4 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus
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Tour Overview
Fly from Istanbul to Antalya for waterfalls, the Old Town and a boat ride. Enjoy a free day, then travel through Pamukkale to Kusadasi. Finish with Ephesus and a flight back to Istanbul.
Combine Antalya’s coast with Pamukkale and Ephesus over four days. Fly from Istanbul on the first morning and meet your driver at Antalya Airport. Join the city tour for Duden and Karpuzkaldiran waterfalls, Kaleici Old Town and a panoramic boat ride.
Spend two nights in Antalya. Day 2 is free, with breakfast included and no scheduled activities. Use it for your own plans before the longer journey on day 3.
Leave Antalya early on day 3 and cross the Taurus Mountains to Pamukkale. Visit the white terraces and Hierapolis with a guide, then continue to Kusadasi for one night. This is the longest day, with around four hours on the road before the visits and another four hours afterwards.
On day 4, tour Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Transfer to Izmir Airport for the included flight to Istanbul. Your driver meets you there for the final hotel transfer.
Both domestic flights, listed transfers, three hotel nights, breakfast on days 2 to 4, and three guided days with lunch and entrance fees are included. Browse our Antalya tours for more routes featuring the Mediterranean coast.
Coastal time and three guided days
- See Antalya by land and seaWaterfalls, Old Town and a boat ride.
- Keep a whole day freeA second night at the same Antalya hotel.
- Visit Pamukkale and EphesusGuided sites before flying back to Istanbul.
Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Fly to Antalya, stay two nights, cross to Pamukkale and spend one night in Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus before flying from Izmir to Istanbul. 2 stops · 3 nights
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Day 1Fly to Antalya for waterfalls, the Old Town and a boat ride Meet your airport driver and join the city tour before a two-night Antalya stay.
Pickup follows your booked flight.Istanbul hotel pickup and airport transferLeave for the morning flight to Antalya. Breakfast is not included today.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Istanbul to AntalyaTake the included domestic flight, about 1 hour.
Antalya airport meeting and transferYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to join the city tour.
Guided Antalya city tourVisit the two waterfalls and Old Town, with a panoramic boat ride, lunch and entrance fees included.
Duden WaterfallSee the upper waterfall in its green park setting. The flowing water and surrounding trees offer a different view of Antalya from its coastline.
Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallWatch the Lower Duden fall from the cliffs into the Mediterranean. The coastal viewpoint shows where the river meets the sea.
Lunch during the Antalya city tourAn included restaurant meal is part of the day’s visits. Drinks are extra.
Kaleici Old TownExplore lanes lined with old houses and traces of the city’s walls. This historic quarter leads down towards Antalya’s harbour.
Panoramic Boat TourTake the included boat ride for a view of Antalya from the water. Look back towards the harbour and the cliffs along the city’s edge.
Approximate hotel arrival after the tour.Transfer to your Antalya hotel and check-inStay two nights at the hotel class you selected.
First night in AntalyaBreakfast is included for your free day tomorrow.
Day 2Spend a free day in Antalya Breakfast is included, and the rest of the day is yours to plan.
Free time in AntalyaRelax, visit the beach or explore the city independently. No guided tour or activity is scheduled today.
Second night at your Antalya hotelPrepare for tomorrow’s early checkout and journey to Pamukkale.
Day 3Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale, then stay in Kusadasi Cross the mountains, visit the terraces and Hierapolis, then continue to your next hotel.
Antalya hotel checkout and pickup after breakfastBring your luggage for the road journey to Pamukkale, about 4 hours across the Taurus Mountains.
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis visitsExplore the terraces and ancient city. Lunch and listed entrance fees are included.
Pamukkale TravertinesView the pale terraces and shallow pools formed by mineral-rich springs. Shoes must be removed on the permitted terrace walking path.
Lunch between the Pamukkale visitsStop for the included restaurant lunch during the sightseeing day. Drinks are separate.
Hierapolis Ancient CitySee the ancient city above the terraces, where people once came for the thermal waters. The theatre and other stone remains show its long history.
Cleopatra Antique PoolYou can see the pool free of charge. Swimming is optional and costs extra, paid at the site.
Pamukkale sightseeing finishesThe tour continues west to Kusadasi after the final visit.
Included road transfer to KusadasiContinue with the tour’s hotel transfer. This part of the journey takes about 4 hours.
Approximate arrival; road conditions can affect the time.Kusadasi hotel check-inStay one night before tomorrow’s Ephesus tour.
Night in KusadasiBreakfast is included before checkout and the Ephesus tour.
Day 4Explore Ephesus and fly from Izmir to Istanbul Visit the ancient city and nearby sites, then return to Istanbul with airport transfers.
