Termessos
Termessos
A dramatic ancient city built on a mountain, with a theatre, tombs and tangled pine forest, much quieter than Perge or Aspendos.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Daily
11 places, 3 of them free and 3 tours and activities. Turkey’s sunny south coast, with a walled old town and ancient ruins.
Termessos
A dramatic ancient city built on a mountain, with a theatre, tombs and tangled pine forest, much quieter than Perge or Aspendos.
Daily
Phaselis
An ancient harbour city amid pine trees on the coast, with three small bays where you can swim.
Daily
Kaleiçi
Ottoman-era houses, small hotels and cafés inside old walls above the harbour.
Open-air; shops open daily
Kaleiçi
A triumphal Roman gate with three arches, built for the emperor’s visit in AD 130.
Open-air; always accessible
Old Harbour
A short boat trip along the cliffs, passing waterfalls that drop into the sea.
Daily in season
Konyaaltı
A long pebble beach backed by mountains, with promenades and beach clubs.
Open access; lifeguards in season
Konyaaltı
One of Turkey’s best archaeological museums, especially for Roman statues.
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:00–19:00
Perge (18 km)
Well-preserved ruins including a Roman stadium, colonnaded street and gate.
Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00
Planning Antalya? 2 places to eat are one tap away.