14 Day Trips in Side That Repay The Trip

1.From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 496 reviews · 8 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Side to Kurşunlu Waterfall and Antalya’s Kaleiçi with an English or German-speaking guide. You get about 30 minutes at the falls and four hours to explore the old town independently. Guides such as Murat, Levant, Gina, and Ramadan have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly service, though extra stops and multilingual commentary can affect the pace.

“Fantastic tour🤩 Great value for money! They picked us up at our hotel in Side. Our guide was amazing, speaking both English and German fluently, and she was in such a good mood, keeping the group entertained with her stories. I think her name was Gina, and the driver was Mosa (not sure about the spelling). We had a wonderful day exploring Antalya’s old town and the waterfall. The guide gave us excellent information about the places we visited and tips on where to find different attractions and things to do. Highly recommended!”

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2.Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Manavgat by coach and boat. Cruise the river, pause for a swim where fresh water meets the sea, enjoy Turkish lunch and soft drinks aboard, then visit Manavgat Waterfall and the city’s large bazaar. Pickup is available from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, and Konaklı.

“Brilliant day out! The pirate boat ride down the river to the sea was lovely. Swim stop then tasty lunch. Waterfall was lovely but a bit rushed as you only got 30 mins there. Finally a trip to the bazaar for shopping! Day ended with a fun water fight between all thre Prestige buses. a real laugh and prepare to be soaked!!! Great value for money.”

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3.Antalya Excursion to Perge, Aspendos, side, Manavgat waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Set out from Antalya at 8:00 am with a driver-guide for Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall. You get about 90 minutes at Perge, time for the best-preserved amphitheater at Aspendos, lunch, free time in Side, and waterfall views. Guides such as Kerem and Ali are lively and well informed. Lunch, tickets, insurance, and transfers are included.

“Good day trip with very interesting visit. Lunch was very good in small restaurant No shop visited as it is usual in many day tour”

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4.From City of Side: Full-Day Antalya City Tour w/ Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 286 reviews · 8 hours · from $18

Travel 75 km from Side to Antalya with an English, German, or Russian-speaking guide. See the city center, old marina, Republic Square, clock tower, Old Town, and a waterfall, then enjoy about 2.5 to 4 hours of free time for markets, cafés, mosques, museums, and views.

“Vyzvednutí u hotelu, cesta v pořádku, průvodce nám řekl všechno organizační. výlet k vodopádům byl hezký, jen průvodce nám zakázal delší cestu kolem kavárny, která má prý 5 kilometrů a to nikdo určitě nechceme. ve skutečnosti je delší asi o 500 metrů a vidíte další vodopády (je to trochu náročnější terén, ale stojí to za to :), šli jsme podle GPS v telefonu). Průvodce nás vysadil před obchodem, bohužel jsme nedostali žádné tipy na to, co jde ve městě vidět (více méně nás odkazoval jen na nákup nekvalitního oblečení). Ocenili bychom více historických informací či informací o památkách (hledali jsme po cestě na internetu). Každopádně autobus pohodlný, cesta příjemná a…”

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5.Quad-Bike Excursion in Side Forest & Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 269 reviews · from $44

Set out from Antalya by hotel transfer to a quad-bike base about 60 minutes away. After safety training, you ride a 24-kilometer route through pine forest, valleys, mud, rocky tracks, and possibly water. Mete and Usman are among the staff members praised for helpful communication. Plan to get dusty, wear old clothes, and skip bringing a camera.

“Activity was great, pretty much as advertised, 70 mins of quad riding, instructors were clear & helpful, kept everyone safe & on track, definitely check it out if you want a quad adventure in Antalya, May want to bring your own snacks & water as prices at the venue are expectedly pretty high compared to elsewhere.”

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6.From city of Side: Ormana Village Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $46

Leave Side for the Taurus Mountains, stopping at Avasun, Ürünlü, Ormana, and deserted Sarı Hacılar. You will see button houses, Green Canyon views, a 650-year-old Ottoman mosque, and take a 25-minute boat ride inside Golden Cradle Cavern. Lunch, hotel transfers, entrance fees, and an English, German, or Russian-speaking guide are included.

“Tour war okay, Reiseleiter war abwechselnd in den 2 Bussen präsent. Die zusätzlichen Verkaufshalte nerven. Mann ist halt viel mit dem Bus unterwegs. Die traumhafte Landschaft entschädigt dafür”

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7.City of Side: Eagle Canyon and Selge Ancient City Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Travel by minibus from Side to Koprucay River, Selge’s Roman ruins, ancient aqueducts, and Eagle Canyon. An English or German-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch included and a short hike to the canyon. Expect an eight-hour outing, mountain roads, photo stops, and possible waiting around the river.

