporary art in historic Odunpazarı
Adventure mix starts with bold design; park near Odunpazarı early before weekend crowds build.
Drive 2 km in ~10min through Odunpazarı streets
2 km6m
2
Food
Doyuran Kahvaltı Salonu
Eskişehir, Türkiye
13:00–14:001h here₺900
Beloved local breakfast and börek spot
Good casual fuel stop after the drive; try çibörek nearby if still hungry and use paid street parking.
Drive 3 km in ~15min to Köprübaşı and use central parking
2 km7m
3
Activity
Gondola Point of Embarkation
Eskişehir, Türkiye
14:15–15:151h here₺800
Short river ride through city center
Light adventure without fatigue; go before late-afternoon queues and keep sun hats handy in June.
Drive 3 km in ~9 min uphill from Porsuk River to Odunpazarı
3 km9m
4
Overnight
TASİGO Eskişehir
Eskişehir, Türkiye
15:35–16:351h here₺7,000
Comfortable spa hotel above Odunpazarı
Moderate splurge with easy sedan parking; book a room facing the city for sunset views.
Day 2
277 km3h 57mDepart 08:30
Check out of Tasigo Eskişehir and drive 235 km in ~2h 40min via D200/E90 to Ankara
238 km2h 52m
5
Attraction
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Ankara, Türkiye
11:10–13:402h 30m here₺1,200
Top archaeology museum near Ankara Castle
Adds deep Anatolian context before Cappadocia; arrive before lunch groups and use castle-area paid lots.
Drive 1 km in ~10min around Ankara Castle lanes
15 km24m
6
Food
Zenger Paşa Konaği
Ankara, Türkiye
13:50–14:501h here₺1,500
Historic mansion serving Turkish classics
Atmospheric local lunch near the museum; reserve a terrace table and try Ankara tava if available.
Drive 17 km in ~26 min through central Ankara traffic
17 km26m
7
Attraction
Anıtkabir
Ankara, Türkiye
15:15–17:152h here
Atatürk mausoleum and ceremonial plaza
Essential national landmark with broad plazas; late afternoon is cooler, carry water and ID.
Drive 6 km in ~25min to Çankaya via Atatürk Boulevard
8 km15m
8
Overnight
Divan Ankara
Ankara, Türkiye
17:40–18:401h here₺7,500
Modern hotel in Çankaya
Comfortable moderate hotel with valet parking; avoids late city driving after museum-heavy day.
Day 3
301 km3h 49mDepart 08:00
Check out of Divan Ankara and drive 150 km in ~1h 50min via E90 toward Şereflikoçhisar
123 km1h 25m
9
Attraction
Tuz Gölü Ziyaret Alanı- Tuz Gölü Giriş- Tuz gölü tesisleri
Şereflikoçhisar, Türkiye
09:50–11:201h 30m here₺300
Salt lake flats and wide horizons
Adventure-style open landscapes en route; visit before midday glare and rinse salt from shoes afterward.
Drive 129 km in ~1h 42min via E90 past Şereflikoçhisar
129 km1h 42m
10
Food
Sultanhanı Caravanserai
Sultanhanı, Türkiye
12:15–13:151h here₺1,200
Roadside Turkish lunch by the caravanserai
Well-placed fuel-and-food break; fill the tank here before the quieter Aksaray-Cappadocia stretch.
Drive 1 km in ~5min from the restaurant to the caravanserai parking area
11
Attraction
Sultanhanı Caravanserai
Sultanhanı, Türkiye
13:20–14:201h here₺500
Grand Seljuk caravanserai on the Silk Road
Historic road-adventure stop matching the route; walk inside during the shaded early afternoon.
Drive 45 km in ~50min via E90 from Sultanhanı to Aksaray
50 km42m
12
Overnight
Grand Altuntaş Hotel
Aksaray, Türkiye
15:10–16:101h here₺5,000
Practical overnight hotel near highway
Good road-trip base with easy sedan parking; choose it to avoid rushing Cappadocia after a hot salt-lake day.
Day 4
135 km2h 20mDepart 08:15
Check out of Grand Altuntaş Hotel and drive 40 km in ~1h 05min via Güzelyurt road to Ihlara
41 km35m
13
Activity
Ihlara Valley
Ihlara, Türkiye
09:20–11:502h 30m here₺1,200
Canyon walk with rock-cut churches
Best adventure segment of the trip; start early for shade and bring grip shoes for canyon steps.
Drive 3.3 km in ~6 min from Ihlara village to Belisırma valley road
3 km6m
14
Food
Belisırma Seyir Restaurant
Belisırma, Türkiye
12:05–13:051h here₺1,300
Riverside tables in Ihlara Valley
Relaxed post-hike lunch by the stream; order gözleme or grilled trout and keep cash for small vendors.
Drive 90 km in ~1h 30min via Derinkuyu and Nevşehir to Göreme
84 km1h 19m
15
Attraction
Göreme Open Air Museum
Göreme, Türkiye
14:35–17:052h 30m here₺2,000
Frescoed cave churches and monastic complex
Signature Cappadocia sight after the drive; late afternoon light is softer, book museum tickets online if possible.
Drive 2 km in ~10min through Göreme lanes to the cave hotel
2 km7m
16
Overnight
Sultan Cave Suites
Göreme, Türkiye
17:15–18:151h here₺8,500
Cave hotel with famous terrace views
Memorable final Cappadocia stay; confirm parking directions because Göreme lanes are narrow.
Finish
Kapadokya, Türkiye
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Leave Bursa after 08:30 to miss some commuter traffic while still reaching Eskişehir before lunch.
- 2Buy fuel around Ankara or Sultanhanı; services thin out on smaller roads toward Ihlara and Göreme.
- 3Reserve Cappadocia cave hotels early for June, especially rooms with terraces and parking help.
- 4Visit Tuz Gölü before noon to avoid harsh heat shimmer and overexposed photos.
- 5For Göreme Open-Air Museum, late afternoon is cooler and tour-bus crowds usually ease.
- 6Keep small cash for village parking, tea stops, and valley-side restaurants around Ihlara.
Good to know
- 1D200/E90 and O-21 sections have tolls or HGS/OGS-linked payments; ensure your rental or vehicle HGS is active.
- 2June can be very hot and exposed at Tuz Gölü, Ihlara, and Göreme; avoid long midday walks.
- 3Göreme center has narrow lanes and limited parking; confirm hotel parking instructions before arrival.
- 4Speed cameras and average-speed controls are common on Turkish intercity roads and motorway approaches.
- 5Salt at Tuz Gölü can damage footwear and car mats; clean shoes before getting back into the sedan.
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