10 Archaeology Tours in Antalya Province That You Shouldn't Miss

August 3, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Antalya Province (Turkish: Antalya ili) is located on the Mediterranean coast of south-west Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea.
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1. Demre-Myra-Kekova Tour From Kemer

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⇒Travel to one of the most beautiful parts of Anatolia to visit the ruined city of Myra with its impressive Lycian rock-cut tombs. View the ancient amphitheater and the Church of St. Nicholas, dedicated to the saintly man who became the model for father Christmas. ⇒Enjoy a boat trip across the sea to Kekova Island. Beneath the clear waters you can see the remains of Simena, a city ravaged by earthquakes around two thousand years ago. Swim in the turquoise waters, once a favored haunt of pirates, before exploring an ancient cemetery with many magnificent tombs. Come join a day full of great natural beauty and fascinating history!

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance Tickets

Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

Reviewed By gazali77

For a group of nine we booked Rafting+ quad buggy safari activity with this company through Halil Kaplan and Dallas Rafting. Nothing turned out as promised by the agent, the Rafting was half the length of the promised duration, as they took us for the Buggy safari half way through (it was supposed to be at the end) and once we got to the safari place they would only give us 5 buggies when we had paid for 8!! We asked the local guys to call the agent but he just ignored us and then tried to charge us extra for goggles and a bandana, again this was supposed to be included in the original cost. We refused to partake in the quad safari and just waited around in the heat for two hours for the pickup transport back. I contacted the agent he accepted the shortcomings and all he could offer was a discount if we booked another activity and refused to refund part of the cost. Not only did that spoil a valuable day of our holiday but left us with a foul mood for rest of the stay..... Avoid these guys!!

2. Pamukkale Tour

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Pamukkale is considered to be a real “pearl” of Turkey and is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. This special place full of mystery and romance is indeed one of the best destinations, attracting more and more tourists each year. In Turkish, its name can be translated as the “cotton castle”, which it actually is. Pamukkale is a natural site in the Menderes River valley in Denizli Province, which offers the city a mild climate throughout the year. The ancient castle built on the hill nearby is a real fortress and it is symbolic for the city. This enormous construction of 2,700 meters (8,860 feet) long, 160 meters (525 feet) high and 600 meters (1,970 feet) wide can be seen from 20 km away, in the town of Denizli, which lies on the other side of the hill. The landscape here is absolutely spectacular. In time, due to various tectonic movements, nature has created here a fascinating view, which reveals the famous limestone bathrooms.

Inclusions: Open buffet lunch is uncluded. Drinks are extra charge, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: drinks, Antique swimming pool is 8.-euro 0-6 is free 7-12 is 2 Lira , Hierapolis Museum entry is 1,30 euro cent

Reviewed By Tourwix

It's been a long time since we went on excursions, our guide from @Tourwix suggested the best places and attractions for us. We chose the Anthique City, it was very nice, especially the period of our trip was good because it wasn't that hot. Recommended in February and March. The individual transfer from the hotel and back was the best decision for this tour. Until next time.

3. Side: Excursion to Tazi Canyon & Selge Ancient City

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Explore the unique view of Tazi Canyon, visit to Selge Ancient Roman City, Roman Bridge and Aquaducts. Enjoy your lunch near Koprucay River.

Inclusions: Lunch, Visit to Selge Ancient City and Eagle Canyon, Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Travel Insurance

Exclusions: Photos (available to purchase), Drinks, Any Private Expenses

Reviewed By lovelaughlive69

We did the rafting trip today and had such a good day. From the beginning organising the trip via Trip Advisor was easy, we booked and paid via the app. We then received regular communication from the organiser and pick up was as advised. The rafting was longer than expected and was thoroughly enjoyed by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lunch at the end was good and also suited myself being a vegetarian too. Would love to do the trip again if we are ever back in Side and would recommend Alya Travel too, it was easy to book with her and well organised. This trip will be a lovely menory for us.

