Activity Guide
A weekend trip from Kemer transforms your holiday from a single-location stay into a multi-destination adventure. With a rental car, you can pack a bag, hit the D400, and be in a completely different world within 2 hours. This guide covers 5 weekend trips — from the nearby bohemian charm of Kaş to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia.
Weekend 1 — Kaş & Kalkan (2 days, 300 km): Day 1: drive to Myra (1h 15min), explore rock tombs, continue to Kaş (30 min). Lunch in Kaş old town, afternoon at Kaputaş Beach. Overnight in a Kaş boutique hotel. Day 2: drive to Kalkan (15 min), explore the whitewashed old town, Patara Beach (25 min from Kalkan, 18 km of sand). Return via D400 (2h 15min). A perfect blend of history, beaches, and charming towns.
Weekend 2 — The Lycian Coast (2 days, 350 km): Day 1: Olympos ruins and Çıralı Beach, then Adrasan for a swim and fish lunch. Continue to Demre (Myra). Overnight in Finike or Demre. Day 2: drive to Kekova (sunken city boat trip from Üçağız), then return via the D400 with a stop at the Kumluca Friday market if timing aligns.
Weekend 3 — East to Side & Aspendos (2 days, 250 km): Day 1: drive to Antalya Old Town (50 min), Perge (25 min more), Aspendos theatre (25 min more). Overnight in Side (30 min further) — ancient city on a peninsula. Day 2: explore Side's Temple of Apollo at sunrise, Manavgat Waterfall (5 km inland), return via D400 with a stop at Düden Waterfalls.
Weekend 4 — Cappadocia (2–3 days, 550 km each way): The ultimate Turkish road trip. From Kemer, drive 8 hours inland via Antalya, Konya, to Cappadocia. Surreal fairy chimney landscapes, underground cities, hot air balloons at dawn. Best as a 3-day trip (2 days driving, 1 full day in Cappadocia). Winter tyres required December–March. Not for the faint-hearted but absolutely unforgettable.
Weekend 5 — Saklıkent & the Highlands (2 days, 300 km): Day 1: drive to Saklıkent Gorge (2h 30min), Turkey's longest canyon — walk through icy water, mud baths, riverside lunch. Continue to the mountain village of Yeşilüzümlü for an authentic highland experience. Overnight in a village guesthouse. Day 2: explore the Akdağ Mountains, visit trout farms, return via D400 with a stop at Kaputaş Beach.
Kaş & Kalkan (Weekend 1) — the perfect two-day escape combining Myra ruins, Kaş's bohemian old town, Kaputaş Beach, and Kalkan's rooftop dining. 300 km total, 2 hours each way. Unforgettable and easy.
Yes — it's 550 km (8 hours) via Antalya and Konya. A long drive but entirely on good roads. Best as a 3-day trip. Winter tyres mandatory December–March. All RENAX rentals include unlimited mileage — perfect for this epic road trip.
Yes — book in advance, especially in peak summer (July–August) when Kaş, Kalkan, and Side fill up. In shoulder seasons (May, September, October), you can often find accommodation on the day. Having a car gives you flexibility — if one town is full, drive 20 minutes to the next.
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