From Alanya: Side, Aspendos & Manavgat Waterfalls with Lunch
ID: GYG57095-79750
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit Aspendos and explore ruins dating from the Roman period, including the best-preserved amphitheater in Turkey. Admire the spectacularly sited Temple of Apollo in Side. Stop to see the Manavgat Waterfalls on the return trip.
On this 8-hour trip you’ll head out in the morning for a visit to Aspendos, one of the most important cultural and economic centers of Pamphylia. Every year thousands of people come to see the best well-preserved amphitheater in Turkey, built in 155 with a capacity of 7,000 spectators.
Today the amphitheater hosts 10,000 people and shows such as the annual Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival.
After lunch you’ll visit the ancient city of Side. The city is located on a peninsula and features ruins of a Roman amphitheater, a columned road, temple to Dionysus, and to a museum in the former Turkish bath. Admire the Temple of Apollo, which is the most beautiful site in Side, situated by the sea on the ancient harbor.
On the way back to Alanya you’ll stop to visit the Manavgat Waterfalls. This is a place of exceptional natural beauty and fresh, clean air. You’ll see pine forests, waterfalls, and a river replete with trout and turtles.
Highlights
- Visit the best-preserved amphitheater in Turkey
- Admire the Temple of Apollo, located by the sea in Side
- Visit the Manavgat Waterfalls, and enjoy the pristine natural beauty of the site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is provided at hotels in Alanya (Mahmutlar, Oba, Konakli, Turkler, Incekum and Okurcalar).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
