Antalya: Old Town, Waterfalls & Mediterranean Boat Trip

Summary

Lower Düden Waterfall spray, ancient gates, marina breeze and old town stories

You’ll feel Antalya shift around you: waterfall mist on your skin, ancient stones under your feet in Kaleiçi Old Town, then sunlight and sea air during a Mediterranean boat trip. With hotel pickup, entry fees, lunch and a local guide included—it’s a full day of stories you’ll want to remember.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is how the air changed when we got close to the Lower Düden Waterfalls—cooler, a bit wild with that smell of wet stone and green. Our guide, Ayşe, joked that locals come here just to clear their heads (and phones—signal’s patchy by the water). I leaned over the railing and felt the spray on my arms. It’s louder than you’d think. There were families picnicking nearby, Turkish pop music playing somewhere in the background. I didn’t expect to feel so awake so early in the day.

We stopped at a silversmith after that. The guy behind the counter had these big hands, silver dust under his nails—he let me try on a ring and told me it was “good luck for travelers.” Maybe he says that to everyone but it worked on me. Walking into Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi), Ayşe pointed out Hadrian’s Gate—three arches, old stone rubbed smooth by centuries of hands. She told us a story about Roman emperors but honestly I was distracted by a cat sleeping right in the middle of the path. The city tour part was more winding than I expected; you turn a corner and suddenly there’s the Clock Tower or some tiny café with men playing backgammon outside.

The boat trip from Antalya Marina felt like pressing pause—just blue water and sunlight off white boats. A couple of us sat up front; someone started feeding seagulls simit and they came swooping in like they owned the place. Lunch was simple—grilled fish, salad, bread—but maybe that’s why it tasted so good after walking around all morning. I still think about that view from the deck: city walls on one side, open sea on the other. We drifted for a while before heading back through those narrow streets again.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Antalya city tour and boat trip

• Visit Lower Duden Waterfalls
• See local silversmith products
• Walk through Old Town Marina
• Pass by Antalya Clock Tower
• Pass by Hadrian's Gate
• Enjoy boat trip in Old Town

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Antalya city tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are both included in your day trip booking.

Does this tour visit Lower Düden Waterfalls?

Yes, you’ll stop at Lower Düden Waterfalls as part of the itinerary.

Is lunch provided during this Antalya boat trip?

Lunch is included with your tour package.

How long does it take to get from Kaleiçi Old Town to Antalya Marina?

The walk between Kaleiçi Old Town and Antalya Marina is short—just a few minutes through historic streets.

Are entrance fees covered in this Antalya city tour?

All entrance fees are included in your booking price.

Is this day trip suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Can infants join this Antalya city & boat tour?

Infants can join but must sit on an adult's lap during transfers.

Will there be a professional guide on this Antalya tour?

A professional guide leads the entire day trip experience.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Antalya, entry fees at every stop (including Lower Düden Waterfall), lunch after exploring Old Town and before or after your boat ride along the Mediterranean (depending on timing), plus all guiding throughout—so you don’t have to think about logistics at all.