Quick Answer
What to do in Antalya? 20+ activities. History, nature, beach, adventure.
Most popular activities: Kaleici, Duden Waterfall, Aspendos Theater, boat tour.
How many days needed? 3-5 days.
1. Cultural Activities
Kaleici (Old Town)
- Ancient Roman harbor.
- Ottoman houses.
- Hadrian's Gate (130 BC).
- Yivli Minaret.
- Free walking.
Aspendos Ancient Theater
- 2nd century BC.
- 15,000 capacity.
- Still acoustically perfect.
- 45 min from Antalya.
Perge Ancient City
- 12th century BC.
- Ancient theater, agora.
- 30 min from Antalya.
Antalya Museum
- One of the world's best archaeology museums.
- 13 halls.
- 2 hours enough.
2. Nature Activities
Duden Waterfall
- Upper Duden: 10 min from city center.
- Lower Duden: 20 min, by boat.
- 40 m height.
Kursunlu Waterfall
- 18 m height.
- Inside forest.
- Ideal for picnics.
Olympos and Cirali
- Ancient city.
- Chimera flames (Chimaera).
- Must see at night.
Koprulu Canyon Rafting
- 3-4 hours rafting.
- 1.5 hours from Antalya.
- Beginner level.
3. Beach Activities
Konyaalti Beach
- 10 km long.
- Rocky but clean.
- Blue Flag.
Lara Beach
- Sand.
- Halal resorts.
- Shallow water.
Phaselis
- Ancient harbor beach.
- In Kemer, 45 min.
- Both history and beach.
4. Entertainment and Adventure
Aquaparks
| Park | Feature | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Land of Legends | Largest, 40+ slides | $60-80 |
| Aqua Park Lara | 25+ slides | $40-60 |
| Troy Aquapark | Ancient theme | $35-50 |
Boat Tours
| Tour | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Konyaalti tour | 4 hours | $30-50 |
| Lara tour | 4 hours | $30-50 |
| Private boat | 4 hours | $200-500 |
Jeep Safari
- 4x4 tour in Taurus Mountains.
- 6-8 hours.
- $60-100/person.
5. Family Activities
| Activity | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aquapark | 4+ | $40-80 |
| Dolphin Show | 3+ | $20-40 |
| Minicity | 3+ | $10-20 |
| Boat tour | 5+ | $30-50 |
| Rafting | 10+ | $50-80 |
| Olympos cable car | 7+ | $20-30 |
| Museum | 7+ | $10 |
Best Time
| Activity | Best Time |
|---|---|
| Beach | May-October |
| Culture | April-June, September-November |
| Rafting | April-June |
| Aquapark | June-August |
| Boat | April-October |
5-Day Plan
Day 1: Kaleici + Museum
- 09:00 Kaleici walk
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Antalya Museum
- 17:00 Dinner
Day 2: Duden + Beach
- 09:00 Duden Waterfall
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Konyaalti/Lara beach
- 18:00 Dinner
Day 3: Aspendos + Perge
- 09:00 Aspendos Theater
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Perge Ancient City
- 17:00 Return
Day 4: Aquapark + Entertainment
- 09:00 Aquapark (full day)
- 17:00 Dinner
Day 5: Boat Tour
- 09:00 Boat tour (half day)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Free time
FAQ (12)
- Can I walk to Kaleici? Yes, in the center.
- How to get to Duden Waterfall? Bus or taxi, 10 min.
- How far is Aspendos? 45 min.
- Best aquapark? The Land of Legends.
- Is rafting safe? Yes, beginner level.
- What for families with kids? Aquapark, boat tour.
- Is Kaleici free? Yes.
- Museum entry fee? 200 TL.
- How much is boat tour? $30-50.
- How much is jeep safari? $60-100/person.
- How to get to Olympos? 1.5 hours by car.
- Is halal food available? Yes, everywhere.
Conclusion
Antalya has abundant activities. Culture, nature, beach, adventure — for every family. 3-5 days enough.
