A 5-day nature road trip from Antalya Airport to Ölüdeniz
Estimated cost
$890estimated total
Stays
$420
Fuel
$35
Food
$245
Other
$190
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
198 km3h 9mDepart 14:45
Start
Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye
Drive 37 km in ~40min via D650 from Antalya Havalimanı.
48 km49m
1
Attraction
Karain Cave
Antalya, Turkey
15:25–16:401h 15m here$5
Prehistoric cave above the plain
Adventure-friendly cave stop; wear grippy shoes as stone steps can be slick in July heat.
Drive 33 km in ~38 min via D350 toward Korkuteli.
33 km38m
2
Food
Şişçi Ramazan Uncalı Şubesi
Korkuteli, Turkey
17:35–18:351h here$18
Classic roadside köfte and şiş
Good local fuel before the highland section; order şiş köfte and ayran, park on-site.
Drive 117 km in ~1h 42min via D650 and Burdur Fethiye Yolu.
117 km1h 42m
3
Overnight
Tefenni Villas
Tefenni, Turkey
19:55–08:3012h here$80
Quiet villa hotel near the route
Calm overnight on the corridor; book ahead for July and request parking inside the property.
Day 2
171 km2h 47mDepart 08:30
Check out of Tefenni Villas, then drive 36 km in ~35min via Burdur Fethiye Yolu to Gölhisar.
40 km38m
4
Attraction
Kibyra Ancient City
Gölhisar, Turkey
09:05–11:052h here$8
Hilltop ruins with stadium views
Ruins suit nature-adventure style; go early for shade and bring water as the site is exposed.
Drive 9 km in ~20min from Kibyra toward Gölhisar Lake.
11 km18m
5
Food
GÖLBAŞI RESTORAN CAFE GÖLHİSAR
Gölhisar, Turkey
11:25–12:401h 15m here$20
Lakeside lunch and breezes
Easy lakeside break after ruins; choose grilled fish if available and sit outside for airflow.
Drive 46 km in ~50min via Burdur Fethiye Yolu toward Seki.
52 km43m
6
Attraction
Seki
Fethiye, Turkey
13:30–15:001h 30m here
Cool highland scenery
Cooler highland stop fits July nature travel; keep fuel topped before descending toward Fethiye.
Drive 64 km in ~1h 15min via D350 and Antalya Fethiye Yolu.
68 km1h 8m
7
Overnight
Yacht Boheme Hotel - Boutique Class - Adults Only +16
Fethiye, Turkey
16:15–08:1516h here$110
Boutique marina hotel
Comfortable Fethiye base near the marina; reserve parking details before arrival in peak season.
Day 3
13 km32mDepart 08:15
Check out of Yacht Boheme Hotel, then drive 3 km in ~10min through Fethiye to the tombs.
2 km5m
8
Attraction
Amyntas Rock Tombs
Fethiye, Turkey
08:25–09:251h here$4
Lycian tombs above Fethiye
Short climb with big views; visit early before stone steps heat up and carry small cash.
Drive 2 km in ~10min within Fethiye traffic.
1 km3m
9
Activity
Fethiye Market
Fethiye, Turkey
09:35–10:501h 15m here$10
Large local produce market
Local texture between nature days; buy fruit for hikes and park at paid lots near the market.
Walk 1.1 km in ~15min from Fethiye Market to the old town area.
1 km5m
10
Food
Mozaik Bahçe Restaurant
Fethiye, Turkey
12:15–13:301h 15m here$24
Garden restaurant with meze
Loved Fethiye lunch spot; book for July and order the Hatay-style meze plates.
Drive 9 km in ~30min via Kayaköy road.
9 km18m
11
Activity
Abandoned Village of Kayaköy
Fethiye, Turkey
14:00–16:002h here$5
Abandoned Greek village
Atmospheric adventure walk; wear sun protection and avoid the hottest roofless interiors at midday.
Drive 2 km in ~10min through Kayaköy village lanes.
0 km1m
12
Overnight
Doğa Apartments
Kayaköy, Turkey
16:10–08:0016h here$85
Quiet village lodging with pool
Nature-focused overnight near trails; confirm parking and cool off at the pool after Kayaköy.
Day 4
43 km1h 22mDepart 08:00
Check out of Doga Apartments Kayakoy, then drive 1 km in ~5min to the Kayaköy trailhead.
11 km19m
13
Activity
Lycian Way Trail
Kayaköy, Turkey
08:05–11:053h here
Scenic trail start to the coast
Best adventure segment of the route; start early, carry 2L water, and arrange return taxi if needed.
Drive 3 km in ~15min back through Kayaköy village.
6 km10m
14
Food
Cin Bal 1975 Et Restoranı
Kayaköy, Turkey
11:20–12:501h 30m here$24
Rustic barbecue garden
Post-hike protein stop; choose lamb or köfte and sit under shade in the garden.
Drive 8 km in ~25min on the narrow Gemiler road.
9 km17m
15
Attraction
Gemiler Beach Restaurant Cafe
Fethiye, Turkey
13:15–15:452h 30m here$12
Small bay facing St Nicholas Island
Clear-water nature break; arrive after lunch turnover and bring water shoes for pebbles.
Drive 17 km in ~34 min via Kayaköy and Ölüdeniz road.
17 km34m
16
Attraction
Oludeniz Beach
Fethiye, Turkey
16:20–18:202h here$8
Famous blue lagoon beach
Iconic destination scenery; late afternoon has softer light and slightly easier parking turnover.
Drive 1 km in ~10min through Ölüdeniz resort streets.
0 km2m
17
Overnight
Jade Residence (14+) | Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz, Turkey
18:30–07:4514h here$145
Boutique stay by the beach
Beachfront base for final day; book early for July and ask about reserved parking access.
Day 5
12 km33mDepart 07:45
Check out of Jade Residence, then drive 2.1 km in ~4 min to the Babadağ Teleferik lower station.
2 km4m
18
Activity
Babadağ Teleferik
Ölüdeniz, Turkey
08:00–10:302h 30m here$45
Mountain lift above Ölüdeniz
Huge nature views over the lagoon; go early before clouds, heat, and paraglider crowds build.
Drive 2.2 km in ~4 min back down to Ölüdeniz beachfront.
2 km4m
19
Food
Buzz Beach Bar
Ölüdeniz, Turkey
10:45–12:001h 15m here$22
Beachfront brunch and drinks
Easy final brunch by the water; reserve shade seating and try a cold lemonade or seafood dish.
Drive 1 km in ~10min to the lagoon entrance parking.
2 km8m
20
Attraction
Kumburnu Plajı
Ölüdeniz, Turkey
12:10–15:103h here$18
Sheltered lagoon swim spot
Calm lagoon fits a relaxed nature finish; rent loungers early as July spaces sell out fast.
Walk 1.2 km in ~15min from Kumburnu along the beachfront promenade.
3 km10m
21
Activity
Sky Sports Paragliding - Paragliding
Ölüdeniz, Turkey
15:20–16:201h here
Watch paragliders land by sea
Classic Ölüdeniz adventure scene; watch landings from the promenade and keep clear of landing lanes.
Finish
Fethiye/Muğla, Türkiye
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Start outdoor ruins and hikes before 09:00; July midday heat around Fethiye can exceed 35°C.
- 2Book Fethiye, Kayaköy, and Ölüdeniz hotels early because July is peak domestic holiday season.
- 3Top up fuel around Korkuteli, Gölhisar, or Fethiye before the smaller Kayaköy and Gemiler roads.
- 4Use paid parking near Ölüdeniz and Kumburnu; beachfront spaces turn over best early morning or late afternoon.
- 5Check Babadağ Cable Car wind conditions the same morning; mountain operations can pause in strong wind.
Good to know
- 1The Antalya–Fethiye route uses mountain and highland sections; expect slower trucks and limited passing zones.
- 2July sun exposure is severe at Kibyra, Kayaköy, and Babadağ; heat illness risk is real after late morning.
- 3Kayaköy–Gemiler roads are narrow and twisty; a sedan is fine, but drive slowly and avoid night driving there.
- 4Ölüdeniz parking and lagoon access can reach capacity on July afternoons; arrive early or late.
- 5No international border documents are needed, but carry passport or ID and your rental contract for police checks.
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