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10 Days in Antalya: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Raymond van Zyl

Raymond van Zyl

23 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Antalya, Turkey. Discover ancient ruins, picturesque parks, stunning beaches, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Antalya

Day 1Castle Cafe & Bistro, Karaalioglu Park, Roman Harbour, and More
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$13

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$ 1

Castle Cafe & Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Karaalioglu Park
Urban green space with a panoramic balcony offering sea views & the ruins of a Roman stone tower.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Roman Harbour
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Deniz Bilimleri Eğitim Araştırma Merkezi
Modeled as a sunken pirate ship, this marine biology museum offers exhibits exploring sea creatures.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Republic Square
Buzzy public square fringed with cafes, featuring an equestrian statue of former president Ataturk.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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FACE2FACE WAX MUSEUM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Mehmet
7 Mehmet Restaurant geleneksel tatları yeniliklerle biçimleyen bir öncü restauranttır.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 2Tea, Towers, and Beach Bliss: Hidirlik Tower, Sarısu Beach, and More
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$22

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$ 1

Çay-Tea's Lunchroom & Deco Home
muhteşem yaz kahveleri var mutlaka deneyiniz.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
5 - 8 min

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Hidirlik Tower
Round stone tower built by the Romans in the 2nd century CE, with bay views from the upper platform.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
13 - 20 min

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Yavuz Ozcan Park
Clifftop park featuring landscaped floral arrangements & an overlook with ocean vistas.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Antalya Bisiklet Sevenler Buluşma Noktası
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Sarısu Beach-Picnic Area
This pebbly shoreline for swimming & picnicking offers pavilions, BBQ grills, restrooms & more.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
25 - 38 min

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Meyhane Marina
Setur Marina / Antalya
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 3Savory Delights and Historical Wonders: Kasap Murat Et Lokantasi, Neapolis Ancient City, and More
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$14

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$ 2

Kasap Murat Et Lokantasi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Neapolis Ancient City
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
28 - 34 min

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Dokumapark
Tree-dotted park with play areas, picnic spots & an open-air museum of miniature Turkish landmarks.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Iskele Mosque
Tiny, historic mosque next to a marina with a well & no-frills interior for prayer.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Museums, Mosques, and Tantalizing Tastes: Antalya Aquarium, Murat Pasha Mosque, and More
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$50

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
3 - 4 min

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Kent Meydanı Konyaaltı
Lush, landscaped green space featuring restaurants & cafes around a plaza with ocean views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Antalya Aquarium
Large, contemporary aquarium with themed exhibits, a long tunnel tank, tropical reptiles & eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$35
6 - 8 min

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Antalya Archeology Museum
Large Anatolian history museum, from Roman & Phrygian archaeological finds to Byzantine mosaics.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
7 - 9 min

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Murat Pasha Mosque
Mosque commissioned in 1570 during the Ottoman Empire, with 3 domes & famous calligraphy.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Tavuk Dünyası
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 5Cafes, Elevators, and Sand Sculptures: Anadolu Çam Cafe, Kaleici Panoramic Elevator, and More
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$23

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$ 1

Anadolu Çam Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Tünektepe Teleferik Tesisleri
Mountain gondola ride overlooking the Gulf of Antalya, the city skyline & peaks of the Taurus range.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Kaleici Panoramic Elevator
Providing views of Antalya Bay, this glass elevator runs between the street level & the old harbor.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Antalya Toy Museum
This small museum exhibits a range of whimsical toys dating from the 1860s to the 1990s.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Dervish Lodge Museum
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Yivliminare Mosque
Place of worship dating from the 13th century & featuring 6 domes & a 38m-high fluted minaret.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Parlak Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 6Pizza, Parks, and Sand Art: Franco's Pizza, Duden Park, and More
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$20

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$ 3

Franco's Pizza & Schiller Kaffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Red Market Tabacco
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Lara Bath
Classic outpost offering Turkish-style spa services including sauna, exfoliation & oil massage.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Duden Park
Grassy park with a towering waterfall, shady benches & panoramic sunset views over the sea.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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Cosmos Sports Center
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Lounge Snack Restaurant & Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 7Tea Houses, Aquatic Adventures, and Fine Dining: Tea House, Sandland, Ch'i Fine Food Atelier, and More
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$27

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$ 2

Tea House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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Aqua Atlantis
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
12 - 15 min

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Sandland
Instagrammable sand sculptures of iconic global landmarks & mythological creatures, lit up at night.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
17 - 21 min

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Nexa Travel
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Ch'i Fine Food Atelier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 8Countryside Breakfasts and Beach Bliss: Kısmet Kır Bahcesı, Lara Beach, and More
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$45

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$ 2

Kısmet Kır Bahcesı - Köy Kahvaltısı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
9 - 11 min

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Lara Beach
Popular beach with chairs, umbrellas, snacks & showers plus blue-flag status for its clean water.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
5 - 6 min

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Aksu Dolphinarium
Family-friendly marine park with sea lion shows, plus swimming encounters with dolphins & sharks.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Lounge Snack Restaurant & Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 9Upside Down Houses and Cultural Treasures: Upside down House, Antalya Saat Kulesi, and More
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$30

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$ 1

Altın Değirmen Fırın & Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Upside down House
Whimsical inverted house with furniture displays on the ceiling, popular for photos.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
24 - 29 min

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Şehzâde Korkut Camii
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Antique Spa Hamam
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque
Domed mosque from the 1600s named after a powerful 16th-century grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Antalya Saat Kulesi
Stone landmark from the 9th century, with a pentagonal base & crenellated tower with 4 clock faces.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Antalya Culture and Arts
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Parlak Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 10Gozleme, Canyons, and Waterfalls: Emine Baci Gozleme Evi, Köprülü Canyon, and More
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$36

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$ 2

Emine Baci Gozleme Evi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Köprülü Canyon
Dramatic wooded canyon & park with an ancient stone bridge, trout fishing & whitewater rafting.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
81 - 98 min

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Kurşunlu Waterfall
This 587-hectare nature park features picnic areas & a waterfall along an Aksu River tributary.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$1
23 - 28 min

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Duden Waterfalls
Located in a park, these upper waterfalls of a partly underground river cascade in front of a cave.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$1
5 - 6 min

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Şelale Simit Sarayi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $288 In total

Activities & Food:$277
Transport:$11