Things to do in Manavgat, Turkish Mediterranean Coast: The Best Cultural Tours

December 16, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Manavgat is a town and district of the Antalya Province in Turkey, 72 km (45 mi) from the city of Antalya. The Manavgat River has a waterfall near the town.
Restaurants in Manavgat

1. Green Canyon Safari & Boat Trip

Orkinos Travel Agency
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Take in the excitement & beauty of nature and the culture of Turkey. Enjoy a full-day off the beaten track seeing this picturesque area of Oymapınar dam (built on Manavgat river) area where is called green canyon. About Green Canyon: The Oymapinar dam is situated 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) north of Manavgat. Constructed between 1977-1984 it is now the fifth largest dam in Turkey, and the only one to offer boat and fishing trips. When it was completed it was the third largest dam in Turkey, meanwhile, other dams have been built and it has moved down to fifth place. Further we will visit a small zoo excluding enterence fee (€ 3,- pp) Kids love this place. After the zoo we will eat Gözleme (Turkish Pancake) at a local restaurant. (Excluded, it's up to you if you want). Panoramic view of Green Canyon, on our way back there are local sellers where you can buy ice-cream or cold drinks. Kids under 7 who are free sit on your laps, when they need their own lunch they pay extra.

Inclusions: Lunch

Exclusions: All drinks, extra's and infant food excluded.

Reviewed By NatashaMahmood8

I went on this tour with my friend and her baby. Mahir the tour guide, was so friendly and was so helpful with the baby's pushchair, he was always happy to help! He was also very informative and I would 10/10 recommend going on this tour. We saw beautiful places and I loved seeing the mosque! It was a day well spent and I will definitely be visiting Turkey again!

2. Side: Excursion to Tazi Canyon & Selge Ancient City

Alya Travel
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Explore the unique view of Tazi Canyon, visit to Selge Ancient Roman City, Roman Bridge and Aquaducts. Enjoy your lunch near Koprucay River.

Inclusions: Lunch, Visit to Selge Ancient City and Eagle Canyon, Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Travel Insurance

Exclusions: Photos (available to purchase), Drinks, Any Private Expenses

Reviewed By lovelaughlive69

We did the rafting trip today and had such a good day. From the beginning organising the trip via Trip Advisor was easy, we booked and paid via the app. We then received regular communication from the organiser and pick up was as advised. The rafting was longer than expected and was thoroughly enjoyed by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lunch at the end was good and also suited myself being a vegetarian too. Would love to do the trip again if we are ever back in Side and would recommend Alya Travel too, it was easy to book with her and well organised. This trip will be a lovely menory for us.

3. Excursion to Pamukkale Travertens & Salda Lake - Entry and Lunch Inclusive

Alya Travel
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Worldly famous Pamukkale, also called ‘cotton castle’, is located at the southern banks of the Hierapolis Ancient City in Turkey. Since thousand of years, the water got colder and solid as it got farer from the calcareous hot water source and formed the travertine terraces in the shape of floors and steps. There is “radon gas” in Pamukkale Travertine and this gas has a relaxing effect for people. Besides being a unique natural phenomenon, Pamukkale Travertine can be used for healing purposes as hot springs.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Travel Insurance, Lunch, Ticket to Pammukale/ Hierapolis, Dinner, Salda Lake

Exclusions: Entrance fee for Cleopatra Thermal Pools ( 50 Turkish Liras ), Any Private Expenses, Any drinks, Breakfast

Reviewed By lovelaughlive69

We did the rafting trip today and had such a good day. From the beginning organising the trip via Trip Advisor was easy, we booked and paid via the app. We then received regular communication from the organiser and pick up was as advised. The rafting was longer than expected and was thoroughly enjoyed by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lunch at the end was good and also suited myself being a vegetarian too. Would love to do the trip again if we are ever back in Side and would recommend Alya Travel too, it was easy to book with her and well organised. This trip will be a lovely menory for us.

4. Side: Excursion to Sapadere Canyon & Goblin’s Cave

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If you are boring from city life and you want to spend your one day in natural beauty, it’s the best choice to visit to Sapadere Canyon Taurus Mountain. If you wish to visit Goblin’s Cave there is entrance fee Sapadere Canyon Goblin's Cave Seyir Terrace Alanya City Centrum

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide, Sapadere Canyon Entrance Fee, Free time at Alanya City, Travel Insurance

Exclusions: Goblin's Cave Entrance Fee, All Drinks, Any Private Expenses

Reviewed By lovelaughlive69

We did the rafting trip today and had such a good day. From the beginning organising the trip via Trip Advisor was easy, we booked and paid via the app. We then received regular communication from the organiser and pick up was as advised. The rafting was longer than expected and was thoroughly enjoyed by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lunch at the end was good and also suited myself being a vegetarian too. Would love to do the trip again if we are ever back in Side and would recommend Alya Travel too, it was easy to book with her and well organised. This trip will be a lovely menory for us.