“Spændende og smuk oplevelse, som bestemt var pengene værd. Der var desværre ikke en engelsk guide med.”

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8.Cabrio Bus and Boat Day Trip at the Green Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 1 day · from $24

This full-day trip from Side combines a cabrio bus ride through orange groves and the Taurus Mountains with a Green Lake boat cruise, lunch, mosque visit, waterfall stop, and optional zoo visit. Guides speak English, German, and Russian. Expect a busy day with many short stops, scenic views, and practical comforts such as hotel pickup and included lunch.

“One of the best trips we ever had. You really get your moneys worth 😁👍 There is a lot of extra stops, and there’s no shopping pressure. Just fantastic”

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9.Antalya/Side: Green Canyon Day Trip with Boat Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 65 reviews

Spend 5 to 7.5 hours cruising the Green Canyon from Oymapınar Dam Harbor. You’ll take two boat trips, swim in the small and Big Grand Canyon, enjoy grilled fish or chicken by the lake, and ride a catamaran with soft drinks. Pickup from Antalya, Belek, Alanya, or Side is optional.

“It was a great time in the nature with beautiful views and places, the music was very relaxing and the photograph was the best! Swiming and fishing where really awesome, i definatley recommend it to everyone, little kids and grown ups. The guide was awesome aswell.”

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10.Full Day Rafting/Lunch With Köprülü Kanyon Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $12Best value

Spend about eight hours in Antalya Province rafting 14 km on the Köprüçay River, visiting the Köprülü Kanyon area and Tazı Canyon, then eating an open buffet lunch at a Taurus Mountains base camp. Transport, equipment, insurance, and lunch are included. Guides speak English, German, Russian, and Arabic, with Ahmed and Mohamed praised for their friendly service.

“Mohamed is the best guide. Very kind and professional thank you”

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11.Perge, Aspendos & city of Side Full-Day Tour from Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Spend about nine hours exploring Perge’s colonnaded streets, Aspendos Theater, Side’s harbor and Temple of Apollo, plus Kurşunlu Waterfall. Pickup is included from central Antalya hotels, with an English-speaking guide, lunch, and a group limited to 14. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Lots of sites but a bit rushed. Too many things to see with not enough time. The guide was very knowledgeable.”

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12.From city of Side: Full-Day Manavgat Boat Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $15

Spend seven hours exploring Manavgat by open bus, boat, and on foot. Cruise the river, stop to swim in cold river water or the sea, eat lunch onboard, visit the waterfall, and browse the public bazaar. English, German, Turkish, and Russian guiding is available, with hotel transfers from Side.

“I loved the boat ride and lengthy swim stop. the food was lovely. The market wasn't really us, so we went into the town and found a really lovely café and spend the rest of time there.”

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13.Manavgat Waterfalls, Temple of Apollo and Aspendos Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Alanya by air-conditioned bus to Lower Duden Waterfalls, ancient Side, the Temple of Apollo, and Aspendos. Your English-speaking guide provides commentary, lunch is included, and hotel pickup is offered. Expect a long day, a group of up to 27, and shopping stops that can reduce sightseeing time.

“We have done a lot of viator tours and they are usually very good or excellent. This tour was average in some ways and good in others. Time at the waterfalls and aspendos were sacrificed to spend time at the jewellery shop and then at a Turkish delight shop We were given approximately 40 minutes at aspendos and were rushed about so that we would have 40-50 minutes at the jewellery manufacturers. As a group we requested more time at the attractions and minimal at the jewellery place but we're told this was not possible We then only got 40 minutes at the waterfalls!! We also didn't get to see…”

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14.Full-Day Antalya City Tour from Side w/Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $38

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Side to Antalya for Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, the Clock Tower, Yivli Minaret, Düden Waterfalls, bazaar time, lunch, and a coastal boat ride. The tour is in English, includes hotel pickup, waterfall entry, lunch, and insurance. Check the boat fee before booking.

“Vi blev upphämtade exakt pp utsatt tid men båten hade kört utan oss när vi kom fram. Det löstes genom att vi fick gå på Legend big Kral så länge och byta till rått båt i Alanya. God lunch grillad kyckling, pasta, sallad, bulgur och bröd! Teamet på båten gjorde ett super bra jobb med underhållningen, dyker av båten och klättrar på klipporna osv super bra! De underhöll alla barnen ombord med dans, lekar och skumparty. Enda som var lite negativt var ljudnivån när mikrofonen användes (resterande tid var ljudnivån okej)”

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