Top Side Art & Culture

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.

Venture off-road into the Taurus Mountains on a full-day jeep safari, including lunch and hotel transfers. Experience village life as you stop at mountain villages and visit a traditional Turkish teahouse along the way, then enjoy a prime view of the dramatic Manavgat Waterfall.

Manavgat makes a popular day trip from Side, but many tours only make a brief stop. This full-day tour includes a scenic cruise through the Manavgat delta, a delicious buffet lunch served on-board and free time to browse the stalls at the Manavgat bazaar. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Take a private boat cruise from Side to visit beautiful bays and enjoy the sun and the Mediterranean Sea. Includes lunch, cruise, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Swim in some of the best locations in Side with this trip. Splash in the lovely Kleopatra Beach and Apollo Bay or, for visitors who prefer fresh water,  the mouth of the Manavgat River is a refreshing option. Later, enjoy the view from the ancient temple of Apollo. Combining swimming and cruising makes for an active and relaxing day. And for visitors who need to take a break, there’s entertainment and food onboard to keep everyone happy.

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.

Known for its dramatic canyons, turquoise waters, and ancient landmarks, the Koprucay River area is host to some of Turkey’s most spectacular scenery—and an all-terrain-vehicle tour let you get up close and personal with the sights. Following hotel pickup, travel in an air-conditioned coach to the ATV center, where you’ll receive an introduction to your vehicle. Then, set off: during your 12-mile (20-kilometer) loop, you’ll immerse yourself in nature, will enjoy an intrepid way to explore, and will even stop to cool off in the river.

Make a ‘splash’ during your visit to Side thanks to this 8-hour white-water rafting adventure with included lunch. Paddle downstream for 8 miles (13 kilometers) along the torrents and rapids that carve through scenic Koprulu Canyon, celebrating at the end with a mid-day meal. All rafting gear is included, and optional photos and videos of your excursion are available for purchase.

Set sail from Side for a full day at sea and soak up the stunning scenery of the Mediterranean as you cruise out to Dolphins Island and the beaches of the Manavgat river. There will be plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and sunbathe along the way, and if you’re lucky, the chance to spot dolphins in their natural environment.

Ride a horse through the Turkish countryside on a trail ride, and explore a scenic landscape with an experienced guide. Enjoy from one or two hours of time on horseback, choosing between a route on the beach and a trail through the forest. This riding excursion includes all equipment and round-trip transport from Side hotels, and it’s well suited to both beginning and experienced riders. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

Get your pulse racing on a canyoning and white water rafting day trip from Side and other resorts. Travel to the Koprulu Canyon and enjoy a guided canyoning adventure. Clamber over rocks, splash through streams, and descend rock slides. At the main river, board a raft to paddle through calm waters and churning rapids. Upgrade to try a rope slide or high water jump during your canyoning. Outdoor lunch, equipment, and return hotel transfers included.

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.

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

The fairy chimney valleys of Cappadocia are among Turkey’s must-see sights and lie about a 6-hour drive from the Turquoise Coast. With this tour, take in the highlights on an overnight tour, stopping to visit the Mevlana Museum of Konya along the way. During your stay, visit Kaymakli Underground City, explore Goreme Open-Air Museum, and enjoy magnificent views of the valleys.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the beautiful side of Manavgat by a Jeep Safari adventure. If you are boring to stay quiet, ride in a Jeep and make an off road adventures near Taurus mountains. Swim in Green Lake and taste local foods with an insider.

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.