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Antalya

A Roman harbour town with a resort strip grafted onto it, and mountains straight behind. The old quarter inside the walls is the reason to stay.

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Ideal stay

4 days

Typical spend

~A$110/day

Rough mid-range estimate

Landmarks

6 listed

Things to do

Things to do in Antalya

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Where to stay

Where to stay in Antalya

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If you only have

Antalya in a day, two days, three

Day 1

·Antalya Museum

·Düden Waterfalls

·Hadrian's Gate

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Day 2

·Kaleiçi

·Konyaaltı Beach

·Yivliminare Mosque

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Landmarks

Landmarks in Antalya

Antalya Museum

Düden Waterfalls

Hadrian's Gate

Kaleiçi

Konyaaltı Beach

Yivliminare Mosque

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Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Antalya: May or Jun or Sep or Oct

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