Alanya Castle and cave summer tour with cable car, lunch and boat trip
Excursions & day trips

Alanya Castle and cave summer tour with cable car, lunch and boat trip

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 163 reviews
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$91.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • A scenic cable car ride will take you to the clifftop castle of Alanya
  • The impressive stalagmites and stalactites of Dim Cave create a natural wonderland
  • A short boat trip around the castle promontory offers a new perspective of Alanya
  • A peaceful picnic lunch by the River Dim provides the perfect midday break
  • Your expert local guide shares unrivaled knowledge of Alanya and its heritage
What to expect

It's not just pristine beaches and azure waters that make Alanya so special. The city's packed with historic monuments and natural attractions. You'll start with a cable car ride up to Alanya Castle, delve into the depths of Dim Cave and have lunch on the banks of the River Dim. Ahmet, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Every region in Turkey has a tradition of its own but in Alanya, we have a pretty special one – and it makes for a great souvenir. We dry out butternut squash skins and carve them into unique hand-painted lamps and lampshades.'

We'll start off with an exhilarating cable car journey up the cliffside and back in time at Alanya Castle. Dating from the 13th century, this citadel boasts defensive walls, panoramic vistas over land and sea, and a splendid clifftop location. Next, we'll find out more about local customs and watch a butternut squash being turned into a lantern, before heading to the banks of the River Dim for a picnic lunch. Ahmet says, ‘The Dim is a popular destination for family outings in summer as the water's always chilly – perfect for a paddle on a hot day.'

After lunch, you'll journey deep into Dim Cave, where you'll enter a world of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. We'll end the tour with a boat trip along the shore to get a new perspective on Alanya's clifftop castle. The rocky promontory on which the castle sits is surrounded on three sides by water, and its crenelated walls seem to grow from the rock itself.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • In case of inclement weather, the boat trip will be replaced with a visit to the Red Tower
  • There's a donation per guest to the local authorities for the upkeep of monuments
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
  • Please note that this is our summer season tour, only available between May 1 and October 31
  • If you are travelling in winter, please choose our full-day winter tour of Alanya with castle and cave visits
  • A shuttle service is available for those who do not wish to use the cable car
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 163 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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  • Sarah

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Am sich ein sehr schöner Ausflug. Allerdings haben wir ihn mit Menschen mit Behinderung gebucht und uns wurde gesagt es wäre nicht so anstrengend. Lei ...

  • Zlomek

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Shannon F

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Our tour guide Ahmet was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and fun. He make the whole trip very smooth. The driver was also brilliant! We enjoyed the dim ...

  • Agg

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • quolo68

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    La visite a la citadelle était un peu trop courte suite au ********** du bus je pense. mais l'expérience était vraiment très **********. Guide vraimen ...

  • ANNA

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Przewodniczka bardzo slaba . Malo czasu na atrakcje. Jesli chodzi o zamek to bylismy tylko na murach. Wiec bardzo slabo. jeden punt wycieczki- zakupy ...

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