# Turkey with kids: an itinerary along the coast > With children, the Mediterranean coast of Turkey works best: warm sea, short transfers and plenty of water. Four days, four resorts: Kemer with a boat to Paradise Bay, Antalya with a waterfall over the sea and ancient Perge, Side with Manavgat Waterfall, and Alanya with the Damlataş cave and Cleopatra Beach. Each day is the town's family itinerary. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/with-kids ## Who it suits - Families with children aged 4–5 and up - A beach holiday, but not in one hotel - No long transfers Not for: - Toddlers under three — one resort with short outings is better - Istanbul and Cappadocia are a different route When to go: May–June and September–October: the sea is warm and the days are not as hot as July and August. ## Day 1 — [Kemer](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer.md) 1. [Kemer Clock Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-clock-tower.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, open public square ↓ 18 min on foot 2. [Kemer Marina](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra ↓ 11 min on foot 3. [Moonlight Park](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-moonlight-park.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 36 min by transport 4. [Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-paradise-bay.md) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20 Total with walks: 5 h 35 min Transfer Kemer → Antalya: bus or taxi, ≈ 1 h ## Day 2 — [Antalya](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya.md) 1. [Hıdırlık Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/hidirlik-tower.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, outside only ↓ 3 min on foot 2. [Kaleiçi](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/kaleici.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free, open 24/7 Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 39 min by transport 3. [Düden Waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/duden-waterfalls.md) — YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Lower free, Upper ≈ 60–70 TL ↓ 56 min by transport 4. [Perge](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya/perge.md) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · About €11 for foreign visitors Total with walks: 7 h 38 min Transfer Antalya → Side: bus or taxi, ≈ 1.5 h ## Day 3 — [Side](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side.md) 1. [Temple of Apollo](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/side-temple-of-apollo.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free ↓ 6 min on foot 2. [Side Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/side-harbour.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free ↓ 5 min on foot 3. [Side Old Town](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/side-old-town.md) — YesGo score 54/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Free; theatre and museum extra Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 38 min by transport 4. [Manavgat Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/turkey/side/manavgat-waterfall.md) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 50 TL, students 10 TL Total with walks: 5 h 49 min Transfer Side → Alanya: bus or taxi, ≈ 1 h ## Day 4 — [Alanya](https://yesgo.io/turkey/alanya.md) 1. [Alanya Old Town (Tophane)](https://yesgo.io/turkey/alanya/alanya-old-town.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free ↓ 4 min on foot 2. [Red Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/alanya/alanya-red-tower.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Paid, price being verified ↓ 19 min on foot 3. [Damlataş Cave](https://yesgo.io/turkey/alanya/damlatas-cave.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · ≈ 225 TL, children less Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 17 min on foot 4. [Cleopatra Beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/alanya/alanya-cleopatra-beach.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free entry, sunbeds extra Total with walks: 6 h 55 min ## How the family route works The route runs along the coast from west to east: Kemer — Antalya — Side — Alanya. Each day is the town's family itinerary: short stops, lunch in the middle of the day and water — a boat, waterfalls, a cave or a beach. Transfers are no longer than an hour and a half, best in the morning while the children are fresh. You can also stay in one hotel near Antalya and make day trips. ## Where to stay with kids If you would rather not pack every day, stay in Antalya or Side: the other resorts are an hour or an hour and a half away. If a beach by the hotel matters most, choose Kemer or Alanya. ## Getting around Intercity buses link the resorts; with children a taxi or a hire car is easier. Inside the resorts almost everything is on foot, except the waterfalls and the ancient sites. ## Heat and sun In July and August walk before 11:00 and after 16:00 and spend midday by the sea or in the shade. Hats, water and sunscreen every day; the Damlataş cave and the waterfalls stay cool even in the heat. ## Tips - Move in the morning: the drive is an hour or so and the day stays free for the town. - Children under 8 usually get into state museums and ancient sites free. - Boats to Paradise Bay run in season, roughly April to October. - The Damlataş cave in Alanya takes cards only. - The Temple of Apollo in Side is under restoration — see it from the promenade. ## Questions ### Where to go in Turkey with kids? The Mediterranean coast: Kemer, Antalya, Side and Alanya — warm sea, short transfers and plenty to do with water. ### Is Turkey good for families? Yes: sandy beaches, short distances, and children under 8 usually free at state sites. ### How long are the transfers? Kemer–Antalya about 1 h, Antalya–Side about 1.5 h, Side–Alanya about 1 h. ### Do we need to change hotels every day? No: you can stay in Antalya or Side and make day trips. ### What are the best activities for kids? The boat to Paradise Bay, the Düden and Manavgat waterfalls, Perge and the Damlataş cave. ### Is this route good with a toddler? With under-threes, one resort with short outings is easier. ### When is the best time to go with kids? May–June and September–October. ### How do we get around? By taxi or hire car between resorts, on foot inside them. ### Are there free things to do with kids? Beaches, Moonlight Park in Kemer, the Lower Düden waterfall and the old towns are free. ### Can I change the itinerary? Yes: remove or add a stop in any day and the times recalculate. ## Sources - Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism: museum and archaeological site hours and tickets - Kemer, Antalya, Manavgat and Alanya municipalities: beaches, parks, transport --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.