Istanbul, Bodrum & Antalya Tour Package: 3 Days with Flights

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

This package fits three cities into three days. Day 1 is a guided walk through Istanbul's old city, with the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar (Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are optional), followed by an evening flight to Bodrum. Day 2 covers Bodrum Castle, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the marina, then a long drive along to Antalya. Day 3 is Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls before the flight back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who are short of time and want a first look at both the Aegean and the Mediterranean coast, and who do not mind a lot of transport. It is a sightseeing trip, not a beach holiday: there is no free beach day unless you add nights. The price is from $1,110 per person.

How full are the three days?

Each day has a tour and a long move. Day 1 starts at 09:30 with a full day on foot in Sultanahmet, then a transfer to the airport for the flight to Bodrum and a late check-in. Day 2 is the morning in Bodrum and an afternoon on the road to Antalya. Day 3 is sightseeing in Antalya and then the flight to Istanbul, where our representative helps with your transfer to the airport or your hotel. Pack one bag you can manage easily, since you check out every morning.

How long is the drive from Bodrum to Antalya?

The page says about five hours by private vehicle. Route planners give roughly 390 to 420 km and five and a half to six hours of pure driving, so with a rest stop plan for an evening arrival in Antalya. This is the longest stretch of the trip. If you would rather not spend an afternoon in the car, ask whether the leg can be changed, or look at the 6-day Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya tour, which spreads the coast over more days and adds Fethiye.

Where do we sleep, and is a night in Istanbul included?

The two included nights are in Bodrum (after Day 1) and Antalya (after Day 2), both with breakfast. There is no Istanbul hotel night in the package: Day 1 starts with a pickup from your own Istanbul hotel, and Day 3 ends when you land back in Istanbul. Book Istanbul nights before and after, or ask us to add them. The page does not name the hotels or give a star rating, so ask for the hotel names in your written plan. See where to stay in Istanbul if you still need a base.

What is optional on the Istanbul day, and what does it cost?

Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are marked optional, so their tickets are not in the included entrance fees. The page lists a Hagia Sophia ticket at $40 and does not give a Topkapi price for this package. It also lists "Day 2 Istanbul: $235" and a transfer to Fethiye at $165. The package has no second Istanbul day, so that $235 line is unclear; it may mean an extra guided day in Istanbul. Ask us to explain it and confirm any add-on price in writing before you pay.

What should we wear?

The Blue Mosque asks visitors to cover shoulders and knees, women to cover their hair, and everyone to remove shoes; scarves are usually available at the door. If you add Hagia Sophia, the same applies. The mosque closes to visitors during prayer times, so the guide may change the order of stops. On Days 2 and 3 you walk on old stone at Bodrum Castle and in Kaleici, so good walking shoes matter more than anything else. More tips are on what to wear in Istanbul.

Is it a group or a private tour?

The info box lists it as a group tour, but the Bodrum to Antalya leg is described as a drive in a private vehicle. The page does not say how large the group is or whether the guide is the same person in all three cities. Ask us to confirm in your written plan who guides each day, whether the vehicles are shared, and what happens if a flight is delayed.

What will we see in Bodrum and Antalya?

In Bodrum you visit the castle, which looks over the harbour, the site of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and the marina, where there is free time for a coffee. The page describes the Mausoleum as remains, so expect ruins rather than a standing building. In Antalya the day covers Kaleici old town, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls just outside the centre. Read our Bodrum guide and Antalya guide for more on each.

Can we add nights on the coast?

Yes. The page says extra nights can be added, and the Antalya day ends with a flight, so adding nights there or in Bodrum gives you real beach time. A transfer to Fethiye is listed at $165 if you want to continue along the coast instead of flying back. For longer combinations, browse our multi-city packages.

How do I book this package?

Choose a date and the number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We send you a written plan with flight times, hotel names, the Day 1 pickup time and the list of included and optional items, including what the $235 line means. Check it before any payment, and read the cancellation policy before you confirm. The tour is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.