Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Konya 4-Day Tour Package
Overview
Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Konya 4-Day Tour Package
This 4-day route runs from the Aegean to the heart of Anatolia. It begins at Troy, the city of legend, and continues to the grand ruins of Ephesus and the natural white terraces of Pamukkale.
You then reach Antalya on the Mediterranean coast before driving to Konya, the spiritual centre of Turkey and home of the Whirling Dervishes. From Konya you fly back to Istanbul.
Accommodation with breakfast, a professional guide, all flights on the itinerary, air-conditioned vehicles and entrance fees (except optional visits) are included. International flights to Istanbul, lunches, dinners and optional activities during free time are not.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Troy & Drive to Kusadasi
You are picked up from your hotel and travel by bus to Troy along a scenic route. The tour usually starts around 09:00.
Highlights of the day:
- Troy: walk through the ruins of the city Homer wrote about in the Iliad and see the famous wooden horse.
From Troy you continue to Kusadasi, check in to your hotel and have the evening free.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 2 – Ephesus Ancient City & Pamukkale
Today’s Ephesus tour takes you deep into the past. The city is one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world, and its streets and buildings still give a clear picture of Roman life.
Highlights of the day:
- Library of Celsus: the ancient library with its famous facade, the most recognisable building in Ephesus.
- Temple of Hadrian: raised in honour of the Roman emperor Hadrian, with well-preserved columns and finely carved reliefs.
- Terrace Houses (optional): the luxurious residential complex where the wealthy families of Ephesus lived.
- Hercules Gate: a monumental gateway decorated with carvings of the legendary hero.
- Grand Theatre: a vast theatre that seated up to 25,000 people and is still used for performances today.
- The Snake Cult of Asklepios: the story of the cult devoted to Asklepios, god of healing, and what is left of his temple.
- Herm (Marker) of Hermes: old marker stones that guided people through the city and showed its boundaries.
- Artemission: the spot where the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, used to stand.
- Stone-carving of the goddess Nike: a detailed relief of Nike, the winged goddess of victory.
- Fountain of Trajan: the well-kept remains of a monumental fountain built for Emperor Trajan.
- House of Virgin Mary (optional): the tour can finish at the house believed to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
In the afternoon you travel to Pamukkale to see its white terraces, formed by calcium deposits, and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 3 – Drive to Antalya: Old Town & Duden Waterfalls
After breakfast you leave Pamukkale and drive to Antalya, which usually takes about 4 hours.
Highlights of the day:
- Kaleici (Old Town): cobbled lanes lined with Ottoman houses and busy little shops.
- Hadrian’s Gate: the well-preserved Roman gate that once led into the old city.
- Duden Waterfalls: a peaceful setting just outside the city centre, with the falls as the centrepiece.
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 4 – Konya: Mevlana Museum & Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast you leave Antalya and drive to Konya, a journey of about 3 hours.
Highlights of the day:
- Mevlana Museum: the first visit of the day.
- Alaeddin Mosque and Hill: see the historic mosque and enjoy the calm views from Alaeddin Hill.
- Lunch at a local restaurant: try Konya specialities such as etli ekmek or fırın kebabı.
- Karatay Madras: look at its detailed Seljuk tilework and learn about the architectural heritage of the region.
After the tour you are taken to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Once there, a member of our team arranges your airport transfer, whether you are flying home or returning to your hotel. This is where our services end.
Want to stay longer? Extra nights can be added to the trip.
Important Notes
Optional extras
- Ephesus Terrace Houses: $25
- Transfer to Fethiye: $165
- Transfer to Bodrum: $85
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Accommodations with breakfast
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓All flights in the itinerary
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicles
- ✓Admission Fees to enter sights (Except optionals)
- ✕International flights to Istanbul
- ✕Dinner and lunch
- ✕Optional additional tours or activities during free time
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Travel guides
Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Konya in 4 days: the key facts
This 4-day, 3-night group tour runs by road from Istanbul to Troy and Kusadasi, covers Ephesus and Pamukkale on Day 2, drives to Antalya for Kaleici and the Duden Waterfalls on Day 3, and on Day 4 drives to Konya for the Mevlana Museum, the Alaeddin Mosque and the Karatay Madrasa before a flight back to Istanbul. It crosses from the Aegean to the Mediterranean and then inland to central Anatolia.
