Mediterranean Coast Tour: Bodrum, Fethiye & Antalya in 3 Days

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

This package follows Turkey's southwest coast from Bodrum to Fethiye and Antalya, starting and ending in Istanbul. Day 1 is an 08:20 flight from Istanbul to Bodrum and a tour of the castle, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the marina. Day 2 is the drive to Fethiye, with the museum, the Oludeniz lagoon and the abandoned village of Kayakoy. Day 3 is the drive to Antalya for Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls, then a flight back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who want to see the coast in a short time, couples and friends who like towns and scenery more than long museum days, and anyone happy to spend part of each day on the road. The price is from $1,110 per person, with both flights included.

How long are the drives between Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya?

The page says Bodrum to Fethiye takes about 2 hours, but route planners put it at roughly 205 to 240 km and about 3 to 3.5 hours. That matters, because Day 2 also includes the Fethiye Museum, Oludeniz and Kayakoy. Expect a full day and a later arrival than the page suggests. The page gives Fethiye to Antalya as about 3 hours on Day 3, before the old town visit and the flight. Ask us to confirm the real timings for your date in writing.

How does the Day 1 flight work?

You fly to Bodrum on the 08:20 flight from Istanbul, so we pick you up from your hotel very early. You can also choose to meet the guide at the airport. The page does not say which Istanbul airport is used; ask for this in writing. Note that the booking form asks you to choose a start time between 08:00 and 14:00, which does not match an 08:20 departure. Ignore that field and use the times in your written plan. Our Bodrum guide has background on the town.

Where do we sleep?

Night one is in Bodrum and night two is in Fethiye, both with breakfast. The page does not name the hotels or state their category, so ask for the names in your written plan. Because Day 1 starts with an early pickup from an Istanbul hotel, you need your own Istanbul hotel for the night before, or you can ask us to add one. On Day 3 the service ends after the flight back, with a transfer to your flight home or to a hotel.

What will we see in Fethiye and at Oludeniz?

The Day 2 stops are the Fethiye Museum, with finds from the region; the Oludeniz lagoon and its beach; and Kayakoy, a village of stone houses left empty in the 1920s. The page does not say whether there is time to swim at Oludeniz, so ask if that matters to you. The evening in Fethiye is free. Our Fethiye destination guide and the list of Fethiye tours cover more of the area.

What do we see in Antalya on the last day?

After the drive from Fethiye you visit Kaleici, the old town of Ottoman houses and narrow streets, Hadrian's Gate, a Roman gateway into the old city, and the Duden Waterfalls just outside the centre. After the tour you are transferred to the airport for the flight back to Istanbul. The page does not give the flight time, so get it in writing before you book any onward flight. More is in our Antalya guide.

What should we pack, and when is the best time to go?

Pack for warm weather and walking: comfortable shoes for Kayakoy's rough paths, a hat, sun cream and swimwear if you hope to swim. Lunches are not included, so carry some cash for meals along the way. Late spring and early autumn are comfortable for a road trip with outdoor stops. In July and August the heat makes the walking stops at Kayakoy and in Kaleici harder work. Our guide to the best time to visit Turkey covers the seasons in more detail.

Can we add nights or a boat trip?

Yes. The page lists three priced extras: extending the tour by one day ($115), a Bodrum boat tour ($45) and two extra nights in Bodrum ($280). Extra nights in Antalya or Istanbul can also be added. If you want this route with more time, compare the 4-day Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya tour (from $1,455 per person) or the 6-day version (from $1,935 per person). For more coastal ideas, see Mediterranean Turkey and the wider multi-city packages.

How do we book the Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya tour?

Use the booking form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88 with your dates, number of guests and Istanbul hotel. We reply with a written plan showing the pickup time for the 08:20 flight, the hotel names in Bodrum and Fethiye, realistic drive times and the return flight from Antalya. Because the page's 2-hour figure for Bodrum to Fethiye is shorter than most route estimates, rely on the timings in your written plan. Check it before you pay and read the cancellation policy. Get Turkey Tours is licensed by TURSAB under number A-15751.