3 Days in Antalya: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Historic & Cultural

Hadrian's Gate

Hadrian's Gate is a memorial gate located in Antalya, Turkey, which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in 130 CE. It was later incorporated in the walls that surround the city and harbor, of which it is the only remaining entrance gate today.

Plan 30 minutes

Museums

Atatürk's House Museum

Atatürk's House Museum is a national museum in Antalya, Turkey dedicated to the visits of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to this city.

Historic & Cultural

Hidirlik Tower

Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioğlu Park.

Religious Sites

Kesik Minare

The Kesik Minare Cami, Korkut Cami or Cumanın Cami standing in the streets of Kaleiçi in southern Turkey, was originally built as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD. In the 7th century, it was converted into a Byzantine church in honor of the Virgin Mary, but it was heavily damaged in the 7th century during the Arab invasions. In the 9th century it was repaired again.

Museums

Kaleici Museum

Kaleiçi Museum is a private museum located in Kaleiçi, Antalya, in two buildings both registered as cultural assets to be preserved. One of the structures is an Orthodox church, the other is a traditional Turkish house. Suna and İnan Kıraç, who purchased the dilapidated structures, completed their repair between 1993-1995; they converted them into a museum in 1996.

Historic & Cultural

Antalya Clock Tower

Antalya Clock Tower is a clock tower located in the Kale Kapısı area of Antalya city.

Historic & Cultural

Alanya Castle

Alanya Castle is a medieval castle in the southern Turkish city of Alanya.

Historic & Cultural

Kızıl Kule

The Red Tower is a historical tower in the Turkish city of Alanya. The building is considered to be the symbol of the city, and is used on the city's flag.

Museums

Ehmedek Castle

Ehmedek Castle, located in Alanya, Antalya, is part of the larger Alanya Castle complex and was built in the 13th century by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I on the foundations of earlier Hellenistic fortifications. The castle served as a military garrison, the sultan's treasury, and an arsenal during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Ehmedek Castle is open daily from 11:00 to 22:30. It is within walking distance of Alanya Castle (441 m), Kızıl Kule (483 m), and Damlataş Beach (655 m), with the nearest public transport being the Kale cable car stop (107 m).

Museums

Alanya Archaeological Museum

Alanya Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Alanya, Turkey. The museum is divided into two sections, with displays of archaeological and ethnographic artifacts. It contains numerous ceramic, marble, bronze and glass pieces and mosaics from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Of particular note is its 2nd century bronze statue of Hercules, which measures 52 centimetres (20 in) in height. The museum, which was established in 1967, was refurbished in 2012.

Beach & Vacation

Damlataş beach

Damlataş Beach is located in Alanya, Antalya, at the foot of Alanya Castle and on the eastern end of the famous Cleopatra Beach. Known for its fine, golden sand and clear waters, the beach holds a Blue Flag award. It takes its name from the Damlataş Cave, which is situated right next to the beach. The beach is within walking distance of Alanya Archaeology Museum (250 m) and the Damlataş cable car stop (289 m).

Museums

Antalya Museum

The Antalya Museum or Antalya Archaeological Museum was one of Turkey's largest museums, located in Muratpaşa, Antalya. It includes 13 exhibition halls and an open-air gallery. It covers an area of 7,000 m2 and 5000 works of art are exhibited.

Plan 2 hoursClosed every Sunday

Historic & Cultural

Mustafa Ertugrul

The Mustafa Ertuğrul Monument, located in Atatürk Park in Antalya's Muratpaşa district, was erected in memory of Artillery Captain Mustafa Ertuğrul Aker. He is known as the first Turkish officer to sink an aircraft carrier with land-based artillery fire during World War I. The monument is adorned with figures such as sea waves, cannonballs, and the Turkish flag, and was constructed using volcanic basalt stone brought from Afyonkarahisar. It is within 703 meters walking distance of the Antalya Archeology Museum and 149 meters from the Barbaros tram stop.

Museums

Antalya Toy Museum

Antalya Toy Museum is a toy museum affiliated with Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, opened on April 23, 2011. It is located in a historical inn in the historical Kaleiçi Marina. Its collection includes approximately 3 thousand toys from the period extending from the 1860s to the 1990s.

Closed every Monday

Historic & Cultural

National Ascension Monument

The National Ascension Monument is an Atatürk monument by Hüseyin Gezer created in 1964 and located in Antalya, Turkey. It has been described as one of Turkey's most meaningful monuments. The monument represents, with a sudden rising base and figures right on the edge, the unity, and leadership of Atatürk leading Turkey through a series of victories leading up to the foundation of the Turkish Republic.

Nature & Adventure

Tophane Park

Tophane Park, located in Muratpaşa, Antalya, is a popular spot offering panoramic views of Kaleiçi old town, the marina, the sea, and mountains. The park provides a peaceful atmosphere with shaded seating, public art, and an affordable tea garden. It is within walking distance of Hadrian's Gate (582 m), Hıdırlık Tower (532 m), and the Atatürk Museum (789 m). The nearest public transport is the Cumhuriyet Meydanı tram stop (92 m).

Nature & Adventure

Karaalioğlu Park

Karaalioğlu Park is a large park in Antalya, Turkey. It is just south of Kaleiçi in the city center, easily reached on foot or by tram. The mayor's office, Municipal city theater, and an ancient fortress called Hıdırlık Tower overlooking the Roman harbor, view of the cliffs and the broad blue expanse of the Gulf of Antalya are major attractions of the park.