أنطاليا في 5 أيام للعائلات الخليجية: الخطة اليومية والأسعار الحقيقية

Five days in Antalya gives a family from the Gulf one arrival day, three relaxed outings and a final free day, and with our tours the guided parts cost from about $884 for a family of four at our per-person prices, before hotel and meals. The plan below is built for families from Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman: direct flights, no visa for GCC citizens, halal food, a gentle pace in the heat and plenty of time in the water. Each day comes with the tour we would use and its real starting price, starting with our private Antalya Old Town tour from $90 per person.

The five days at a glance

The three main outings come to $884 for four people at the listed per-person prices. If you choose rafting on day four instead, the total is $828. Ask us whether child prices apply on a tour; it depends on the tour and the age of the children.

Before you travel: flights and visas from the Gulf

Flights. Antalya Airport has direct flights from several Gulf cities. According to the airport's route list on Wikipedia, flydubai (seasonal), Pegasus and SunExpress fly from Dubai, SunExpress from Abu Dhabi, Jazeera Airways from Kuwait, and Saudia and flyadeal from Riyadh, with Saudia also flying from Jeddah in season. Seasonal routes mostly run in summer. If there is no direct flight on your dates, connect through Istanbul.

Visas. According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Oman can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Kuwaiti citizens are visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days, and Qatari citizens for up to 90 days within six months for tourism and transit. Other nationalities living in the Gulf should check their own rules. Our Turkey visa requirements page has more.

Arrival. Antalya Airport is about 13 km from the city centre. Lara and the city are 25 to 40 minutes away by car, Belek about 40 to 50 minutes. Our Antalya airport transfer guide has drive times for every resort.

Day 1: arrival and a quiet first evening

After the flight, keep the first day for settling in. Check in, let the children swim in the hotel pool and take an easy walk by the sea.

If you stay near the centre, the promenade along Konyaaltı beach is a good place for the first evening, with cafés, playgrounds and a view of the mountains across the bay. In Lara, the hotels have their own beaches. For dinner, the restaurants of Kaleiçi are a short drive from either area.

A private transfer with a driver who meets you at arrivals is the easiest way to start: one price for the vehicle, room for the luggage, and no waiting for other passengers. We quote it on WhatsApp once we know your flight and hotel.

Day 2: Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate and the waterfalls

Start in the morning, before the heat. Kaleiçi is the walled old town above the harbour, with Ottoman houses, small shops and lanes that are pleasant for children to explore. You walk through Hadrian's Gate, a Roman arch built for the emperor's visit in AD 130, past the Clock Tower and the Yivli Minaret, and down to the old harbour.

In the afternoon, see the Düden waterfalls. The Lower Düden falls drop straight off the cliffs into the sea, and the Upper Düden park inland is green and shaded, a good place for children on a hot afternoon.

Our private Antalya Old Town tour covers Kaleiçi, the harbour, the bazaar and the Düden falls, with hotel pickup and a licensed guide, from $90 per person. Because it is private, the guide follows your family's pace and stops for prayer when you need to. If you prefer a group day with lunch and a boat ride, the Antalya city tour with Düden Waterfalls and a boat trip also starts from $90 per person.

Day 3: a boat day to Suluada

A full day on the water is usually the favourite day for children. Adrasan harbour is about 100 km south-west of central Antalya, roughly an hour and a half to two hours by road. From there, a boat sails to Suluada island, often called the Turkish Maldives for its pale sand and very clear water, with swimming stops, a photo stop at the Blue Cave and lunch cooked on board.

Our Suluada island boat tour starts from $50 per person, with transfers from hotels in selected parts of Antalya. Bring sun hats, plenty of sunscreen, swimwear for the children and modest cover-ups if you prefer. Snorkelling gear is not included. Boats are shared, and swimming is from the boat or the beach.

For a calmer alternative, the Porto Ceneviz and Adrasan bays boat trip visits quieter bays from the same harbour, from $60 per person.

Day 4: Roman cities or a canyon adventure

Choose based on your children's ages.

For history: Perge, Aspendos and Side. Three Roman cities east of Antalya in one day. The theatre at Aspendos is the highlight; children enjoy climbing the rows of seats. At Side, the Temple of Apollo stands by the sea. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism lists Perge and Aspendos as open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Our Perge, Aspendos and Side day tour with lunch starts from $81 per person.

For teenagers: rafting, zipline and jeep safari. A day in Köprülü Canyon, a national park inland, with a jeep ride into the mountains, rafting on the river and a zipline, plus lunch by the water. Our rafting, zipline and jeep safari combo starts from $67 per person and needs no experience. Ask us about minimum ages before you book.

Day 5: a free morning and the flight home

Keep the last day light. Swim in the morning, pack, and visit a shopping centre or the old bazaar near Kaleiçi for gifts. If your flight is in the evening and the children still have energy, our quad safari with hotel pick-up lasts 3 to 4 hours from $50 per person, with helmets and a practice ride first. Minimum ages apply for driving a quad.

Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. In July and August, the terminals are at their busiest.

Halal food, prayer and the summer heat

• Food. Almost all meat served in Türkiye is halal. Many restaurants and hotels also serve alcohol; if that matters to you, tell us and we suggest places that do not. A number of hotels on the Antalya coast describe themselves as conservative or family-concept hotels, with separate pools or beach areas for women. Ask us and we can help you compare.
• Prayer. There are mosques across the city, including near the old town. On a private tour, the guide plans stops around prayer times.
• Heat. The Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) gives Antalya an average daily high of 34.2°C in July and 34.1°C in August, with almost no rain. Plan outdoor sightseeing for the early morning and late afternoon, and keep midday for the pool or the boat.
• Cooler months. In April, May and October, MGM's average highs are 21.4°C, 25.7°C and 26.6°C, comfortable for families who do not need hot weather for swimming.
• Language. Our tours are guided in English. An Arabic-speaking guide can be arranged on request, subject to availability. Our Arabic-speaking guide page explains how this works in Istanbul.

If you are also visiting Istanbul, see our Istanbul tours for Gulf travellers and our Istanbul and Antalya holiday guide. For packages, see Turkey tour packages from Saudi Arabia and from Dubai.

Tours that cover this

• Antalya Old Town Private Tour: Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate and Düden Falls: from $90 per person.
• Suluada Island Boat Tour from Antalya: Adrasan, Blue Cave and Lunch: from $50 per person.
• Perge, Aspendos and Side Day Tour from Antalya with Lunch: from $81 per person.
• Antalya Rafting, Zipline and Jeep Safari Combo Day Tour: from $67 per person.

More ideas are on our Antalya tours page, our Antalya day trips guide and the Antalya destination guide. For a shorter stay, see the 3-day Antalya itinerary.

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