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Prepare to be dazzled by this evening performance of the legendary Fire of Anatolia at the Gloria Aspendos Arena – a spectacular introduction to Turkish dance and culture. Around 120 dancers take to the stage for the award-winning extravaganza of dance, music and pyrotechnics, and this tour includes tickets, hotel transfers and dinner.

Prepare to be steamed, soaped and scrubbed like never before, as you experience an authentic Turkish Bath. Pamper yourself with this 3-hour hammam experience from Side, including hotel transfers, sauna, foam massage and aromatherapy oil massage.

Pamukkale means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish – and you'll see why as soon as you set eyes upon its magical landscape. Heading deep into the Anatolian countryside, you’ll also visit Hierapolis, Lake Salda and Cleopatra’s Pool. Leaving Antalya early in the morning, you’ll arrive at Lake Salda Lake after a few hours’ scenic drive. It’s been compared to the Maldives for its long beaches and multi-toned blue waters. You’ll have free time to wander around and savour the beauty of the location You’ll then head to Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards, catch a peek of the bright white terraces before exploring the ruins of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then let off steam with a dip in Cleopatra’s Ancient Pool, where you swim among ancient ruins, before dinner in a forest restaurant on the way back.

Visit Alanya and see its highlights on a full-day tour from Side. Visit top attractions including the medieval fortress (Ic Kale), Alanya Castle, Damlatas Cave, and Cleopatra Beach. Then take a sightseeing cruise before heading to the Dim River for lunch. Wind down with a look at the bazaar in the city center. Includes lunch, cruise, entrance fees, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Cleanse your spirit and start your holiday with the ultimate in relaxation. Prepare to be rubbed, scrubbed, steamed and bathed.

We pick up the guests at 5:00 am by air-conditioned buses. First stop at Korkuteli Town for breakfast. We will have breakfast (our traditional meals) at a local restaurant. We continue to drive Salda Lake, when we arrive there we have 1 hour free time for swimming in ‘Naturel Mud Bath’ and taking photos in Salda lake. After Salda Lake we drive to Pamukkale. We will stop for lunch near Pamukkale. We will visit to Hierapolis Ancient City, Pamukkale Travertens and Ancient Roman Kleopatra Pool (It takes about 3-4 hours). We will have a short visit to Karahayit Hot Springs for swimming. We will be back at hotels about at 8-9 pm.

Cappadocia is a magical world of cones, pillar pinnacles and fairy chimneys – all created by ancient volcanic eruptions, wind and water. You’ll from Antalya to this region of fairytale landscapes for a daytrip with a difference. Among the landmarks you’ll visit are the ‘underground city’ of Kaymakli and the Göreme ‘open-air museum’. The sightseeing kicks off at Kaymakli, a subterranean city with a multi-level maze of houses carved by early Christians. There are about 100 low, narrow and sloping passages accessed through the courtyards of ground-level houses. Next, we’ll visit Pigeon Valley en route to Pasabaglari. Monks once inhabited Pasabaglari, a valley of hundreds of fairy chimneys rising into the sky. These create a surreal landscape that continues towards Goreme. This valley of complex, rock-carved churches decorated with Byzantine-era frescoes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’ll also be time to see the ‘Three Graces’ fairy chimneys before returning to your hotel.

Treat yourself to an all-inclusive experience at a Turkish bath, and start your holidays with a rejuvenating suite of luxurious treatments. You’ll have access to steam room and salt room, and pamper your skin with a mud bath, peels, a soap massage, and an olive oil massage. This Turkish bath package includes all listed treatments, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Side and selected areas.

Capture timeless photos of Manavgat’s vivid Green Canyon (also known as Green Lake) on this convenient guided tour with round-trip transfers direct from your Side hotel. Visit Manavgat’s mosque, waterfall, and river (a small cash charge applies for waterfall access), tour the ruins of ancient Seleukia, and soak up views from Oymapinar Dam. Finally, spend the afternoon fishing, canoeing, cruising, and eating on the Green Canyon waters.

Treat yourself to a relaxing two hours at a traditional Turkish bath during your Antalya vacation.  Complimentary transportation takes you from your hotel to the hammam at the time of your choosing. The comprehensive spa package is an opportunity to experience ancient Ottoman culture and completely unwind at the same time.  Each ornate room offers a different treatment, including a mud bath, peeling foam massage, and 20-minute massage.

