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Alanya Castle: Historic Fortress with Views
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Alanya
Join our Alanya City Tour and explore the landmarks of this mesmerising city. Enjoy a cable car ride at sunset and visit Alanya castle, Cleopatra beach, and Damlatas cave.
Join our Alanya City Tour and explore the landmarks of this mesmerising city. Enjoy a cable car ride at sunset and visit Alanya castle, Cleopatra beach, and Damlatas cave.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alanya - The tour begins with the collection of all guests from their respective hotels.
- Damlatas Caves - Known as the “Cave of the Dripping Stones” due to its remarkable stalactite and stalagmite formations, this site is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. The guide will highlight intriguing formations and explain the cave’s formation…
- Alanya - The tour begins with the collection of all guests from their respective hotels.
- Damlatas Caves - Known as the “Cave of the Dripping Stones” due to its remarkable stalactite and stalagmite formations, this site is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. The guide will highlight intriguing formations and explain the cave’s formation process. There’s an interesting legend that the cave can cure asthma, attracting sufferers who visit for 4 hours daily over 3 weeks in hopes of healing.
- Kleopatra Beach - Cleopatra’s Beach in Alanya is one of Turkey’s most renowned beaches. A drive from the castle allows guests to enjoy the refreshing sea breeze. With over 2 million annual visitors, its allure is undeniable. If it was favored by Cleopatra, it’s certainly worth a visit. The guide will point out significant sights and recommend the best photo spots.
- Alanya Kalesi - This castle, dating back to the 13th century, ceased being a defensive structure in the 19th century when villas and private residences were built within its walls. Surrounded by the Mediterranean’s blue waters on three sides, the castle offers a breathtaking visit with ample time for exploration and photography.
- Cable Car Alanya - At the end of the cable car journey, jeeps will be ready to transport guests back to their hotels in Alanya.
- Alanya Kalesi - Concluding an evening rich in culture, history, and nature, the Alanya cable car provides a serene aerial view of the ancient city. Stretching from the castle to Cleopatra’s Beach, the 900-meter cable offers a perfect tour finale as the sun sets, casting a warm glow over the city.
- Panorama Hotel - The tour concludes with a 20-minute photo opportunity at the top of the panorama.
- Alanya - Guests are returned to their original pick-up points after the tour.
What's Included
- Hotel Transfer (Both Ways)
- Full Insurance
- Professional Guiding
- Cable Car (if option selected)
- Hotel Transfer (Both Ways)
- Full Insurance
- Professional Guiding
- Cable Car (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Entry Fees
- Entry Fees
Additional Information
Embark on a guided tour to uncover the allure of Alanya: enjoy sweeping views from a hilltop terrace, take a cable car ride to the historic Alanya Castle, and explore landmarks such as the Red Tower, the Seljuk-era Shipyard, and Damlataş Cave. Marvel at the graceful Süleymaniye Mosque before unwinding at the renowned Cleopatra Beach, celebrated for its…
Embark on a guided tour to uncover the allure of Alanya: enjoy sweeping views from a hilltop terrace, take a cable car ride to the historic Alanya Castle, and explore landmarks such as the Red Tower, the Seljuk-era Shipyard, and Damlataş Cave. Marvel at the graceful Süleymaniye Mosque before unwinding at the renowned Cleopatra Beach, celebrated for its golden sands and pristine waters.
✅ Alanya Castle: Discover a historic fortress offering stunning vistas.
✅ Damlataş Cave: Immerse in a distinctive microclimate with therapeutic benefits.
✅ Alanya Shipyard: Explore Turkey’s oldest dockyard from the Seljuk era.
✅ Cleopatra Beach: Enjoy the soft sands and clear Mediterranean waters.
Location
Alanya
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(183 Ratings)
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S7827kxtima
Jul 28, 2025
Lovely view and exciting with the cable car. - We took many pictures, John and Anna were very nice and helpful. Very interesting historical stories from both John and Anna.
