Antalya in One Day — Hour-by-Hour Route
Antalya in one day works well: Hadrian's Gate and Kaleiçi in the morning, Düden Waterfall in the afternoon, sunset at Konyaaltı Beach. Total entrance cost for this route is about €1 — Kaleiçi and Hadrian's Gate are free.
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A realistic plan that fits Antalya's historic core, its waterfall and its coast into a single day. If you have three days, the extension is below.
The one-day route — hour by hour
The whole route can be done on public transport. The AntRay tram stop İsmetpaşa is your starting point.
| Time | Stop | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Hadrian's Gate — 3 minutes' walk from the AntRay İsmetpaşa stop | 15–20 min | Free |
| 09:30 | Kaleiçi — through the gate down to the marina; Ottoman mansions and the Yivli Minaret | 2–3 hrs | Free |
| 12:30 | Lunch at the marina or in Kaleiçi | 1.5 hrs | — |
| 14:00 | Düden Waterfall — 15 minutes from the centre via Lara Caddesi | 45 min – 1 hr | €0.5–1 |
| 16:00 | Konyaaltı Beach — 10–15 minutes by car from Kaleiçi | 2–3 hrs | Free |
| 19:30 | Sunset and dinner along the beach promenade | — | — |
If you have three days: how to extend the route
The plan above stays as day 1. Two more days let you add the ancient cities and a full beach day.
Other day trips from Antalya: Termessos, Kurşunlu Waterfall and Kaputaş Beach.
Day 2 — Ancient heritage
| Time | Stop | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Perge — 18 km from the centre; stadium and colonnaded street in the cool of the morning | 2–3 hrs | €11 |
| 12:00 | Lunch break around Aksu | 1 hr | — |
| 14:00 | Aspendos Theatre — 45 minutes from Antalya, 4 km off the D400 | 1.5–2 hrs | €15 |
| 17:00 | Photo stop at the Roman aqueducts on the way back | 30 min | Free |
Day 3 — Beach day
| Time | Stop | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Konyaaltı Beach — a long beach day under the Taurus Mountains | Half day | Free |
| 13:00 | Lunch at Beach Park | 1.5 hrs | — |
| 15:00 | Antalya Aquarium, or shopping in Kaleiçi | 2 hrs | — |
| 19:00 | Sunset at the end of the Boğaçayı | — | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Can you see Antalya in one day?
Yes. Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate, Düden Waterfall and Konyaaltı fit comfortably into one day — they are all close to the centre and linked by public transport. Ancient cities such as Perge and Aspendos need a separate day.
What does the one-day route cost?
About €1. Hadrian's Gate, Kaleiçi and Konyaaltı are free; only Düden Park charges a symbolic €0.5–1. Food and transport are extra.
How do I get from the airport to the centre?
About 45 minutes on the AntRay tram with one change. İsmetpaşa, the starting point of this route, is a 5-minute walk from Kaleiçi.