Discover the unique historical and natural beauties of Antalya on a full-day guided tour from Side. Follow the traces of the ancient city of Perge, see the best-preserved ancient theater in the world in Aspendos, and relax at Kursunlu Waterfall. Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Side and travel to the ancient city of Perge. Explore the ruins of this ancient city with your guide and see the ruins and structures from the Roman period. Learn about the history and culture of Perge and embark on an impressive journey of the Ancient Roman period. Continue towards Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in the world. See this magnificent structure and discover the architectural mastery and artistic richness of the Roman period. Touch the past of the ancient city by visiting other ruins of Aspendos. The last stop of the tour is Kursunlu Waterfall. Relax and enjoy the view in the peaceful atmosphere of nature, next to the cool waters of the waterfall.
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Aspendos is a renowned ancient site in the Turkish Mediterranean with its well-preserved amphitheater in almost perfect condition. It reflects the peak of the Roman Empire with engineering marvels that have stunned millions of visitors for decades. The story of Aspendos goes back to the legend of Troy. Ancient sources identify the founders of Aspendos as refugees fleeing from Troy's destruction, as described by Homer. In this article, we will go though all the important information you need for your visit to the ancient city of Aspendos in Antalya.
It is one of the oldest ancient cities in Turkey and one of the richest cities in ancient times. It was the capital of the Pamphylia region and will transport you back 3000 years. In this article, you will find all the important information you need to know before visiting the ancient city of Perge in Antalya on the south coast of Turkey.
Antalya is a unique city in Turkey, rich with water sources. In fact, it is one of the best regions in Turkey to find a source and relax under a waterfall with friends and family. In Antalya, visitors and locals love to take some time and go visit the best natural water attraction around, Kurşunlu Waterfall. Kurşunlu Waterfall is among the most alluring natural beauties in Antalya at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, waiting to be discovered.
Meeting point is the Security gate of the hotel (Very first entrance where security cabin is located) The listed pickup time is an approximate estimate and may vary depending on your hotel location. It will be confirmed after booking and may be updated later due to operational reasons.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Side / Manavgat : Guided Perge Aspendos & Kursunlu Waterfall Tour lasts about 5–7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $34 per person for this Side experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $34, adults from $34. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Meeting point is the Security gate of the hotel (Very first entrance where security cabin is located) The listed pickup time is an approximate estimate and may vary depending on your hotel location. It will be confirmed after booking and may be updated later due to operational reasons. Pickup points include Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection, Aroma Butik Hotel.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 46 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Book From Locals.
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The tour is nice. The guide Murat was very informative and friendly. The only negative was the air conditioning in the van during transport because it did not work very well; otherwise, everything was great.
Спасибо за ваш прекрасный отзыв. Мы рады, что вам понравилась экскурсия и работа нашего гида Мурата. Также благодарим вас за замечание по поводу кондиционера в трансферном автомобиле. Будем рады снова видеть вас на наших экскурсиях.
Great trip for those that like a bit of culture. Guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. Lunch was very enjoyable and the sites visited very interesting would recommend
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour, our guide, and the sites visited. We hope to welcome you again on one of our tours.
It was a really good trip, Murat was a great guide and was full of information about all the locations and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Your kind words about our guide Murat made both us and him very happy. We hope to welcome you again on one of our tours.
Superb tour to two of the most fantastic historical sites in the area with a cooling stop at the waterfall in-between. Murat was one of the best and most knowledgeable guides I've been on a tour with and our driver kept us all safe. Best tourist lunch I can remember also
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the historical sites, the waterfall stop, and the overall experience. Your kind words about Murat and our driver are truly appreciated.
Optimal tour for those moderately curious and just wanting to deep their toes in ancient history. For real history lovers - each site deserves as much time as you can afford. Our guides Fatima is beyond any credit. She doesn't just give your info, she actually shares with you her love for Turkey and encourages you to explore it further.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear the tour offered a nice introduction to the historical sites, and you’re absolutely right—each location has so much depth for those who wish to explore further. Your kind words about Fatima mean a lot to us; she truly has a passion for sharing the beauty and history of Turkey, and we’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation. We hope to welcome you again for a deeper journey into history next time.
