SIDE CITY TOUR

• Join us on a captivating sightseeing tour of Side, where you will explore the city's natural and historical landmarks. Experience this unique tour format aboard open-top buses, offering a 180˚ panoramic view. This ensures you won't miss any of the fascinating sights: fortress walls, a majestic aqueduct, the Külliye Mosque, and the Manavgat Waterfall, which are the region's highlights. After the city tour, enjoy a yacht trip on the picturesque Green Lake, Turkey's largest artificial reservoir, surrounded by mountain forests.
• Check out the latest prices and detailed program descriptions on our website. Book your excursion today and pay on the bus. We have ensured that traveling with us is not only interesting but also comfortable, so the price includes transfers from hotels in Gundogdu, Colakli, Evrenseki, Kumkoy, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengol, Kizilot, and Kizilagac. Enjoy your vacation with us.

Tour Program

• Pick-up from hotels in various regions from 08:30 - 09:30 (Exact time will be added to your e-ticket after booking confirmation.)
• Visit the mosque with four minarets
• Visit the Manavgat Waterfall
• Visit the ruins of the ancient city Seleucia
• Visit the ruins of the Roman aqueduct
• Yacht trip on Green Lake
• Return to hotels between 17:30 - 18:30

Tour Details

• The tour begins at 08:30 - 09:30, with a pick-up from your hotel's security gate. We will embark on an exciting journey to Side's most interesting and famous landmarks, accompanied by fascinating stories from our guide.
• First, you will visit the Külliye Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful on the Antalya coast. Its four tall minarets immediately catch the eye. You'll have free time to explore the mosque, admire its interior, and take memorable photos.
• The Manavgat Waterfall is Side's signature attraction, a result of both human and natural efforts. Though only 2 meters high, it spans 40 meters in width. Viewing platforms on both sides offer perfect spots to take in the scenery during our next stop.
• Entrance to the waterfall is not included in the tour price; you can visit it optionally for an additional fee (approximately $2 per person).
• After enjoying the scenic landscapes, we will continue our journey to the ruins of the ancient city of Seleucia, built in the 4th century BC. Despite its age, many structures are well-preserved. You will see fortress walls, a theater, the Temple of Apollo, ancient columns, and stroll along the main street.
• Nearby is another unique historical landmark: a Roman aqueduct stretching 30 km, which once supplied the city with fresh water.
• Between visiting interesting locations, you'll have a lunch break included in the tour price.
• The final part of the tour is a yacht trip on Green Lake. Relax, enjoy the fresh air filled with the scents of pine and citrus, and admire the picturesque views of mountains and forests.
• The yacht will dock at the port, and you'll transfer to the bus for your return to the hotel, arriving between 17:30-18:30.

Included in the Price

• Transfer in open-top buses (We pick you up from your hotel and drop you back off)
• Lunch
• Insurance
• Guide services

Not Included in the Price

• Personal expenses (photos, souvenirs, etc.)
• Any drinks during the tour
• Entrance fee to Manavgat Waterfall (optional) ($2)

What to Bring

• Camera, water
• Towel, swimsuit
• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Money for personal expenses

Distances

• From Titreyengöl to Manavgat Waterfall: 20 minutes - 8 km
• From Sorgun to Manavgat Waterfall: 20 minutes - 7 km
• From Side to Manavgat Waterfall: 20 minutes - 8 km
• From Kumköy to Manavgat Waterfall: 25 minutes - 14 km
• From Evrenseki to Manavgat Waterfall: 25 minutes - 15 km
• From Çolaklı to Manavgat Waterfall: 30 minutes - 17 km
• From Gündoğdu to Manavgat Waterfall: 30 minutes - 18 km

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Additional Information

Early Booking Discounts

• Book in advance!
• Book the tour at least 7 days before the start and get a 4% discount
• Book the tour at least 30 days before the start and get a 5% discount

Additional Information

• The guide reserves the right to change the tour order without altering the overall program.
• Children traveling for free do not have separate seats on the bus. They sit on the lap of an adult. If you want your child to have a separate seat, please book them as a paying child during the reservation.

About the Landmarks

Historical Facts

• Interestingly, the first records of a settlement in Side date back to the 7th century BC, attributed to Greeks who named the city "pomegranate" – a symbol of fertility. The city developed rapidly, becoming an important strategic point in trade and military affairs due to its large port. This inevitably attracted the attention of various powers, from pirates to Alexander the Great. Each period left its mark, with monuments that we can still touch and see today.

What Will You See?

• The largest and oldest city of Seleucia, built in the 4th century BC, once served a defensive purpose. Remarkably, many structures have survived in good condition, including city walls, a theater, the main square, ancient columns, and the Temple of Apollo.
• The magnificent Roman aqueduct, a marvel of engineering, extended 30 kilometers to supply the city with water from the Manavgat River.
• The Külliye Mosque, the largest on the Antalya coast, impresses with its four 60-meter-high minarets and domes: 27 small domes and a central 30-meter-high dome. The interior is adorned with ornate designs and stained glass windows, with a carpeted floor. Visitors must adhere to mosque rules.
• The Manavgat Waterfall, 2 meters high and 40 meters wide, is flanked by viewing platforms for you to enjoy the view and take beautiful photos.

Why Should You Book This Tour?

• One key advantage of this tour is the open-top bus, allowing unobstructed panoramic views.
• Additionally, enjoy an exciting yacht trip on Green Lake, a stunning man-made reservoir and the largest in Turkey, featuring one of the country's largest hydroelectric stations. The mountain scenery, fresh air scented with pine, and lush greenery from forests to the lake itself will captivate you.