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Self Drive Ephesus

  • 6 days / 5 nights
  • Izmir → Pergamon → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Bodrum
  • Self Drive Tour
  • Acropolis - Pergamon
    Acropolis - Pergamon
  • Pamukkale Travertines
    Pamukkale Travertines
  • Library of Celsus - Ephesus
    Library of Celsus - Ephesus
  • Yalikavan Marina - Bodrum
    Yalikavan Marina - Bodrum

An Introduction to Your Journey

Explore Izmir, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Bodrum on a self-drive journey by rental car. Follow a suggested itinerary at your own pace, with time for the places and experiences that interest you. We can help tailor the route, overnight stops and travel arrangements before your trip.

Your Route Through Turkey

Route map for Self Drive Ephesus: Izmir → Pergamon → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Bodrum

Route overview showing main destinations and travel connections.

Izmir → Pergamon → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Bodrum

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Pick up your rental car in Izmir Adnan Menderes airport and start driving north to Bergama city. Explore the ruins like Acropolis, Asclepieion, and the Temple of Serapis in the city's vicinity. We recommend a walk in the old city to see the beautiful stone houses and narrow streets of the old city of Bergama. Overnight in Bergama.

  2. Check out from your hotel in Bergama and drive to Pamukkale through the countryside. Enjoy the ancient city of Hierapolis and swim in Cleopatra's ancient pools before checking in to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.

  3. After breakfast, start driving south and find the hidden gem Aphrodisias. After exploring one of Turkey's best-preserved ancient cities, continue to Ephesus Ancient City and check in to your hotel in the old Greek village near Ephesus Ancient City. Overnight in Sirince.

  4. Enjoy your breakfast in the garden of your hotel in a peaceful atmosphere and hit the road to explore what Ephesus and environs have for you. Explore the ancient city, see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Overnight in Sirince Village.

  5. Drive south today by the Lake Bafa and take a break by the calm waters of the Agean sea. Visit the Bodrum Underwater archaeology museum before checking in to your hotel and catch the world-famous rhythm of Bodrum's nightlife. Overnight in Bodrum.

  6. Drive to Bodrum airport for your next destination or home.

Planning Your Trip: Common Questions

Yes. These are sample self-drive itineraries. Tell us your interests, preferred pace and available travel dates so we can discuss changes to the route, overnight stops and experiences.

You drive the rental car yourselves. A driver or accompanying guide is not part of the self-drive experience. If you would like a local guide at selected sites, we can discuss arranging that separately.

We will confirm the proposed rental-car arrangements, accommodation and any additional services in your personalised itinerary and quotation. Vehicle terms, insurance, fuel, parking, tolls and entrance fees should be reviewed with the agreed inclusions before booking.

Tell us your arrival and departure plans and your preferred collection and return locations. We will review the route with you and confirm the proposed arrangements and rental requirements before you book.

Plan your trip

Let's Talk About Your Trip

Self Drive Ephesus

Tell us when you would like to travel, who is joining you and what you enjoy. We will help shape a self-drive route around your interests and preferred pace, and discuss the car, accommodation and other travel arrangements with you.

The Team You'll Plan Your Trip With

  • Erkan Dülger
    Erkan DülgerManaging Partner
  • Kadir Akın
    Kadir AkınManaging Partner
  • Ali Can Yüce
    Ali Can YüceTravel Consultant
  • Gülşah Akın
    Gülşah AkınTravel Consultant
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