Perge, Aspendos & Kurşunlu Waterfall: Ancient Cities Day Trip from Antalya

Trade the beach for the ancient world for a day. This guided excursion from Antalya visits Perge's colonnaded streets and Roman baths, the magnificent 2nd-century theatre of Aspendos, and the pine-shaded Kurşunlu Waterfall. Hotel pickup, licensed guiding and lunch are included; official entrance tickets are listed upfront and paid at the gate. Reserve free, pay on the tour day, cancel free up to 48 hours before.

Some of the finest Roman ruins on the Mediterranean stand within easy reach of Antalya's beaches — and many visitors never see them. This full-day excursion puts that right. After a morning pickup from your hotel following breakfast time, you travel with a professionally licensed guide to Perge, once a thriving metropolis of the ancient world. Walk its colonnaded marble avenue, pass through the monumental Hellenistic gates and wander the Roman baths while the stories behind the stones are brought vividly to life.

Next comes Aspendos, home to what is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved Roman theatres anywhere. Built in the 2nd century AD, it remains famous for acoustics so precise that performances are still staged here today. Climb the stone galleries, test the sound from the floor and photograph the towering stage facade before a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant — included in the price, with drinks extra.

The day closes on a gentler note at Kurşunlu Waterfall, where water tumbles through a shaded pine forest: a peaceful contrast to the grand ruins and an easy favourite for photos. Note there is no swim break on this programme. By late afternoon you are back at your hotel.

We keep the pricing honest. Transfers, guiding and lunch are included, while the official entrance tickets are payable at each gate and listed clearly in advance — Perge €11 and Aspendos €15 per person, plus 95 TL for the waterfall park, per current listings — so there are no surprises on the day. Museum Card holders can use their card at the ancient-site entrances (not at the waterfall). Reserve for free, pay on the tour day, and cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before the start.