5 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus
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Tour Overview
Spend three nights in Antalya with a city tour, Perge, Aspendos, Side and a free day. Continue through Pamukkale to Kusadasi, then visit Ephesus before flying back to Istanbul. Two flights and four hotel nights are included.
Fly from Istanbul to Antalya for a guided day around the old town and waterfalls, including a panoramic boat ride. Stay three nights at the same hotel. On day 2, visit Perge, Aspendos Theatre, Side and Manavgat Waterfall. Day 3 is free, with breakfast and your hotel night included.
Leave Antalya early on day 4 for Pamukkale. This is the longest road day: about four hours to the terraces, guided visits from around 10:30 to 15:00, then about four more hours to Kusadasi. Lunch and the hotel transfer are included. Stay one night in Kusadasi before Ephesus.
On day 5, visit Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis with a guide. Transfer to Izmir Airport after the tour and take the included flight to Istanbul. Your driver meets you at arrivals for the transfer to your Istanbul hotel.
The package includes two domestic flights, four hotel nights, listed transfers, guided visits and entrance fees. Breakfast is included on days 2–5, including the free day. Lunch is included on the four guided days. For a beachfront hotel in Antalya, choose High Class. Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach but are not beachfront.
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City sights, ancient sites and a day of your own
- Three nights in one Antalya hotelTwo guided days followed by a full free day.
- Perge, Aspendos and Side includedA separate guided day also visits Manavgat Waterfall.
- Continue from Pamukkale to EphesusStay in Kusadasi between the visits and fly back from Izmir.
Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Stay three nights in Antalya and one in Kusadasi. Day 4 includes about 4 hours to Pamukkale and about 4 more hours to Kusadasi after the visits. 2 stops · 4 nights
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Day 1Fly to Antalya and visit the old town and waterfalls Meet your driver on arrival and join the Antalya city tour before checking in for three nights.
Pickup follows your booked flight.Early hotel pickup in IstanbulTransfer to your departure airport for the flight to Antalya. Breakfast is not included this morning.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Istanbul to AntalyaTake the included flight south, about 1 hour.
Antalya airport meeting and tour transferYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to join the Antalya city tour.
Antalya old town and waterfalls tourVisit the listed sights and take a panoramic boat ride. Lunch and entrance fees are included.
Duden WaterfallSee the cascade in a green park setting. The riverside paths bring you close to the water, where the ground can be wet.
Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallWatch the Lower Duden River fall from the coastal cliffs into the Mediterranean. The viewing area looks towards the mouth of the waterfall.
Lunch during the Antalya city tourThe city tour includes a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Pay separately for any drinks you order.
Kaleici Old TownExplore narrow streets lined with old houses in Antalya’s historic quarter. The lanes lead towards the harbour below the town.
Panoramic Boat TourTake a boat ride for views of Antalya from the water. The coastal cliffs and harbour form the setting for this part of the tour.
Transfer to your Antalya hotel and check inStay at this hotel for three nights, with checkout on day 4.
First night in AntalyaBreakfast is included before tomorrow’s ancient sites tour.
Day 2Visit Perge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat Waterfall Spend the day at ancient sites east of Antalya, with a waterfall stop before returning to your hotel.
Hotel pickup after breakfastJoin the full-day tour of the listed ancient sites and Manavgat Waterfall. A guide, lunch and entrance fees are included.
Perge Ancient CityWalk among the remains of Perge’s streets and public buildings. Columns and gate structures help show the layout of the ancient city.
Aspendos Ancient TheatreSee the Roman theatre with its tiers of seating and tall stage building. Its preserved structure shows how large performances could be held here.
Lunch on the ancient sites routeStop for an included restaurant meal between the visits. Drinks are not included.
Side Ancient CityVisit ancient remains on Side’s coastal peninsula. The setting brings the old city and its harbour area close to the sea.
Manavgat WaterfallSee the river spread over a broad, low waterfall. The viewing areas offer a break beside the moving water after the ancient sites.
Return to your Antalya hotelStay a second night at the same hotel. Your evening is free.
Second night in AntalyaTomorrow is free, with breakfast and another night at this hotel included.
Day 3Free day in Antalya Take a day for your own plans before the journey to Pamukkale.
Spend the day as you wishBreakfast and your hotel night are included. There are no scheduled tours or transfers today. Lunch, dinner and any activities you choose are extra.
Third night at your Antalya hotelBreakfast is included before the early road departure on day 4.
Day 4Travel from Antalya through Pamukkale to Kusadasi Cross the mountains for a guided Pamukkale visit, then continue to your next hotel in Kusadasi.
Checkout and hotel pickup after breakfastLeave Antalya with your luggage. The road journey to Pamukkale takes about 4 hours.
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis visitsExplore the terraces and ancient city with your guide. Lunch and listed entrance fees are included.
Pamukkale TravertinesView the white terraces formed by deposits from the spring water. Walk barefoot on the marked section open to visitors.
Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore remains of the ancient city above Pamukkale’s terraces. The buildings reflect its long connection with the thermal springs.
Lunch during the Pamukkale stopHave an included restaurant lunch as part of the touring day. Drinks are separate.
Cleopatra Antique PoolThe pool is open and can be viewed for free. Swimming is optional and paid for at the site, with ancient columns visible under the water.
