Alanya Castle and Cave Summer Tour with Lunch and Boat Trip
Excursions & day trips

Alanya Castle and Cave Summer Tour with Lunch and Boat Trip

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£63.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the clifftop castle of Alanya and the Culture House
  • See the impressive stalagmites and stalactites of Dim Cave
  • Relax on a short boat trip around the castle promontory
  • Enjoy the scenery with a picnic lunch by the River Dim
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Alanya
What to expect

It's not just pristine beaches and azure waters that make Alanya so special. The city's packed with historic monuments and natural attractions. You'll tour Alanya Castle, delve into the depths of Dim Cave and have lunch on the banks of the River Dim. Ahmet, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Every region in Turkey has a tradition of its own but in Alanya, we have a pretty special one – and it makes for a great souvenir. We dry out butternut squash skins and carve them into unique hand-painted lamps and lampshades.'

We'll start off with a journey back in time at Alanya Castle. Dating from the 13th century, this citadel boasts defensive walls, panoramic vistas over land and sea, and a splendid clifftop location. Next, we'll find out more about local customs and watch a butternut squash being turned into a lantern at the Culture House, before heading to the banks of the River Dim for a picnic lunch. Ahmet says, ‘The Dim is a popular destination for family outings in summer as the water's always chilly – perfect for a paddle on a hot day.'

After lunch, you'll journey deep into Dim Cave, where you'll enter a world of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. We'll end the tour with a boat trip along the shore to get a new perspective on Alanya's clifftop castle. The rocky promontory on which the castle sits is surrounded on three sides by water, and its crenelated walls seem to grow from the rock itself.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Boat trip
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • In case of inclement weather, the boat trip will be replaced with a visit to the Red Tower
  • There's a donation per guest to the local authorities for the upkeep of monuments
  • 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 summer season tour, only available between May 1 and October 31
  • If you are travelling in winter, please choose our Alanya Castle and Cave Winter Tour with Lunch
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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