Istanbul, Bodrum & Fethiye Tour 3 Days: Old City, Castle & Oludeniz

Istanbul, Bodrum and Fethiye in 3 days: the key facts

This is a 3-day, 2-night tour that pairs a guided day in Istanbul with two stops on the Aegean and Lycian coast. Day 1 starts at 09:30 with your guide meeting you at your Istanbul hotel for a walking day at the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar, with Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia as optional entries, followed by an evening flight to Bodrum. Day 2 covers Bodrum Castle, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the marina, then a drive of about 3 hours to Fethiye. Day 3 covers the Fethiye Museum, Oludeniz and Kayakoy before the flight back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who want a short taste of two coastal towns after Istanbul, without a long stay in either. The price is from $1,110 per person.

How do the flights and the drive work?

After the Istanbul walk on Day 1 you transfer to the airport for the flight to Bodrum, and a driver takes you to your hotel. On Day 2, after the morning in Bodrum, the drive to Fethiye takes about 3 hours. On Day 3 you fly back to Istanbul after the Fethiye tour, and our representative takes you to your hotel or to your flight home. The page does not name the Day 3 departure airport or give flight times and baggage allowance; ask us for all three before you book, especially if you connect to a flight home the same day.

Is this a group tour or private?

The page is not consistent here. The tour info lists it as a group tour, but the Day 2 plan says "a private vehicle" takes you from Bodrum to Fethiye. That could mean the transfer is private while the guided parts are shared, or it could be loose wording. If it matters to you who else is in the vehicle, ask us to confirm in writing which parts are shared and which are private for your date.

What do we see in Istanbul on Day 1?

The walk covers the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome with the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column and the German Fountain, and the Grand Bazaar. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are optional: the Hagia Sophia ticket is listed at $40, and Topkapi has no price on the page. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. In the mosques, cover shoulders and knees, women cover their hair, and shoes come off at the door.

What do we see in Bodrum and Fethiye?

In Bodrum you visit the medieval castle above the harbour, the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and have free time at the marina. In Fethiye you see the Fethiye Museum, the lagoon and beach at Oludeniz, and Kayakoy, a village of stone houses left empty in the 1920s. The castle has steps and slopes, and Kayakoy has uneven paths, so wear good shoes. See our Bodrum guide and Fethiye guide.

Which hotels are used?

The two included nights are in Bodrum (Night 1) and Fethiye (Night 2), both with breakfast. The page does not name the hotels or give their category. Ask us to list both in your written plan. If you want a swim at Oludeniz on Day 3, tell us when you book and keep swimwear in your day bag, since you check out of the Fethiye hotel that morning.

When is the best time of year for this route?

The warm months are the season for swimming at Oludeniz and for Bodrum's marina life, while spring and autumn are more comfortable for walking the castle and Kayakoy. Midsummer on this coast is hot, so carry water and sun protection. Outside the warm months, expect the Oludeniz stop to be a view rather than a swim. See our best time to visit Turkey guide.

Can we stay longer or continue to Antalya?

Yes. The page says extra nights in Fethiye can be added, and lists a transfer to Antalya for $195 and an optional Antalya tour for $135 if you want to carry on east along the coast. If you already know you want Antalya, compare the 4-day Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya tour from $1,455 per person. For more time in Bodrum alone, see the Bodrum tour from Istanbul, 2 days from $845 per person, or browse our multi-city packages.

How do we book this tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and tell us your Istanbul hotel for the 09:30 meeting. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We check both flights and both hotels for your date and send the full plan in writing, with flight times, airports, hotels and which transfers are private, before you make any payment. Cancellation terms are on our cancellation policy page. Get Turkey Tours is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.