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

September 2, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Approximately 60 miles east of Antalya lies Side, another once important port town in antiquity. Side has become a popular holiday destination all by itself, but is well worth a day trip from Antalya. The village offers picturesque, narrow streets and lovely gardens while the long, white beaches invite swimming. Imposing monuments of antiquity, such as the Roman bath and the columns of the Apollo temple by the sea, complete the picture of a perfect combination of modern-day vacation pleasure and the treasures of history.
Restaurants in Side

1. 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

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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.

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

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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.

3. 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.

4. Side: Altinbesik Cave & Ormana Village

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Explore naturel beauty of Ormana Village, make a short boat trip inside Altinbesik Cave, taste local foods in local restaurant.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide, Boat tour inside the cave

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Reviewed By emrahe776

Higly recommended for everyone. We spent really nice time. Nature was amazing and we had so much fun while off-road

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. Full-Day Guided Pamukkale Tour from Side

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Your full day excursion begins in the early morning when you’re picked up at your hotel and begin the drive to Pamukkale. After a lunch break you’ll visit the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of this mysterious Cotton Palace. The calcite-laden waters that had created this unreal landscape come from springs located in a 200-meter high cliff that overlooks the plain. Marvel at the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and the series of terraced basins created by these waters. At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the kings of Pergamon established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. The temples were significant trade centers for ancient Hierapolis. See the Roman theater, the Apollo temple, Roman baths, fountains and the agora. After the tour, have a chance to swim in thermal pools. An additional option is to swim in Cleopatra’s Pool, for an extra fee.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to Pamukkale & Hierapolis, Professional guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Cleopatra's pool and Red water $10, Breakfast

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!

7. Pamukkale & Lake Salda from Side Hotels

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Pamukkale means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish – and you'll see why as soon as you set eyes upon its magical landscape. Heading deep into the Anatolian countryside, you’ll also visit Hierapolis, Lake Salda and Cleopatra’s Pool. Leaving Antalya early in the morning, you’ll arrive at Lake Salda Lake after a few hours’ scenic drive. It’s been compared to the Maldives for its long beaches and multi-toned blue waters. You’ll have free time to wander around and savour the beauty of the location You’ll then head to Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards, catch a peek of the bright white terraces before exploring the ruins of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then let off steam with a dip in Cleopatra’s Ancient Pool, where you swim among ancient ruins, before dinner in a forest restaurant on the way back.

Inclusions: Tour guide, Hierapolis entrance fee, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Travel insurance, dinner

Exclusions: Drinks, Cleopatra Pool entrance ticket

Reviewed By 545abdullahy

Fuuuu wana heva some dust in forest then it's right place to go on Quad safari l have enjoyed the the day fun recumended to all

8. Perge,Aspendos,Side and Waterfall (sightseeng)

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Pickup from hotels. Flexible departure depending on hotel location. Arrival at Perge, one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia. The Roman Baths, the Agora, Colonaded Street, Nympharium and the stadium are all on the visit. The we depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre. This incredibly well preserved ancient theatre was built in the 2nd centrury A.D., it has a capacity of 15,000 people and its still being used for festivals and music concerts. We have a lunch break at a restaurant on a nearby river then depart for Side (pronounced Seeday). Side is one of the best classical ancient cities in Turkey, it was a port city that served the largest slave market in thsi region. During Roman times much construction took place in Side including a large theatre, Roman Baths and the Temple of Apollo.one waterfall visiting ist up to timing.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, enter fee of perge.

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Reviewed By 655viktoriial

Thank you U can travel for this amazing day. I am single traveler and your stuff didn't make me feel that i am alone. Tazi canyon and places nearby were very beautiful and this agency helped me to see everything. Although i didn't book rafting but i was also proposed to try it so just in case take swimming suite with you even if you didn't plan to swim. Group was only 4 people and we were treated like VIP customers. Nice fresh food was also provided. I recommend ????

9. Side & Green Canyon Mix Tour from Alanya

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Due to Covid Sars 2, before you book. Please send us a message to inform if the tour continues. Thank you! Explore two of Turkey’s great Pamphylian cities on this full-day tour of Side, Manavgat and Green Canyon Lake boat tour from Alanya, including lunch, insurance and enterence fee for the Waterfalls. Manavgat is a town and district of the Antalya province in Turkey, +/- 60 km from the city of Alanya. You will visit Manavgat mosque, have 2 hours boat tour on the river with his unique beach with sweet water on one side and salt water on other side and visit the waterfalls. Side is a town and district of Antalya Province in Turkey, +/- 65 km from the city of Alanya. Enterence fee not included +/- € 8,- each. We will stay here in total about 1 hour. Very important: We don't visit Aspendos, we also don't visit any jewelry or leather shops etc. with our guests! No commission ;) We friendly ask all our guests to give us a review.

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Reviewed By M4487FKangelikag

12 out of 10! We had an amazing time! One of the best tours I have been in Alanya. Mahir was very knowledgeable, just super nice guy! All the group went above and beyond to make sure we have a great time. I can’t believe we’ve paid so little for such an amazing tour. And if you think that they did a great job ( which I’m sure you will :-) Please tip the guys, because they’re really awesome ????

10. 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.

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