Green Canyon Tour from Antalya City Center — Transfer, Price & Pickup
Staying in Antalya City Center and want to do the Green Canyon Tour? Here's exactly what that looks like. The pickup point sits roughly 66.1 km away, an estimated 82-minute transfer, with hotel pickup in the 07:30 – 09:00 window. The tour runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and costs €45 per person. Right now the sea is around 21°C with high crowds — Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather.. About staying in Antalya City Center: Antalya's city centre blends a 2,000-year-old harbour quarter with a modern Mediterranean metropolis. Its heart is Kaleiçi, the walled old town of Ottoman houses, Roman gates and a yacht-filled marina, all framed by the Beydağları mountains. Nearby you'll find Hadrian's Gate, Kaleiçi Old Town, Yivli Minaret. Antalya Airport (AYT) sits about 13 km east of the city centre, roughly a 20-minute drive. The city is the transport hub for the whole coast, with a tram through the centre and bus links to every resort town. From our guides on the ground: A calmer, scenery-led boat day on the emerald Oymapınar reservoir rather than open sea, so the water is flat and good for nervous swimmers. We cruise the 14 km canyon with swimming breaks in cool, clear green water — it's noticeably colder than the sea, which is refreshing in high summer. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a light cover-up for the shaded sections. Photography is excellent throughout. Best for couples, families and anyone wanting nature over nightlife.
About Antalya City Center
Antalya's city centre blends a 2,000-year-old harbour quarter with a modern Mediterranean metropolis. Its heart is Kaleiçi, the walled old town of Ottoman houses, Roman gates and a yacht-filled marina, all framed by the Beydağları mountains.
What to see near Antalya City Center
Hadrian's Gate — A triple-arched marble gateway built in 130 AD to honour the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit — the grand entrance to Kaleiçi. Kaleiçi Old Town — A maze of restored Ottoman-era mansions, boutique hotels, cafés and craft shops inside the original city walls. Yivli Minaret — The fluted 13th-century Seljuk minaret that is the symbol of Antalya, beside a former mosque complex. Antalya Museum — One of Turkey's richest archaeology museums, with Roman statuary and finds from nearby Perge. Düden Waterfalls — Upper Düden plunges through a cave-backed gorge; Lower Düden drops straight off the cliffs into the sea at Lara.
Local tips
• Kaleiçi is steep and cobbled — wear comfortable shoes and explore on foot. • Visit the Antalya Museum early; it pairs well with a morning before the midday heat. • Take a short harbour boat trip from Kaleiçi marina to see the cliffs and Lower Düden falls from the sea.
From our team on the ground
A calmer, scenery-led boat day on the emerald Oymapınar reservoir rather than open sea, so the water is flat and good for nervous swimmers. We cruise the 14 km canyon with swimming breaks in cool, clear green water — it's noticeably colder than the sea, which is refreshing in high summer. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a light cover-up for the shaded sections. Photography is excellent throughout. Best for couples, families and anyone wanting nature over nightlife.
Highlights
What's included
- Free hotel transfer service
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Insurance
- Boat trip in canyon
- Visiting attractions
- Foam party
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Green Canyon Tour from Antalya City Center?
The departure point is about 66.1 km from Antalya City Center, an estimated 82-minute drive.
What time is hotel pickup from Antalya City Center?
Pickup from Antalya City Center hotels is typically in the 07:30 – 09:00 window.
How much does the Green Canyon Tour cost?
€45 per person.
Is hotel pickup included from Antalya City Center?
Yes — round-trip hotel transfer from Antalya City Center is included.
What's the weather and sea like for this tour now?
Right now the sea is around 21°C with high crowds — Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather..
What else is Antalya City Center known for?
Antalya City Center is known for Kaleiçi old town, Roman and Seljuk monuments, Düden Waterfalls, Antalya Museum.
Is Antalya city centre worth visiting?
Yes — Kaleiçi old town, the Roman monuments, Antalya Museum and the Düden Waterfalls make it one of the most rewarding city bases on the Turkish coast, enjoyable year-round.
Traveller reviews
Pickup route took time because of other hotels, but the canyon itself was worth seeing.
Nice day for couples. Less noise, more scenery, and enough time to just sit and look around.
The lake felt peaceful even with other boats around. We came back properly relaxed.
The pickup route took longer than we expected because there were several hotels, but the canyon itself was worth the slow start. The lake color is beautiful, especially in the narrower sections. Lunch was simple, and shaded seats on the boat filled quickly. I would still recommend it for a calmer nature day.
Good value nature trip. Bring a towel if you plan to swim.
My wife gets tired of busy excursions, and this was the one she enjoyed most. There was time to sit, swim, take photos, and actually relax without being pushed into activities. The guide gave a little information but mostly let the scenery do the work. It was exactly what we needed mid-holiday.