Alanya sightseeing tour from Side: Boat trip and Dimcay lunch

Red Tower, cave passages and a boat ride across Alanya harbor in one morning

A guided sightseeing tour from Side to Alanya covers the Red Tower, Damlatas Cave, Alanya Castle and Cleopatra Beach, with a one-hour boat trip on the harbor and lunch served at the Dimcay river. The tour runs nine hours with hotel pickup and drop-off. A professional guide speaks English or German. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The route is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Red Tower15m
2. Alanya Shipyardpass by
3. Damlatas Cave20m
4. Alanya Castlepass by
5. Cleopatra Beachpass by

Alanya sightseeing and lunch

• Visit Red Tower
• See Alanya Shipyard
• Explore Damlatas Cave
• Pass by Alanya Castle
• Pass by Kleopatra Beach
• Pass by Alanya Gardens
• Lunch at Dimcay River
• Pass by Alanya Harbor

The experience

The tour leaves from your hotel in Side and heads to Alanya, where you'll see the Red Tower and the Alanya Shipyard before entering Damlatas Cave. The cave sits at sea level and fills with mineral-rich water that collects in pools. The guide will walk you through the passages and explain the formations. From there you move to Alanya Castle, perched on the peninsula, then down to Cleopatra Beach for a swim or rest before the boat trip.

The one-hour boat ride departs from Alanya Harbor and circles the coastline, giving you a water-level view of the cliffs and the castle above. Lunch happens afterward at a restaurant on the Dimcay river, where the water runs clear and cold from the mountains. The meal is included. Drinks are ordered separately. You'll have time to walk the Alanya Gardens before heading back to Side.

A professional guide travels with the group and speaks English or German. The pace is steady but not rushed: nine hours covers the main sights without sprinting between them. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or German.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Side.
• entry to Damlatas Cave.
• one-hour boat trip on Alanya Harbor.
• lunch at the Dimcay river restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 27 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3.43

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a mix of walking, boat time, and a riverside lunch stop rather than a continuous hike through town.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Damlatas Cave like inside?

Damlatas Cave opens at sea level and contains pools of mineral-rich water collected from the limestone formations. The guide leads you through the passages to see the stalactites and stalagmites. It's a short walk, not a long hike underground.

Does the boat trip go out into the open sea or stay in the harbor?

The one-hour boat trip circles Alanya Harbor and the nearby coastline, so you stay in sheltered water rather than heading into open sea. You'll see the Red Tower and castle from the water and pass the cliffs along the shore.

Is there time to swim at Cleopatra Beach?

Yes, the tour includes a stop at Cleopatra Beach where you can swim or rest before the boat trip. How long you spend there depends on the group's pace through the earlier stops.

How much walking is involved?

You'll walk through Damlatas Cave, around Alanya Castle, and through the Alanya Gardens. The route is wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch at the Dimcay river restaurant is included. Drinks are not, so budget separately for beverages during the meal.