The tour guide had an in-depth knowledge of the historical context. He answered questions at length. Perge alone was worth seeing. The amphitheatre of Aspendos is truly a highlight! The Kursunlu waterfall as a stopover - a hidden gem of nature. But watch out! Hardly feasible for people with disabilities- large height differences with many stairs. Big thanks to the tour guide who made this tour with a lot of passion.!
Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche und tolle Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die historischen Einblicke sowie die Besichtigungen von Perge, dem beeindruckenden Amphitheater von Aspendos und dem wunderschönen Kurşunlu-Wasserfall genießen konnten. Besonders schön ist es zu hören, dass unser Guide mit seinem Wissen und Engagement einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen hat. Auch Ihr Hinweis zur körperlichen Anforderung ist sehr wertvoll für zukünftige Gäste – vielen Dank dafür. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen!
Perge and Aspendos was incredible to see. Our guide Fatima was so energetic and informative and kept the tour running smoothly. She was very dedicated to having all the historical knowledge to pass on to us and really went out of her way to answer all our questions and keep us entertained. It's not a long journey from Antalya which really suited me as I was leaving very early the next morning and didn't want a massive day. Really worth the money would really recommend this tour😊
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your feedback on the Perge and Aspendos tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience and that Fatima made your visit informative and enjoyable. Your compliments regarding her dedication and energy are greatly appreciated and will be shared with her.
An enjoyable day with Murat our friendly and knowledgeable guide keeping us informed and on time. Fascinating visits to ancient cities and a tasty lunch. Tips: physically I would grade this as moderate. There are a lot of steps at the waterfall and someone with limited mobility might struggle. Entrance fees are not included so budget for this. I would recommend d this tour.
Thanks for sharing your feedback about the tour. It’s great to hear you had a good time with Murat and enjoyed the visits and lunch. I appreciate your tips about the physical demands and entrance fees—that’s really helpful to know for planning. Glad to hear you’d recommend the tour overall. If you have any more suggestions or details, feel free to let me know.
100% recommending this tour! Everything was perfect. Very well organized, great and easy communication with the tour operator. All stops were beautiful and interesting places. Murat the guide was honestly the best guide we met. Speaking fluent English and German and very knowlegable. He shared a lot of interesting information at each stop and during the bus ride. There was also enough free time at each stop to explore on our own. Very tasty lunch included. Me and my partner enjoyed this trip very much and definitely recommend it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon!
Absolutely loved our experience to Perge, Aspendos and waterfall. Our guide Murat was so knowledgeable and even told us about the areas we travelled past on our journey to Perge. Murat came with us to all the places, told us the history then gave us the right amount of time to explore, before travelling to the next place (entry NOT included, so take cash TL or Euros) A very enjoyable trip and well worth the money. The food we had was both plentiful and delicious, you pay extra for drinks. Only downside to our trip was whilst Murat’s English was great, he also translated in German and Turkish, so a lot of talking and whilst he was happy to answer questions, you did feel it would have taken up more exploring time That said, I would absolutely recommend this trip if you like learning the history of Antalya and if you get Murat, you’ll enjoy it even more. Happy customer ☺️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side / Manavgat : Guided Perge Aspendos & Kursunlu Waterfall Tour | 5–7 hours | 4.9 (22) | $34 | |
 Antalya: Perge, Aspendos, Side & Manavgat Waterfalls Tour | 10 hours | 4.9 (805) | $40 | View |
 Antalya Excursion to Perge, Aspendos, side, Manavgat waterfall | 9 hours | 4.9 (340) | $86 | View |
 Perge, Aspendos, Side and Waterfall Full Day Tour | 9–10 hours | 4.9 (811) | $45 | View |
 Guided Tour to Perge Aspendos Side and Kursunlu Waterfalls | 8 hours | 5.0 (2) | $210 | View |
 Perge, Aspendos, Side Trip With Manavgat Waterfall | 1–12 hours | 5.0 (8) | $97 | View |
 Side Aspendos Kursunlu Waterfall with Lunch | 8h 30min | 4.8 (66) | $100 | View |