This is a long road day; arrival depends on traffic and the tour schedule.Finish the visits and continue to KusadasiThe onward hotel transfer is included and takes about 4 hours.
Arrival is approximate and depends on traffic.Check in for one night in KusadasiArrive at your hotel after the Pamukkale tour and road transfer.
One night in KusadasiBreakfast is included before the Ephesus pickup on day 5.
Day 5Visit Ephesus, then fly from Izmir to Istanbul Complete your guided visits at Ephesus before the airport transfer and included return flight.
Checkout and Ephesus hotel pickupHave breakfast and bring your luggage for the flight later today.
Guided Ephesus tour with nearby sitesVisit Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Lunch and entrance fees are included.
Ephesus Ancient CityFollow the ancient streets past major public buildings. Your guide explains the city around the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the hillside shrine near Ephesus. Christian tradition connects this small place of worship with Mary.
Lunch during the Ephesus itineraryThe tour includes a restaurant meal between the site visits. You pay separately for drinks.
Temple of ArtemisLook at the remains of the once-large temple complex. The stop introduces the sanctuary remembered among the ancient Seven Wonders.
End of the guided Ephesus visitsYour airport transfer follows the tour.
The transfer is timed for your booked flight.Transfer to Izmir AirportThe drive from the tour area to the airport takes about 1 hour.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Izmir to IstanbulTake the included return flight, about 1 hour.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulMeet your driver at arrivals and continue to your Istanbul hotel. The hotel night after the package is not included.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Flights, four hotel nights, transfers and guided visits are included, with breakfast on days 2–5 and lunch on days 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
Hotels and listed meals
- 3 hotel nights in Antalya and 1 in Kusadasi
- Breakfast on days 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Lunch on days 1, 2, 4 and 5
Tours and tickets
- Guided Antalya city tour with waterfalls, Kaleici and a panoramic boat ride
- Guided Perge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat Waterfall tour
- Guided Pamukkale tour from Antalya, with onward transfer to Kusadasi
- Guided Ephesus tour with House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis
- Licensed guides, tour transport and listed entrance fees
Domestic flights and transfers
- Istanbul to Antalya and Izmir to Istanbul flight tickets
- 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on both included flights
- Airport transfers and arrival meetings listed in the itinerary
Local taxes and fees
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- International flights and hotel nights outside the package
- Breakfast before the early flight on day 1
- Lunch, activities and transfers on the free day
- Swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool
- All dinners, drinks with lunch and personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay three nights in Antalya and one in Kusadasi; High Class Antalya hotels are beachfront, while Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€866
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,097
- 2 people sharing a room€866
- 3 people sharing a room€822
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+ €173
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,442
- 2 people sharing a room€1,039
- 3 people sharing a room€939
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+ €647
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€2,033
- 2 people sharing a room€1,513
- 3 people sharing a room€1,351
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 the ancient-city day around Antalya, shorten the stay, or add Cappadocia before the coast.
| Comparison | 4 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and EphesusFour days without the ancient-city excursion | You are viewing5 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and EphesusAntalya’s city and ancient sites before Pamukkale and Ephesus | 6 Days Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus TourStart with two Cappadocia tour days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya city tour | Included | Included | Included |
| Perge, Aspendos and Side | Not included | Included, with Manavgat Waterfall | Not included |
| Cappadocia routes | Not included | Not included | Red and Yellow |
| Free day | Day 2 in Antalya | Day 3 in Antalya | Day 3 in Antalya |
| Pamukkale and Ephesus | Days 3 and 4 | Days 4 and 5 | Days 5 and 6 |
| Hotel nights | 2 in Antalya and 1 in Kusadasi | 3 in Antalya and 1 in Kusadasi | 1 in Cappadocia, 3 in Antalya and 1 in Kusadasi |
| From price | €740 | €866 | €978 |
| View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Mediterranean Tour from Istanbul: Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus | View Tour & Prices: 6 Days Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour |
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Practical details
Before You Book
Hotel location, your free day and the journey through Pamukkale.
- Which Antalya hotel class should I choose for a beachfront stay?
Choose High Class if you want a hotel directly on the beach in Antalya. Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach, but they are not beachfront. You spend three nights in Antalya on this package.
- What is included on the free day in Antalya?
Day 3 includes breakfast and your third night at the same hotel. There are no scheduled visits or transfers. Use the day for your own plans; lunch, dinner and any extra activities are paid separately.
- What does the Perge, Aspendos and Side day cover?
Day 2 visits Perge Ancient City, Aspendos Theatre, Side Ancient City and Manavgat Waterfall. The full-day tour includes a guide, hotel pickup and return, lunch and entrance fees. You stay in Antalya that night.
- How long is the journey through Pamukkale on day 4?
Have breakfast before the 06:30 pickup in Antalya. The drive to Pamukkale takes about 4 hours. Guided visits run from around 10:30 to 15:00, followed by about 4 more hours to Kusadasi. Hotel arrival is around 19:30 and can vary with traffic.
- Can I swim in Cleopatra Antique Pool during the Pamukkale visit?
Yes, swimming is optional and paid separately at the site. The pool is open, and viewing it 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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