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Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Bodrum in 3 days: the key facts

This 3-day, 2-night group package runs by road down the Aegean side of Turkey and ends with a single flight home. Day 1 is a coach journey to Troy and on to Kusadasi. Day 2 covers Ephesus in the morning and Pamukkale with Hierapolis in the afternoon, with the night in Pamukkale. On Day 3 you drive about three hours to Bodrum for the castle, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the marina, then fly back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who want four well-known names in one short trip and are happy to spend a good part of it in a vehicle. The price is from $910 per person.

Where and when does Day 1 start?

Confirm this in writing. Day 1 says we collect you "from your hotel" and you board the bus for the drive to Troy, and that "the tour usually starts at around 09:00". The page does not say which city the hotel is in, or what time the pick-up is. If you are staying in Istanbul, the drive to Troy takes several hours, so the pick-up will be well before 09:00. Ask for the exact pick-up time and place for your hotel.

What do we see at Troy?

At Troy you walk through the ruins of the city told of in Homer's Iliad and see the wooden horse at the site. The page lists no other Troy stops and no Gallipoli visit. After Troy you continue by road to Kusadasi, check in and have a free evening. Our Troy destination guide has more on the site and its history.

How long are the drives?

Most of this trip is on the road. Day 1 is the drive to Troy and then the long leg down to Kusadasi. On Day 2 you go from Kusadasi to Ephesus and then on to Pamukkale. Day 3 starts with the drive from Pamukkale to Bodrum, which the page puts at about 3 hours, and ends at the airport. The vehicles are air-conditioned. Bring water, snacks and something to do on the longer stretches.

What is included at Ephesus, and what costs extra?

The Ephesus tour covers the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Hercules Gate and the Grand Theatre. It also takes in the Fountain of Trajan, the relief of Nike and the site of the Temple of Artemis. Two stops are optional. The Terrace Houses cost $25 extra. The House of the Virgin Mary can end the tour, but the page gives no ticket price for it, so ask. Other entrance fees in the plan are included.

What should we wear at Pamukkale and Ephesus?

At Pamukkale you walk the white terraces barefoot, so carry a bag for your shoes and wear clothes you can roll up. Ephesus has worn marble streets with little shade, so wear shoes with grip and bring a hat and water. If you visit the House of the Virgin Mary, cover your shoulders and knees. Bodrum Castle has steps and uneven stone, so keep the walking shoes on for Day 3.

Which hotels do we stay in?

There are two nights: one in Kusadasi and one in Pamukkale, both with breakfast. The page does not name the hotels or give a star rating. Ask for both names in your written plan. Lunch and dinner are not included, so budget for three lunches and two dinners. Since you check out on Day 2 and Day 3, keep your luggage light and easy to carry. For the Kusadasi area, see Kusadasi hotels for Ephesus.

What happens in Bodrum and after?

Day 3 covers Bodrum Castle, the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and time at the marina. Then you go to the airport for the flight to Istanbul, and the fare is included. The page gives no flight time. In Istanbul our representative takes you to the airport for your flight home or to your hotel. If you would rather stay on the coast, the extras list a transfer to Fethiye for $165 instead of the flight. Ask how that changes the price. See our Bodrum guide.

Can we add a day or choose a different version?

You can add one day to the tour for $115. The page does not say where that day goes, so ask. To compare, the Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale 3-day tour is also from $910 and leaves out Bodrum. The 3-day Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul is from $796. With more time, the 5-day Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bodrum and Antalya tour is from $1,595. See all multi-city packages.

How do I book this 3-day tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or send us a WhatsApp message. Tell us where you are staying, so we can give you the Day 1 pick-up time. We check the hotels and the Bodrum flight for your date. Then we send the plan in writing, with pick-up time, hotel names and flight time. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. The tour is run by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.