Experience the charming Mediterranean city of Antalya, with its Ottoman architecture, stunning view of the nearby Bey Mountains, and ancient Roman harbour. Take a private Antalya shore excursion with a local guide to discover the fascinating past of this modern-day "gateway to the Turkish Riviera."

Your guide will wander with you through the Roman-Ottoman quarter of Kaleiçi where you can explore narrow winding streets and graceful Ottoman-era houses and the striking 13th century Yivli Minaret. If you're interested in history, the city's Archeological Museum houses many Roman treasures. If you enjoy shopping, be sure to look for bargains at one of the city's traditional Turkish markets. Antalya has a burgeoning culinary scene - after your shore excursion, your guide will be happy to suggest an excellent restaurant for you to enjoy the local cuisine.

Your guide will customize a private Antalya shore excursion that reflects your unique interests in this beautiful Turkish city

Antalya

Beauty and the Beach / Mount Tahtalı (Lycian Olympos) by cable car and Ancient city of Phaselis

The marvelous scenery that you ll watch via the cable car is really special and unique, you ll fall in love with the nature around the National Park adorned with pine forest and cloudy hills.
Our expedition begins with boarding the panoramic cabin which is equipped with large but safe windows it will take you from 726 m to 2. 365 m above sea level within It 10-minutes. It will carry you to the summit station, which is at the height. Meanwhile, the structure of the mountain mass will become more evident, and allow you to read its geological history in a better way as you go upper via the cable car.

We will also visit an ancient Roman city of Phaselis located just by the sea, although it is a small sailor Roman city, it will amaze you with a lot of well protected Romans ruins such as a theatre, colanaded street, bath, the ports as well as the sandy beaches around the city. Phaselis is also regarded to be one of the best place for swimming in Mediterranean sea so we can give a break for swimming as well.

The marvelous view of the woods around Mount Tahtalı by Medirerranean Sea

Phaselis, Chimera, Olympos Ancient Sites full-day tour from Antalya

A perfect day-out from your resort or from cosmopolit city of Antalya to discover these hidden gems, Olympos, Chimera and Phaselis. Phaselis was set up by the Rhodians in 700 BC. Because of its location on an isthmus separating two harbours, it became the most important harbour city of eastern Lycia and an important centre of commerce between Greece, Asia, Egypt, and Phoenicia, although it did not belong to the Lycian League. After here we visit Chimera which was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, composed of the parts of more than one animal. It is usually depicted as a lion, with the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a tail that might end with a snake's head. [2] It was one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna and a sibling of such monsters as Cerberus and the Lernaean Hydra. Chimera is originally metan gas source and a pagan temple was built on it, then converted to a church.
our final stop is olympos beach. From here if you like to walk to site.

Enjoy a private tour to historical sites Phaselis, Olympos and Chimera. Natural wonders, coast, historical sites

Meditteraneans shining pearl Antalya awaits you to discover. Millions of visitors visit Antalya all year around to see its attractions. The old town area(kaleici) hadrians gate, yacht harbour, karpuzkaldiran(duden) waterfall and of course Antalya archeological musuem are our destinations on this tour. A comfortable walk in the old town till yacht harbour and sit down at a cofee house , get a turkish coffee or a tea with great views to the gulf of Antalya including the taurus mountains will be unforgettable and best memory on your tour.
Please note that during the tour you can have for yourself some private moments where you can explore the city on your own and go shopping too.
Depending on your wishes I can arrange or advice a restaurant during the tour.

Explore main highlights of Antalya in seven hours with a private guide

Antalya Classic City Tour / Full Day Tour ( Tour 01 )

Perge-Aspendos & Düden Waterfall Tour From Antalya

By being someone with a degree in history and archaeology I can make sure Aspendos and Perge will be an unforgettable day for you. You feel a historical journey back to 3.000 years ago.
I will give you the perspective of the ancient cities that played a major role in the history of Alexander the Great and St Paul's visit to the city.
We start by visiting one of well preserved Hellenistic and Roman cities of Perge. Second is the Aspendos amphitheater still 90 percent well preserved and you can watch opera shows inside it in the summertime.
Have a break at Waterfall to refresh and to see the natural beauty of the fall.
Let me share some local stories with you. This is your private archaeological visit. Don't miss it!

Explore Well Preserved Roman Ancient Cities of Antalya with a Private Guide

Perge-Aspendos &amp; Düden Waterfall Tour From Antalya

Pamukkale Private Full-day Tour from Antalya

Combine visits to some of Turkey's most important highlights in this 8-10 hour guided private tour from Antalya
Pamukkale, meaning "Cotton Castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.
The ancient Greco-Roman and Byzantine city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" which is in total about 2, 700 metres (8, 860 ft) long, 600 m (1, 970 ft) wide and 160 m (525 ft) high. It can be seen from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli, 20 km away.
Pamukkale is a tourist attraction. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site together with Hierapolis. Hierapolis-Pamukkale was made a World Heritage Site in 1988.

Visit Pamukkale Travertines+Hierapolis Ancient City+Cleopatra's Pool optional Hot Air Balloon Riding or Paragliding

Antalya Old Town (Kaleici) and Archeology Museum - Half-day Shore Excursion

Antalya is a modern city of 2 million 750 thousand people on the southern coast of Turkey. It was founded in the 2nd century B. C by the Pergamon ruler Attalos the second. That's why the city witnessed the Roman, Byzantium, and Ottoman periods as well.

