Perge Aspendos Side tour: Roman ruins private trip

The best-preserved Roman theater in the world is still standing at Aspendos, built nearly two thousand years ago.

A private tour of three ancient Roman cities near Antalya (Perge, Aspendos and Side) with a dedicated guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup and drop-off. You control how long to spend at each site. The tour runs seven to eight hours total. A professional guide fluent in English or German leads the day. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Perge2h
2. Aspendos1h 30m

Explore Perge, Aspendos, and Side

• Drive to ancient city Perge
• Walk through Perge ruins and stadium
• Drive to Aspendos
• Visit Aspendos Roman theater
• Lunch by Euromedon River or local restaurant
• Drive to Side
• Explore Side ancient city and seaside town

The experience

Perge sits fifteen kilometers east of Antalya, a sprawling ancient city that was once the capital of Pamphylia. You walk through the remains of a Roman metropolis: the grand stadium, the public baths, the colonnaded streets. The drive from your hotel and the time spent on the site are both included in the day's total.

Aspendos holds the theater: a structure with a ninety-six-meter diameter that once seated twelve thousand spectators, built in the second century under Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. The Seljuk Turks later converted the stage into a palace. You can test the acoustics yourself, a detail most visitors don't expect to experience firsthand. After Aspendos, you stop for lunch either on the banks of the Euromedon River or at a local restaurant your guide recommends.

Side is the final stop: a seaside town where Roman temples, theaters and baths sit alongside modern cafes, shops and houses. The Apollo Temple faces the Mediterranean. The whole route, Perge to Aspendos to Side, is covered in your private vehicle with stops timed to your preference, not to a group schedule.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide in English or German.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya.
• entry to Perge Ancient City and Aspendos theater.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Laledi Tur

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, a family or a small group and want to move at your own pace without waiting for a larger group to finish at each site. The private vehicle and guide let you linger at Aspendos or Side as long as you want, then move on when you're ready.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Perge like when I get there?

Perge is a large ancient Roman city fifteen kilometers from Antalya, with a stadium, public baths and colonnaded streets still visible. It was once the capital of Pamphylia, a region in southern Asia Minor.

Can I test the acoustics at Aspendos theater myself?

Yes. Aspendos theater is one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters, and visitors can stand inside and experience its acoustics firsthand. It was built in the second century and seats twelve thousand.

Where do I eat lunch on this tour?

You choose: lunch on the banks of the Euromedon River or at a local restaurant your guide recommends. The meal itself is not included, but your guide can point you to options that fit your taste and budget.

How long is the whole day?

The tour runs seven to eight hours total, including driving time between sites and time spent at each location. You decide how long to stay at Perge, Aspendos and Side.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya are included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle and a professional guide who speaks English or German.