A 3-day E80 road trip from Bursa to Ağrı via Ankara and Sivas
Estimated cost
€875estimated total
Stays
€260
Fuel
€230
Food
€225
Other
€160
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
406 km5h 25mDepart 08:00
Start
Bursa, Türkiye
Drive 390 km in ~5h via O-5, D200 and E80 from Bursa
383 km4h 33m
1
Attraction
Anıtkabir
Ankara, Türkiye
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
Food
Trilye Restaurant
Ankara, Türkiye
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
Attraction
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Ankara, Türkiye
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
Overnight
Divan Ankara
Ankara, Türkiye
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
503 km6h 28mDepart 08:15
Check out of Divan Ankara and drive 17 km in ~21 min via D750 to Gölbaşı
17 km21m
5
Attraction
Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi Mogan Park
Ankara, Türkiye
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
Food
KOKOREÇÇİ HACI BABA
Kırıkkale, Türkiye
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
7
Attraction
Gök Medrese
Sivas, Türkiye
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
Overnight
The Green Park Termal Otel Sivas
Sivas, Türkiye
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
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
Attraction
Ulu Mosque
Sivas, Türkiye
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
Food
SITKI USTA ANKARA ÇUKURAMBAR
Erzincan, Türkiye
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
Attraction
Yakutiye Madrasa
Erzurum, Türkiye
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
1 km3m
12
Food
Emirşeyh Köftecisi
Erzurum, Türkiye
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
13
Attraction
Ishak Pasha Palace
Doğubayazıt, Türkiye
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
14
Overnight
Grand Cenas Hotel
Ağrı, Türkiye
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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