Ephesus, Antalya, Konya & Mount Nemrut 4-Day Tour with Flights

Ephesus, Antalya, Konya and Mount Nemrut in 4 days: the key facts

This 4-day, 3-night group tour runs west to east across Turkey. On Day 1 you fly from Istanbul to Izmir for Ephesus, then fly on to Antalya. Day 2 covers Perge, Aspendos and Antalya's old town before a bus of about 4 hours to Konya. Day 3 is spent in Konya, with a second night there. On Day 4 you leave Konya at 06:00, drive to the Adıyaman area, watch the sunset on Mount Nemrut and then fly back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers interested in ancient and religious history who can handle one very long final day. The price is from $1,660 per person.

Does this tour visit Cappadocia or Göbeklitepe?

Not according to the day-by-day plan. The tour info on the page lists Cappadocia and Göbeklitepe among the destinations, and the extras include a Whirling Dervishes show "in Cappadocia", but none of the four days goes to either place. The itinerary covers Ephesus, Antalya, Konya and Mount Nemrut only. If you booked this tour expecting Cappadocia or Göbeklitepe, ask us to confirm the route in writing first. Our Antalya, Konya, Nemrut and Göbeklitepe tour, from $1,300 per person, includes Göbeklitepe.

How long is the final day?

Day 4 is the hardest day of the tour. You leave Konya at 06:00 in a private vehicle or on a guided transfer, with an optional breakfast stop and an optional stop in Kahramanmaraş. After lunch in the Adıyaman area you drive into Nemrut National Park, climb to the summit on foot or by shuttle if one is running, and stay for sunset. You then come down, drive to Adıyaman and fly to Istanbul. There is no hotel that night, and the page gives no flight time, so ask for it in writing.

What should we know about Mount Nemrut?

The summit holds the large stone heads of the Commagene Kingdom and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; see our Mount Nemrut guide. The summit is high and exposed, and you come down after dark, so carry a warm layer and a torch. Snow usually closes the upper road in winter, and most sources treat roughly May to October as the reliable period, with opening dates that change each year. In spring or late autumn, ask us to check the road before you pay.

What do we see at Ephesus on Day 1?

After a short drive from Izmir, the guide walks you through Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, Hercules Gate, the Grand Theatre, the Asklepios site, the Nike relief and Trajan's Fountain. The Terrace Houses cost $25 extra. The House of the Virgin Mary is optional and can be the last stop, but no price is given for it. In the afternoon you fly from Izmir to Antalya, so wear comfortable shoes and a hat for the open site.

What does the Antalya day include?

Day 2 visits Perge, the Aspendos Theatre, Kurşunlu Waterfall, Kaleiçi old town and Hadrian's Gate. You then take a bus of about 4 hours to Konya and stay there for two nights. This is the only night in Antalya, so there is no beach time on this route. If you want a day on the coast, ask about the extra day for $115. Our Antalya guide lists other options.

What do we do in Konya?

Day 3 is the lightest day of the tour. You visit the Mevlana Museum, where Rumi is buried and where you learn about the Whirling Dervishes, then the Karatay Madrasa with its Seljuk tiles and Alaeddin Hill for a view over the city. Because the day is short, it also works as a rest before Day 4. Dress modestly for the museum and the mosque on the hill, with shoulders and knees covered and a headscarf for women. See our Konya guide.

Which meals and hotels are included?

Breakfast comes with each hotel night, and lunch and dinner are listed as excluded. Even so, Day 4 says you "have lunch at a local restaurant" in Adıyaman and mentions an optional breakfast stop on the road, so ask us to confirm in writing which of those meals you pay for. The page gives no hotel names or star ratings for Antalya or Konya; ask which hotels are planned for your dates. Also ask where the $75 Whirling Dervishes show takes place, since the page places it in Cappadocia.

Can we change the route or stay longer?

You can add one day for $115, and the page says extra nights can be added, without a price per night. No Istanbul night is included, so book your own hotel before Day 1 and for the night you land. If you want Cappadocia as well, look at our Konya, Cappadocia, Nemrut and Göbeklitepe tour, from $680 per person, or the routes on our eastern Turkey page.

How do we book this tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, and tell us where you are staying in Istanbul. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We confirm the route, the flight times and the hotels, and send the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).