Hotel checkout and pickup after breakfastTake your luggage and join the journey to the Ephesus area.
Guided Ephesus tourVisit Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Lunch and entrance fees are included.
Ephesus Ancient CityWalk through the excavated city with your guide. See the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre among the remains of Roman public life.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the hillside shrine traditionally linked to Mary’s later life. Its small stone building remains a place of pilgrimage.
Lunch during the Ephesus tourAn included restaurant lunch breaks up the guided visits. Drinks are paid separately.
Temple of ArtemisView the remains of the great sanctuary near Selcuk. Your guide explains why the temple was counted among the ancient Seven Wonders.
Ephesus sightseeing finishesComplete the guided visits before travelling to the airport.
Transfer time follows the booked flight.Transfer to Izmir AirportThe included airport transfer takes about 1 hour.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Izmir to IstanbulTake the included evening flight, about 1 hour.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulYour driver meets you at arrivals. The tour ends with the transfer to your Istanbul hotel; accommodation this night is separate.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Flights, listed transfers, three hotel nights and guided visits are included, with breakfast on days 2–4 and lunch on days 1, 3 and 4.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Istanbul to Antalya and Izmir to Istanbul flight tickets, each with 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Listed airport transfers, including arrival meetings in Antalya and Istanbul
- Guided Antalya city tour with waterfalls, Kaleici and a panoramic boat ride
- Guided Pamukkale tour from Antalya with the onward hotel transfer to Kusadasi
- Guided Ephesus tour with the listed nearby visits
- Licensed guides, tour transport and listed entrance fees
- 2 nights in Antalya and 1 night in Kusadasi
- Breakfast on days 2, 3 and 4
- Lunch on days 1, 3 and 4
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- International flights and Istanbul hotel accommodation
- Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on the free day
- Dinners and drinks with lunch
- Independent activities and transport on day 2
- Swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool, paid at the site
- Personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay two nights in Antalya and one in Kusadasi; choose High Class for a beachfront Antalya hotel.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€740
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€935
- 2 people sharing a room€740
- 3 people sharing a room€699
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Most selected
Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €123
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,182
- 2 people sharing a room€863
- 3 people sharing a room€781
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Premium pick
High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €507
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,676
- 2 people sharing a room€1,247
- 3 people sharing a room€1,117
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Route & duration options
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Keep a free day in Antalya, add the region’s ancient cities, or choose a short Antalya and Pamukkale trip.
| Comparison | 2 Days Antalya and Pamukkale Tour from IstanbulAntalya and Pamukkale within two days | You are viewing4 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and EphesusAntalya, a free day and two Aegean sites | 5 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and EphesusAdd an ancient-city day around Antalya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya visits | Old Town, waterfalls and boat ride | Old Town, waterfalls and boat ride | Old Town, waterfalls and boat ride |
| Perge, Aspendos and Side | Not included | Not included | Included, with Manavgat Waterfall |
| Free day | None | Day 2 in Antalya | Day 3 in Antalya |
| Western Turkey visits | Pamukkale only | Pamukkale and Ephesus | Pamukkale and Ephesus |
| Hotel nights | 1 in Antalya | 2 in Antalya and 1 in Kusadasi | 3 in Antalya and 1 in Kusadasi |
| Flight back to Istanbul | From Denizli on day 2 | From Izmir on day 4 | From Izmir on day 5 |
| From price | €474 | €740 | €866 |
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Practical details
Before You Book
The Antalya stay, long road day and included meals.
- What is included on the free day in Antalya?
Breakfast and your second hotel night are included. There is no scheduled tour or activity. Plan your day independently; lunch, local transport and any activities you choose are separate.
- How long is the journey through Pamukkale on day 3?
Leave Antalya around 06:30 after breakfast. The drive to Pamukkale takes about four hours, followed by guided visits around 10:30–15:00. The onward tour transfer to Kusadasi takes about four more hours, with hotel arrival around 19:30. This is the longest day of the package.
- Which hotel class should I choose for a beachfront Antalya stay?
Choose High Class if you want a beachfront hotel in Antalya. Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach but are not beachfront. Your package includes two Antalya nights and one Kusadasi night.
- Is breakfast included before the early Pamukkale pickup?
Yes. Breakfast is included on day 3 before the road journey, as well as on days 2 and 4. Only day 1 has no included breakfast because it begins with an early flight departure from Istanbul.
- Can I swim at Cleopatra Antique Pool during the Pamukkale visit?
Yes, swimming is optional and paid separately at the site. Viewing the pool is free. Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to swim.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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