Fire of Anatolia, our evening trip from Antalya, takes you inside the ancient Aspendos Theatre for an open-air show where dance, music and light tell the story of Anatolia. On stage, folk dance blends with ballet and contemporary choreography, and the programme includes a dervish dance, belly dancing and routines with swords and daggers.
We pick up guests from hotels in Kundu, Lara, Kaleiçi, Antalya city centre and Konyaaltı.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Fire of Anatolia show from Antalya at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 18:30–19:30
- Venue: the ancient Aspendos Theatre, in the open air
- Show starts: at about 21:00
- Show length: about 1 hour 45 minutes, including an interval of about 15 minutes
- Show ends: at about 22:45
- Back at your hotel: about 23:30–00:30
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 18:30–19:30 | Hotel pickup
We pick you up at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
- Drive to the Aspendos Theatre
You travel in an air-conditioned bus.
- Aspendos Theatre
Entrance and seating in the ancient theatre.
- Fire of Anatolia show
The performers tell the story of Anatolia’s history and culture through dance.
- Interval
A break of about 15 minutes; the whole show runs for about 1 hour 45 minutes.
- End of the show
After the finale the group returns to the bus.
- 23:30–00:30 | Back at your hotel
The bus takes you back to your hotel. The time is approximate.
How does the Fire of Anatolia trip from Antalya work?
An evening pickup at your hotel gate
We pick you up at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 18:30 and 19:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed. This is an evening trip, so you avoid a long drive in the daytime heat.
The drive to the theatre takes about 35 minutes from Kundu and up to about 55 minutes from Konyaaltı. You can relax in the cool, air-conditioned bus before the show.
Tickets at the entrance, seats in the ancient theatre
Tickets are handed out at the theatre entrance, then you go inside and sit down in the theatre.
Before the show starts, your tour rep tells you where and when the group meets afterwards. Please remember the place and time so you can get back to the bus without any rush.
Folk dance, ballet and light in Fire of Anatolia
The performance begins at about 21:00. Folk motifs blend with ballet and contemporary choreography, set off by music, colourful costumes and stage lighting.
The numbers come thick and fast: belly dancing, a dervish dance and scenes with swords and daggers. The show ends at about 22:45.
An evening inside the ancient Aspendos Theatre
Aspendos is a famous ancient theatre in Turkey, and the show takes place right inside it, under the evening sky and within its old stone walls.
Back at your hotel around midnight
Then we drive back to Antalya. Guests are usually back at their hotels at about 23:30–00:30.
If you’d like to spend an evening away from your hotel, this is a chance to see Turkey’s famous dance show.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the bus on the day.
Video of our Fire of Anatolia tour
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned bus
- Entrance ticket to the Fire of Anatolia show
- Insurance
What is not included
- All drinks during the tour
- Personal expenses: photos, souvenirs and other purchases
What to bring
- Phone or camera for photos
- Cash for drinks and personal expenses
- A light jumper or wrap, as it can get cool in the open air in the evening
Discounts
- $1 off for each person in your booking who follows our Instagram (@goldwaytravel)
Distance to the Aspendos Theatre
- Kundu to the Aspendos Theatre: 35 km, about 35 minutes
- Lara to the Aspendos Theatre: 45 km, about 45 minutes
- Kaleiçi to the Aspendos Theatre: 50 km, about 50 minutes
- Antalya city centre to the Aspendos Theatre: 50 km, about 50 minutes
- Konyaaltı to the Aspendos Theatre: 55 km, about 55 minutes
Distances and travel times are based on Google Maps and are intended as a guide. The actual journey time depends on traffic and on how long it takes to pick up guests from other hotels.
FAQ about the Fire of Anatolia show from Antalya
How much does the Fire of Anatolia trip from Antalya cost?
Adults $65, children 7–12 $35, children 0–6 free. The price includes the Fire of Anatolia show entrance ticket and hotel transfer.
How do I book the Fire of Anatolia trip from Antalya?
Choose the date and the number of adults and children in the “Online Booking” form; the total is worked out automatically. In the form that opens, enter your full name, hotel, WhatsApp number and email, then send it. No prepayment: you pay on the bus on the day of the tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we send you an e-ticket with the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or Telegram. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, see
“How to book and pay on the bus”.
Will my child have their own seat on the bus?
Children with a paid ticket get their own seat on the bus. Children from 0 to 6 years old travel free and sit on an adult’s lap. If you’d like your little one to have their own seat, book a seat for them at the child price when you make your booking.
What is the Fire of Anatolia show?
It’s an evening dance show that combines Anatolian folk dance with ballet and contemporary choreography. It is performed by the famous Fire of Anatolia troupe, which is known far beyond Turkey and holds two Guinness World Records.
You’ll see belly dancing, a dervish dance and routines with swords and daggers.
Where does the show take place?
The show takes place under the open sky inside the ancient Aspendos Theatre.
Which hotels do you pick up from?
Pickup is available from hotels in Kundu, Lara, Kaleiçi, Antalya city centre and Konyaaltı. We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier.
What time does the tour start?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 18:30 and 19:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
How long does the Fire of Anatolia show last?
The show itself lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes, including an interval of about 15 minutes: it starts at about 21:00 and ends at about 22:45. Its length can vary slightly.
What time will we be back at the hotel?
Guests are usually back at their hotels between 23:30 and 00:30. The exact time depends on where your hotel is and on traffic.
What is included in the price?
The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off, your entrance ticket to the Fire of Anatolia show and insurance for the trip. You only pay extra for drinks and personal expenses.
Do I need to bring warm clothes?
Yes, it’s a good idea to bring a light jumper, wrap or thin jacket. The show takes place in the open air in the evening, and it can get cool after sunset.
Can I take children to the show?
Yes. When planning the trip, think about how your child copes with the journey and with getting back to the hotel late.
