Turkey Coast Tour 6 Days: Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye & Antalya

Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya coast tour in 6 days: the key facts

This group package pairs one guided day in old Istanbul with three days along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast. You arrive on Day 1 and tour the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar on Day 2. On Day 3 you fly to Bodrum for the castle and the marina. Day 4 takes you by road to Fethiye, Oludeniz and the empty village of Kayaköy. On Day 5 you drive on to Antalya for Kaleiçi and the Duden Waterfalls, then fly back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who want coastal towns and sea views more than a long list of ruins, and who are fine with a new hotel most nights. The price is from $1,935 per person. Hotels with breakfast, a professional guide, all flights in the itinerary, air-conditioned vehicles and entrance fees (except optional sights) are included.

How do the flights and drives fit together?

There are two domestic flights, and both are included. You fly from Istanbul to Bodrum on the morning of Day 3 and from Antalya back to Istanbul on the evening of Day 5. The coast between them is covered by road. The page gives about 2 hours from Bodrum to Fethiye on Day 4. However, our Bodrum, Fethiye, Antalya and Konya tour gives about 3 hours for the same drive. Fethiye to Antalya is about 3 hours. Ask us to confirm drive times and both flight times in writing, so you know how long each day really is.

Is there time to swim at Oludeniz?

The page lists Oludeniz, the blue lagoon and its beach, as one of three stops on Day 4. The other two are the Fethiye Museum and Kayaköy (see our Fethiye guide). It does not say how long you spend at the beach or whether a swim stop is planned. If swimming matters to you, ask us to fix the order of the day so the beach comes in the afternoon, and pack swimwear and a towel in your day bag. Paragliding and boat trips from Oludeniz are not part of the package. An extra night in Fethiye would give you a free beach day.

Which hotels are used?

The page says "accommodations with breakfast" but does not name the hotels or give a star rating. The five nights are two in Istanbul (Days 1 and 2), one in Bodrum, one in Fethiye and a final night in Istanbul after the Antalya flight. You do not sleep in Antalya. You change hotels on four of the five nights, so a small suitcase helps on the road days. Ask for hotel names with your written plan, and ask whether the same Istanbul hotel can be used at both ends of the trip.

What does the Istanbul day cover?

Day 2 is a full guided day on foot, starting at your hotel at 09:30. The Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome with its Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column, and the Grand Bazaar are on the plan. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are marked optional, so their tickets may not be included. Ask which ones you would pay for and at what price. You are driven back to your hotel at the end of the day, and there is no flight that evening, so you get a full day.

What should we wear on this trip?

For the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, cover your shoulders and knees, and women also cover their hair. You remove your shoes inside. Our what to wear in Istanbul guide has the details. On the coast, light clothes, a hat and sun cream are enough for most of the year. The paths between the stone houses at Kayaköy are uneven, so wear proper walking shoes there rather than sandals. Bodrum Castle also has steps and uneven ground. Bring swimwear for Oludeniz in case there is time to go in.

Which tickets and meals are in the price?

Entrance fees are included for the sights on the plan, except those marked optional. The page marks only Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia as optional, so the coastal sites appear to be covered: Bodrum Castle, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Fethiye Museum and Kayaköy. Ask us to confirm this. Breakfast is included every morning. Lunch and dinner are not included on any day, so budget for both. The waterfront cafes at the Bodrum marina and around Kaleiçi in Antalya are easy places to eat between stops.

Is the balloon flight included, and what can we add?

No. The page lists a Cappadocia hot air balloon flight at $310, but this route does not go to Cappadocia. The extras that fit are an extra Istanbul hotel night at $65, before or after the tour, and a private upgrade at $300 per person, which gives you your own guide and vehicle on the coast. Day 6 is described as a transfer "for the flight back to Istanbul", although you are already in Istanbul. In practice it is your airport transfer for the flight home, so give us your flight details when you book.

Are there shorter versions of this route?

Yes. The 4-day Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya tour from $1,455 covers the same places with less time in Istanbul. The 3-day Istanbul, Bodrum and Fethiye tour from $1,110 ends before Antalya. Read our Bodrum destination guide or browse all multi-city packages.

How do I book this 6-day coast tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and send it, or message us on WhatsApp. We check flights and hotels for your dates. Then we send you the full plan in writing, with flight and drive times, hotel names, the Oludeniz stop and the tickets that are included. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. The tour is run by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.