The answer to both of these questions was, of course, no. I was totally fine the entire time, and if anything, I felt more safe in Istanbul than I would in, say, London. Not only were there policemen scattered everywhere, but also all the underground stations and airports had security gates. Turkey was, then, as secure as I could have hoped for Imperial, Missouri. 05/10/18 06:30 PM. 978 posts. As a solo traveler in Rome, I felt comfortable walking around Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Colosseum, and walking back from there to my hotel by Termini alone after dark. There were plenty of people around. My favorite evenings in Rome were spent walking around the Pantheon in the dark Antalya (including trips to the beach towns like Fethiye). A great way to explore Antalya is with this cable car, boat trip and waterfalls tour. Marmaris/Fethiye. Why not take a boat cruise along the Dalyan canal, enjoy a mud bath, and visit turtle beach? 17. Books to Read Before Traveling to Turkey Here are a few places that're considered to be safe in El Salvador: Escalon, San Benito, Zona Rosa, Maquilishuat, La Grand Via, and Multiplaza. Even though these places are said to be safe, avoid traveling alone, hide valuables, don't carry too much money, be careful when withdrawing money from the ATM, and if possible carry a copy of your Antbis (Antalya bicycle sharing) is another lovely and inexpensive option if the weather is nice and you want to experience Antalya like a local. You have to be 18 years of age to rent a bicycle. With 90 bikes scattered around nine stations along the coast, it is a perfect way to explore the city near the sea at your own pace. Antalya’s nightlife culture attracts a younger crowd so it’s perfect for backpackers looking for a good night out. 5. It Has a Long and Fascinating History. Antalya has a long and fascinating history. The city was built by the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon in around 200 BCE. On our visit to Antalya recently we felt very safe. I walked around alone quite often, and as a woman, felt very comfortable. There were many females exploring the city solo. The evenings in the old town can get quite rowdy, but there are always lots of people on the streets so it feels quite safe. The most common crime in Antalya that may Antalya Excursions prices range from €15 to €250 in 2024. Among 30 excursions, Antalya rafting tour is the cheapest. Istanbul day trip from Antalya is the most expensive option. *The age range for child discounts on most tours is between 7-12 years, with some tours offering discounts for children between 3-7 years. Antalya to Side cost just over £2 for a 1hr 20m (ish) journey, while Side to Alanya was similar. I was told that before the fuel crisis, less than two months ago, that the prices were half that. Eating out - Your cheapest options are Kebabs & Pide (Turkish pizza) which are usually between £2.20-£3.20. If you do not have a minimum of two, possibly two and 1/2 weeks, I would suggest that you narrow your destinations. You need four days in Istanbul, and at a bare minimum 2-3 days in Cappadocia. From there you can either go to Antalya or to Ephesus, but your three remaining days you cannot do both of these destinations. ligjIo.