Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye & Antalya Tour: 4 Days with Flights

Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye and Antalya in 4 days: the key facts

This 4-day, 3-night group tour flies you from Istanbul to Izmir for Ephesus, drives inland to Pamukkale for the night, then heads south to Fethiye for the Oludeniz lagoon, the Fethiye Museum and the abandoned village of Kayakoy. The last stop is Antalya, with Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls, before a flight back to Istanbul. It mixes two classical sites with two stretches of the southern coast.

It suits travellers who want a short break from Istanbul with ruins and sea views, and who accept a drive of three to four hours on each of the first three days. The price is from $1,455 per person.

How do the flights and drives fit together?

You fly Istanbul to Izmir at 09:30 on Day 1 and Antalya to Istanbul after the tour on Day 4. Everything in between is by road: about 3 hours from Ephesus to Pamukkale, about 4 hours from Pamukkale to Fethiye and about 3 hours from Fethiye to Antalya, each after that day's visits. Because the pick-up is very early, you need your own Istanbul hotel the night before Day 1. Book your flight home from Istanbul for the next day, or late on Day 4 once we confirm the Antalya flight time.

Where are the three nights?

The page names Pamukkale for Night 1 and Antalya for Night 3. It does not say where you sleep on Night 2, but Day 2 ends with the drive to Fethiye and Day 3 starts by checking out and touring Fethiye, so the second night is in Fethiye. Ask us to confirm that hotel in writing. No hotel names or star category are given on the page; we send them with your plan. Read our Fethiye guide for the area.

What do we see at Ephesus?

Day 1 covers Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Hercules Gate, the Grand Theatre, the Fountain of Trajan, the Nike relief and the site of the Temple of Artemis. Two parts cost extra: the Terrace Houses at $25 and the House of the Virgin Mary at $55. Ephesus is open marble and stone with little shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen and water, and wear shoes with grip.

What should we wear at Pamukkale?

Shoes are not allowed on the white travertine terraces, so you walk barefoot. Bring a small bag to carry your shoes, and take care where the surface is wet, as it can be slippery. Day 2 also includes the Necropolis and theatre of Hierapolis and time at Pamukkale Naturel Lake. Swimming in the Cleopatra Pool is optional and costs an admission fee, so wear a swimsuit under your clothes if you want to swim. See our Pamukkale and Hierapolis page.

Is there swimming time at Oludeniz?

The page lists Oludeniz as one of three stops on Day 3, together with the Fethiye Museum and Kayakoy, followed by an afternoon drive to Antalya. It does not say how long you spend at the lagoon, so a swim is possible only if time allows that morning. If beach time matters to you, ask us to add a night in Fethiye using the "add one extra day" option at $115, and confirm in writing what that day includes. The Kayakoy walk is on uneven stone paths.

Is this a group tour or private?

The tour information box says group tour, but the Day 3 plan says "a private vehicle takes you" from Fethiye to Antalya. Ask us in writing whether the Fethiye to Antalya leg is shared or private for your dates. The page does not give a group size. If you prefer the whole trip private, tell us when you ask for a quote so we can price it separately.

What is the last day in Antalya like?

Day 4 is a morning in Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls, then the flight to Istanbul. If you would rather stay on the coast, extra nights can be added; you could then join the Antalya old city and Duden waterfalls boat trip from $90 per person. Between 9 and 20 November 2026 Antalya hosts the UN climate conference COP31, so ask us about timing if your dates fall in that week. Our Antalya guide has more.

Are there similar routes?

If you want to start with Istanbul instead of Ephesus, compare the 4-day Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya tour from $1,455 per person. For Bodrum as well, see the 5-day Ephesus to Antalya tour via Pamukkale, Bodrum and Fethiye from $1,795 per person. All routes are on our multi-city packages page.

How do we book this package?

Use the booking form on this page to choose your start date, a preferred time and the number of guests, and tell us your Istanbul hotel. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We confirm both flights, the Fethiye night, the hotels and whether the Day 3 transfer is private, and send the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).