In just a few decades, Antalya has grown from a small town of less than a hundred thousand inhabitants to a metropolis where more than 1.2 million people live and work. But there is still a piece of authentic Antalya to be found where the atmosphere of previous centuries is still in the air. The historic centre of Antalya, also called the Kaleici, is very nice to visit. For hours you can walk through the maze of small streets with historic buildings and picturesque houses built close together.
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Antalya City Tour
For tourists, the old town of Antalya is by far the most interesting part if they want to pick up some of the history and culture of the city. The car-free heart of the city has got charming streets, old buildings, and a beautiful harbour. During this tour, you will visit Hadrian’s Gate, the minaret, the Kaleici Museum, and the old mosque Yivli Minare.
Koprulu Canyon
Koprulu Canyon is a 366-kilometer national park and is the ideal environment to explore the flora and fauna of Turkey. Fresh fish restaurants along the river are a popular stop during excursions for a tasty lunch while the old Roman Bridge is a flashback to its historic past. Many tourists enjoy outdoor activities such as canyoning, abseiling, and white-water rafting.
Antalya Rafting Tour
Rafting in Antalya is one of the most fun and active activities among holidaymakers. The transfer from your hotel to the Taurus Mountains is included in the tour. The mountain range is one of the highest in Turkey. It contains many waterfalls, underground rivers, beautiful views and has some of the largest caves in Turkey. During the tour, there will be enough time to relax, swim and enjoy a delicious lunch at the riverside.
Antalya Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving in Antalya is a magnificent activity that can be done by experienced divers, but also by beginners and children. This is a great holiday activity for the whole family! You can explore a world that others can only dream about. You walk into the water and dive directly between various species of fish, coral and marine animals, such as octopus, turtles, and seahorses. The diving season starts in April and continues until November. During these months you have the most visibility and the water temperature is always above 20 degrees.
Archaeological Museum which opened in 1972. The rooms of the Archaeological Museum contain very valuable objects found during excavations from the 18th to the 20th century. We will also visit the Yivli Minaret which was built in the 13th century and the Hidirlik Tower. At the end of the Antalya City Tour, we will walk to the harbour and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Antalya Aquarium Tour
Antalya Aquarium is located near the centre of Antalya and within walking distance of the sea. It has more than 40 themed basins with lakes, rivers, and oceans which contain nearly 7.5 million litres of water and more than 20,000 sea creatures from all over the world are swimming around. You will see hammerhead sharks, moray eels, surgeons, seahorses, lionfish, eagle crabs, violin rays, stingrays and many more.
Quad Safari
Would you like to spend a day in nature and feel the adrenaline through your veins? With a quad safari, you will get away from the crowd and enjoy an exciting day in the Taurus Mountains. On a quad bike, you will go to hidden places like picturesque cliffs and waterfalls. The quad safari includes a delicious lunch and plenty of opportunities to take beautiful photos.
Aspendos Tour
During this tour, we will visit the ancient amphitheatre of Aspendos. More than 2000 years ago, this huge amphitheatre could simultaneously accommodate up to 50000 spectators. Thanks to the efforts of modern archaeologists, the amphitheatre was almost rebuilt in its original form and today the restored construction is the site of important cultural events. The most important feature is the amazing acoustics. Even if a small coin falls on the stage, the sound of the fall can be heard in the rear rows.
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