# Turkish coast by car: a 5-day itinerary

> The Turkish coast from Antalya to Bodrum is five towns, a day each: Antalya's old town and waterfall, Lycian Kaş with its coves, Fethiye with the Ölüdeniz lagoon, Marmaris with its castle and İçmeler beach, and Bodrum with ancient Halicarnassus and its windmills. The route runs west in one line, with 2–3.5 hours of driving each morning.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/coast-by-car

## Who it suits

- A road trip in Turkey
- You want both the sea and history
- A week off: 5 days of route plus spare

Not for:

- One hotel for the whole holiday — a single resort's itinerary suits better
- Without a car — buses exist, but it takes longer

When to go: May–June and September–October: warm, the sea is warm and the roads are quieter than in August.

## Day 1 — [Antalya](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya.md)

1. [Hıdırlık Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/hidirlik-tower.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, outside only
   ↓ 3 min on foot
2. [Kaleiçi](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/kaleici.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free, open 24/7
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 10 min on foot
3. [Yivli Minaret](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/yivli-minaret.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free
   ↓ 6 min on foot
4. [Hadrian's Gate](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/antalya-hadrians-gate.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free
   ↓ 38 min by transport
5. [Düden Waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/duden-waterfalls.md) — YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Lower free, Upper ≈ 60–70 TL

Total with walks: 6 h 7 min

Transfer Antalya → Kaş: car or bus along the coast, ≈ 3.5 h

## Day 2 — [Kaş](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas.md)

1. [Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-rock-tombs.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 4 min on foot
2. [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, no ticket
   ↓ 3 min on foot
3. [Kaş Old Town and Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 10 min on foot
4. [Antiphellos Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 25 min by transport
5. [Limanağzı Coves](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi.md) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Free entry; boat and sunbed paid

Total with walks: 6 h 57 min

Transfer Kaş → Fethiye: car or bus, ≈ 2 h

## Day 3 — [Fethiye](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye.md)

1. [Tomb of Amyntas](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/tomb-of-amyntas.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · €3 for foreign visitors, under-8s free
   ↓ 31 min by transport
2. [Kayaköy](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/kayakoy.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · €3 for foreign visitors
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 26 min by transport
3. [Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye/oludeniz-blue-lagoon.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Park 150 TL on foot; Belcekız free

Total with walks: 6 h 57 min

Transfer Fethiye → Marmaris: car or bus, ≈ 2.5 h

## Day 4 — [Marmaris](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris.md)

1. [Marmaris Grand Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-grand-bazaar.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry
   ↓ 3 min on foot
2. [Marmaris seafront promenade](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-promenade.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free, open 24 hours
   ↓ 5 min on foot
3. [Marmaris Castle](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-castle.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · €6 for foreign visitors, under-8s free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 36 min by transport
4. [İçmeler](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/icmeler.md) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Beach free, sunbeds extra

Total with walks: 6 h 44 min

Transfer Marmaris → Bodrum: car, ≈ 3 h

## Day 5 — [Bodrum](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum.md)

1. [Bodrum Old Town](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/bodrum-old-town.md) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Free, open 24/7
   ↓ 9 min on foot
2. [Mausoleum at Halicarnassus](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/mausoleum-at-halicarnassus.md) — YesGo score 64/100 (Yes, go) · 45 min · €3, under-8s free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
3. [Bodrum Ancient Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/bodrum-ancient-theatre.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 13 min on foot
4. [Myndos Gate](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/myndos-gate.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
5. [Bodrum Windmills](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/bodrum-windmills.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 6 h 2 min

## How the coastal route works

The route runs east to west in one line with no backtracking: Antalya — Kaş — Fethiye — Marmaris — Bodrum. Each day you drive in the morning, then see the town on its one-day route.

The most beautiful stretch is between Kaş and Fethiye: mountain roads above the sea, Kaputaş beach and viewpoints over the coves. Do not rush it.

## Car hire and the road

Pick up a car at Antalya airport and drop it in Bodrum — ask the rental company about the one-way fee. The coastal roads are good, but the mountain sections are narrow and winding.

## Where to stay

A night in each town: Antalya, Kaş, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum. For fewer moves, spend two nights each in Kaş and Fethiye and make day trips from there.

## Turkey road trip for 7 or 10 days

A week — add a day in Kemer and Phaselis after Antalya and a day for Kekova from Kaş. Ten days — Pamukkale or Ephesus from Bodrum, both long full-day trips.

## Tips

- Drive in the mornings so the towns get the daylight.
- The Bodrum Mausoleum and theatre are closed on Mondays — do not end the trip in Bodrum on a Monday.
- Kaş is free; the Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon is paid, Belcekız beach next to it is not.
- A one-way car return usually costs extra — check when booking.
- In summer set off early: the mountain roads are hot and busy at midday.

## Questions

### What is a good Turkey road trip along the coast?

Antalya — Kaş — Fethiye — Marmaris — Bodrum, a day in each, driving in the mornings.

### How long are the drives?

Antalya–Kaş about 3.5 h, Kaş–Fethiye about 2 h, Fethiye–Marmaris about 2.5 h, Marmaris–Bodrum about 3 h.

### Which stretch is most scenic?

Kaş to Fethiye, with Kaputaş beach and the coves below the road.

### Can I do it without a car?

Yes, by intercity bus, but it takes longer.

### Where should I pick up and drop off the car?

Antalya airport and Bodrum; check the one-way fee.

### What about 7 days?

Add Kemer and Phaselis after Antalya and a Kekova boat trip from Kaş.

### When is the best time?

May–June and September–October.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes, but daily drives are tiring; the 'Turkey with kids' route has shorter transfers.

### Can I add Ephesus or Pamukkale?

Yes, as full-day trips from Bodrum on a 10-day trip.

### Can I change the itinerary?

Yes: remove or add a stop in any day and the times recalculate.

## Sources

- Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism: museum and archaeological site hours and tickets
- General Directorate of Highways of Turkey: coastal roads

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