# Self Drive Ephesus

> Explore Ephesus at your own pace with our self-drive tour.

**Category:** Self Drive Tours  
**URL:** https://www.turkeytourorganizer.com/how-to-roam/self-drive-tours/self-drive-ephesus//  
**Duration:** 6 days / 5 nights  
**Destinations:** Izmir, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Bodrum  

## Overview

Discover the wonders of Ephesus at your own pace with our Self Drive Tours. Tailor-made itineraries for an unforgettable Turkey adventure.

## Destinations

- Izmir
- Pergamon
- Pamukkale
- Ephesus
- Bodrum

## Itinerary

### Day 1 - Izmir to Bergama

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.

### Day 2 - Bergama to Pamukkale

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.

### Day 3 - Pamukkale to Ephesus

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.

### Day 4 - Ephesus

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.

### Day 5 - Ephesus to Bodrum

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.

### Day 6 - Departure

Drive to Bodrum airport for your next destination or home.

## Places You'll See

- Library of Celsus - Ephesus
- House of Virgin Mary
- Terrace Houses - Ephesus
- Pamukkale
- Aphrodisias
- Pergamon
- Bodrum

## Gallery

![Acropolis - Pergamon](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/acropolis-pergamon_1679416548.webp) — Acropolis - Pergamon
![Pamukkale Travertines](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/pamukkale-travertines_1679416549.webp) — Pamukkale Travertines
![Library of Celsus - Ephesus](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/library-of-celsus-ephesus_1679416552.webp) — Library of Celsus - Ephesus
![Yalikavan Marina - Bodrum](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/yalikavan-marina-bodrum_1679416554.webp) — Yalikavan Marina - Bodrum

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