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Felicia_r
Jul 14, 2025
Ana and John are very... - Ana and John are very nice tour guides. Within a short time period of a few hours you get to see a few of the main attractions Alanya has to offer. The whole experience was easy as you don’t have to think about things and you get picked up and dropped off at the hotel.
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Hmk89
Jul 14, 2025
Amazing tour with john and anna - Absolutely fab half day city tour with john and Anna. Great guides very helpful and informative. I would recommend doing this tour with john and Anna very good and well worth it. You can't come to alanya without doing this so much history and culture and amazing views. Thanks again john and Anna will hopefully see you guys again soon.
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Quacyt
Jul 5, 2025
Breathtaking Views and Wonderful Guides – A Must-Do in Alanya! - We had an incredible time on the Alanya half-day city tour with the cable car! Our guides, John and his lovely wife, were so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the day. The views from the top were absolutely breathtaking — a perfect mix of history and beauty. This tour is a must-do if you’re in Alanya!
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Escape436093
Jul 4, 2025
Beautiful views - The tour guide was lovely, him and his wife were very friendly. The castle is beautiful and a must see whilst in Antalya. We also went to the cave and cleopatra beach. The views were absolutely stunning.
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Graham_g
Jun 23, 2025
Alanya tour including castle and cable car ride experience - John and Anna, our gudes, were excellent.
They were friendly, helpful and well informed. They made sure everything went smoothly and ensured I was okay when I was struggling climbing up some steps to the castle. The views of Alanya from the cable car and castle were breathtaking
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Lesley
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent trip handled by Eric. Many thanks. Would highly recommend. - Excellent tour . Had an enjoyable time at Alanya. The booking process was easy and communication was very good. I would highly recommend.
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Frank
Jul 13, 2025
Pleasant afternoon trip - Nice trip, the cave was a little disappointing- spent about 10 minutes in there
Cleopatra beach is nice, but there are many cigarette shells on the beach- it should be forbidden to smoke there.
The ride in the elevator was great, and the visit to the castle was exciting.
The view from I❤️Alanya is beautiful with the sunset
Thanks to the guides John and Anna for the nice story along the way
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Charw786
Jul 12, 2025
Disappointing - We were picked up in a poorly air conditioned bus in over 30 degrees heat. We initially booked without cable car but realised this was pointless as the castle was the only attraction apart from the cave. You can do one or the other. Paid extra to do the cable car to the castle but regretted it as it was of little interest and not good to do with young children. This isn’t really a tour. More of a taxi to Alanya where you get minimal info about its history and then take yourself around the attractions. There were three staff involved; a driver, a man who walked us from the bus to meeting points and a guide who gave the information. The tour guide communicated well but there was no or poor communication from the others. The guy walking us from place to place rushed everywhere despite there being several young children who cannot walk fast as part of the group. The driver locked himself out his own van. Positively, there were beautiful views to take photos, however it was not worth the time or money.
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Louise_l
Jul 6, 2025
Disappointing and Unsafe Transfer Experience – Wouldn’t Recommend - Unfortunately, our trip was overshadowed by the poor experience we had with the transfer. The driver tried to squeeze all four of us (myself, husband and two children) into just three seats in the back. We refused, as it simply wasn’t safe, or physically possible.
From there, the journey got worse. The driver’s behaviour on the road was reckless, constantly tailgating and slamming on the brakes. It felt genuinely unsafe, and we even discussed finding our own way home rather than risk the return journey.
Incredibly, he was also blasting music with extremely explicit lyrics. Completely inappropriate, especially with children in the car.
To top it off, there was no guide. At each stop, we were dropped off, vaguely pointed in a direction, and told how long we had. No context, no information, just left to figure things out ourselves.
To be fair, the places we visited probably were amazing, but we were too distracted and anxious to enjoy them properly. The driving felt dangerous and stressful, which was a real shame.
We were really looking forward to this trip, but sadly, the transport and lack of guidance ruined it for us. We’re just grateful we got home in one piece.
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