Antalya

Antalya by Ellen

In October, I had the opportunity to travel to Antalya with Jetset and Sun Express for a fantastic few days exploring the destination, experiencing a range of hotel offerings and discovering more of what this beautiful part of Turkey has to offer.

Flying from Stansted to Antalya with Sun Express, our itinerary combined hotel stays, property inspections and an exciting excursion to Green Canyon. 

Our trip began on 8 October, when we flew from Stansted to Antalya before transferring to Arum Barut Collection in Side, our base for the trip. After checking in, there was time to settle in, freshen up and enjoy our first evening together. Meeting the rest of the group over dinner in the main restaurant, followed by drinks in the hotel's beach bar, was a lovely way to start the trip and look forward to the days ahead.

The following morning, after breakfast, we set off for our Green Canyon jeep tour, boat trip and waterfall excursion. This full day excursion was a brilliant way to explore a different side of the Antalya region, beyond its resorts and coastline.



The combination of a jeep tour and boat trip offered a wonderful change of pace, allowing us to appreciate the surrounding scenery from different perspectives while enjoying something a little more adventurous during our stay.

After a busy day exploring, we returned to the hotel with time to freshen up before heading to the on-site Turkish restaurant for dinner. It was the perfect way to round off an action-packed day and enjoy another of the hotel's dining experiences.

Saturday morning was spent exploring two other hotels in the Barut portfolio: Barut Hemera and Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection.

Barut Hemera immediately stood out for its fabulous gardens and family-friendly atmosphere. It felt like a great option for families looking for a relaxing holiday with plenty to enjoy in beautiful surroundings.



We also visited Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection, which offered a contrasting experience. I felt this property would be particularly well suited to adults looking for a more laid-back holiday, with a chilled atmosphere and time to unwind.

Our final morning, offered some free time to enjoy the hotel's facilities and make the most of the sunshine before checking out and transferring to Antalya Airport for our return flight to Stansted.

Although the trip was relatively short, the itinerary provided a varied introduction to the region, from our stay in Side and the Green Canyon excursion to the hotel inspections that formed such an important part of the experience.



Antalya offers much more than just a beach holiday, with opportunities to enjoy beautiful surroundings, exciting excursions and a variety of hotel experiences.