5. Buggy Rafting & Köprülü Canyon Rafting

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You will go to the Köprülü canyon with comfortable vehicles from the hotel. There you will be given information about raftiing equipment and rafting. Approximately 14 km. You will do a rafting in length. Then you will have lunch. You will then go on a safari tour with Buggy. This tour will take approximately 45-60 minutes. You will then return to the hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guidance Service, Insurance, Buggy Safari

Exclusions: All personal expenses

Reviewed By boradyum

This tour is amazing. The view, nature is perfect. When I saw the lake I said: "I came to paradise ". This tour has to make before dying. You have to see paradise in the world. You will take a deep breath and you will say I can die now. :)

6. Flying Carpet Tour - 11 Days

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Visit > Istanbul, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale, Antalya, Side, Cappadocia. >Internal flight tickets, accommodation, Airport transfers, guiding, skip-the-line tickets, lunch at tours provided Let's join us to discover the magnificent Turkey 11 Days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with the House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Enjoy the sunset on the Mediterranean from the best panoramic point of Antalya. Walk-in ancient streets of Perge, the most popular ancient citys in the Pamphylia region, See magnificent Aspendos theatre; can hold over 20,000 and stil being used for festivals and music concerts.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation in Istanbul, 2 nights accommodation in Kusadasi, 3 nights accommodation in Antalya, 3 nights accommodation in Cappadocia, Economic class domestic flight tickets, Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary, Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary, Transfer services from/to Airports on private basis, Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

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Reviewed By Luis R

We had a wonderful day! a great experience in pamukkale with our guide. Gonca or rosita is a love of person, a being who loves his work and is very professional, his smile and his way of explaining us is unique, he makes us live the story, he is very affectionate and sincere. We also got a good price. We are leaving happy and in a next trip we will not hesitate to hire tours with you and always with Rosita as a guide. I will recommend to my friends from Colombia who are next to come. Thank you.

7. 5 in 1: Antalya Excursion to Perge, Aspendos, Side, Manavgat Waterfall

Metin Tour
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Visit 5 beautiful attractions around Antalya in one day. A trip to the ancient cities of Perge and Side, exploration of the Turkish Colosseum in Aspendos and seeing a scenic Manavgat waterfall. This trip is recommended for enthusiasts of history and nature, with a lunch included in the price.

Inclusions: 3-course lunch, Professional guide, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By tdarpaci1977

You should attend the boat Trips at Alanya. During the trip you can swim drink eat talk (chat) and read meanwhile.

8. Aspendos Theatre, Perge & Side Anthique City

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20 km from Antalya. arrival to the ancient city of Perge to the East.Accompanied by a guide to visit the city. We move to side. You will be given access to side and free time for one hour. For lunch we will cruise to Belkis village. Break for lunch. The Ancient Theatre of Aspendos and the Roman water canals are visited. Arrival to Antalya and the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Drinks are extra

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Reviewed By Travel_lover-9319

Our driver was very friendly and drives comfortable. The waterfalls were very nice and we had enough time to visit every single waterfall. The lunch was also good. We enjoyed the whole tour.

9. Temple of Apollo, Aspendos and Manavgat Waterfalls Day Tour from Alanya

Tours in Alanya
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Discover Side, Aspendos and Manavgat Waterfalls on a full-day trip from Alanya and visit the best-preserved amphitheatre in Turkey at Aspendos.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By anakonda08

It's perfect choice if You want to meet really nice, helpful and funny stuff! First time i was using this service 10 years or even more ago, and always choose Sherlock combi. Thank You, team, for nice emotions!

10. Sunken City Kekova Demre and Myra Day Tour from Side

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Join this trip to visit the most popular tourist attractions of Turkey. Discover the ruins of the sunken city in Kekova sailing on a glass bottom boat, explore the rock-cut toms of Lycian necropolis and visit the world famous church in Demre containing the tomb of St. Nicolas.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Sunken City Kekova boat trip, Entrance fees

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Reviewed By X3807YNnicks

UK Couple. Your guides spoke great English and were very helpful. We got to fish and swim in the beautiful green water. A must do tour if coming to Side. My insta feed is now banging!

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