Ascend to one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic medieval fortresses — a 13th-century Seljuk citadel crowning a 250m rocky peninsula, with sweeping 360° views over sea and city. Your private guide unlocks the stories behind every rampart, dungeon, and Byzantine chapel.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you at the port and whisks you to the cable-car station (Alanya Teleferik) for a gondola ride with vertiginous views over Cleopatra Beach. At the summit, explore the sprawling hilltop fortress, its inner citadel, Byzantine church ruins, and Ottoman cisterns. Descend to the harbour-front Red Tower — a perfectly preserved octagonal Seljuk watchtower — before a leisurely stroll through the historic bazaar quarter. The private format means you linger where you're fascinated, not where the group is.
Good to know
Cable car runs approximately 09:00–19:00; castle entry is TRY 200 (~USD 6). Allow 4–5 hours. Book your private guide at least 48 hours ahead. All-aboard time is typically 18:00–19:00; this excursion comfortably completes by mid-afternoon.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Alanya — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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