We start our tour by picking up our guests from the hotel in the Side region between 08:00 and 09:20. We then embark on a 1-hour journey during which our guide explains both his background and our program. During the journey, we reach our first destination in Antalya—the Kalpuzkaldıran Waterfall. Here, our guide discusses the culture, geography, agriculture, and history of Antalya. This magnificent waterfall is the largest in the region.
We spend 30 minutes at the Kalpuzkaldıran Waterfall, renowned for its natural beauty. It is formed where the Düden River originates from the Taurus Mountains and flows through fertile plains—sometimes above ground and sometimes underground—before cascading into the Mediterranean from a height of 38 meters. After capturing unique photos at the waterfall, our next destination is the world’s largest tunnel aquarium.
This aquarium, measuring 131 meters long and 3 meters wide, was opened in 2012 and features four thematic aquariums (Indian, Red Sea, Atlantic, and Pacific). Here, you can observe Mediterranean fish swimming around a large cylindrical tank. With a water volume of 6800 cubic meters, the aquarium comprises 64 tanks. Its decorative features—housing over 10,000 marine creatures—were designed by Italian sculptor Benedetti in Africa, later incorporating wreckage from a warplane, a ship, and a submarine off the coast of Meis Island. Upon arrival, our guide collects the tickets he provided, disperses the guests, and we have approximately 2 hours to explore the aquarium. We enter through the third-floor entrance, spending about 45 minutes to 1 hour inside.
After the aquarium, we proceed to the wax museum on the fourth floor using the same ticket. The wax museum exhibits nearly 100 life-size statues of world-famous musicians, actors, politicians, and scientists, and we allocate between 30 and 45 minutes for this visit.
Following the museum visit, we set off toward Kaleici with a short 15-minute drive. Upon arrival, our guide informs us of the meeting point and time, and our 2-hour free time begins. During this period, you can explore the castle, visit the Roman city walls (2nd century AD), Hadrian’s Gate, Hıdırlık Tower, Byzantine churches (6th to 9th centuries AD), Seljuk structures, the Yivli Minaret (13th century)—a symbol of the city—and Ottoman houses and mosques (15th to 19th centuries). Be cautious while navigating the labyrinthine streets, as it’s easy to get lost. You might also choose to dine at one of the fish restaurants in the harbor, take a boat tour, shop at local stores, or simply relax in a cafe while enjoying the unique view.
When the free time ends, we meet our guide again and set off for our hotels. After a 1-hour journey, we arrive at our hotel between 17:15 and 18:00, ending the day on a happy note.
