Perge Aspendos Side tour: 4 ancient sites in one day

Four Greco-Roman ruins and a waterfall in a single morning and afternoon

A full-day guided tour from Antalya covers four sites across the Turkish Riviera: the ancient city of Perge, the amphitheater at Aspendos, the harbor ruins and 2nd-century theater of Side, and Manavgat Waterfall. Hotel pickup begins at 8am, with a lunch break included and return by 5pm. An English-speaking guide leads the route, and entry tickets to all sites are covered.

The experience

Perge was once the capital of Pamphylia Secunda, and the tour spends roughly 90 minutes walking its remains before heading northeast toward Aspendos, a Greco-Roman city 7 kilometers from Serik. The drive takes about an hour. Aspendos holds one of the best-preserved amphitheaters from antiquity, and you'll have time to explore the site before lunch around 1pm.

After the meal, the route moves to Side, an ancient port town on the southern Mediterranean coast about an hour away. The 2nd-century Antique Theater there once seated up to 15,000 people. The white marble columns of the Hellenistic Temple of Athena stand near the harbor, and the Side Museum houses smaller finds in a restored Roman bath complex. You'll have free time to move between these sites at your own pace.

The final stop is Manavgat Waterfall, located 3 kilometers north of Manavgat on the river of the same name. The waterfall's width and high flow are best seen from above, and you'll have time to stand at the viewpoint before the drive back to your hotel, arriving around 5pm. Lunch is included. Drinks are extra. The guide speaks English and holds a license. For hotels in Belek, Kemer or Kundu, pickup times and any additional transfer fees will differ from the standard Antalya schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch with a choice of lamb, chicken or fish.
• entry tickets to Perge, Aspendos, Side and access to the Antique Theater and Temple of Athena.
• an English-speaking licensed guide.
• driver and vehicle.
• landing and facility fees.
• local taxes.
• and travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SOLYMOS TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Eight hours leaves room for a full day of sightseeing without an overnight stay, though it means moving between sites on a set schedule rather than lingering at any one place for extended exploration.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Antique Theater at Side like?

The Antique Theater in Side is a 2nd-century structure that once held up to 15,000 spectators. It remains one of the most recognizable monuments in the town, standing near the harbor where the white marble columns of the Temple of Athena are also visible.

How much time do you spend at each site?

Perge takes roughly 90 minutes, Aspendos about an hour, and Side offers free time to explore the theater, temple and museum at your own pace. Manavgat Waterfall gets a shorter stop before the return journey to your hotel.

Is lunch included, and what are the food options?

Lunch is included and served around 1pm. The menu offers lamb, chicken or fish. Drinks are not included and cost extra.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup starts at 8am, and the tour returns to your hotel around 5pm. The full day is 8 hours. If you stay in Belek, Kemer, Kundu or Konyaaltı, pickup and drop-off times will differ from the standard Antalya schedule.

Do you need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap. There are no age or fitness restrictions.