A 4-day adventure road trip from Bursa to near Yusufeli
Estimated cost
₺18,400estimated total
Stays
₺9,000
Fuel
₺4,200
Food
₺3,200
Other
₺2,000
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
450 km5h 17m
Start
Bursa, Türkiye
Drive 155 km on O-4, ~2h to Bolu
1



Attraction
Gölpark
Sapanca, Türkiye
10:00–12:302h 30m here₺200
Lakeside walk, photos, and playgrounds




Park near lake; bring a light jacket
Drive 155 km, ~2h to Safranbolu
2
Food
Bolu-Aş Lokantasi
Bolu, Türkiye
14:30–15:301h here₺800
Classic Turkish home-cooking options

Ask for kids-friendly plates; try local soups
Enjoy the scenic drive
3



Overnight
SAFRANBOLU "LEYLA HANIM KONAGI"
Safranbolu, Türkiye
17:30–18:301h here₺2,800
Family-friendly stay near historic streets




Book parking in advance; old town streets are narrow
Day 2
435 km5h 46m
Drive 110 km, ~1h 30m to Sinop
4



Attraction
Clock tower
Kastamonu, Türkiye
10:30–13:002h 30m here₺200
Historic streets and viewpoints for photos




Wear grippy shoes; short steep climbs
Drive 165 km, ~2h 30m to Samsun
5



Food
PİŞİRİCİ BALIK
Sinop, Türkiye
15:45–16:451h here₺900
Local fish and Sinop-style pide options




Choose harbor seating; quick service for kids
Enjoy the scenic drive
6



Overnight
Grand Atakum Hotel
Samsun, Türkiye
19:15–20:151h here₺2,800
Easy parking and seaside promenade access




Ask for quiet room; stroll the promenade before dark
Day 3
408 km6h 18m
Drive 185 km, ~2h 30m to Trabzon
7



Attraction
Boztepe Cable Car
Ordu, Türkiye
10:30–13:002h 30m here₺400
Panoramic Black Sea views for photography




Bring windbreaker; keep kids close at viewpoints
Drive 80 km, ~1h 15m to Rize
8



Food
Akçaabat Köftecisi Ömer Usta
Trabzon, Türkiye
15:30–16:301h here₺900
Famous meatballs; salads and kid-friendly sides




Order half portions for kids; try local ayran
Enjoy the scenic drive
9



Overnight
BABILLON Hotel & Spa & Restaurant
Rize, Türkiye
17:45–18:451h here₺3,400
Convenient base for plateau day trips




Confirm on-site parking; prep rain gear for tomorrow
Day 4
322 km5h 32m
Drive 160 km, ~3h to Artvin
10



Activity
Ayder Plateau
Çamlıhemşin/Rize, Türkiye
10:15–12:452h 30m here₺300
Easy hikes, forest air, and photo spots




Stay on marked paths; keep warm layers handy
Drive 20 km, ~30m to Deriner viewpoint
11



Food
Artvin Cağ Kebap Evi
Artvin, Türkiye
15:45–16:451h here₺800
Local stews, rice, and quick grill options




Ask for mild dishes; pack snacks for final drive
Drive 70 km, ~1h 30m toward Yusufeli
12



Attraction
Deriner Barajı
Artvin, Türkiye
17:15–17:4530m here₺100
Çoruh Valley views; quick photo stop




Watch for roadside traffic; sunset photos if clear
Finish
Yusufeli/Artvin, Türkiye
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Use daylight for mountain roads; avoid late-night driving
- 2Keep fuel above half tank in remote stretches
- 3Download offline maps for Black Sea region
Good to know
- 1Winter conditions possible on plateau roads
- 2Watch for fog and reduced visibility near mountains
- 3Use child seats and take breaks if anyone feels carsick