Aspendos, Side and Manavgat Waterfalls Tour from Alanya
Description
1. Three Amazing Destinations in One Day! Why settle for just one attraction when you can explore three of Antalya’s top highlights? This tour offers a perfect balance of nature, history, and local culture, making it one of the most diverse and exciting day trips from Alanya,Side 2. Witness the Power of Manavgat Waterfall 3. Walk Through the Ancient Streets of Side Side is a hidden gem packed with Roman ruins, sandy beaches, and incredible sea views. Wander through its charming old town and marvel at: ✅ The stunning Temple of Apollo, standing majestically by the sea. ✅ The ancient amphitheater, where gladiators once battled. 4. Step Inside the Best-Preserved Roman Theater – Aspendos Prepare to be amazed by Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world! This 2,000-year-old masterpiece still hosts performances today, and you’ll get to stand where ancient spectators once cheered epic performances.
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Itinerary
Side Museum
Aspendos Ruins Aspendos Theater – The Best-Preserved Roman Theater We then head to Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world. Here, you will: ✅ Marvel at the 2,000-year-old amphitheater, which still hosts performances today! ✅ Learn about Aspendos’ rich history and its role in ancient Roman culture. ✅ Walk through the ancient ruins, including aqueducts and a Roman basilica.
Manavgat Waterfall ✅ Admire the refreshing turquoise waters as they crash over the rocks. ✅ Take stunning photos from different viewpoints. ✅ Relax at a café by the waterfall, sipping Turkish tea while enjoying the scenery.
Aspendos Bridge
Apollon Temple 3. Explore the Ancient City of Side Next, we visit Side, a charming coastal town filled with ancient ruins and stunning sea views. Highlights include: ✅ The Temple of Apollo, an iconic waterfront ruin where you can take breathtaking photos. ✅ The Roman Amphitheater, one of the largest in Turkey, seating up to 15,000 spectators. ✅ Hellenistic city walls & ancient streets, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. ✅ Free time to wander through Side’s old town, shop for souvenirs, or enjoy a seaside coffee.
Side Ancient City
Monumental Fountain
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up times may vary depending on the hotel location. Guests are kindly requested to contact the local provider via WhatsApp or email to reconfirm their pick-up time in advance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
Review of excursion on 11th August 2026 to Side, Aspendos and Manvagt The pickup from our hotel was scheduled at 8:30 am but was 20 mins late with no information provided. When we (family of 3) got on the minibus we found there were only 2 seats. One of the staff members gave up his seat to allow us to sit. Around 2 km down the road, we were moved to a bigger coach, which had non-functional air conditioning. Throughout the day inside this bus it was 40 C with 98% humidity. Then for the next 2 hours the bus picked up passengers from several hotels until it was really crammed and unbearably hot inside. There was no scheduled toilet break, we had to force them to stop at a petrol station to use the toilet as we were desperate. When we got to Side, the first point on the excursion, the English speaking guide Kevin who had been silent throughout the journey so far announced that he had a "bad knee" and would not accompany the group on the sightseeing. Kevin gave us a 2 min brief on Side and then we were asked to follow another guide who spoke Russian only. Kevin's lack of effort and energy made the trip a real misery. He is barely capable of explaining anything in English and kept repeating his "bad knee" story. We were walking by the Roman and Greek ruins like clothing shops without any commentary. More of the same at the Aspendos site as well. Interestingly Kevin the guide didn't bother to do any headcounts and kept asking the paying attendees if everyone was back on board when leaving each stop. It's shocking how shamelessly unprofessional and disorganised this guide was. On the way back again we had to change to a minibus for the final 2 km from the coach which roasted us throughout the day with no air-conditioning or ventilation. My wife was feeling really ill as a result of this suffocating heat inside the bus! What is the point of going on a guided tour of a bunch of historical sites with no commentary or information on what we are looking at?
We are sorry to hear about your experience. However, we do not understand the claim that the vehicle was 40°C inside, as this would be extremely unlikely. We would also like to clarify whether you are saying that you had to travel standing, as this is not possible and all passengers are provided with seats.
Trip covered off everything we wanted to see. More time in Side would have been appreciated as there is more to do. Right amount of time given at both Aspendos and Manavgat. Lunch was included and was good. This could have been substituted for extra time in Side however. Tour was in Russian and English, the info given in English felt limited but covered off what was needed. Pre trip customer service was really good.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad the trip covered the key highlights you wanted to see and that you enjoyed the lunch. We appreciate your suggestion about spending more time in Side — we’ll definitely take this into consideration to improve our future tours. We’re also happy to hear that the customer service before the trip met your expectations. Regarding the English commentary, we will work on making it more detailed to enhance the experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable tour!
