Тур туреччинським узбережжям: Ефес, Бодрум, Фетхіє та Анталія за 4 дні

Ephesus, Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya coast tour in 4 days: the key facts

This package follows the Aegean and Mediterranean coast from Ephesus to Antalya. You fly from Istanbul to Izmir on the morning of Day 1, tour Ephesus and drive about three hours to Bodrum. Day 2 is Bodrum Castle, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the marina, then a three-hour drive to Fethiye. Day 3 covers the Fethiye Museum, the lagoon at Oludeniz and the empty stone village of Kayakoy before another three hours to Antalya, and on Day 4 you see Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and the Duden Waterfalls before flying back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who want to see the southwest coast in one pass, with one major ancient site and three coastal towns, rather than staying put at a beach. Each day has sightseeing followed by a road leg, so it is a moving trip. The price is from $1,455 per person.

Is this a group tour or a private one?

The page calls it a group tour in the tour info, but the overview and the day plans say you travel between towns "by private vehicle". Those two statements do not fit together, and the page gives no group size. If it matters to you whether you share the vehicle and guide with other travellers, ask us to state this in writing in your plan before you pay. The answer can also affect whether you can change stop times along the way.

Do I need a hotel night in Istanbul first?

Yes. The three included nights are Bodrum, Fethiye and Antalya. Day 1 begins with a very early pickup from your Istanbul hotel for the 9:30 AM flight, and that Istanbul night is not one of the three. You can book it yourself or ask us to add it. Make sure your written plan says where the Day 1 pickup happens. If you also want an Istanbul sightseeing day, the sister package Istanbul to Antalya via Bodrum and Fethiye starts with the old city instead of Ephesus.

Will we have time to swim or enjoy Bodrum in the evening?

The overview mentions Bodrum's nightlife, but the itinerary has no evening programme: you arrive in Bodrum after the Ephesus tour and a drive of about three hours, and you leave for Fethiye the next afternoon. At Oludeniz the plan lists the lagoon and its beach, but it does not say how long you stay there. If swimming is a priority, ask how much time is planned at Oludeniz, or add nights. The page lists two extra nights in Bodrum for $280 and a Bodrum boat tour for $45. Our Bodrum guide and Fethiye guide describe what else there is to do.

How hard are the days?

The page gives about three hours of driving on each of the three road legs: Ephesus to Bodrum, Bodrum to Fethiye and Fethiye to Antalya. Each drive follows a morning or full day of walking. Ephesus is the longest walk, on old stone streets, and Bodrum Castle and the ruined houses of Kayakoy are also visited on foot. Good walking shoes and water are the main needs. In July and August the coast is hot, with Antalya highs often above 32°C, so the walking parts are easier in spring and autumn.

What do we see at Ephesus?

The Day 1 visit takes in the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, Hercules Gate, the Grand Theatre, the Fountain of Trajan, the relief of Nike and the site of the Temple of Artemis. The Terrace Houses and the House of the Virgin Mary are optional and their tickets are not part of the included entrance fees. Read our Ephesus ancient city guide before you go to decide whether the optional sites are worth adding.

What is the best time of year for this coast?

For this route, which is mostly sightseeing with some time by the water, late April to June and September to October work well. The sea around Antalya stays warm into October, and July and August are the hottest and busiest months. In midsummer, plan to be in the shade around midday and carry water on the Ephesus and Kayakoy walks. For ideas on the last stop, see our Antalya guide and Kaleici old town page.

Can we change the route or add nights?

The start and end are fixed by the flights: into Izmir and out of Antalya. You can add nights, and the page lists one extra day for $115 and two extra nights in Bodrum for $280. Extra nights in Antalya or Istanbul can also be added at the end. For a longer version of this coast, compare the Treasures of Western Turkey package, the Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye and Antalya tour or the wider list of multi-city packages.

How do I book this package?

Choose your 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 a written plan with flight times, hotel names and what is included, and you check it before any payment. Please make sure it answers whether the tour is shared or private and how the Istanbul night before Day 1 is handled. Read the cancellation policy before you confirm. The tour is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.