Antalya · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 one-day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, or Beldibi to Pamukkale and Hierapolis with guides such as Apo, Ibrahim, Kaan, or İnci. Expect an early start, about three hours each way, free time at the pools and ruins, an open buffet lunch, and a possible onyx workshop stop.
“The tour was great. Eric handed my reservation and Kaanfor's explanations and Care during the tour where much appreciated.”
Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale by air-conditioned bus, with an optional hot air balloon flight, buffet meals, and guided time at Hierapolis, the Cotton Castle, and Cleopatra’s Pool. Guides such as Ismael, Othman, Said, and Ali are praised for clear, friendly service, but the day can run from midnight to evening.
“Our tour guide name is Ali, absolutely great guy and helpful in each steps. All together it was a lovely tour, we enjoyed very much. Fantastic service. Thank you”
Ride from Antalya to Pamukkale in an air-conditioned bus, with hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, and three hours to explore the white travertines, Hierapolis, Necropolis, and optional Cleopatra’s Pool. Expect a very long day, extra entrance fees, and a group of up to 45 people.
“It supposed to include Salda Lake but it doesnt! They say its closed by the time we were supossed to be on the road, but of course there was time to add a wine shop visit, not a wineyard, it was only a shop. Doesnt recomend it at all.”
Leave Antalya at 4:00 am by air-conditioned bus for Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Your English-speaking guide handles the day while you enjoy a breakfast stop, three hours of free time, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers. Entrance fees, Cleopatra Pool, and drinks cost extra.
“It was a nice trip but too tiring because I lived in Lara, the driver-guide team was good but everything is based on money and to make as many as possible, the products on the shelves in the shops where the buses stop are priceless and everyRead more”
Travel from Antalya to Perge, Aspendos, and Side in one long day with hotel pickup, a guide, lunch by the Eurymedon River, and optional free time. Guides speak English, Russian, or German. Entry tickets cost extra, and the schedule includes a shopping stop.
“Great tour Convenient pickup at 8am, our tour in the off-season included Perge, Manavgat Falls, Side, a delicious lunch (get the fish!), Aspendos and the nearby aqueduct, drop off near old town Omer was a great guide!”
Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and about three hours at Hierapolis and the white travertines. See the Roman theater, huge necropolis, museum, and Cleopatra Pool. Lunch is included, while drinks and pool swimming cost extra.
“Excellent service, very well organised trip and service was friendly and very polite, would recommend to anyone staying in Antalya.”
Travel from Side to Antalya for the aquarium, with hotel transfers, a guide in English, German, or Russian, and about 1.5 hours of city time. Some departures also include Düden Waterfall and optional Snow World or Reptile House tickets. Guide Ibrahim has received particular praise.
Travel from Antalya to Demre for a seven-hour boat trip around Kekova, with stops at Kaleköy, Gökkaya Bay and Karemlik Bay. You’ll also visit Myra’s Roman theater and rock-cut tombs. English and Turkish support is available, but the tour may not include continuous guiding.
“This was so far my favorite tour in turkey! I fell in love with views and the sea. the captain and his wife made us a typical delicious turkish lunch that we enjoyed very much! The boat was very comftable and clean and the captain and his wife are extremely kind and nice peopleOn every stop They gave us plenty time to explore and swim Me and my friend had an amazing time, best excursion ever Thank you for such an experience”
Leave Kemer at 3:30 am for Pamukkale’s white travertine pools and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus through Taurus Mountain villages, stop for breakfast and lunch, visit Denizli, and return after dinner. Mete can help clarify pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp.
“I'm unable to review this trip because nobody could be bothered to pick us up, stood outside from 03,30 to 04,15,now struggling to get a refund dreadful service avoid”
Travel by private vehicle from your Antalya-area hotel to Perge, Aspendos Theater and aqueduct, Side’s Temple of Apollo, and Manavgat Waterfall. An English- or Russian-speaking guide leads the visits. Lunch by the ancient Euromedon River and hotel transfers are included, while Perge and Aspendos entrance fees are extra.
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