Fire of Anatolia, our evening trip from Kemer, 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 Beldibi, Göynük, Kemer, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Fire of Anatolia show from Kemer at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 17:00–18:00
- Venue: the ancient Aspendos Theatre, in the open air
- Dinner: included in the price; drinks are extra
- Show starts: at about 21:00
- Interval: about 15 minutes
- Show ends: at about 22:45
- Back at your hotel: about 00:30–01:00
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 17:00–18:00 | 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 towards Aspendos
The group travels by air-conditioned bus.
- Dinner before the show
The group stops for dinner on the way to the theatre.
- On to the Aspendos Theatre
After dinner the group drives on to the ancient Aspendos Theatre, where the show takes place.
- Into the theatre
You get your ticket at the entrance and go in.
- Fire of Anatolia show
About 1 hour 45 minutes of dance, music and light under the open sky, with an interval of about 15 minutes.
- Meeting at the bus
After the finale the group returns to the bus.
- 00:30–01:00 | Back at your hotel
The bus takes you back to your hotel; the return time is approximate.
How does the Fire of Anatolia trip from Kemer 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 17:00 and 18:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed. This is an evening trip. The air-conditioned bus covers about 90 km from Kemer to the Aspendos Theatre.
Dinner included before the show
The group’s first stop is dinner. There’s time to eat before the show starts.
Tickets handed out at the entrance
After dinner we drive you to the Aspendos Theatre. Tickets are handed out right at the 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 after the finale. Please make a note of it so you can find your bus straight away.
Dance and music inside the walls of Aspendos
The performance takes place in the open air, inside the ancient Aspendos Theatre, where the music echoes off the old stone walls. It starts at about 21:00.
Fire of Anatolia is a large-scale dance show that blends folk motifs with ballet and contemporary choreography, set to powerful, fast-paced music. Through dance, the performers tell the story of Anatolia’s culture and history.
The numbers follow one another in quick succession, with costumes and lighting playing a big part. The numbers include belly dancing, a dervish dance and routines with swords and daggers.
Back at your hotel after midnight
After the finale the group gathers at the bus and we drive back to Kemer. You’ll be back at your hotel after midnight, at about 00:30–01:00.
If you’d like to spend an evening away from your hotel, this open-air dance show is a good way to do it.
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
- Dinner before the show
- 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
- Beldibi to the Aspendos Theatre: 80 km, about 1 hour 10 minutes
- Göynük to the Aspendos Theatre: 85 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Kemer to the Aspendos Theatre: 90 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Kiriş to the Aspendos Theatre: 90 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Çamyuva to the Aspendos Theatre: 95 km, about 1 hour 25 minutes
- Tekirova to the Aspendos Theatre: 105 km, about 1 hour 35 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 Kemer
How much does the Fire of Anatolia trip from Kemer cost?
Adults $65, children 7–12 $35, children 0–6 free. The price includes dinner, the Fire of Anatolia show entrance ticket and hotel transfer.
How do I book the Fire of Anatolia trip from Kemer?
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.
The programme also includes belly dancing, a dervish dance and routines with swords and daggers.
Where does the show take place?
Inside the ancient Aspendos Theatre.
What time does the tour start?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 17:00 and 18:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
Where are guests picked up?
Pickup is available from hotels in Beldibi, Göynük, Kemer, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova. We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier.
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 00:30 and 01:00. 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 in an air-conditioned bus, dinner, your entrance ticket to the Fire of Anatolia show and insurance for the trip. You only pay extra for drinks and personal expenses.
Is dinner included in the price?
Yes. Before the show the group has dinner, and it’s included in the price. Drinks at dinner are extra.
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, but when planning the trip, think about how your child copes with the journey and with getting back to the hotel late.
