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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 start with a cable car ride up to 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 an exhilarating cable car journey up the cliffside and 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.
Based on 24 reviews from verified customers
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Staff
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Rosie
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Really great trip and very well organised. The amount of time at the castle was perfect to wander around, the pirate boat was great and the lunch spot ...
Andrew L
From United Kingdom - September 2024Travelled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
This was a great trip with lots packed into the day. The views at and from the castle are great. The cave visit was really good. The boat tour around ...
Donna
From United States of America - August 2024Travelled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Great experience, the tour guide was informative & friendly. The views from the castle are amazing, lunch by the river Dim was lovely and a much neede ...
Kiefer
From United States of America - June 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Great
Overall rated3/5
The food at lunch was disappointing. The boat trip was too short.
Paddy
From United Kingdom - October 2023Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Boat trip was great. Castle was quite simple but only a short time there. Be prepared to have cash for tipping
Janet D
From United States of America - October 2023Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Excellent tour and very well organised from start to finish. Learnt a lot about Turkey which was an added extra fir us on our first visit. Unfortunate ...