Top Travel Destinations in Antalya: Best 4 Days Antalya Itinerary

Day 1 | Morning

Aspendos Antik Tiyatrosu

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 42 TRY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Aspendos Ancient Theater is located about 40 kilometers east of Antalya. It was built in AD 155. Although it has experienced earthquakes, wars and other disasters for more than 2,000 years, it is still almost completely preserved. In use, concerts are often held in June and July every summer. Theater structure The theater has a diameter of 96 meters and has a stone-step auditorium that can accommodate 7,000 people. Exquisite carvings decorate the walls of the theater stage with columns in ancient Greek style, with exquisite details and exquisite carvings. According to research, the top of the stage was once covered with a roof, but unfortunately it has been damaged. Exquisite acoustic design This ancient theater has a unique acoustic design, which can clearly transmit the sound effects on the stage to the auditorium without the aid of audio equipment. It is said that even a silver coin could be heard in the auditorium back then. To, such a skill can not help but admire the wisdom of the ancient Romans. Summer Music Festival Due to this extraordinary sound design, the Aspendos Theatre is still in use today, where the Antalya Opera and Arts Festival is held every summer, with audiences sitting on stone steps from 2,000 years ago Enjoy the sound effects. Pavarotti also gave concerts here, again without any PA equipment.

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İDİLBİ GADA: The Aspendos Theater is located in the ancient city of Aspendos, about 25 miles east of the modern city of Antalya, Turkey. Most people visit Aspendos on a tour from Antalya or Side, which includes the theater and other ancient structures

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Aspendos Antik Tiyatrosu, Antalya Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Antalya Museum

Ticket Price: 45 TRY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Bahcelievler Mh.07050 Muratpasa/Antalya， Turkey

Located on the beautiful seaside of the city, the Antalya Archaeological Museum collects rare unearthed cultural relics and historical materials in Antalya Province. The collection covers important historical periods such as the ancient Roman era and the Ottoman Empire era. . Here, visitors can admire the statue of Zeus excavated in Perguet and the statue of Athena unearthed in the ruins of the nearby Roman baths. These statues of ancient Greek gods are well-carved and almost well preserved, especially The head of Apollo wearing a laurel crown has a lifelike expression after thousands of years. It has high artistic value and is regarded as the treasure of the museum. If you continue to visit inward, the sarcophagus of Demitias and the sarcophagus of Heracles are also masterpieces that cannot be missed, and their beautiful relief art will still be amazing even today after washing away the lead.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Antalya Museum, The LifeCo Antalya Well-Being Detox Center nearby is the best place to stay.

The LifeCo Antalya Well-Being Detox Center

Property Location With a stay at The LifeCo Antalya Well-Being Detox Center in Antalya (Lara), you'll be minutes from Karnaval Park and close to Antalya Archeological Museum. This beach hotel is within close proximity of BLM Beach and Laura Shopping Center. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Day 2 | Morning

Antalya Aquarium

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,10:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 93 TRY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Arapsuyu, Minicity and Hillside Su Hotel eastern corner of Konyaaltı Beach, Dumlupınar Blv. No:502, 07200 Konyaaltı/Antalya, Turkey

Antalya Aquarium broke ground in November 2011 and opened in 2012. It houses thousands of seabed species and tens of thousands of fish. It is also one of the largest modern tourist centers in Antalya. It has the longest underwater tunnel in the world, with a total length of 131 meters. In this large and transparent space, visitors can experience the peculiar underwater world of the Mediterranean, and even experience the fun of swimming with sharks under the sea. This aquarium is built near the Arapsuyu Olbia Canyon along the coast. In addition to a large number of marine life from the Mediterranean region, there are also many precious fish from Singapore and other places across the ocean. The magnificent underwater decorative design in the museum is the work of the world-famous Italian sculptor Benedetti, most of whom were transported to Antalya after the sculpture was completed in South Africa. In the huge aquarium, there is also a full-scale propeller plane, as well as the remains of sea ships and models of submarines, making this underwater world even more magnificent and moving. After the aquarium opened, it has quickly become a popular event venue in Antalya. Rooftop cocktail parties and emerging aquarium weddings have become symbols of the trend that Antalya urbanites flock to.

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Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Perge.