4. Excursion to Pamukkale Travertens & Salda Lake - Entry and Lunch Inclusive

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Worldly famous Pamukkale, also called ‘cotton castle’, is located at the southern banks of the Hierapolis Ancient City in Turkey. Since thousand of years, the water got colder and solid as it got farer from the calcareous hot water source and formed the travertine terraces in the shape of floors and steps. There is “radon gas” in Pamukkale Travertine and this gas has a relaxing effect for people. Besides being a unique natural phenomenon, Pamukkale Travertine can be used for healing purposes as hot springs.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Travel Insurance, Lunch, Ticket to Pammukale/ Hierapolis, Dinner, Salda Lake

Exclusions: Entrance fee for Cleopatra Thermal Pools ( 50 Turkish Liras ), Any Private Expenses, Any drinks, Breakfast

Reviewed By lovelaughlive69

We did the rafting trip today and had such a good day. From the beginning organising the trip via Trip Advisor was easy, we booked and paid via the app. We then received regular communication from the organiser and pick up was as advised. The rafting was longer than expected and was thoroughly enjoyed by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lunch at the end was good and also suited myself being a vegetarian too. Would love to do the trip again if we are ever back in Side and would recommend Alya Travel too, it was easy to book with her and well organised. This trip will be a lovely menory for us.

5. Termessos tour with local Arcaeologist

Turkey Private Tours by Archaeologist Aykut Altinisik
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Discover Termessos Ancient city on this private tour with local Archaeologistguide Aykut Altınışık.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Archaeologistguide , Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission tickets

Reviewed By andrlim

Went on a private tour to Pamukkale on 16 November 2019 with Aykut as the Tour Guide. Hee was very informative in telling us on the things to see and the history behind the tourist sites being visited. Additionally, he also told us of the attractions in the other parts of Turkey since he is also a tour guide for the whole of Turkey. This prepares us very well in our next stops in Epphesus and Cappodocia. He also told us what to expect during our tour in Turkey. I would highly recommend any person who needs to tour Turkey to contact Aykut immeidately in order to have a very memorable tour which will exceed your expectations.

6. Side: Eagle Canyon & Selge Ancient City

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Visit to Eagle Canyon and Selge Ancient City. Explore naturel beautiful sides of Koprulu Canyon National Park

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees

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Reviewed By emrahe776

Higly recommended for everyone. We spent really nice time. Nature was amazing and we had so much fun while off-road

7. Pamukkale Daily Tour.excursion,trip.

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PAMUKKALE DAILY TOUR (SIGHTSEEING Hierapolis (“Holy City”) was an ancient Greco-Roamn city in Phrygia located on hot springs in South West Anatolia. Its ruins are adjacent to maodern Pamukkale. Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hot springs there have been used as a spa since the 2nd Century B.C.E. and people came to soothe their ailments with many of them retiring or dying here. Some of the highlights; the large necropolis is filled with sarcophagi, the main street with the gates and latrines, cathedral, the theatre and St. Philips tomb. The hot springs causing cascades which are called the Cotton Castle. Because of the distance we have to leave Antalya early and return late but its worth it to experince this wonderful place.Highlights Explore Hierapolis and Pamukkale with a small group and a guide Soak in the Mineral hot springs at Kleopatra Pool The tour includes a buffet lunch and entry to all sights Convenient, round-trip transportation from hotel...

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, enter fee of pamukkale

Exclusions: Drinks, PRIVATE POOL (ANTIQ POOL)

Reviewed By 655viktoriial

Thank you U can travel for this amazing day. I am single traveler and your stuff didn't make me feel that i am alone. Tazi canyon and places nearby were very beautiful and this agency helped me to see everything. Although i didn't book rafting but i was also proposed to try it so just in case take swimming suite with you even if you didn't plan to swim. Group was only 4 people and we were treated like VIP customers. Nice fresh food was also provided. I recommend ????

