Airprot Transfers

Antalya International Airport is only 12 km from the city centre which is in a convenient driving distance for airport transprortation. Private and group airport transfers and consierge services are provided by Nirvana Holidays’ incentive department. All you need to do is to draw a line to us by indicating your flight details and personal requests, so that our Transfer and Excursion department can fix airport transfers including personal assistance such as re-confirmation of your flight tickets and checking the arrival and departure lounges where we  have 3 different halls.

Sight Seeing & Excursions in Antalya

Antalya is the most convenient base for excursions throughout the region, from Olympos in the southwest to Alanya in the southeast.

Excursions

PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS (Day Tour or Overnight Tour )

Pammukale –the frozen falls,  or   the  “ Cotton Castle”-  is a fairytale land of dazzling white petrified  stalactites , potholes and fairy-tables  formed by limestone-laden hot springs.  This water is reputed to be beneficial to the eyes and skin  and  to alleviate  asthma, rheumatism and dermatitis. 

As much  fun as the Castle is, do not neglect to visit the splendid Hierapolis – the ruins spread over  a mile from the city founded by Eumenus II of Pergamon  and bequeathed by Attalus II to Rome. It was leveled by an earthquake in AD 17 and rebuilt to enjoy prosperity in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.  During the tour we will visit the  ruins of the Roman Theatre with its beautiful relief on the facade ,  walk along the Froninus Street with its  Roman Baths and the Necropolis . Lunch break  and thermal bath will be taken in one of the local Hotels.

Visits to the local Carpet factory and onyx facture are included in this tour as well.

OFF  ROAD  SAFARI  09 – 17:00

An adventure trip over Taurus mountains ( 1200 m above the sea level). This tour begins in Kemer. The convoy of  vehicles climbs up the mountains through the forest passing by small nomadic villages, where we will have a short stop. Lunch break  will take place  at Altinkaya  -   surrounded by the fantastic views our guests will enjoy their BBQ and drink  water from  the natural spring . The tour will continue where the drivers can test their courage driving through the foaming waters of Alakir river and pass by the picturesque artificial lake.  А few photo breaks  in the most beautiful places on route .

DEMRE, MYRA, ST. NICHOLAS & KEKOVA

( Combination of Bus & Yacht Tour ) 08 - 19.00

This full day tours is  has been rates as  one of the most popular  tours .  During the tour our guests  will combine the excursion to the places of  ancient history   and   enjoy sunbathing  on the deck of a traditional  yacht sailing to  the Sunken Islands, where over the years the  structural movement of the Earth  has caused total submerging of some ancient towns alongside the northern coast, while remains of the others  have been  scattered along the coastline.  We will enjoy the sites of fascinating Lycian Necropolis, chest type tombs and the ruins of ancient houses in the distance and  under the water. The finest examples of Lycian funerary architecture have been preserved  in  Myra, near the expanding present day town Demre. The Tour will continue to Demre to  the Church of St. Nicholas, the Patron Saint of children and is considered to be one of the places of Pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians.

KONYA & CAPPADOCIA ( 2 Nights & 3 Days )

It is an impressive  three day tour to the heart of Anatolia. Driving  through  the authentic Anatolian towns, we reach Konya - once the capital  of the Seljuk Empire , where we will visit  the Museum if Whirling Dervishes  and the Mausoleum of mystical philosopher Mevlana. Driving along the plain plateau of Central Anatolia  we reach   Cappadocia  - a region captured in the surrealist landscape of rock caves, capped pinnacles and fretted ravines in colors  - the land  of three thousand rock churches.

The second day is totally dedicated to Cappadocia : visit  to Kaymaklı – the seven storey underground city , the  Göreme open-air museum – city of bishops, priests and nuns in the early Christian period, town of Avanos and Fairy Chimneys of Ürgüp. We will spend  2 nights ts in a typical Cappadocian hotel on Half Board basis. On the way back we will visit the Sultan Han Kervansaray in Aksaray and continue  our journey all the way to Antalya through magnificent  Taurus Mountains  passing by Anatolian villages.

