Perge Ancient City is an archaeological site in Aksu, east of Antalya, known for its ancient streets and monumental remains. From the five-star resort in Belek, it is about 20.9 km away, making it a practical day trip to plan by car.
- Time to allow: 2 to 3 hours for the site.
- Regular opening pattern: open every day, with visiting hours of 08:00–17:00.
- Ticket office: closes at 16:30.
- Tickets: MüzeKart is valid for citizens of Türkiye; check the Ministry’s listing for current admission details.
What makes Perge worth a visit
Perge’s remains show a city with a long history and a clearly defined urban plan. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says pottery found on the acropolis indicates that settlement at the site reaches back to the Early Bronze Age.
The ancient city is identified as “Parha” in Hittite written sources, according to the Antalya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Systematic excavations began in 1946 under Ord. Prof. Dr. Arif Müfid Mansel.
Perge is 17 km east of Antalya city centre, in Aksu district. Its address is Barbaros Mahallesi, Perge Caddesi, Aksu, Antalya.
Highlights of Perge Ancient City
Two main streets, one running east–west and the other north–south, shape Perge’s principal urban layout. Along them, the site’s remains give a sense of the city’s public spaces and infrastructure.
The Antalya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism names the Hellenistic towers, agora, monumental fountains, baths, water channel and colonnaded street among the notable remains. The stadium is described as one of Türkiye’s best-preserved ancient stadiums, with an approximate capacity of 12,000 spectators.
The ancient theatre has an approximate capacity of 13,000 spectators. Sculptures found during excavations at Perge are displayed at the Antalya Museum, a possible addition to an Antalya itinerary.
How do you get from Belek to Perge?
From Antalya, take the D400 towards Alanya, exit at Aksu and follow the signs to Perge. The Antalya tourism board says the site has a large, purpose-built car park; its coordinates are 36.959835° N, 30.853303° E.
Plan your visit around the archaeological site itself: allow 2 to 3 hours to see Perge. There is little shade, so bring plenty of drinking water, especially in hot weather.
Entry, opening hours and practical access
Perge’s visiting hours are 08:00–17:00, and the ticket office closes at 16:30; the site is open every day. These hours and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says MüzeKart is valid for citizens of Türkiye.
The Ministry’s listing does not state an admission price. For planning, check the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Perge listing for current ticket information before setting out.
FAQs
How long should you spend at Perge?
Allow 2 to 3 hours to visit the archaeological site.
Can Perge be combined with Aspendos?
You can plan both as part of a Belek-area itinerary; the Aspendos theatre visit and planning guide covers the other site.
What else can you pair with a Perge day trip?
For a city outing, the guide to planning a day in Antalya offers a separate Belek-to-Antalya itinerary.