The Necropolis Museum & Antalya
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Port
Antalya, Turkey
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$59
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Head to the Antalya Necropolis Museum, showcasing ancient burial traditions, sarcophagi, grave treasures and funerary architecture uncovered in the region. The museum presents detailed examples of tomb structures, inscriptions, artifacts from necropolis excavations and well-preserved stonework, offering insight into ancient beliefs surrounding life, death and the afterlife. The exhibits highlight how burial customs evolved across different eras and cultures that once inhabited Antalya, and how different social classes were memorialized. Learn how funerary art reflected the values, symbolism, and spiritual identity of each period. The museum's carefully curated displays create a vivid connection to the daily lives, rituals and cultural heritage of the communities that shaped the region thousands of years ago.
Enjoy a brief overview of the picturesque town center of Antalya. Watch for Hadrian's Gate, the Fluted Minaret, and some Seljuk remains. Walk along the narrow streets of Antalya's Old Town, full of traditional Ottoman houses. Enjoy some free time here before returning to the ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.