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Bursa, Türkiye→Ağrı Merkez/Ağrı, Türkiye

“A 3-day E80 road trip from Bursa to Ağrı via Ankara and Sivas”

3days
2,655 kmDistance
14stops
€875Est. cost

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  • ~33h 47m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Bursa → Ankara
406 km5h 25mDepart 08:00
Start
Bursa, Türkiye
Drive 390 km in ~5h via O-5, D200 and E80 from Bursa 383 km4h 33m
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Attraction4.9Ankara, Türkiye

Anıtkabir

13:00–15:002h here

Atatürk mausoleum and monumental architecture

Strong history and architecture stop; use the large visitor parking and go before late-afternoon heat.
Drive 7 km in ~20min through Çankaya traffic from Anıtkabir 6 km15m
2
Food4.5Ankara, Türkiye

Trilye Restaurant

15:20–16:351h 15m here€90

Renowned Ankara seafood and meze restaurant

Good relaxed family meal with local meze; reserve ahead and ask for grilled seasonal fish.
Drive 6 km in ~20min via Talatpaşa Boulevard 8 km18m
3
Attraction4.8Ankara, Türkiye

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

16:55–18:552h here€45

World-class Anatolian archaeology museum

Fits history and photography interests; park near Ankara Castle area and keep valuables hidden.
Drive 8 km in ~25min through central Ankara from Ulus 9 km20m
4
Overnight4.7Ankara, Türkiye

Divan Ankara

19:20–20:201h here€125

Comfortable modern hotel in Çankaya

Reliable family-friendly hotel with easier SUV parking; request parking access when booking.

Day 2

Ankara → Sivas
503 km6h 28mDepart 08:15
Check out of Divan Ankara and drive 17 km in ~21 min via D750 to Gölbaşı 17 km21m
5
Attraction4.4Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi Mogan Park

09:00–10:151h 15m here

Lakeside walking and photo break

Kid-friendly lakeside walk and bird photos; start early before June sun and weekend crowds.
Drive 75 km in ~1h 10min via E90 and E80 from Lake Mogan 93 km1h 14m
6
Food4.1Kırıkkale, Türkiye

KOKOREÇÇİ HACI BABA

11:25–12:251h here€70

Roadside Turkish grill and kebab stop

Easy local-cuisine lunch on the E80 corridor; refuel nearby before the long Sivas leg.
Drive 292 km in ~3h 30min via E80 across Yozgat highlands 363 km4h 25m
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Attraction4.8Sivas, Türkiye

Gök Medrese

15:55–17:251h 30m here€10

Seljuk stonework and historic architecture

Excellent Seljuk architecture for photos; late afternoon light highlights the carved portal.
Drive 30 km in ~29 min through Sivas city streets from Gök Medrese 30 km29m
8
Overnight4.9Sivas, Türkiye

The Green Park Termal Otel Sivas

17:45–18:451h here€135

Modern hotel with convenient road access

Comfortable stop after a long SUV day; choose hotel parking over narrow old-town streets.

Day 3

Sivas → Ağrı
1,746 km21h 54mDepart 08:00
Check out of The Green Park Sivas and drive 3 km in ~10min via central Sivas roads 28 km29m
9
Attraction4.8Sivas, Türkiye

Ulu Mosque

08:10–08:5545m here

Historic 12th-century mosque

Short architecture stop before the long drive; dress modestly and visit outside prayer times.
Drive 445 km in ~5h 24min via E80 along the Kızılırmak and Euphrates corridor 445 km5h 24m
10
Food4.2Erzincan, Türkiye

SITKI USTA ANKARA ÇUKURAMBAR

11:55–12:551h here€55

Famous kadayıf and quick lunch stop

Breaks the remote E80 leg with a regional sweet; try tel kadayıf and top up fuel in Erzincan.
Drive 881 km in ~10h 45min via E80 over high plains from Erzincan 881 km10h 45m
11
Attraction4.7Erzurum, Türkiye

Yakutiye Madrasa

15:05–16:351h 30m here€15

Iconic Ilkhanid medrese and museum

History and stone architecture highlight; parking is easier at nearby paid lots than side streets.
Drive 0.8 km in ~3 min through Erzurum center from Yakutiye Medrese 800 m3m
12
Food3.8Erzurum, Türkiye

Emirşeyh Köftecisi

16:50–17:501h here€65

Classic Erzurum köfte restaurant

Local food stop before final push; order köfte and ayran, then avoid lingering in peak traffic.
Drive 280 km in ~2h 15min via E80 and D975 from Erzurum 283 km3h 38m
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Attraction4.7Doğubayazıt, Türkiye

Ishak Pasha Palace

20:05–21:351h 30m here€35

Dramatic Ottoman palace near Mount Ararat

Superb golden-hour photography near Ararat; check summer closing times and bring a light layer.
Drive 95 km in ~1h via D975 and D100 from Doğubayazıt to Ağrı 104 km1h 27m
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Overnight4.0Ağrı, Türkiye

Grand Cenas Hotel

22:35–23:351h here

Central Ağrı hotel for trip finish

Practical arrival hotel with city access; confirm late check-in and secure parking for the SUV.
Finish
Ağrı Merkez/Ağrı, Türkiye

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Leave Bursa early to clear Istanbul-facing O-5 and Ankara approaches before late afternoon congestion.
  • 2Fuel in Ankara or Kırıkkale, then again in Erzincan before the higher, more remote eastern E80 sections.
  • 3Use paid lots near Ankara Ulus and Erzurum center; SUV parking is easier than hunting narrow side streets.
  • 4Book Ankara and Sivas hotels with confirmed parking because June domestic travel can fill central hotels.
  • 5For photography, aim for late afternoon at Sivas Gök Medrese and golden light near İshak Paşa Palace.

Good to know

  • 1O-5 and many Turkish motorways use HGS tolling; ensure the SUV tag/account is active before departure.
  • 2Day 3 is long and mountainous; take fatigue breaks and avoid speeding on E80 radar-controlled sections.
  • 3Eastern Anatolia weather changes quickly even in June, with cool evenings and sudden storms on high passes.
  • 4İshak Paşa Palace may close before sunset depending on schedule; verify same-day hours before detouring.
  • 5Urban old quarters in Ankara, Sivas and Erzurum have tight lanes; prefer garages or signed paid lots.

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