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🕳 Döşemealtı✈ 32 km from AYT⏱ 38 min🎟 €3 cave + museum

Private Transfer toKarain Cave

Turkey's longest-inhabited cave — 500,000 years of human habitation, with a small archaeological museum.

From Antalya Airport · per vehicle40EUR
About this attraction

Karain Cave

Karain Cave (40 km north of Antalya in Döşemealtı district) is the oldest continuously inhabited site in Turkey — flint tools, fossilised human teeth and animal bones spanning 500,000 years from Paleolithic to Roman times. The 30-m-deep cave has 7 chambers; visitors walk into the first 3 with a guide. A small site museum displays the original finds. Combine with Termessos for a half-day "old caves and high citadels" tour.

Opening hours
Tue–Sun 08:30-18:00 summer, 08:30-17:00 winter. Closed Mondays.
Entry fee
€3 cave + museum.
What to see / do

Highlights of Karain Cave

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500,000 years of bones
Fossilised human teeth, hand-axes, and Pleistocene animal bones in stratigraphic layers.
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7-chamber cave
Walk-in access to the first 3 chambers — well-lit, dry, easy walk.
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Site museum
Small but excellent display of the original Karain finds — flint tools, hand-axes, deer antlers.
Termessos combo
Termessos National Park is 15 min away — natural combo for a half-day inland visit.
Practical tips

Trip tricks for Karain Cave

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Cool inside
Cave is 18-19 °C year-round — bring a layer even in August.
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Walking shoes
Uneven cave floor — proper shoes, not sandals.
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Read the museum first
The cave is more meaningful after the museum — visit the small museum before going in.
Pickup from your hotel

Transfer prices to Karain Cave

Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.

From
Vehicle
One-way
Round trip
Antalya Airport (AYT)32 km · 38 min
Eco Van
40
80
Antalya City13 km from AYT
Eco Van
25
50
Belek35 km from AYT
Eco Van
40
80
Lara12 km from AYT
Eco Van
25
50
Konyaaltı18 km from AYT
Eco Van
25
50
Döşemealtı30 km from AYT
Eco Van
40
80

Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.

FAQ

Karain Cave transfer · frequently asked

How much is a transfer from Antalya Airport to Karain Cave?

Around €40 in a Eco Van one-way — 38 minutes via the inland road.

How long does a Karain visit take?

90 minutes — 30 min cave, 30 min museum, 30 min buffer.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes — short flat walk, well-lit, no climbing. Older children find the fossils fascinating.

Can I combine with Termessos?

Yes — natural combo, both in Döşemealtı district, 15 min apart. Allow 5 hours total.

Book transfer to Karain Cave

1Trip details
Pickup Date
Pickup Time
2Your details
Estimated
Antalya Airport → Döşemealtı Center
EUR40
No card required · Cash or card on arrival · Free cancellation up to 24 h
TÜRSAB licence D-12490 · €100,000 passenger insurance · Pay the driver on arrival
From AYT · fixed40Karain Cave
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