How long is the Turkey's Turquoise Coast: Bodrum to Antalya route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 5 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Bodrum, Mugla Province to Antalya, Antalya Province in Turkish Riviera, Turkey.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to June and September to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Coastal, Scenic, Culture, Beach, Classic road trip.

Turkey's Turquoise Coast: Bodrum to Antalya

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The route · 5 stops

Bodrum

2 nights

The route begins on the Bodrum Peninsula, where a Crusader castle overlooking the marina now houses one of the world's finest underwater archaeology museums. Spend two days exploring the ancient Mausoleum of Halicarnassus site and the whitewashed hillside town before the coast road south begins.The route begins on the Bodrum Peninsula, where a Crusader castle overlooking the marina now houses one of the world's finest underwater archaeology museums. Spend two days exploring the ancient Mausoleum of Halicarnassus site and the whitewashed hillside town before the coast road south begins.

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1h 59m · 143 km drive to Dalyan

Dalyan

1 night

A detour south from the main coastal road leads to this peaceful river town, where 4th-century Lycian tombs are carved into limestone cliffs above the rooftops. Take a wooden river boat to Iztuzu Beach, a protected nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, and explore the ruins of ancient Kaunos.A detour south from the main coastal road leads to this peaceful river town, where 4th-century Lycian tombs are carved into limestone cliffs above the rooftops. Take a wooden river boat to Iztuzu Beach, a protected nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, and explore the ruins of ancient Kaunos.

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52m · 62 km drive to Fethiye

Fethiye

2 nights

The route's natural hub, combining a working harbour town with two world-class experiences nearby. Oludeniz Blue Lagoon, 15 minutes south, is a protected natural reserve with extraordinary turquoise water. Paragliding from Mount Babadag above the lagoon ranks among the world's best tandem flights.The route's natural hub, combining a working harbour town with two world-class experiences nearby. Oludeniz Blue Lagoon, 15 minutes south, is a protected natural reserve with extraordinary turquoise water. Paragliding from Mount Babadag above the lagoon ranks among the world's best tandem flights.

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1h 14m · 89 km drive to Kas

Kas

2 nights

Turkey's most characterful small coastal town sits on a rocky headland above a harbour of gulets and yachts. The ancient Antiphellos theatre looks straight out to sea. Use two nights to sea-kayak to Kekova's sunken Lycian ruins and to catch sunrise at Kaputas Beach, 30 minutes east on the D400.Turkey's most characterful small coastal town sits on a rocky headland above a harbour of gulets and yachts. The ancient Antiphellos theatre looks straight out to sea. Use two nights to sea-kayak to Kekova's sunken Lycian ruins and to catch sunrise at Kaputas Beach, 30 minutes east on the D400.

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2h 13m · 160 km drive to Antalya

Antalya

2 nights

The route ends in Antalya, where 2,000 years of history are packed into the Kaleici old quarter around a Roman harbour. Spend day one wandering Kaleici's cobbled lanes; day two at the Antalya Museum or the Aspendos Roman theatre, one of the best-preserved in the world, 50 kilometres east.The route ends in Antalya, where 2,000 years of history are packed into the Kaleici old quarter around a Roman harbour. Spend day one wandering Kaleici's cobbled lanes; day two at the Antalya Museum or the Aspendos Roman theatre, one of the best-preserved in the world, 50 kilometres east.

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Turkey's Turquoise Coast: Bodrum to Antalya