9-Hour Side and Aspendos Tour from Alanya with Manavgat Waterfall

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness Aspendos' 15,000-seat theatre, one of the best-preserved of antiquity
• 02 Explore the ancient city of Side, including its Amphitheater, Temple of Apollo, and Necropolis
• 03 Learn about Side's connection to Cleopatra through Anthony's gift
• 04 Experience the powerful rush of Manavgat Waterfall's white foaming waters
• 05 Discover southern Turkey's archaeological highlights in Side and Aspendos

Embark on a 9-hour tour through history and nature, visiting the ancient city of Side, the world-famous Aspendos Amphitheater, and Manavgat Waterfall. Explore Side's well-preserved ruins, including its Amphitheater, the Temple of Apollo, and the Necropolis, and learn about its connection to Cleopatra. Marvel at Aspendos, one of the best-preserved theaters of antiquity, with a seating capacity of 15,000 and a legacy of live performances. Complete the journey at Manavgat Waterfall, where white foaming water rushes over the rocks in one of Turkey's most photographed natural settings.

Visit Manavgat Waterfall, where white foaming water rushes over the rocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Side, Alanya, Aspendos

Languages English, German, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the Ancient City of Side

• Visit the ancient city of Side, which dates back to the 2nd century A.D. and was said to be a gift from Anthony to Cleopatra as a token of his love for her. It has a large, well-protected ruin area, including the Amphitheater, the Temple of Apollo, and the Necropolis.

2

Day 02

Visit the Ancient Amphitheater of Aspendos

• See the world-famous ancient Greco-Roman amphitheater of Aspendos, dating to the 2nd century A.D. It is one of the best-preserved theaters of antiquity, with a seating capacity of 15,000. The theater is still in use, and some performances, operas, and ballets have taken place here thanks to its remarkable acoustics.

3

Day 03

Admire Manavgat Waterfall

• Visit Manavgat Waterfall, where white foaming water rushes over the rocks. It is not very high, but the force of the water is powerful.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off
• Lunch
• Entrance fees
• Guide
• Insurance

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Please wait outside your hotel security gate for pick-up.
• Children aged 6 and under are not charged for the tour.
• The Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall tour from Alanya introduces you to the most important archaeological highlights of southern Turkey and a beautiful waterfall river, all located in Manavgat. The tour starts with the world-famous ancient Greco-Roman amphitheater of Aspendos (2nd century A.D.), one of the best-preserved theaters of antiquity, with a seating capacity of 15,000. It is still in use, and some performances, operas, and ballets have taken place there thanks to its acoustics.
• Then continue to Side, once a Roman port and now a modern town. It dates back to the 2nd century A.D. and was a gift from Anthony to Cleopatra as a token of his love for her. It has a large, well-protected ruin area, including the Amphitheater, the Temple of Apollo, and the Necropolis.
• Finally, visit the Manavgat River and the famous Manavgat Waterfall, one of the most photographed spots in Turkey. Manavgat Waterfall has white foaming water rushing over the rocks. It is not high, but the force of the water is powerful. Next to the waterfall, a relaxing shady tea garden offers a pleasant resting place. Lunch with open buffets will be served at a restaurant near the Manavgat River. If you have a short holiday and like historical and archaeological places, you are welcome to join the Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall tour from Alanya.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alanya, Antalya, Türkiye

Tour start

Selimiye Mahallesi, Çağla Sk., 07330 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.