Antalya dental holiday itinerary, day by day

Recovery timeline

1. Day 1

   Rest until the anaesthetic wears off. Cool, soft food and lukewarm drinks only. Swelling starts.

2. Days 2 to 3

   Swelling and bruising usually peak within 72 hours. Short, easy outings. Soft food, chew on the other side, no hot drinks or very hot dishes.

3. Days 4 to 7

   Swelling goes down. Normal low-effort sightseeing. Food stays soft and non-spicy until your dentist widens your diet. Stitches usually come out at 7 to 10 days.

4. Before you fly

   There is no universal rule on flying. Sinus lifts and bone grafts change the timing, so the flight date comes from your surgeon.

Activity rules, day by day

Sun, water, exertion, heat, alcohol and flying, for each day of a typical stay. Every rule is sourced on the day pages.

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What to do each day

1. Day 1

   Rest at the hotel until the numbness has gone. Eat only once it has worn off, and keep food soft and cool. A short evening walk is the most you need today.

   Good picks: Old harbour sightseeing cruise · Konyaaltı beach · Karaalioğlu Park at sunset

   Day 1 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

2. Day 2

   Swelling and bruising usually build over the first 72 hours. Keep outings short and low-effort and take a taxi rather than walking hills.

   Good picks: Konyaaltı beach · Old harbour sightseeing cruise · Antalya Museum

   Day 2 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

3. Day 3

   Usually the peak of the swelling. Indoor, seated sights near your hotel work best. Stick to soft food and lukewarm drinks.

   Good picks: Konyaaltı beach · Old harbour sightseeing cruise · Tünektepe cable car

   Day 3 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

4. Day 4

   Swelling should be going down and the area well on the way to healing. You can do a normal half-day of gentle sightseeing.

   Good picks: Konyaaltı beach · Kemer snorkelling and diving boat · Old town, waterfalls and boat day

   Day 4 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

5. Day 5

   You will probably feel close to normal. Food is the main limit: soft, not spicy, not very hot, chewed on the other side.

   Good picks: Konyaaltı beach · Turkish hammam · Tünektepe cable car

   Day 5 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

6. Day 6

   Many patients have a check-up around now. If your dentist is happy, you can start to widen what you eat, carefully.

   Good picks: Kaleiçi walking tour with tea and baklava · Old harbour sightseeing cruise · Konyaaltı beach

   Day 6 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

7. Day 7

   Stitches are often removed between days 7 and 10. Ask about the flight, hard foods and your next visit before you leave.

   Good picks: Konyaaltı beach · Kaleiçi walking tour with tea and baklava · Old town, waterfalls and boat day

   Day 7 in detail: rules, 4 safe activities, 2 to skip, where to eat

For your companion

Your companion has the same idle days without the restrictions. These are the things the patient has to skip on most days of this guide, which makes them perfect solo outings.

• Kaleiçi walking tour with tea and baklava

  The old town's lanes, Hadrian's Gate and the harbour, ending with tea and baklava.

  A few hours on foot with breaks, some open-air walking, about 3 hours

  See times and prices

• Suluada island boat trip

  The "Turkish Maldives": a full day at sea with swimming stops and lunch on board.

  Gentle walking, mostly in full sun, about 10 hours

  See times and prices

• Party boat with lunch and open bar

  Foam parties, a DJ, swimming stops and drinks all day on a big boat out of Kemer or Lara.

  Gentle walking, mostly in full sun, about 6 hours

  See times and prices

• Nargile café in the old town

  Water pipes and tea on a Kaleiçi terrace. Relaxing, and smoky.

  Seated, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours

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• Köprülü Canyon rafting

  Helmets, paddles and cold water in a river canyon. A strenuous, wet day.

  Strenuous, mostly in full sun, about 8 hours

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• Green Canyon boat trip

  A long drive to a turquoise reservoir, a boat ride and lunch by the lake.

  Gentle walking, some open-air walking, about 8 hours

  See times and prices

Antalya tips for recovering patients

• Boat trips are the big sell in Antalya. Long ones include swimming stops and a buffet lunch, so pick short harbour cruises for the first days.
• Midday sun is strong from April to October. Plan outdoor sights for early morning or late afternoon.

More about dental implants recovery

• What to eat after dental implants, abroad
• Can I fly after dental implants?
• Dental holiday packing list

Travelling with someone?

See things to do in Antalya while your partner recovers.

Sources

1. Dental implant aftercare. Bupa Dental Care (UK). Checked 2 November 2026.
2. Post-operative instructions following dental implant surgery (PDF). University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Checked 2 November 2026.
3. How to heal faster after dental implant surgery. Acibadem International (hospital patient guide). Checked 2 November 2026.
4. Dental implants: recovery and outlook. Cleveland Clinic. Checked 2 November 2026.
5. Medical tourism (CDC Yellow Book). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Checked 2 November 2026.

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