It suits travellers who want five very different places in four days and accept long road days with only one flight. You sleep in Kusadasi, Pamukkale and Antalya. The price is from $1,250 per person.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Route | Istanbul - Troy - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Antalya - Konya - Istanbul |
| Style | Group tour by road, one flight back from Konya |
| Start / end | Hotel pick-up in Istanbul on Day 1 / flight from Konya on Day 4, then a transfer to the airport or your hotel in Istanbul |
| Included | 3 hotel nights with breakfast, professional guide, the flight in the itinerary, air-conditioned vehicles, entrance fees except optional sights |
| Extra | International flights, lunches and dinners, Terrace Houses ($25), House of the Virgin Mary, free-time activities |
What time are we picked up on Day 1?
The page says you are picked up from your hotel and travel by bus to Troy, and that "the tour usually starts around 09:00". It does not give the Istanbul pick-up time, and Troy is a long way from the city, so the 09:00 start and the pick-up cannot be the same hour. Ask us to confirm the time in writing. Your Istanbul hotel the night before Day 1 is not included in the three nights, so book it yourself or ask us to add it.
How much driving is there?
A lot. Day 1 is Istanbul to Troy and then on to Kusadasi. Day 2 is Ephesus in the morning and the drive to Pamukkale in the afternoon. Day 3 is about 4 hours from Pamukkale to Antalya. Day 4 is about 3 hours from Antalya to Konya, then the Konya tour and the flight. One of our other packages gives about 4 hours for Antalya to Konya, so allow for that. Bring water, snacks and patience.
What do we see at Ephesus and Pamukkale?
Day 2 covers Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Grand Theatre, the Hercules Gate and the site of the Temple of Artemis. The Terrace Houses cost $25 extra, and the House of the Virgin Mary is optional with no price on this page, so ask. In the afternoon you see the travertines and Hierapolis. Shoes are not allowed on the white terraces, so walk barefoot and carry them in a bag.
Is lunch included in Konya?
The page contradicts itself. The Day 4 plan includes "Lunch at a local restaurant" with Konya dishes such as etli ekmek or firin kebabi, but the exclusions say lunch and dinner are not included. Ask us to confirm in writing whether that lunch is in the price. Breakfast is included at all three hotels, so the Day 4 breakfast is in Antalya before the drive.
What do we see in Konya, and what should we wear?
The Konya visit starts at the Mevlana Museum, the tomb of the poet Rumi, then the Alaeddin Mosque and the views from Alaeddin Hill, and the Seljuk tilework of the Karatay Madrasa. The overview calls Konya the home of the Whirling Dervishes, but no dervish ceremony is in the plan. Dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered, and women should carry a scarf for their hair. Our Konya guide has more.
How much time do we have in Antalya?
You arrive on Day 3 after the drive from Pamukkale, then tour Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls, and sleep in Antalya. You leave for Konya after breakfast on Day 4, so there is no beach time. To stay on the coast, ask us to add nights. Between 9 and 20 November 2026 Antalya hosts the UN climate conference COP31, so ask us about timing if you travel that week.
What do the optional extras mean?
Besides the Terrace Houses at $25, the extras list a transfer to Fethiye for $165 and a transfer to Bodrum for $85. Neither town is on this route, and the tour ends with a flight from Konya, so it is not clear where those transfers start or end. Ask us in writing before adding either one. If you want the coast more than Konya, compare the 5-day Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bodrum and Antalya tour from $1,595 per person, or the shorter 3-day Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from $910 per person. More routes are on our multi-city packages page.
How do we book this package?
Use the booking form on this page to choose your start date, a preferred time and the number of guests, and tell us your Istanbul hotel and your flight home. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We confirm the Day 1 pick-up, the hotels, the Konya flight time, the lunch question and the transfer extras, and send the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).
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