8. Pamukkale Hot Springs and Hierapolis Ancient City from Alanya

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Visit miracle of the world – cotton castle of Pamukkale - white terraces, down of which the thermal water is flooding. Bathe in a thermal antique Cleopatra’s pool and visit ancient Roman city – Hierapolis with theatre, temples and huge necropolis. All-day trip with 2 meals included in the price.

Inclusions: Buffet lunch, Breakfast or dinner depending on departure and arrival time of tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English and Russian speaking guide

Exclusions: Drinks, Cleopatra's Pool entrance ticket, Gratuities

Reviewed By stefandemirm

I booked this tour as a private tour and I am absolutely thrilled. Already at the pick-up you feel like a VIP because of the spacious vehicle. The catering is fully included and very good despite current legal restrictions. Great importance is attached to hygiene measures for pandemic prevention without having to have any significant restrictions on the experience. The guide speaks perfect German. Apart from that, he also speaks several other languages fluently. He really has an extensive expertise. You can have an excellent conversation about the cultures, mythologies as well as art. Although several sites are visited that are a bit far from each other, one is at the sights most of the time. The ancient buildings are fascinating and it is an indescribable feeling to stand in the middle of an ancient trade route while the guide describes life and events there at that time. At least as impressive are the waterfalls surrounded by nature and a park that invites you to explore. For cultural tourists, this tour is without a doubt a must.

9. Best of Capaddocia and Konya in 2 days with full board

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2-day trip to Konya and Capaddocia with full board and overnight in 4 star hotel. Visit the most famous land in Turkey! Capaddocia will amaze you with its underground cities, rock curved churches in Goreme Open Air Museum and fabulous shapes of stone formations. Visit the monastery of Mevlana Whirling Dervishes  in Konya. Do not miss the chance! Go to the land of volcanos, fairy chimneys and beautifull valleys and finally see all these attraction from up high – during unforgettable hot air balloon adventure.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation in 4-star hotel, 2 x breakfast, 2 x open buffet lunch, 1 x dinner at the hotel in Capaddocia, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Turkish Night Show in the cave and Hot Air Baloon flight (may be booked from the guide)

Reviewed By stefandemirm

I booked this tour as a private tour and I am absolutely thrilled. Already at the pick-up you feel like a VIP because of the spacious vehicle. The catering is fully included and very good despite current legal restrictions. Great importance is attached to hygiene measures for pandemic prevention without having to have any significant restrictions on the experience. The guide speaks perfect German. Apart from that, he also speaks several other languages fluently. He really has an extensive expertise. You can have an excellent conversation about the cultures, mythologies as well as art. Although several sites are visited that are a bit far from each other, one is at the sights most of the time. The ancient buildings are fascinating and it is an indescribable feeling to stand in the middle of an ancient trade route while the guide describes life and events there at that time. At least as impressive are the waterfalls surrounded by nature and a park that invites you to explore. For cultural tourists, this tour is without a doubt a must.

10. Pamukkale Tour

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Hierapolis ("Holy City") was an ancient  Greco-Roamn city in Phrygia located on hot springs in South West Anatolia. Its ruins are adjacent to maodern Pamukkale. Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hot springs there have been used as a spa since the 2nd Century B.C.E. and people came to soothe their ailments with many of them retiring or dying here. Some of the highlights; the large necropolis is filled with sarcophagi, the main street with the gates and latrines, cathedral, the theatre and St. Philips tomb. The hot springs causing cascades which are called the Cotton Castle. Because of the distance we have to leave Antalya early and return late but its worth it to experince this wonderful place.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry tickets of pamukkale and hieropolis

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, kleopatra pool entrance

Reviewed By JaaanaarR

We had the best experience with Solymos travel. We where supposed to go to Pamukkale but there was some changes and they quickly helped us to find a new place to visit (jeep safari) it was very good experience and we where very happy! :) Thank u Yunus for everything! He even organised the COVID-19 test for us. Very helpful and professional. When we will come again to Turkey we will definitely contact him. :)

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