About this experience
Around modern Antalya, there are about 10 ancient settlements that are renowned far beyond the country. If you don't have time for trips to the surrounding areas, plan a visit to the city museums. I will show you ancient findings from Perge, Myra, and Aspendos. I will reveal how Antalya became home to countless civilizations and help you touch the power and wealth of the past.
What awaits you
Whirling Dervishes Museum and Kaleici Historic District
We will start by visiting the dwelling of the Whirling Dervishes and the Karatay Medrese, which hold a special place in Islamic architecture and education system. Continue the journey through the region's history from the places where Antalya originated. At every step, you will encounter ancient houses, temples, structures that have been passed down from different eras and empires.
Suna and Inan Kirac Ethnography Museum
Here you will immerse yourself in the world of culture and traditions, learn about the life and customs of the peoples who once inhabited this land in the past. We will talk about traditional Turkish houses of Kaleici, introduce you to ethnographic features such as weddings, henna night, and coffee ceremonies.
Antalya Archaeological Museum
A few steps away from the beach and high cliffs - an amazing collection of antiquities will unfold before you. The collection here can easily be compared with the heritage of Athens and Istanbul. You will learn how the museum became a sanctuary for artifacts obtained in the once wealthiest cities nearby. Discover the ancient secrets of Antalya and delve into the history of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman times.
Organizational details
- Entrance tickets to the Antalya Archaeological Museum are additionally paid - 520 lira/person.
- The tour will be conducted by me or another guide from our team.
- You can reach the starting point of the tour on your own or with our transfer from the hotel (+$100 round trip).
