Antalya Tour 2: Ancient Highlands & Old Town

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Duration

Daily Tour

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

99 people

Languages

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This full-day tour explores Antalya’s lesser-known ancient landscapes and historic urban core, combining dramatic mountain archaeology with museums and living heritage. Departing from Antalya, the itinerary begins at Termessos, a remote Pisidian city set high in the Taurus Mountains, followed by a visit to the Antalya Necropolis Museum, a unique archaeological museum built directly over an ancient burial ground. The tour concludes with a walk through Kaleiçi, Antalya’s historic old town, offering insight into the city’s layered past from antiquity to the Ottoman era.

Highlights

  • Termessos, a spectacular mountain city with dramatic natural setting
  • Ancient theater, temples, and necropolis overlooking the Taurus Mountains
  • Antalya Necropolis Museum, built on a 2,300-year-old burial ground
  • Archaeological remains from Hellenistic to Late Roman periods
  • Kaleiçi (Old Town), with ancient walls, narrow streets, and historic houses
  • A balanced combination of archaeology, museum context, and urban heritage

Termessos

The tour begins with a drive into the Taurus Mountains to reach Termessos, one of the most impressive and least altered ancient cities in Anatolia. Built by the Pisidians, the city occupies a dramatic natural setting and was never fully conquered by external powers. Visitors explore the ancient theater, temples, civic buildings, and necropolis while enjoying panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. The visit highlights the relationship between geography, defense, and urban life in antiquity.

Antalya Necropolis Museum

Continue to the Antalya Necropolis Museum, a unique museum experience built directly over the Eastern Necropolis of the ancient city of Attaleia. Opened to visitors in 2023, the site preserves nearly 1,000 tombs dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE, uncovered during rescue excavations in the city center. Elevated walkways allow visitors to observe burial structures in situ, while exhibition halls display sarcophagi, grave stelae, altars, glass vessels, coins, jewelry, and funerary objects, offering valuable insight into ancient burial practices and beliefs.

Kaleiçi (Antalya Old Town)

The tour concludes with a leisurely walk through Kaleiçi, Antalya’s historic old town. Enclosed by ancient walls, Kaleiçi features narrow streets, traditional Ottoman-era houses, and landmarks reflecting Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. This final stop provides a living context for the historical layers explored throughout the day.

  • Private tour with a professional, licensed, fluent English-speaking tour guide
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • Admission fees to Termessos and Antalya Necropolis Museum
  • Guided visits according to the published itinerary
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Antalya
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions

Fullday (+7hours)

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Tour's Location

Is this a private tour?

Yes. This tour is operated as a private tour, exclusively for you and your party, accompanied by a professional, licensed tour guide.

How does transportation work during the tour?

This tour is conducted by private vehicle with a driver, as the sites are located outside the city center and in mountainous terrain.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

This tour involves an estimated X.X km (approximately X.X miles) of walking over the course of the day, equivalent to roughly X,xxx–X,xxx steps. Walking includes uneven paths at Termessos and urban walking in Kaleiçi.

Is this tour suitable for guests with limited mobility or wheelchairs?

This tour is not fully wheelchair accessible. Termessos includes steep paths, uneven surfaces, and stairs. Guests with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact us in advance.

How do you handle personal information and privacy?

We respect guest privacy and personal data. Any information shared with us is used solely for tour operations and communication and is not shared with third parties except where required to deliver services or by law.

Will photos or videos be taken during the tour?

Guests are welcome to take their own photos throughout the tour. We do not take photos or videos of guests for promotional purposes without clear prior consent.

Additional Information
  • All prices are quoted in USD (United States Dollar).
  • The Antalya Archaeology Museum is currently closed for reconstruction; therefore, this tour includes the Antalya Necropolis Museum as an alternative, offering direct archaeological context within the city.
  • To ensure a smooth and efficient experience, the tour guide may adjust the order of visits depending on weather conditions, crowd levels, or operational requirements.
  • The visit to Termessos involves uneven terrain and elevation changes; comfortable walking shoes are essential.
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