Can I go inside the theatre at Aspendos?

Yes. The visit includes entry to Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Follow the areas open to visitors and take care on the steps if you walk up into the seating.

How much walking is involved?

Perge and Side involve walking over archaeological paths and uneven stone. There are also steps at the sites, including the theatre seating. Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry water and sun protection.

Is there time to swim at Side?

The Side visit is for the ancient town and seaside ruins. Beach swimming is not included in the sightseeing itinerary.

Are lunch and the entrance tickets included?

Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant and entrance fees for the listed stops are included. Drinks at lunch and personal purchases are paid separately.

Can I combine this with the Antalya city tour on the same day?

Both itineraries take a full day. Book the Antalya city tour, or the Demre, Myra and Kekova tour, on a separate date.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?

English — Group or Private Spanish — Private Italian — Private Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.

Four guided stops Ancient cities and a waterfall

Perge, Aspendos and Side Tour from Antalya

Inside Aspendos TheatrePerge, Side & Manavgat fallsLunch & entry tickets includedMultiple languagesMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

Explore Perge, Aspendos and Side, then visit Manavgat Waterfall on a guided day from Antalya. Lunch, entrance fees and central hotel pickup and return are included.

Follow a route east from Antalya through three ancient sites with different settings: the excavated streets of Perge, the Roman theatre at Aspendos and the seaside ruins of Side. A stop at Manavgat Waterfall completes the day.

Your licensed guide leads the sightseeing, with lunch at a local restaurant and entrance fees included. Pickup from your central Antalya hotel is around 08:30, with return around 18:00. For another day in the region, explore our Antalya tours.

Included along the route

Four distinct stopsPerge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat Waterfall.
Lunch and entry ticketsThe restaurant meal and listed entrance fees are included.
Hotel pickup and returnStart and finish at your central Antalya hotel.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.

Perge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat Waterfall Discover the ancient sites east of Antalya and finish the sightseeing beside the Manavgat River.

08:30Approximate collection; hotel location and pickup order affect the time.Pickup from your central Antalya hotelTravel east with the tour vehicle towards Perge, the first ancient site on the route.

09:30Approximate start of the guided sightseeing.Ancient cities with your guideVisit Perge, Aspendos and Side with your licensed English-speaking guide. The restaurant lunch is included during the route.

Perge Ancient CityWalk through an ancient city where column-lined streets, gateways and a stadium reveal its layout. A stone water channel runs along the main street, giving a close view of how public spaces were arranged.
Aspendos Ancient TheatreVisit the Roman theatre, where tiers of seating face the tall stage building. The scale of the auditorium and the surviving architectural details make this a distinct stop after the streets of Perge. Follow the permitted visitor route inside.
Lunch at a local restaurantPause for the included restaurant meal between sightseeing stops. Drinks ordered with lunch are paid separately.
Side Ancient CityExplore the seaside setting of Side, where ancient remains stand among the streets of the modern town. The Temple of Apollo by the water is a focal point of the visit, with the harbour and coastal setting around it.
Manavgat WaterfallSee the broad cascade crossing the Manavgat River. The riverside stop gives you time to view the water before the drive back to Antalya.

16:00Approximate final sightseeing stop.Manavgat WaterfallVisit the waterfall before the return drive to Antalya.

18:00Approximate return; traffic and hotel drop-off order can affect arrival.Return to your hotelFinish the day with drop-off at your hotel in central Antalya.

Included:
Licensed English-speaking guide
Four sightseeing stops
Lunch and entrance fees
Return to your Antalya hotel

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Guiding, lunch, admission to the listed sites and return central Antalya hotel transfers are included.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Pickup from your central Antalya hotel and return to the same hotel
Guided visits to Perge Ancient City, Aspendos Ancient Theatre and Side Ancient City
Manavgat Waterfall visit
Entrance fees for the listed sightseeing itinerary
Lunch at a local restaurant
Professional licensed English-speaking guide for Group; a private guide in the selected language and private vehicle for Private
Transportation, parking and local taxes

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Drinks at lunch
Breakfast and dinner
Hotel accommodation
Personal expenses and shopping

Route & duration options

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This tour compared with 3 other Turkey packages This route includes the interior of Aspendos theatre and a Manavgat Waterfall stop; plan the other full-day tours on separate dates.
Comparison	You are viewingPerge, Aspendos and Side Tour from AntalyaRoman streets and theatres with Side’s seaside ruins	Antalya City Tour with Duden WaterfallsAntalya’s old town, harbour and Duden waterfalls	Demre, Myra and Kekova Tour from AntalyaMyra, Saint Nicholas and a Kekova boat trip	Pamukkale Day Tour from AntalyaPamukkale’s travertines and the ruins of Hierapolis
Main route	East of Antalya	Antalya city	West along the coast	Inland from Antalya and back
Archaeological visits	Perge, Aspendos theatre and Side	Historic Kaleici streets	Myra tombs and theatre, Church of Saint Nicholas	Hierapolis
Waterfall or terraces	Manavgat Waterfall	Upper Duden and Karpuzkaldiran	No waterfall stop	Pamukkale terraces
Boat trip	Not included	Panoramic harbour boat trip included	Kekova sightseeing boat trip included	Not included
Schedule	Around 08:30–18:00	Full day	Around 08:30–18:30	Around 06:30–19:30
From price	€72	€46	€91	€75
		View Tour & Prices: Antalya City Tour with Duden Waterfalls	View Tour & Prices: Demre, Myra and Kekova Tour from Antalya	View Tour & Prices: Pamukkale Day Tour from Antalya

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Practical details

Before You Book

Practical details for the ancient sites and waterfall route.

Can I go inside the theatre at Aspendos?
Yes. The visit includes entry to Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Follow the areas open to visitors and take care on the steps if you walk up into the seating.
How much walking is involved?
Perge and Side involve walking over archaeological paths and uneven stone. There are also steps at the sites, including the theatre seating. Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry water and sun protection.
Is there time to swim at Side?
The Side visit is for the ancient town and seaside ruins. Beach swimming is not included in the sightseeing itinerary.
Are lunch and the entrance tickets included?
Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant and entrance fees for the listed stops are included. Drinks at lunch and personal purchases are paid separately.
Can I combine this with the Antalya city tour on the same day?
Both itineraries take a full day. Book the Antalya city tour, or the Demre, Myra and Kekova tour, on a separate date.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.