Antalya, Turkey walking route: Duden Falls to Perge Ruins
Explore three natural and historical highlights near Antalya, Turkey: start at Lower Duden Falls cascading directly into the sea, continue to the ancient Roman ruins of Perge with its preserved streets and gates, then visit Kursunlu Waterfall surrounded by seven interconnected ponds and pine forests.
- Distance
- 19.2 km
- Duration
- 3 h 50 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Lower Duden Falls
- End
- Kursunlu Waterfall
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Lower Duden Falls — Waterfall located approximately 8 kilometers east of Old Town along the coastline.
- Perge Ruins — Ancient city of the Pamphili civilization, one of the most important cities of its era; located near Kursunlu waterfalls.
- Kursunlu Waterfall — Waterfall notable for unique color and lush surrounding nature; located near Perge ancient ruins.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Upper Duden Falls are about 10 kilometers north of Antalya city center. After paying a small entrance fee, you can see the falls from above, walk in the gorge, and explore a hidden cave behind the waterfall.
- Tip
- Tunek Tepe trail is a 7-kilometer out-and-back hike on the outskirts of the city starting across the road from the Tunek Tepe gondola. Bring hiking shoes and poles as it's steep. The trail is mostly a dirt road and well-marked until the final viewpoint.
- Transport
- Lower Duden Falls are located about 8 kilometers east of Old Town along the coastline. You can access the falls free of charge from the park beside it, or view them from a boat out at sea.
- Timing
- Antalya has year-round good weather, making it perfect for watching sunsets. Best viewpoint locations include Old Town Harbor and Atatürk Park.
- Transport
- Aspendos ancient city is located about 40 kilometers east of Antalya and is best reached by car or tour bus. Get an audio guide at the entrance.
- Transport
- Kursunlu waterfall is about 22 kilometers north of Antalya. The area has seven connecting ponds with a backdrop of pine trees, a short hiking trail, and a charming cafe for refreshments.
- Timing
- Visit Perge ancient city around 5 PM or later in the day for fewer crowds and a more peaceful experience exploring the archaeological site.
- Tip
- Konyaalti Beach is made of pebbles instead of sand and stretches for nearly 7 kilometers on the western side of Antalya. The quieter eastern end near the cliffs has a beautiful viewpoint and local cafes.
- Tip
- Old Town (Kaleici) features narrow cobblestone streets, traditional houses, and a charming harbor. It's surrounded by old city walls and contains ancient sites like Hadrian's Gate and the Broken Minaret.
- Transport
- Termesos Ruins are located in the Taurus Mountains about 45 minutes outside Antalya. Book a day tour with a guide as there are no information boards at the site. The ruins are one of the best preserved ancient cities in Turkey.
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