Best Day Trips from Antalya
Antalya is a superb base for day trips, from ancient cities and white-water canyons to natural wonders. Some are under an hour away; the famous travertines of Pamukkale are a longer but very popular full-day excursion.
Side, Aspendos & Manavgat
Combine Side's seafront ruins, the magnificent Roman theatre at Aspendos and the Manavgat Waterfall — all within about an hour east of Antalya.
Köprülü Canyon rafting
White-water rafting through a pine-clad national park, roughly 90 minutes from the coast — the region's top adventure day.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
The white travertine terraces and ancient spa city, a longer day trip (around 3 hours each way) but unforgettable.
Demre, Myra & Kekova
The Church of St. Nicholas, Lycian rock tombs and a boat over the Kekova sunken city, west along the coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pamukkale a day trip from Antalya?
Yes — it's a popular full-day excursion, around 3 hours' drive each way, usually combined with the ancient city of Hierapolis.
What is the most popular day trip from Antalya?
The Side, Aspendos and Manavgat Waterfall combination and Köprülü Canyon rafting are among the most popular, along with Pamukkale.