Full-day winter tour of Alanya with cable car, castle and cave visits
Excursions & day trips

Full-day winter tour of Alanya with cable car, castle and cave visits

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 18 reviews
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£66.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll head underground to see the Damlatas Caves, believed to have healing properties
  • Seljuk Castle, a medieval fortress perched on a hilltop, is ideal for soaking up the views below
  • There's free time to wander through the streets of Alanya old town, or recharge at a café
  • You'll visit a traditional craft shop where gourds are carved into decorative lamps
  • Your guide will share their knowledge and stories of Alanya and its history throughout the tour
What to expect

A tale of two cities, Alanya is a true mix of the old and the new. It's a bustling resort that's home to a medieval castle and picturesque old town, where you'll have free time to explore. To top it off, there are visits to the Damlatas Caves and a shop where gourds are crafted into decorative lamps. Our expert local guide, Aylin, says “this tour factors in lots of different topics, so everyone will find something to catch their attention regardless of their interests. Plus, Turkish culture's on show almost the entire time, so you'll be like an expert on Turkey by the end of the tour.”

With this winter tour, you'll start the day at the Damlatas Caves. Filled with stalagmites and stalactites, the cylindrical chamber within is said to cure asthma – that's not a cue to leave your inhaler at home, though. Next up is Seljuk Castle. Topping a headland jutting into the Mediterranean, it was built in the 13th century on the remnants of Roman and Byzantine castles. You'll glide up in a cable car and to check out its watchtower-studded battlements and peer through the holes from where hot oil was poured onto enemies when they were trying to invade the area.

Then, you'll continue on to a craft shop where gourds are carefully carved into lamps, with great results. After lunch, the afternoon is yours. Go shopping in Alanya bazaar, relax in a café, or go for a stroll on the gulet-crammed harbour or promenade before it's time to head back to your accommodation.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Cable car ride
What to remember
  • Beware of slippery steps in the cave
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
  • Please note that this is our winter season tour, only available between 1st November and April 30th
  • If you are travelling in summer, please choose our Alanya Castle and Cave Summer Tour with Lunch and Boat Trip
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 18 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

4.2/5

Safety

3.8/5

Staff

3.8/5

Service

3.8/5

  • Anna

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wszystko bylo dobrze, dziekuje

  • Esther

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We really liked our guide Deniz. He was very professional and knew a lot about the history, nature and culture.

  • 80Caro

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Sehr viele Nebenkosten: Fotos (€ 10 bis € 20), Getränke hochpreisig, Dessert bzw. Eis beim Mittagessen ca. € 5 p.P. Mittagessen könnte qualitativ bes ...

  • Dave and Serena

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    DENIZ OUR QUIDE WAS EXCELLENT FRIENLY AND VERY INFORMATIVE. MADE OUR DAY.

  • Georgia

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Sehenswerte Tour nach Alanya, zunächst Besichtigung der Burg aus dem 13.Jhd. mit herrlicher Sicht auf das nahe Taurusgebirge, die Stadt und den Strand ...

  • Petra Fatima

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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