The 15 Best Day Trips from Tarsus

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Tarsus, Turkey, led by Adana, Mersin, Antakya. The closest is Mersin, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Tarsus

  1. 1

    Adana, Turkey

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Tarsus

    Known for Taș Köprü.

  2. 2

    Mersin, Turkey

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Tarsus
  3. 3

    Antakya, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Tarsus
  4. 4

    İskenderun, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Tarsus
  5. 5

    Osmaniye, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Tarsus
  6. 6

    Ereğli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-west of Tarsus
  7. 7

    Silifke, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Tarsus
  8. 8

    Samandağ, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Tarsus
  9. 9

    Arsuz, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Tarsus
  10. 10

    Ceyhan, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Tarsus
  11. 11

    Niğde, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Tarsus
  12. 12

    Kozan, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-east of Tarsus
  13. 13

    Kadirli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-east of Tarsus
  14. 14

    Kırıkhan, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Tarsus
  15. 15

    Dörtyol, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Tarsus

A sample day: Tarsus to Adana

  1. 08:30Leave Tarsus
  2. 09:15Arrive in Adana (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Taș Köprü
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Adana
  6. 15:15Head back to Tarsus
  7. 16:00Home in Tarsus

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tarsus?
The best day trips from Tarsus are Adana, Mersin, Antakya, İskenderun, Osmaniye. The closest is Mersin, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tarsus?
Mersin is the closest, 25 km south-west of Tarsus, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tarsus?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Tarsus: Mersin (40 min), Adana (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Tarsus for a day out?
Adana is the largest city in day-trip range, 39 km east of Tarsus and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Tarsus?
For a weekend away from Tarsus, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Kırıkhan (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Antakya (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Samandağ (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Osmaniye (122 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tarsus?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kırıkhan at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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