Izmir to Aegean Coast: Dog Road Trip Guide 2026

Turkey's most spectacular coastal drive with your dog.

Route Options

North Aegean (3-4 days)

Izmir → Cesme → Alacati → Sigacik → Kusadasi → Ephesus → Selcuk

South Aegean (4-5 days)

Izmir → Kusadasi → Bodrum → Marmaris → Datca → Fethiye

Full Circuit (7-10 days)

Izmir → Cesme → Bodrum → Marmaris → Fethiye → return via Denizli

Day-by-Day (South Route)

Day 1: Izmir → Kusadasi

  • Izmir Kordon morning walk
  • 90-minute drive to Kusadasi
  • Dilek National Park afternoon walk (dogs on leash)

Day 2: Kusadasi → Bodrum

  • Ephesus morning (dogs allowed outside ruins)
  • 2.5-hour drive to Bodrum
  • Yalikavak evening marina walk

Day 3-4: Bodrum

  • Beach morning walks (before 8am)
  • Windmills of Bodrum walk
  • Gumusluk sunset promenade

Day 5: Marmaris

  • Icmeler forest walks
  • National Park pine trails

Pet Hotel Stops

CityBest OptionPrice
CesmeAlacati area250-480 TRY
KusadasiCenter190-380 TRY
BodrumGumbet280-520 TRY
MarmarisIcmeler200-420 TRY
FethiyeCenter200-430 TRY