We will tell you about popular excursions in Antalya: sightseeing programs in the city, guided tours around the resort. What is the cost of excursions and where to buy.
The list of sightseeing routes in Antalya includes both trips to the city itself and its surroundings, as well as a mini-trip to other regions of Turkey.
Useful information about the cost of excursions:
The cost of a standard guided group tour includes:
transfer from the hotel;
direct transport to the sights;
guide services;
ticket;
snack or full meal.
Important: When ordering a tour it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that there is an English-speaking guide.
The price of the tour from an agency or ordered on the Internet cheaper than when buying at the hotel by 25%.
Full-day excursions from Antalya
Although Antalya is one of the most interesting cities in Turkey, the most popular for its guests are field trips to other regions of the country or neighboring Palestine to explore Jerusalem.
A trip to Pamukkale
A mini-trip to Pamukkale brings tourists to the southwest of the country. There are many white calcareous plateaus (called travertines). Right in the middle of them is an amazingly beautiful lake, created by thermal springs. In the hot reservoir bathe all year round, regardless of the air temperature.
The tour itinerary also includes visits to the following attractions:
Queen Cleopatra's pool, with water coming from a thermal spring;
The ancient ruins of an amphitheater, an aqueduct, baths, and gymnasiums of Hierapolis;
The Upper Düden, one of the two waterfalls located in Antalya itself.
Cost of sightseeing tour: starting from 45 to 60 USD, depending on the number of people in the group. Duration of the tour: one day completely. Where to order a tour: On the website tripster.ru. On the Internet portal getyourguide.ru is a proposal for a two-day tour in Pamukkale. What to bring: water, sunglasses, hat, jacket (in the morning and evening can be quite cool) and swimwear.
Journey to Myra of Lycia and Demre
A tour for true admirers of Turkey's fascinating history consists of three parts:
A walk past the tombs of the capital of the Lycian Kingdom, the city of Myra, as well as watching a fascinating show at the local amphitheater;
A visit to the temple of Nicholas the Wonderworker (Demre);
Journey on a yacht along Kekova Island, look at a shipwreck from the deck ( with special transparent bottom of the ship possible), bathing in the sea for those who want to.
Cost of sightseeing tour: from 35 USD for one person in a group tour. Duration of the tour: from 6:00 till 21:00.
Istanbul sightseeing tour
A one-day trip to Istanbul begins with a domestic flight from Antalya Airport. The program of the trip may vary depending on the agency, but usually includes sightseeing of the following attractions:
The mesmerizing blue Sultanahmet Mosque and the surrounding square of the same name;
The majestic Hagia Sophia Cathedral;
Topkapi Palace - residence of Turkish rulers;
Grand Bazaar - the largest slave market in the past and the main market of the country today.
If you wish the tour can be complemented by a yacht trip on the Bosphorus.
Please note! For this tour it is important to have comfortable shoes and quite closed clothes.
The cost of the tour: from 150 USD for one person in a group tour. Duration of the tour: one day completely (from 6:00 to 01:00). Where to order a tour: on the website getyourguide.ru.
A two-day trip to Cappadocia
One of the most fascinating natural reserves in the world, Cappadocia captivates visitors with its bizarrely shaped formations made of tufa and basalt. Directly between and on them, the ancestors of the residents of Turkey built their stone dwellings. The picture turned out to be unforgettable!
The tour program includes a visit to the following attractions:
Mevlana Mausoleum. The tomb was built in the XIII century for the poet Rumi in the village of Konya;
the oldest mosque in Turkey, Ala al-Din, still functioning in Konya;
Underground town-tunnel Kaymakli;
Goreme monastery and reserve;
The city of potters and other craftsmen Avanos.
For an additional fee (starting from 150 USD), on the dawn of the second day of the tour, you can take a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia. This experience is definitely worth the money!
The cost of the tour: from 80 USD for one person. Where to book a tour: on the site getyourguide.ru. What to bring: water, sunglasses, hat, jacket and passport for the overnight stay at the hotel.
Trip to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, a holy place for all Christians, attracts thousands of pilgrims to its lands every year. Through a one-day mini-tour, travelers will be able to:
Climb the Mount of Olives and begin their journey of Christ;
see the temple of the Holy Sepulcher and All Nations;
view King David's tomb;
see the building where the legendary Last Supper was held;
stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane;
relax at the nearby beach and swim in the Sea of Marmara.
In order to get from Antalya to Jerusalem the tour includes an air flight.
The cost of the tour: from 250 USD for one person in a group tour. Separate fee for a visa. Duration of the tour: one day in full (from 5:00 to 02:00).
Excursions in Antalya and its surroundings
Certainly, there is also plenty to see in Antalya itself! The surrounding national parks, nature reserves, and scenic mountains are worth visiting for both adults and children
City tour A relaxed walk around Antalya on foot or by bus is ideal for those tourists who prefer a leisurely sightseeing itinerary.
The tour program includes:
Exploring the historic Kaleici or Old Town area;
Ascent and descent by local cable car, and a cup of coffee at the top with a view over Antalya.
Cost of sightseeing tour: from 20 to 35 USD for a group tour, from 40 USD for an individual guided tour. Duration of the tour: half a day.
Extreme tour
A mix of pleasure and adrenaline rush - that's what an excursion including the following types of entertainment offers:
rafting on a mountain river on the territory of the Kerpulu nature reserve;
quad bike safari through the surrounding forests.
All tour participants are fully briefed on safety rules before the tour. The cost of necessary equipment is included in the price of the tour.
The cost of the tour: startingfrom 60 USD for one person in a group of 8-12 people.
Duration of the tour: half a day.
The Teleferik Olympos cable car
A ride on the Olympos cable car will take travellers to the top of Mount Tahtali. Its height is over 2600 meters. The mini-tour will be remembered for the amazing photos taken during the ascent as well as lunch literally at the altitude - in a café at the top. For an additional fee (from 200 USD) you can go down in a parachute or paraglider.
The cost of the tour: starting from 60 USD for one person. Sightseeing tour duration: from 3 to 5 hours.
Excursions for children
The following places are worth visiting with the whole family:
The Land of Legends amusement park (The Land of Legends);
Aqualand water park and dolphinarium, located in its territory;
Antalya Aquarium.
Young explorers will also enjoy a boat trip on the Bosphorus.
In Antalya, tourists are offered a wide range of excursions for all tastes and wallets. Whether by minibus or airplane from the local airport, you'll have a wealth of options to see all of Turkey.