Perge

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Sat,10:00am-7:00pm;Open on Sun,8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 TRY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: K?rcami Mh., 07200 Muratpa?a/Antalya

The ancient city of Pergai is located about 18 kilometers northeast of Antalya City. It was built in the 10th century BC and is a relatively well-preserved ancient city in Antalya Province. In the 2nd century BC, because this place was inland, protected from pirates, and irrigated by the Ax River, which led directly to the Mediterranean Sea, it flourished for a time and was an important city in Pamphylia (today's Mediterranean region) in Asia Minor. In 1946, the ancient city of Perge was discovered and archaeological excavations began. The Axe River used to be an important trade channel in Pergai, and its watershed is also a tourist hotspot with many historical sites. Pergay is hot and humid all year round, especially in summer. Tourists stroll through the monuments and often see lizards in the grass. It is a veritable outdoor adventure destination.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Perge, IC Hotels Airport nearby is the best place to stay.

IC Hotels Airport

Just 600 metres from Antalya Airport and 9 km from EXPO 2016 Antalya, IC Airport Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. It features a 160 m2 heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool.The rooms at Hotel IC Airport are decorated with wooden furniture and carpeted floors. All rooms have a work desk, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom.Guests can get a relaxing massage at the Balinese-style outdoor massage pavilions, which are surrounded by a forest and a lush garden. The hotel also offers a tennis court and a fitness centre.Guests can enjoy local Turkish dishes as well as international cuisine at IC Airport’s à la carte restaurant. The Last Call Bar offers a variety of refreshing drinks and snacks.Antalya’s city centre is 15 km from Hotel IC Airport, and Lara Beach is only 7 km away. Free private parking is available on site. The hotel also offers free shuttle service to the airport.

Day 3

Antalya

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Antalya, Turkey

In the 2nd century BC, Antalya has prospered since the city was founded by the Borgmun king Attalos II and named after himself Attaleia. After the city was occupied by the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Selchuk Dynasty, the Ottoman Turkish Empire began to occupy a dominant position, and many monuments have been well preserved. Now Antalya has amazing scenery and is a representative tourist destination in Turkey. In the stretches of coconut tree-lined boulevards, the charming city with yacht bases looms over the picturesque Kaleici area of the past. Along the narrow and winding streets, ancient wooden houses and ancient castles live next to each other.

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Trip.com User: antalya, one if my favorite city in turkey. i love the rich romantic ambience and historical architecture all around. i love the harbour taken a trip to see the waterfalls and the sunset. To experience the exotic, to enjoy the natural beauty and the joy of freedom.

Trip.com User: A city near the Mediterranean in Turkey, where cotton hoes can be chosen to stay, arrange a day tour.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book RuinAdalia Hotel - Adults Only in advance, because all the tourists head to Antalya love staying at it.

RuinAdalia Hotel - Adults Only

The RuinAdalia Hotel - Adults Only provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The RuinAdalia Hotel - Adults Only is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Antalya.

From the hotel, Antalya Airport is approximately 15km away. Antalya Airport is the closest option for those who prefer to fly, approximately 15km away. With Sefa Hamam Antalya Kaleici, Kaleici and Excalibur Silver all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Antalya hotel features parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 4 | Morning

Suna Inan Kirac Kaleici Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 2 TRY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Barbaros Mah. Kocatepe Sok. No:25 | Yachtlimani , Muratpasa, Antalya, Turkey

About Suna Kirak Kareci Museum This museum is located in the heart of Kareci district, the main building is the reconstructed Antalya Mansion, beautiful and grand. The second floor displays beautifully crafted, life-size models depicting some of the more important religious ceremonies and events in traditional Ottoman life. There are also some Turkish pottery, found in the Church of St. George next to the museum, which is worth seeing.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Suna Inan Kirac Kaleici Museum, you can head to Gulluk Dagi National Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Gulluk Dagi National Park

Ticket Price: 4 EUR

Location: Gulluk Mountain Termessos National Park, Korkuteli/Antalya, Turkey

Guluc Mountain National Park is located in the northwest of Antalya, about 9 kilometers from the ruins of the ancient city of Termessos. The park is ideal for hiking, with steep canyons sometimes reaching 600 meters deep, and wild white goats, fawns, eagles and other endangered wildlife can be seen here. The park also contains a botanical and animal museum with a small amount of information on the city's remains, as well as exhibits on flora and fauna of the area. If you are traveling by car, you can take the highway to Burdur and Isparta from Antalya, after 11 kilometers, turn left on the road leading to Korkuteli E87/D350, it can reach Korkuteli, Deniz Leigh and Mulla. At a distance of 25 km from Antalya, there is a road on the right leading to Kalin. Go straight ahead and on the left you will see the entrance to the National Park.

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