Best Tours And Things To Do

Best Tours and Things to Do in Alanya (2026 Guide)

Alanya is one of the easiest places in Turkey to fill a holiday with day trips. Within a few hours of your hotel you have the Mediterranean, the Taurus Mountains, canyons, rivers and ancient cities. This guide lists the tours our guests book most, what each one is really like, how long it takes and what it costs, so you can plan your week without guesswork.

All prices below are per adult, starting prices at the time of writing, and include free hotel pickup from Alanya, Avsallar, Konaklı, Mahmutlar, Okurcalar, İncekum and nearby areas. You pay in cash on the tour day.

1. Alanya boat trip – the classic first day

If you only book one tour, make it a boat trip. You sail past Alanya Castle and the Red Tower, stop at the Pirates' Cave, Lovers' Cave and Phosphorus Cave, and swim at Cleopatra Beach and quieter bays. Lunch and soft drinks are included.

• Alanya Pirate Boat Trip – about 6 hours, from €22. Music, foam party, great for families.
• Legend Big Kral Boat Tour – about 9 hours, from €30. The largest pirate ship in the region, with beer and wine on selected days.
• Alanya Boat Tour (Rainbow) – about 7 hours, from €20. A calmer, budget-friendly option.
• Private boat or yacht – for proposals, birthdays and families who want the boat to themselves.

2. Jeep safari in the Taurus Mountains

A jeep safari (about 8 hours, from €26) takes you off-road into the mountains behind Alanya: banana plantations, mountain villages, Dim River and the famous water fights between jeeps. For something wilder, the Sapadere Canyon jeep safari adds wooden walkways along a cold, turquoise canyon.

3. Green Canyon – the emerald lake

Green Canyon is a dam lake in the Manavgat mountains with water the colour of jade. You can see it by boat (with fishing), combine it with a jeep safari, or take the open-top cabrio bus safari. Read our Green Canyon guide for details.

4. Rafting, buggy, quad and zipline

Adrenaline fans should look at rafting in Köprülü Canyon (from €22), the buggy safari and quad safari (from €35), or the rafting + buggy + zipline combo which fits three activities into one day. Tandem paragliding from 700 m with a landing on Cleopatra Beach is the most memorable 20 minutes of many holidays.

5. History and culture

• Aspendos, Side & Manavgat Waterfall – the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world plus the ancient port town of Side.
• Demre, Myra & Kekova – St. Nicholas Church, Lycian rock tombs and a boat over the sunken city.
• Altınbeşik Cave & Ormana village – Turkey's largest underground lake.

6. Longer trips: Pamukkale and Cappadocia

From Alanya you can reach the white travertines of Pamukkale and Hierapolis or the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia with an overnight stay. See our Pamukkale and Cappadocia comparison.

7. Family favourites

With children, the Alanya Aquapark, the dolphin show, The Land of Legends and the Lion Park are the safest bets.

How to plan a week in Alanya

1. Day 1: rest, walk to the castle or Cleopatra Beach.
2. Day 2: boat trip.
3. Day 3: beach day.
4. Day 4: jeep safari or Green Canyon.
5. Day 5: rafting or a history tour (Aspendos & Side).
6. Day 6: Turkish bath (hamam) and shopping.
7. Day 7: Pamukkale if you still have energy.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay?

In cash on the tour day (euro, lira, dollar or pound). No prepayment is needed for most tours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, free pickup and drop-off from hotels in Alanya and the surrounding resorts.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free cancellation up to the day before the tour.

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