Car with Driver In Fethiye

Fethiye town and harbour

Fethiye is the natural start of a private day, a lively coastal town with a long waterfront promenade, a marina full of traditional wooden gulets and markets close to the harbour. Built on the site of the ancient Lycian city of Telmessos, it mixes old and new, and a morning stroll is an easy way to ease into the day before heading out to the sights.

With your own driver there is nothing to organise about parking or routes in the town. Many visitors ask what to do in Fethiye in one day, and a private car allows you to link the harbour, the ancient tombs, Kayakoy and the beaches without hurrying. The driver can also suggest a place for coffee or a simple lunch before you set off.

Amyntas Rock Tombs

The Amyntas Rock Tombs are carved into the sheer cliff face above Fethiye and are a striking example of Lycian burial architecture. Cut into the rock in the fourth century BC, the largest tomb has a temple-like facade with columns, and the climb up the steps is rewarded with sweeping views over the harbour, the bay and the green mountains behind.

Visitors who search for Amyntas Rock Tombs opening times and tickets should know that entrance fees to attractions are not included in the car service and are paid on site, and that opening hours change by season. Plan around thirty to forty-five minutes, and wear shoes with a good grip, as the steps are steep and there is little shade.

Kayakoy ghost village

Kayakoy, once known as Levissi, is a hillside village of roofless stone houses, ruined churches and narrow cobbled lanes. It was lived in by a mixed Greek and Turkish community and was left empty after the population exchange of the 1920s. Today it is protected as an open-air museum, and wandering through the silent ruins is one of the most atmospheric stops in the Fethiye area.

Is Kayakoy worth visiting? Most travellers say yes, for its photographs and for the sense of history that surrounds it. Allow about an hour, wear comfortable shoes for uneven paths and bring water. A private car makes it easy to arrive early or late in the day, when the light is softer and there are fewer visitors.

Oludeniz Beach and the Blue Lagoon

Oludeniz is one of the most famous beaches in Turkey, with turquoise water, white pebbly sand and the high peak of Babadag rising behind it. The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered, shallow protected inlet beside the beach, known for its calm water. In summer the sky above is often full of paragliders who launch from the mountain and land near the shore.

If you are asking how to get to Oludeniz from Fethiye, a private car is the simplest way, with the driver waiting while you swim, sunbathe or have lunch. The Blue Lagoon is within a nature park with its own entrance fee, which is not included in the car service. Bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection, and tell the driver how long you would like to stay.

Butterfly Valley viewpoint, Faralya and Kabak Bay

The Butterfly Valley viewpoint near Faralya looks down from a high cliff onto a hidden cove and a steep canyon, one of the most photographed panoramas on the Turquoise Coast. The winding coastal road to reach it passes through pine forest with glimpses of the deep blue sea, and the drive itself is part of the experience.

If you wish to go further, Faralya and Kabak Bay offer a quieter side of the coast, with a peaceful pebbly beach and lush surroundings. These are optional extras, so tell your driver early, as the extra distance changes the pace of the day. A private driver will stop wherever the view is best, so photographers can take as long as they need.

Saklikent, Tlos, Calis sunset and longer runs

If you have an appetite for a longer day, the driver can extend the route to Saklikent gorge, a deep natural canyon where cool mountain water runs through the rock, and to Tlos, one of the oldest and most important cities of ancient Lycia, with rock tombs and a hilltop fortress. Both are optional and need more time, so discuss them at booking.

The day can finish with a sunset stop at Calis Beach, a long beach on the way back to town, or a final walk at the Fethiye harbour. For longer runs to places like Dalyan or Patara, discuss the route in advance so the timing works. Our drivers know the roads well and can suggest places for a local lunch, although they are drivers and not licensed historical guides.