PERGE, ASPENDOS, SİDE & MANAVGAT WATERFALLS   09 - 17.00

This might be the best possible tour to the ancient ruins and cities of Antalya region , which reflects the glorious age of classical era. Perge is the largest ancient settling of both Hellenistic and Roman Age, with its  Roman Bath, Colonnaded Street, Agora, Stadium, and  an Aqueduct. These structures are in a good  shape and well protected after their excavation. Visit to Aspendos is very  exciting for those guests who are theatre fans, as Aspendos Theatre is the best preserved Roman Theatre in the World which is still in use, hosting  15 000 spectators to enjoy  classical and modern music concerts and different Art Festivals. Side  - “pomegranate”  is  and ancient town with the Roman Theatre, Agora,  the Harbour and archeological museum.. Today, it is a pretty Resort Town with two sandy beaches, many shops along  its ancient street. This  tour of three ancient towns ends at Manavgat Waterfalls.

RAFTING 08.30 -  18.00

Amazing tour to the highlands of Antalya,  rafting in the white foaming waters. Full day tour starts in the morning  by  coach transfer up to the Canyon. Rafting instructor will brief the rafters on the rules of rafting and  program in general. The group takes the different sizes of canoes for  2 persons and raft boats min  for 6 up to 12 persons. There are 3 different lapses to overcome. Lunch break is arranged  in a local restaurant with  cold starters, salad and barbecued fish or chicken. The rafting continues after the  lunch break. The group will have a swimming break in  the cool  spring waters and  visit  the ancient Roman Bridge. The program  ends  mid afternoon. The whole programme will be recorded on video and could be purchased by the end of the tour.

YACHT TOUR 09.00 - 17.00

A full day tour by yacht to Phaselis and Three Islands. One of the most popular cruises along the  western coast of Antalya. During   the tour  our guests enjoy  sunbathing while relaxing on the deck and swimming  waters of  the board of the Gullet Yacht in the deep turquoise waters  of the Mediterranean surrounded by  the magnificent  scenery of bays and  Taurus Mountains. While sailing along the shores one can catch  here and there the ruins of great  ancient monuments . Phaselis is an ancient city with a beautiful Harbour Way, Marina, Roman Theatre, Hadrian Gate. Visit the picturesque bays of Phaselis and  have  lunch  on board of your yacht .

ANTALYA CITY TOUR AND SHOPPING  09.30 - 16.00

This half day tour gives good chance to our guests to get to know  Antalya – the capital city of Turkish Riviera where  they are spending their vacation.

Ancient Attaleia  was founded by King Attalus II  of Pergamon  in 158 BC and bequeathed to Rome in 133 BC. It was badly battered by Arabs in 7th century, but still remained in Byzantine hands until 1206 when Selcuks arrived. The city was a regular staging post for Crusaders  on their  way to the Holy Land. From 1390 the control over the city was taken by the Ottomans.

Places of interest are – the  restored  ancient citadel Kaleici with its beautiful  Harbor , Clock Tower , Fluted Minaret, Hadrian’s Gate and many more.

After enjoying the places of historical interest our guests can try their bargaining skills in one of the shopping centres of Antalya, where they can purchase jewelry, leather goods and famous Turkish carpets.

AQUALAND  09.00 - 17.00

This  tour is highly recommended for the families with children. It is the best water game attraction  that  makes happy children and adults and spend a quality day together. Antalya’s  Aqualand is famous for its beautiful location, variety of water slides and an amusement centre

DIVING 09.00 - 18.30

The Mediterranean cost of the Turkish Riviera is ideally suited for diving both for the professionals and the beginners. The dives  in deep and shallow waters are equally interesting – variety of species of turtles, seals and dolphins  are living here in unspoiled environment. Underwater reefs, caves and amphora fields add to the exciting experience.

FISHING 08.30 - 18.30

This Tour takes you up in the Taurus Mountains to one of the numerous lakes, where one can try hand on fishing trout  of the rafts .   The caught fish  and  chicken  will be   BBQ-ed for lunch  in addition to salad and unlimited local drinks. An exiting day for those who love fishing and beautiful nature around.

TURKISH NIGHT 20.30 - 24.00

This is the late evening entertainment for those who would like to enjoy  traditional Turkish Belly Dance and music. Unlimited local drinks served throughout the show.

DISCO NIGHT 23.30 - 4 A.M.

Those who would like to spend a night dancing  away and enjoying the latest hits with the  Laser Show should allow us take them to the best disco club  in Antalya