13 days in Antalya, Kalkan & Fethiye Itinerary

Offering both sandy beaches packed with modern amenities and a historical town center filled with Roman ruins and Ottoman mosques, Antalya serves as one of the country's major tourist destinations.

Kids will enjoy Kaleici and Lower Duden Waterfalls. Get out of town with these interesting Antalya side-trips: Side (Tyche Tapinagi, Temple of Apollo, &more) and Alanya (Hamaxia, Kleopatra Beach, &more). And it doesn't end there: meet the residents at Antalya Aquarium, examine the collection at Sandland, admire the local landmark of Dancing Fountains, and take in the waterfront activity at Old City Marina.

For where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Antalya trip planner.

Krasnodar, Russia to Antalya is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. Traveling from Krasnodar in April, things will get a bit warmer in Antalya: highs are around 26°C and lows about 13°C. On the 30th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Kalkan.

Little more than a quaint fishing village until the 1920s, in the last few decades Kalkan has managed to grow into an upscale vacation destination without succumbing to the pitfalls of mass tourism.

On the 30th (Fri), explore the ancient world of Xanthos Antik Kenti. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: soothe aching muscles at The Field for Yoga Therapies Nature By Beste Sabir, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kaputas Beach, and finally make a trip to Lions Tomb.

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kalkan road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Antalya to Kalkan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Kalkan, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fethiye.

A prosperous hub of tourism on the Mediterranean coastline, Fethiye boasts one of Turkey's finest natural harbors.

Bring the kids along to Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and The Lycian Way. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Oludeniz PlajI, stop by Anadolu el Sanatlari, kick back and relax at Calis Beach, and contemplate the waterfront views at Oludeniz.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Fethiye online attractions planner.

Getting from Kalkan to Fethiye by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Fethiye can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.