Firat Tour
Columns of the Temple of Apollo in Side against a blue sky

Excursion to Side

6 hr 4.6 · 208 reviews AlanyaExcursions

38 €

3,800 ₽

per person

Child

28 €

Free booking

Ancient Side on its peninsula, where the columns of the Temple of Apollo stand among the streets of the modern town and the Roman amphitheatre looks out to sea. We stop at the Manavgat waterfall and leave time for the seafront and shopping.

Languages: Russian, English, Turkish, German, Ukrainian

How it works

On the way from Alanya we stop at the Manavgat waterfall on its broad river. Then a walk through ancient Side: we enter through the old gates and the colonnade, look at the agora and the 15,000-seat amphitheatre, and come out at the city's signature view — the Temple of Apollo on the headland, at its best in the sunset light. Free time on the seafront for coffee and shopping. The town market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

What is included

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Boat trip on the Manavgat river (optional)
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • A hat and water
  • Cash for souvenirs

Meeting point and time

The reception of your hotel in Alanya, afternoon pickup

The best photos at the Temple of Apollo are at sunset; the tour timing takes that into account.

Hotel pickup

Questions and answers

Will we catch the sunset at the Temple of Apollo?

Yes, this is an afternoon tour timed to catch the sunset light.

Do we stop at the Manavgat waterfall?

Yes, we stop at the waterfall on the way.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included; there are plenty of cafés on the Side seafront.

Is there a lot of walking?

The walk through the ancient town is unhurried, but over ancient stone — comfortable shoes help.

Reviews

Ольга, Самара

June 2026

★★★★★
The Temple of Apollo at sunset is the most photogenic place I have seen in Turkey. The amphitheatre is huge, and on the way we stopped at the Manavgat waterfall. The free time on the seafront was pleasant.

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Виталий, Курск

July 2026

★★★★
Side is great, but lunch is not included and prices on the seafront bite. There is a fair bit of walking over ancient stone, so bring comfortable shoes.

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