Side excursions to Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Perge, Aspendos & Manavgat Waterfall — guided day trips with English-speaking guides, hotel pick-up and lunch included. Some of Turkey's most extraordinary sites are within a day's reach of Side.
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Side already has ancient history on its doorstep — but the surrounding region rewards those who look further. Within a few hours of the resort, Turkey reveals some of its most compelling and least predictable corners.
The closest and most rewarding is the so-called PAS route: Perge, Aspendos and the Manavgat Waterfall in a single day. Perge was one of the great cities of ancient Pamphylia — its colonnaded main street, gates and baths survive in remarkable condition. Aspendos contains what many historians consider the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world, still used today for opera and dance festivals. The Manavgat Waterfall rounds off the day with something gentler — a wide cascade on the river that gave Side its ancient water supply.
Further afield, Pamukkale remains one of those Turkish destinations that consistently surprises people who think they know what to expect. The calcium terraces are genuinely unlike anything else — pure white, warm to the touch, with the Roman spa city of Hierapolis spread across the ridge above. Cappadocia requires two days and rewards them fully: the fairy chimneys, underground cities, rock-cut churches and — for those who book early — a hot air balloon flight at sunrise.
For something closer and less visited, the Green Canyon boat tour at Oymapinar Dam offers a half-day on water that looks nothing like the Mediterranean. And the Demre, Myra and Kekova tour traces the coast west to the sunken city, the Lycian rock tombs and the church of St Nicholas — the original Santa Claus — in a single long, satisfying day.
All excursions include hotel pick-up from Side and the surrounding resort areas, licensed English-speaking guides, and lunch at a local restaurant.
Side Excursions FAQ
Which of the Side excursions are suitable for children?
The entertainment industry in Side is really well-developed for kids. There's the huge Land of Legends theme park not far away, as well as a dolphinarium and a massive number of pirate ships. Here are some interesting excursions for children:
What excursions in Side can I visit on a cloudy day?
April, October and November in Side can sometimes be cloudy or even rainy. It would be a good idea to visit the following excursions during this time:
What excursions in Side interest young people?
Side is a really popular Turkish resort for young people and it's got great facilities for active holidays. If you're into extreme sports, here are some trips you might want to check out:
What are the best tours in Side?
We've put together a list of the most interesting and popular excursions in Side based on feedback from our travellers.
What are the best tours in Side for couples?
We recommend the following excursions in Side if you like romantic trips:
Do Side excursions include hotel pick-up?
Yes. All standard excursions from Side include complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off from Side, Manavgat, Kumköy, Colakli, Evrenseki, Titreyengol and other nearby resort areas. Departure times vary by destination, typically between 07:00 and 09:00.
