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Antakya (Hatay) History and Food Day Trip

  • Distance130 km south of Osmaniye
  • Travel time1.5 hours by car; 2 hours by bus
  • TransportCar via D817 south through Toprakkale and then O-52/D817 to Antakya (130 km; ~1.5 hours). Bus from Osmaniye otogar to Antakya/Hatay (₺130–180/~$2.83–3.91; 2 hours; several daily).
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • Best seasonOctober–April (southern Hatay summers are very hot; spring most pleasant)
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Antakya (Hatay) History and Food Day Trip

Ancient Antioch — one of the most important cities in early Christianity, seat of early Church councils, and today famous for Hatay cuisine (one of the most distinct regional cuisines in Turkey). The Hatay Archaeology Museum holds extraordinary Roman mosaics.

How to get there

  • Bus from Osmaniye otogar (₺130–180/~$2.83–3.91; 2 hours; several daily)
  • Car via D817 south and O-52 (~1.5 hours)

Location

Antakya city centre, Hatay Province (130 km south of Osmaniye)

36.2025, 36.1603 View on map

Highlights

  • Hatay Archaeology Museum (Roman mosaics including the Gypsy Girl mosaic)
  • Church of St. Peter (the world's first Christian church; Kurtuluş Mah., Antakya; free entry for worship; ₺50/person as monument)
  • Antakya old city bazaar (Uzun Çarşı)
  • Hatay cuisine: künefe, humus, tepsi kebabı, and katmer