Antalya's Old Town (Kaleici), where I spent my childhood, remains as the heart of this modern Turkish city. Home to a number of historic monuments, it's also the city's most atmospheric district—a maze of narrow winding streets dotted with traditional wooden houses from Ottoman period, bars, restaurants, and Ottoman-style boutique hotels. We start our exploration in Kaleici, taking in the sights on foot.

Our tour will include historic highlights such as Hadrian's Gate, the 18th-century Tekeli Mehmet Paşa mosque, the Selçuk-era Fluted Minaret, and the old Clock Tower. And of course, to end, we pay a visit to the archeology museum of Antalya full of magnificent sculptures from ancient Greek and Roman towns, especially from Perge.

Let's explore together!

Step back in time with a local guide

Pamukkale & Hierapolis full-day tour from Antalya

Our program starts from your accommodation place in Antalya center. Our 2, 5 hours driving will be through the Taurus mountains and will see nomadic lifestyle on the way.

First, we will visit the Hierapolis ancient site which was the biggest healing place in ancient Rome. Our guide will inform you about its importance and history.

After we have visit ruins we will visit the most popular part of Pamukkale (which means Cotton castle) This snow white terraces and warm thermal water will take you to another world.
Also, we will have free time to swim in Aphrodite Pool where you can dive and touch Ancient coloumbs. This would be extra for the guest.
After late lunch down in the Pamukkale we will stop by the local viewers Associaton if wanted and drive back to Antalya and drop back to your accommodation place.
This is a great option to escape from the coast and explore the real part of Turkey.

Explore these UNESCO sites with a private guide

Major Highlights of Antalya Full Day Tour

We visit major sites of Antalya on a day tour. The tour is a great combination of history, culture and natural aspects of Antalya.

We will drive to Side ancient city, that once it was the largest slave market in Mediterranean and reached its zenith during Roman imperial period. We will walk in town center and visit temple of Apollo, and then, have a break at Manavgat waterfall.

After lunch we drive to Aspendos to see the best preserved roman theatre in the world. It was built by architect Zeno in 2. century A. D. It has been very well restored and estimated capacity is around 15. 000. It hosts annual Opera festivals in the summer.

Our last stop is Perge, an extensive greco-roman city. According to excavations it has been continuously inhabited since bronze age. It reached its zenith in the 2. century A. D. Today, a rich collection of that period is exhibited in Antalya archeological museum. We will visit the stadium, helenistic towers, baths, the agora and recently restored roman streets and more.

Explore Aspendos, Perge, Side and Manavgat Waterfall

Antalya Archeological Museum - Perge - Aspendos

This tour will allow you to see the statues, tombstones, small findings, numismatics, and all relevant inventory exhibited at the museum after being brought from the Ancient City of Perge.

Throughout its lifespan, Perge has been a center of sculptures and aesthetic design. The city has many ruins that you can visit, but all the important assets were brought to the museum for you to enjoy.

Due to this reason, visiting the museum before or after the visit to the site is a must!

Besides Perge, Aspendos is the most well-preserved ancient theater, at least on this side of the Roman Mediterranean. This city is usually included in tours due to its location, not being too far from Perge and is a must-see giving the state of preservation and conservation it has.

The entrance fees for the ancient cities and the museum. 

A view of the theater of Aspendos from the top galleries

A close up photograph of a piece of the gate by the Septeimius Severus square in Perge

Let's see the important inventories from the actual site & the site itself

Antalya Full Day City and Waterfalls Tour / Shore Excursion

See how the urban meets nature and discover all the secrets in Antalya. Explore this city in a full, informative tour of the historic old city (Kaleici).

Learn about ancient Ottoman, Selcuk and Roman buildings, city walls, Hadrian's Gate, minarets, clock tower and the marina. As a local experienced guide who lives near the old town, I am ready to share all my knowledge of this wonderful place and turn this day into an unforgettable one. Let's have lunch in the Marina, relax next to the sea. There are several excellent seafood restaurants to choose from with the finest Turkish wines. Come find out why they are the best dishes in the area!

After tasting exquisite local food, merge yourself in nature, visiting two of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Antalya area. Upper Duden is a natural park area with ancient trees and incredible waterfalls. Finish this journey in the Lower Duden waterfall which cascades down the cliffs creating beautiful rainbows into the sea.

Unforgettable Full-day exploring the old town + visiting 2 spectacular waterfalls

Double Delight, Perge & Aspendos Ancient Cities

The tour promises you have a historical journey back to basics, around two-thousand years ago, these two magnificent ancient cities will also make you understand the Ancient Greek and Roman way of life around the Mediterranean Region.
Perge, the largest city of Hellenistic and Roman times in the region, has various remaining, such as the Roman Bath, the Colonnaded Street, Agora, Stadium. These structures are in good order and thought to be the best protected Roman ruins in Turkey.
Aspendos, one of the most important cities of Pamphylia, will be our second stop. Especilly the ancient theatre is considered to be one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the World with the capacity of 15000.
Let's explore and enjoy the ruins of Perge and Aspendos together!

Enjoy the most magnicifant ancient Panphylian cities around Antalya

St. Paul's Trail multi-day Walking Tour from Antalya

St. Pauls trail is a second longest long-distance trail in Turkey. ıt runs from Antalya south of Turkey to Lake district over the Taurus mountains. It passes through one of the greenest forests of Taurus mountains where natural pine cheddar juniper and oak trees meet. The trail follows some of the Roman roads used by St. Paul on his journey to Antioch from Perge in Pisidia near Lale Egirdir. Untouched by time, the pastoral lifestyle, richness of history, the beauty of nature and diversity of natural life gives this area almost what a trekker would like to encounter on a walk. Fatih is here for you to discover and organize walks on this trail.

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