Antalya is a city where the sea, sun, history and nature commune in harmony. Ancient cities, the sea, sun, beach, forest… all are parts of this magnificent display of nature and history.
2-Days Travel Itinerary
First Day
Start the day with a rich, green and rich cheese variety. Because you can get a little tired. Let the first stop be Kaleiçi. Enter Kaleiçi through Hadrian’s Gate and go along in the direction you entered, examining the narrow streets and original architecture of Kaleiçi.
Next destination is Marina. Hop on a boat, grab a cool drink, and watch the cliffs. When the boat arrives at Aşağı Düden Waterfall, do not forget to take a photo. When the boat tour is over, it will be time for lunch. You can choose one of the cute restaurants in Kaleiçi.
The next stop after lunch can be Perge Ancient City. Perge is built on an exceptionally large area and hosts dozens of historical artifacts. So, it will take some time to enjoy Perge. And if the weather is hot, you will need to cool down afterwards. There are dozens of options to cool off in Antalya. One of them is Lara Beach, which is near Perge.
Spend the afternoon on Lara’s golden beaches, relieve your tiredness. You can choose a seafood restaurant for dinner. Because seafood restaurants in Antalya can offer you delicious Lagos Fish cooked in salt. Do not leave Antalya without tasting Lagos.
Second Day
Start the second day early. Because you can get on the cable car that goes to the top of Tahtalı Mountain in Kemer before sunrise and welcome the new day at the magnificent zenith of Tahtalı Mountain at an altitude of 2,365 meters. You can make sure that this experience will stay in your mind for life and accompany you as a souvenir. In other words, it will worth waking up incredibly early. Once you reach sea level again, Olympos Ancient City will not be far away. There are cute venues where you can have a village breakfast on the ancient city road. You can explore them. Afterwards, enter the city and continue towards the sea by exploring the ancient city. If you get tired, a unique beach will be waiting for you at the end of your way.
For lunch, you can go to boutique restaurants in Çıralı, near Olympos. Each of them will offer you their own, delicious options. After that, you can go a little further towards west. The next destination is Kas, the quiet and charming district of Antalya. Of course, when you come to Kaş, you should join a boat tour. Pick a boat from the harbor, jump at it and try to find the bay where the turquoise sea is clearest. And do not forget to go to the northern shores of Kekova Island. Because, you will be fascinated by the ancient artifacts that can be seen with the naked eye, despite being a few meters below the sea.
It is not possible to swim awfully close to Kekova Island to preserve that ancient richness, but you will see many calm bays. Choose one of them and cool off in the Mediterranean. When you return to the harbor, it will probably be time for dinner. In the charming streets of Kaş choose one of the boutique restaurants that plays your favorite music. Enjoy a calm evening in Kaş accompanied by beautiful music in a warm weather!
Choosing the Right Resort Transfer
The first decision after landing at Antalya Airport is often framed as a choice between a taxi, a shuttle and a private car. The more useful question is where, exactly, you are going. Antalya’s resort names cover long stretches of coast, and the transfer that works well for a hotel in one district may be inconvenient for another.
Start with the full address
Before comparing prices, find the exact name and address of your accommodation. A booking confirmation that says “Kemer” or “Side” may refer to a resort well beyond the town centre. Kemer’s wider holiday area includes Beldibi, Göynük, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova. Around Side, hotels may be in Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Sorgun or Kızılağaç. Alanya bookings can point to Okurcalar, Avsallar, Konaklı, the centre or Mahmutlar. Those distinctions affect the road journey and, for a shared shuttle, the order of hotel stops.
If you are unsure which district applies, copy the hotel’s full name from your reservation into the transport search. Check the map pin and address before paying. Hotels with similar names can be far apart.
Match the ride to the trip
A taxi offers flexibility after arrival, though availability, vehicle size and queue time vary. Public transport can cost less, but a resort hotel may require a connection and a final local ride. A shared shuttle can be convenient when your accommodation is served, provided you allow for other passengers and several drop-offs. A private transfer is arranged for your booking party and travels to the address you enter.
There is no universal best choice. A solo traveller with light luggage staying near a convenient bus route may choose differently from a family landing late with several cases. Compare the total journey, including connections or waiting, instead of comparing only the advertised starting price.
Belek and Kadriye
Belek is a frequent choice for golf holidays and large resorts. Kadriye is part of the wider hotel area, so check the actual property rather than assuming every Belek booking has the same journey. If your group carries golf equipment, tell the provider before booking and confirm that the chosen vehicle has enough space after all passengers and bags are accounted for.
Side and Manavgat
“Side” can mean the historic peninsula or a hotel district along the coast. For a shared service, ask whether the route serves the hotel itself and how many stops are expected. For a private ride, confirm that the booking address matches the hotel’s entrance; some large resorts have more than one gate.
Kemer and the western coast
Kemer is especially easy to misunderstand as a single point on a map. Beldibi, Göynük, Kemer centre, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova are separate hotel areas. Entering the precise district helps avoid a misleading journey estimate. If you are returning to the airport, plan the pickup time using the hotel’s actual location, not an estimate for Kemer centre.
Alanya and the eastern resorts
The Alanya resort area extends across many communities. A hotel in Okurcalar or Avsallar is a different journey from an address in central Alanya or Mahmutlar. This matters most when arriving late, travelling with children or scheduling an early flight home. Check whether a shared option includes multiple stops before your district.
An arrival checklist that prevents confusion
Keep your booking reference, full hotel address and transport provider’s contact instructions available offline. Check which terminal and meeting point your confirmation specifies. Flight number, arrival date, passenger count and luggage details should be accurate. If your flight number changes or a delay is substantial, use the contact method in your reservation rather than assuming the original pickup arrangement has updated automatically.
For the return trip, work backwards from your flight departure time. Leave room for the road journey, possible traffic, airline check-in and airport security. Ask your hotel to confirm its reception or entrance pickup point, particularly if the property has a large campus.
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The point of booking early is to make these details explicit. A quote is useful only when it refers to the correct hotel, the right number of people, the correct luggage capacity and a realistic pickup plan. Once those details agree, you can choose the option that fits your budget and comfort preferences.
About the contributor: Transferise is an Antalya-based airport transfer platform. Its editorial and operations team publishes route and hotel-arrival guidance for travellers. For a destination-by-destination overview, see their website.
