A popular seaside resort on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea has grown on the site of an ancient city, so many ancient monuments have survived on the coast. Find out which excursions from Side are most popular with tourists and how much they cost in 2021.
Where to buy excursions
When traveling, we buy excursions on the Sputnik8 and Tripster websites - there is a huge selection and real reviews from tourists, so it's easy to choose a good guide and an interesting program.
See underground cities and fly in a hot air balloon
Seeing the fantastic mushroom cliffs in Cappadocia is easy to get overwhelmed! On the 2-day tour, you will enjoy enchanting views, see religious monuments and fly in a hot air balloon in the rays of the rising sun.
Price... In 2021, an excursion to Cappadocia from Side costs $ 90 per person, and a hot air balloon flight starts from $ 140.
Reviews of tourists... The participants liked the beautiful nature and the fiery evening show.
Olga: “I went to Cappadocia by accident, I never knew about this place. When I saw the photo on the Internet, I didn’t believe it, everything looked as if in a fairy tale. Arriving at the place, I was convinced that it was really a fairy tale in real life.”
Sail along the Mediterranean coast
An excursion from Side on a yacht is a dream of a lover of sea travel! For 9 hours, you will admire the sea views, swim in the open sea and take memorable photos against the backdrop of the Pirates, Love and Phosphorus caves.
Price... In 2021, a yacht excursion from Side in Russian costs $ 35 per person. The boat can accommodate up to 25 people.
Reviews of tourists... All participants of the voyage enjoyed the bright adventure, even those who were a little seasick on board. Tourists celebrated a hearty lunch, pleasant entertainment on board and a fun foam party.
Pleia: "We did not regret not a second. So many emotions, so many stunning views! The yacht itself is very beautiful. Large, roomy."
Marvel at the white rocks and blue water
According to tourists, one of the best excursions from Side is a bus trip to Pamukkale. The resort with the oldest baths in Turkey is interesting to visit at any time of the year. You will visit the largest necropolis in Asia Minor, an antique amphitheater, ancient Hierapolis and take a dip where, according to legend, Queen Cleopatra herself took baths. Learn about the best thermal springs in Turkey.
Price... In 2021, an excursion from Side to Pamukkale costs $ 50 per person. Inexpensive!
Reviews of tourists... Many are satisfied with the bus and walking tour, but it has a minus - a tiring road. The journey from Side and back takes 17 hours.
Knigolub-Ka: "I want to tell you what really impressed me, this is an ancient city. I'm not a fan of ancient ruins, but when you go up to this theater, you immediately get an unreal charge of energy! Such beauty, a very large-scale building!"
Dive into the museum at the bottom of the sea
If you love to swim and want to learn to dive, buy an excursion from Side to Manavgat Underwater Museum. The collection of 110 sculptures has no analogues in Turkey. Statues, columns and fragments of buildings are located at a depth of 9 to 25 m and are gradually overgrown with corals.
Price... Diving costs $ 45 per person.
Reviews of tourists... Almost everyone has positive impressions, but some tourists are upset that there are no changing rooms - it is inconvenient to change.
Katerina: "Beautiful seascapes, interesting underwater views, new sensations."
Rafting down the stormy river
This inexpensive excursion from Side will suit the fun and the brave! To operate an inflatable boat, it is not necessary to have experience in water travel, the main thing is to follow the commands of an experienced instructor. During an exciting rafting down the Koprulu Canyon, you will paddle for 14 km and see beautiful scenery.
Price... Rafting costs only $ 15 per person. Take it without hesitation!
Reviews of tourists... The participants noted that rafting on the mountain river is good for those who like active rest. Rafting in Turkey is quite safe, you can go even with children!
Aigul: "A very beautiful place. We went as part of a tour, on our own, without our own transport. Nature is fascinating."
Fall in love with Side
A tour of the resort can be taken the day after arrival in Side or on any day of the vacation. The guide knows so much about the Turkish city that you will always be interested. In 9 hours you will travel by bus and walk along the most interesting places of Side, look at the old mosque, the ruins of the ancient city, the Roman aqueduct and the picturesque Manavgata waterfall. At the end of the trip, tourists will enjoy a pleasant boat trip along the sea.
Price... In 2021, a sightseeing tour of Side costs $ 30 per person.
Tanya: "A clean, cozy town, there is an Old Town with shopping streets, many cafes and shops. Clean sea and sandy beaches, smooth entry into the sea, the ruins of the ancient Side."
Get to know Antalya
The most popular resort on the Turkish Riviera is deservedly called "blue paradise". Walk through the streets of Antalya's Old City - Kaleici and beautiful parks, take the cable car to the observation deck on Mount Tunektepe and look at the noisy Lower Duden waterfall!
Price... In 2021, an excursion from Side to Antalya in Russian costs $ 35 per person.
Reviews of tourists... The bus and walking tour lasts 9 hours, so tourists are advised to take sun protection, drinking water and money for lunch.
Maltis: "The number of photos that a tourist can take in Antalya is beyond even a rough calculation."
