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Flying into Antalya from Istanbul is more than just a transfer — it’s a shift in tempo. Here, on Türkiye’s glittering southern coast, your itinerary becomes a series of golden hours. Between beach strolls, ancient ruins, and shaded courtyard cafés, Antalya offers the perfect long weekend escape. And thanks to cheap flights to Antalya, it’s easy to hop down from Istanbul and start exploring — snorkel gear, hiking boots, or sunscreen in tow. Just be sure to check the baggage allowance page if you’re bringing along extras like snorkels, fins, or even paragliding equipment for your extreme sports fix.
Day 1: Ancient Stones & Mediterranean Sun
Morning – Kaleiçi Old Town Wander
You wake in the heart of Antalya’s old town, Kaleiçi, cobbled streets twisting past Ottoman-era houses with wooden balconies. You pass Hadrian’s Gate, its Roman arches worn smooth by centuries of footsteps. The scent of bougainvillaea and brewing Turkish coffee fills the air. Cats stretch in the sun. You sip tea in a shaded courtyard café, letting the pace of the city slow you down.
- Sights: Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, Hıdırlık Tower
- Breakfast Area: Kaleiçi Courtyards
- Eat: Simit, white cheese, olives, and Turkish tea
Midday – Antalya Museum & Beach Break
You duck out of the heat into the Antalya Museum, where marble gods and golden jewelry from nearby ancient cities like Perge and Termessos sparkle under soft lights. Afterward, you head down to Konyaaltı Beach. The water is impossibly clear, the mountains dramatic behind you. A rented sunbed, a lemon soda, a book.
- Sights: Antalya Museum, Konyaaltı Beach
- Lunch Area: Konyaaltı Promenade
- Eat: Grilled sea bream, meze platter, cold ayran
Evening – Sunset at the Marina
As the sun dips low, you find your way to Antalya Marina. Old fishing boats bob between sleek yachts. The call to prayer echoes off the cliffs. You settle into a rooftop spot for dinner. As you try perfectly charred lamb skewers and a glass of local rosé, you think about your return flight—and consider upgrading to the upgrade package for a little more legroom on the way home. The warm Mediterranean breeze lingers.
- Sights: Antalya Marina, Cliffside Walks
- Dinner Area: Marina Rooftops
- Eat: Lamb skewers, grilled vegetables, rosé
Day 2: Mountains, Markets & Mediterranean Flavor
Morning – Düden Falls & Village Breakfast
You start the day with a ride out to Upper Düden Falls, the spray cooling your face as you explore the caves behind the curtain of water. Afterward, a Turkish village-style breakfast awaits just outside the city. Homemade jams, eggs with sucuk (spicy sausage), fresh herbs, and fluffy bread.
- Sights: Upper Düden Falls
- Breakfast Area: Village Farms outside Antalya
- Eat: Eggs with sucuk, tahini pekmez, cucumber-tomato salad
Midday – Market Browsing & Street Eats
Back in town, you wander through the city’s markets—textiles, spices, pomegranates stacked like rubies. You pick up some dried figs and a new towel for the beach. A quick bite: crispy lahmacun from a busy street vendor.
- Sights: Old Bazaar, Local Markets
- Lunch Area: Local Street Stalls
- Eat: Lahmacun, ayran, grilled corn on the cob
Evening – Paragliding Sunset in Kaş (Optional Day Trip)
If you’re up for adventure, take a day trip to Kaş, a couple of hours down the coast. There, you strap into a harness and run toward the sky—paragliding over turquoise bays and ancient amphitheaters. It’s exhilarating, quiet, unforgettable. Just check the baggage allowance page before packing your GoPro and gear.
- Sights: Kaş Bay (paragliding optional)
- Dinner Area: Kaş Marina
- Eat: Grilled octopus, rocket salad, chilled white wine
Day 3: Ruins, Coves & Coastal Calm
Morning – Ancient City of Perge
You walk among stadium ruins where gladiators once fought, columns casting long morning shadows across the grass. The silence is broken only by birds and the sound of your shoes crunching on stone. Perge is just outside Antalya, yet feels a world away.
- Sights: Perge Ancient City
- Breakfast Area: On the way to Perge
- Eat: Menemen (Turkish-style scrambled eggs), fresh bread, olives
Midday – Hidden Coves & Boat Trip
You hop on a small boat from the harbor, sailing to coves only accessible by sea. You snorkel in blue-green water, sunlight dappling the sand below. Between swims, the crew serves a lunch of grilled fish and salads. You stretch out on the deck, towel drying in the breeze.
- Sights: Coves, caves, snorkeling
- Lunch Area: Onboard picnic lunch
- Eat: Grilled fish, lemony potatoes, fresh melon
Evening – Farewell Meze & Rooftop Views
Your final night calls for celebration. You pick a terrace with city views and order meze after meze—stuffed grape leaves, ezme, smoked eggplant, and creamy haydari. A rakı toast to new memories. You scroll through your photos and already start dreaming of your next flight to Türkiye.
- Sights: Old Town rooftops
- Dinner Area: Kaleiçi terraces
- Eat: Cold meze, rakı, semolina halva
Antalya is closer than you think — especially with cheap flights to Antalya from Istanbul and beyond. Whether you’re flying in for beaches, ancient history, or adrenaline sports, this city delivers it all. Don’t forget to browse the Pegasus Cafe menu onboard and consider booking with an upgrade package for extra comfort. Check the baggage allowance page if you’re packing snorkeling fins, hiking boots, or even that new woven rug you bought at the bazaar.
And for your next adventure? Keep an eye on Pegasus for how to find cheap flights, explore more Turkish cuisine, or hop onward with an Istanbul flight ticket or cheap flight tickets to Türkiye. The Mediterranean magic awaits.
