There are many experiences available when curating a road trip in Turkey, including:

• Exploring Eskisehir, including a boat trip on the Porsuk River and a private sightseeing day, with a stop at the Odunpazari Modern Museum
• Wading in Salt Lake, which is barely a foot deep, but leaves behind a thick crust of salt during the dry summer months
• Visiting the Agzıkarahan Caravanserai, one of the greatest achievements of the Anatolian Seljuks
• Marveling at the Kaymakli Underground City, carved by early Christians and reaching eight levels below ground
• Driving through the Zelve Valley, where you’ll stop at the Zelve Open Air Museum to see its impressive fairy chimneys and cave town
• Wandering through the pretty town of Avanos, a center for pottery artisans on the banks of the Red River
• Visiting the picturesque village of Mustafapasa, a perfectly preserved Greek village in the heart of Anatolia
• Hot-air balloon rides and ATV adventures in Cappadocia
• Exploring Ancient Troy
• Dining on fresh seafood in the island town of Cunda
• Touring Pergamum, the Acropolis and The Library of Pergamum
• Shopping with the locals at the Alacati Bazaar and Farmers Market and meeting the villagers who bring their produce, textiles and accessories to sell