How Many Days Do You Need in Antalya?
Antalya rewards anything from a long weekend to a full week. With 3 days you can cover the city and a couple of headline trips; 5–7 days lets you add the great ancient sites, a boat day and a mountain or canyon excursion without rushing.
3 days
Explore Kaleiçi old town and the Düden Waterfalls, spend a beach day at Konyaaltı or Lara, and take one big day trip — the ancient city of Side or a Köprülü Canyon rafting adventure.
5 days
Add the Roman theatre at Aspendos, a boat tour, and a second resort area such as Side or Kemer to see the coast's variety.
7 days
A full week lets you reach further afield — Pamukkale's travertines, the Lycian coast around Kaş and Kekova, or Cappadocia on an overnight trip — alongside relaxed beach time.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 days enough for Antalya?
Three days covers the city, a beach day and one major day trip. Five to seven days is better if you want ancient sites, a boat day and a mountain or canyon excursion too.
How many days for Antalya and Pamukkale?
Allow at least 5 days so you can dedicate a full day (or an overnight) to Pamukkale, which is around a 3-hour drive inland.