Side City Tour (Ancient City, Green Canyon Boat Trip & Manavgat Waterfall - Guide and Transfer Included)

How about discovering Side, an important port city of antiquity, a hidden ancient city in the mountains and the turquoise Green Canyon in a single day? Side City Tour; lets you discover the ancient city of Side, the ancient city of Seleukeia in the mountains, a traditional Turkish mountain village, the Green Canyon boat trip, Manavgat Waterfall and the Central Külliye Mosque in a single day, in the comfort of an open-top cabrio bus. A professional tour guide, hotel transfer and the boat trip are included in the price!

📌 Side City Tour: Highlights

• 🏛️ The Ancient City of Side: In Side, founded by the ancient Greeks in the 7th century BC, you see up close the monumental city gate, the temples of Apollo and Athena, the Vespasian Fountain, the ancient theatre, the agora and the colonnaded streets.
• ⛰️ The Ancient City of Seleukeia: In this city, which dates back to the 4th century BC, was built on a high point to protect it from pirate raids and is surrounded by pine forests, you see the remains of the ancient agora, a Byzantine church, columns and walls.
• 🌉 Roman Aqueduct & Traditional Turkish Village: You see the Roman aqueduct that supplied the city with water in antiquity, then in a traditional Turkish mountain village you drink Turkish tea, taste freshly made gözleme and learn how it is made.
• 🚤 Green Canyon Boat Trip: On the turquoise waters of Oymapınar Reservoir you enjoy a boat trip of about 1 hour past forests, canyon views and impressive cliffs, plus about 1.5 hours of free time and a lunch break.
• 💧 Manavgat Waterfall: At the waterfall on the Manavgat River, just 3 km from the town centre, 2 metres high and 40 metres wide, you can take photos, relax in nature and browse the souvenir stalls.
• 🕌 Central Külliye Mosque: Regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Türkiye, it stands out with its 30-metre dome, elegant eastern architecture, crystal chandelier, traditional carpets and mosaics, and can hold around 4,000 worshippers at once.
• 🚌 Open-Top Cabrio Bus & Professional Guide: The tour starts with pick-up from your hotel in open-top cabrio buses; with a professional guide, hotel transfer and comfortable transport we plan everything for you, and no prepayment is needed.

⏱️ Side City Tour Programme & Itinerary

• Hotel Pick-Up (Open-Top Cabrio Bus): The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel or wherever you are in open-top cabrio buses.
• The Ancient City of Seleukeia: After a short journey you reach the ancient city of Seleukeia, surrounded by pine forests, and explore the remains of the agora, the Byzantine church, columns and walls.
• Roman Aqueduct & Mountain Village Stop: You see the Roman aqueduct that supplied water to the ancient city, then in a traditional Turkish mountain village you have Turkish tea and freshly made gözleme and learn how gözleme is made.
• Green Canyon Boat Trip & Free Time: A boat trip of about 1 hour on Oymapınar Reservoir, followed by about 1.5 hours of free time and a lunch break.
• Manavgat Waterfall: A photo stop, a rest in nature and a stroll around the souvenir stalls.
• Central Külliye Mosque: A visit to the mosque, regarded as one of the most beautiful in Türkiye, to admire its architecture, dome and interior decoration.
• Exploring the Ancient City of Side: With your guide you explore the monumental city gate, the ancient walls, the temples of Apollo and Athena, the Vespasian Fountain, the ancient theatre, the agora and the colonnaded streets.
• Return & Transfer: At the end of the tour you are dropped back at your accommodation in our transfer vehicle.

📋 What's Included and What's Not

💡 What to Bring on Your Side City Tour

• Comfortable Shoes: You will walk on stony, uneven ground in the ancient cities, so wear comfortable, non-slip shoes.
• Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses: You will be outdoors all day and travelling in an open-top bus, so remember to protect yourself from the sun.
• Suitable Clothing for the Mosque: As you will visit the Central Külliye Mosque, we recommend bringing clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)