Antalya: Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Day Trip
ID: GYG877640-1380908
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the ancient cities of Perge, Aspendos, and Side on a day trip from Antalya. Visit the Manavgat Waterfalls National Park and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
On this day trip, enjoy the comfort of being picked up from your hotel in Antalya and travel by air-conditioned bus to the ancient cities of Perge, Aspendos, and Side. Travel to the Manavgat Waterfalls National Park.
Climb aboard a spacious and comfortable bus outside your hotel and relax on the way to Perge, an impressive archaeological site with numerous ancient ruins dating back to the Roman period.
Imagine the past as you see a huge amphitheater, stadium, Roman gates, city walls, and Roman baths. Walk along the 500-meter long main street with numerous columns, fountains, and an acropolis from the Bronze Age.
Continue to Aspendos, located on the banks of the Köprüçay River. Once one of the most important cities of Pamphylia, Aspendos is now a very popular tourist destination famous for its perfectly preserved Roman amphitheater built in 155 AD.
Walk up the stepped staircase of the amphitheater and marvel at the beauty of its galleries, which are still in use today. Stop for a delicious lunch before heading to the ruins of Side, which span the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
Admire its fountains, city walls, agora, amphitheater, and marble columns. Take in the magnificent view of the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean at the Temple of Apollo.
Enjoy a relaxing soak after a long day of exploring at the Manavgat Waterfalls on your way back to Antalya. Enjoy the greenery, fresh air, pine scent, cool atmosphere, and magnificent waterfalls.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos
- Marvel at the perfectly preserved Roman amphitheater in Aspendos
- See the ruins of Side, which span the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Aspendos
- Take a refreshing dip in the Manavgat Waterfalls on your way back to Antalya
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Don't forget your camera to capture the beautiful sites.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed during the bus ride.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.