Take in the excitement & beauty of nature and the culture of Turkey. Enjoy a full-day off the beaten track seeing this picturesque area of Oymapınar dam (built on Manavgat river) area where is called green canyon. About Green Canyon: The Oymapinar dam is situated 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) north of Manavgat. Constructed between 1977-1984 it is now the fifth largest dam in Turkey, and the only one to offer boat and fishing trips. When it was completed it was the third largest dam in Turkey, meanwhile, other dams have been built and it has moved down to fifth place. Further we will visit a small zoo excluding enterence fee (€ 3,- pp) Kids love this place. After the zoo we will eat Gözleme (Turkish Pancake) at a local restaurant. (Excluded, it's up to you if you want). Panoramic view of Green Canyon, on our way back there are local sellers where you can buy ice-cream or cold drinks. Kids under 7 who are free sit on your laps, when they need their own lunch they pay extra.

For our guests to indulge themselves, they must go to the Turkish bath to relax and healthier themselves. Everything is available to them to keep fit.

Tick off two of Turkey’s UNESCO-listed wonders on this full-day tour from Side. Marvel at the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, take a dip in the mineral-rich thermal waters, and bathe in Cleopatra's Pool (extra cost), then explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

Soak up the highlights of Alanya, one of the liveliest resorts of the Turkish Riviera, on this full-day tour from Side, including hotel pick-up and lunch. Start with a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, visiting Alanya Castle, Cleopatra beach, Damlatas Cave and the Red Tower, then head to Alanya Harbor for a 1-hour cruise around the bay and finish with lunch on the banks of the Dimcay River.

You’ll be picked up in front of your hotel by a comfortable cabrio bus. First stop is a beautiful Mosque you’ll visit. Experience the local culture and beliefs, then you’ll be driven to the Manavgat Waterfall. Although the fall has only a few meters height, the natural beauty of this place will catch you. Its flow is high enough to create the typical sound and foaming water. Next, you’ll view Aqueducts from ancient Roman times as well as an old village house, where history comes to life again in seleukeia ( lybre ). Then you’ll reach to Green Lake, which has been built by humans. Enjoy the peace and calmness of this place and have lunch in the Green Lake restaurant. The panorama restaurant offers you a perfect view over the reservoir. Use your free time for doing water sports like swimming or fishing. You’ll take a photo break at the Oymapınar Dam for Green Canyon view and then our guests will explore an orange garden before returning to your accommodation.

The wild landscapes of the Taurus Mountains are just a short drive from the Mediterranean coast, but most visitors don’t venture off the beaten track. On this full-day tour from Side, experience traditional Turkish life as you meet with a local family, explore the natural wonders of the Sapadere Canyon, and visit Goblin Cave. Hotel pickup and lunch is included.

You will go to the Köprülü canyon with comfortable vehicles from the hotel. There you will be given information about raftiing equipment and rafting. Approximately 14 km. You will do a rafting in length. Then you will have lunch. You will then go on a safari tour with Buggy. This tour will take approximately 45-60 minutes. You will then return to the hotel.

Don't miss the possibility to get familiar with an amazing Turkish riviera resort - Alanya. Join this guided tour to see the main tourist attractions: Alanya Panoramic terrace, Damlatas cave, Alanya harbor and Dimcay river.

What is special about Cappadocia that it attracts visitors from all over the world? It is not just the surreal landscape that was created through millions of years of volcanic activity and soil erosion, it is the symbiosis between nature and man-made things that no one will let go of. Enjoy a world like from another planet.

Visiting the Turkish Riviera isn’t only about sun, sea, and sand — the Mediterranean coast is also home to some incredible historic sites. On this full-day tour from Side, follow the trail of St Nicolas in Demre, admire the ancient Lycian tombs of Myra, and cruise out to the sunken island of Kekova. Hotel pickup and lunch is included.

Visit Istanbul on a day-trip from Side that includes round-trip flights, a guided tour of the city’s highlights, and all airport transfers. Step into the world of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace, see the landmarks of the old city, and practice your bargaining skills at the Egyptian Bazaar. This full-day tour offers a convenient, cost-effective way to see Istanbul while you’re visiting Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.

Your full day excursion begins in the early morning when you’re picked up at your hotel and begin the drive to Pamukkale. After a lunch break you’ll visit the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of this mysterious Cotton Palace. The calcite-laden waters that had created this unreal landscape come from springs located in a 200-meter high cliff that overlooks the plain. Marvel at the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and the series of terraced basins created by these waters. At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the kings of Pergamon established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. The temples were significant trade centers for ancient Hierapolis. See the Roman theater, the Apollo temple, Roman baths, fountains and the agora. After the tour, have a chance to swim in thermal pools. An additional option is to swim in Cleopatra’s Pool, for an extra fee.

• Visit the old town of Antalya called Kaleici • See the gate of Hadrian, the Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, Palm Street and the ancient harbor • Go to ‘Yeni Halk Pazari’ with it's many local shops • See wonderful examples of Ottoman architecture • 5 hours free time in old town of Antalya city

See the Oymapınar dam, walk in nature, visit the village house, visit the mosque, taste the local products, visit the jeep safari, swim and swim in the dam lake, eat lunch in the lake