2 days in Antalya with the old town and coast
Use the first day for the compact old town and the second for the coast. This keeps the main walks together and leaves room for a proper swim without turning the weekend into a series of taxi rides. Start outdoor sightseeing early, take a long lunch break and choose Lower Düden for the waterfall visit, rather than trying to fit both waterfall parks into one afternoon.
Day 1: From Hadrian's Gate to the harbor
- Morning
- Enter Kaleiçi through Hadrian's Gate and follow the lanes downhill toward the old harbor. Leave time for the changes in level and stone paving. Walk the waterfront before climbing back toward the Yivli Minaret.
- Afternoon
- Take lunch indoors, then explore the lanes around the minaret at an easy pace. Keep this afternoon flexible rather than adding a distant sight. Return to your hotel during the hottest part of the day.
- Evening
- Walk toward Hıdırlık Tower and the adjacent Karaalioğlu Park before sunset. The park gives you space to linger above the coast. Afterwards, return through the old town for dinner without arranging another journey.
- Dinner
- Choose a Turkish grill restaurant in the old town and order grilled chicken or köfte with salad.
Day 2: A beach morning and the coastal falls
- Morning
- Head to Konyaaltı Beach early and choose your swimming spot before settling onto a sunbed. The shore is pebbly, so water shoes help. Keep valuables together and take turns swimming if traveling as a pair.
- Afternoon
- After lunch and a break from the sun, take a taxi to Lower Düden. Walk through the coastal park to the viewing areas. This is the waterfall that drops into the sea, rather than the inland Upper Düden park.
- Evening
- Return to the center for a final walk along the harbor. Leave a comfortable margin before dinner if coastal traffic is slow. If you have an early departure, eat near your accommodation and organize your airport journey afterwards.
- Dinner
- Find a simple pide restaurant near your accommodation and order cheese or minced meat pide with a side salad.
Tips for 2 days in Antalya
- Choose Lower Düden for this short visit; adding Upper Düden means another journey and less time at the beach.
- Wear shoes with grip in Kaleiçi, where sloping lanes and polished stone can make walking awkward.
- Keep a towel and dry clothes in your beach bag so you can continue sightseeing after your swim.
2 days in Antalya with the old town and coast
Can I see Perge and Aspendos in two days?
You can replace the beach day with the ruins, but it changes the balance of the trip. This plan keeps both days in Antalya and leaves the archaeological excursion for a longer stay.
Which Düden waterfall fits this itinerary?
Lower Düden fits the coastal afternoon. Upper Düden is a separate inland visit, so tell your driver which park you want before setting off.
Do I need a car for this weekend?
A car is unnecessary for the old town walks. Use buses or taxis for the beach and waterfalls, and arrange your airport journey around your terminal and arrival time.
Is Konyaaltı a sandy beach?
Konyaaltı has a pebble shore. Bring water shoes if pebbles bother your feet, and choose Lara instead if a sandy beach matters more than following this route.