Ultimate Alanya & Antalya Travel Guide
Discover medieval fortresses, golden sandy beaches, secret bays, 5-day ready itineraries, Mediterranean dining, nightlife, and hotel-to-sight excursion transfer details.
Historic Castles & Ancient Ruins
Alanya Castle & Red Tower
A 13th-century Seljuk fortress standing 250 meters above the sea with 6 km of stone walls and panoramic views.
Antalya Kaleiçi & Hadrian's Gate
Antalya's historic old town featuring a 130 AD Roman triumphal arch and narrow cobblestone streets.
Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo
Seaside Roman theatre and iconic white marble Temple of Apollo columns right on the shoreline.
Aspendos Theatre & Perge Ruins
The world's best-preserved 12,000-seat Roman amphitheatre featuring incredible acoustics and aqueducts.
Beaches & Coastal Bays
Cleopatra Beach (Alanya)
Blue Flag paradise boasting fine golden sands and clear waters along the western castle foot.
Phaselis & Kemer Bays
Pine-fringed natural harbor bays featuring shallow clear waters and ancient Roman aqueducts.
İncekum Beach (Avsallar)
Famous for its ultra-fine sand and shallow, gradually-deepening waters ideal for families.
Nature Wonders & Water Canyons
Dim River & Dim Cave (Alanya)
Ice-cold mountain stream with floating dining pergolas and prehistoric stalactite cave.
Manavgat Waterfall & River Cruise
Broad foaming waterfall with scenic boat cruises leading to the sea-river sand spit.
Sapadere Canyon (Alanya)
Dramatic 750-meter wooden boardwalk built along limestone canyon cliffs leading to waterfall pools.
5-Day Ready Travel Itineraries
Day 1: Alanya History & Nature
Alanya Castle ➔ Red Tower ➔ Damlataş Cave ➔ Sunset at Cleopatra Beach ➔ Dim River Dining.
Day 2: Side & Manavgat Culture
Manavgat Waterfall ➔ River Cruise ➔ Side Roman Theatre ➔ Temple of Apollo Sunset.
Day 3: Antalya City & Old Town
Lower Düden Waterfall ➔ Kaleiçi Old Town ➔ Hadrian's Gate ➔ Yivli Minare ➔ Historic Marina Boat Tour.
Mediterranean Gastronomy & Dining
Dim River Floating Trout Dining
Fresh mountain trout served on ceramic plates atop wooden floating river platforms.
Famous Antalya Tahini Piyaz & Kebabs
Traditional white bean salad served with rich tahini sesame sauce and grilled meatballs.
Hotel-to-Sightseeing Excursion Distance Matrix
Average driving times and distances using private chauffeured VIP Vito vans from your hotel zone to major sightseeing spots: