Established at the crossroads of East and West, Turkey is one of the most multi-facetted and popular destinations of the Mediterranean. Combining tradition and modernity, it offers a wide range of activities allowing you to appreciate seaside activities, nightlife, cultural visits, sporting adventures and wellness breaks. Thanks to its numerous thermal springs and its Hammam traditions dating back to the Middle Ages, the entire country is an oasis of well-being. The great hotel facilities combined with exceptional services guarantee unforgettable experiences.
Nestled in the Antalya bay, the Turkish Riviera features a magnificent coastline characterised by beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise waters particularly inviting for bathing and water sports. History and traditions are omnipresent within the old town’s streets and, from a culinary point of view, the destination also offers something to delight all gourmets. Moreover, the city is surrounded by the Taurus Mountains, offering great perspectives for sports and recreation in the heart of nature!
Antalya, the provincial capital, the most beautiful city in the world, as Atatürk once called it, dominates the small gulf of the same name. The new city, framed by the sumptuous Taurus mountain range, is the most important metropolis of the coast; along the shoreline remain the old fishermen's houses. Numerous minarets and splendid buildings give character to the city. The sea is lined with sandy and gravel beaches where, according to legend, Cleopatra already knew the joys of swimming. In the old port of Kaleiçi, you can enjoy typical Turkish meals at good prices in many restaurants and taverns. Distance from the airport: 6 km.
Renowned for its ultramodern and sometimes eccentric hotel facilities, Lara is located between Belek and Antalya, about 15 minutes drive from the historic centre of Kaleici. Its beautiful 12 km long beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag label and offers idyllic conditions for beach activities, fun and relaxation. Distance from the airport: 15 km.
Especially appreciated for its white sandy beaches bordered by pine forests, Belek offers recreational opportunities to suit all tastes: water sports, golf, and cultural visits to the sites of Perge and Aspendos, but also sporting escapades in the heart of the Taurus Mountains. Distance from the airport: 30 km.
Side is established on a peninsula and surrounded by ramparts. It houses many ancient sites and vestiges that are worth a visit, starting with the Roman theatre, the Nymphaeum fountain and the numerous objects kept in the city's Museum of Ancient Art. With its first-class hotel facilities and its extensive bathing and recreational possibilities, it is also one of the most developed seaside resort in Turkey. Distance from the airport: 63 km.
Manavgat is appreciated for its beautiful coastline and its gently-sloping waters. It also features wonderful waterfalls which bear the same name as well as idyllic natural settings which are particularly inviting for outdoor activities. Manavgat’s historic centre with the Merkez Külliye Cami mosque and the local bazaar are also worth a visit. Distance from the airport: 63 km.
At the edge of a pine forest is Kemer-Beldibi, a former fishing village that is now a booming seaside resort with pebble beaches, many shops and many restaurants. A holiday paradise with many beaches, many ancient sites and an exhilarating nature between the sea. The Kemer region also includes the tourist centres of Beldibi, Göynük, Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova and Çira. A holiday paradise with many beaches, many ancient sites, an exhilarating nature between the sea, high mountains and interesting excursions. Distance from airport: 56 km.
Nestled in a green setting, this seaside resort boasts a beautiful coastal landscape of pebble beaches and pretty coves with turquoise waters. The coastline is also dotted with shops, small restaurants and water sports centres where you can try water skiing, jet skiing, paragliding and many other activities. Distance from the airport: 56 km.
Excursions will allow you to discover your destination from all perspectives. LuxairTours offers a range of selected tours that will allow you to discover unmissable places, paradisiacal beaches, typical dishes... LuxairTours organises a range of quality excursions for you.
This tour will immerse you in the atmosphere of the Turkish Riviera. Before arriving to Antalya, sometimes referred to as the Pearl of the South, you will stopover at the Karpuzkaldiran waterfalls. This site is very much appreciated by locals. You will then go on with a visit to a jewellery and leather goods workshop, offering you the possibility to exchange with the craftsmen, to know everything about manufacturing techniques or to buy an exceptional souvenir. Afterwards, you will have 3 hours of free time to visit the city at your leisure or have a lunch break. In the afternoon, you will be offered a guided tour of Kaleici - the historical city - to learn all about the history of the city. At the end of the tour and before heading back to your hotel, you will be offered some free time to shop or stroll through the narrow streets at your leisure.
You will fly over a unique UNESCO World Heritage landscape which was gradually sculpted by volcanic activity, wind and water. This rocky landscape feature fairy chimneys, peaks and citadels with changing colours depending on the light. Over the time, these shapes have been transformed by man into cave dwellings and even churches. While exploring, you will discover an underground town which once served as a refuge for the first Christians, you will be able to admire the valley of the pigeons and the open-air museum of Göreme.
This fascinating metropolis marked by 3000 y crossroads of East and West, this fascinating metropolis is marked by 3000 years of rich and eventful history is established a the crossroads of East and West. This tour will give you the opportunity to visit the iconic Blue Mosque with its six minarets and its numerous domes and to stopover at the Constantinople Hippodrome. There you will pass by the German Fountain, built in the 19th century in honours of the German Emperor Wilhelm. The tour also includes a visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, and the Egyptian Bazaar, one of the most impressive in the world with its spice market and exotic atmosphere.
This trip will take you to the ancient city of Demre where you will board a boat taking you to Simena, a superb archaeological site which is not accessible from the road. You will also visit the island of Kekova, which is partly underwater. There, you will be offered the possibility to swim before heading back to Demre for lunch and for the visit to the church of St Nicholas. A visit to the ancient city of Lymra, with its Lycian necropolis carved into the mountain, will constitute the last step of your excursion.
Visiting this exceptional site will give you the opportunity to discover the thermal city of Hierapolis, established at the top of the Pamukkale hill. The travertines on which it is established were slowly created over 400,000 years by the bubbling of mineral springs. You will discover the remains of this impressive Greco-Roman spa complex, including the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre near the necropolis.
This tour is offered departing from all regions and from all LuxairTours hotels. Participants will be escorted to the meeting point in the heart of the Taurus region and will first benefit from a theoretical training before boarding for the real adventure! The trip down the Köprülü offers an adrenalin-filled and emotional experience. The adventure is suitable for beginners. A swimming suit is essential!
This tour will take you to the west of Antalya where you will stopover two must-see places. At the Manavgat Covered Market, you will first have an hour and a half of free time to wander through the colourful alleys, do some shopping or get some spices or fruit and vegetables. You will then visit a jewellery and clothes shop and enjoy a pleasant lunch break in a restaurant located near the Manavgat River. You will then head to the Green Canyon, where you will discover the famous emerald lake surrounded by lush forests.
For more information and bookings, please contact your LuxairTours guide on site.
- During Ramadan, the Muslim fasting period, some restaurants and bars in the hotels may remain closed and the entertainment programme may be limited.
- In all the hotels, proper attire is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen).