Perge Aspendos Side the Historical sites of Antalya
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through time with our exclusive private tour, designed to showcase the breathtaking historical sites of Perge, Aspendos, and Side. Discover the grandeur of Perge, a once-thriving ancient city that flourished under the Roman Empire. Explore its well-preserved theater, agora, and baths, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of its history. Marvel at the architectural marvel of Aspendos, one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world. Witness its stunning acoustics and imagine the vibrant performances that once graced its stage. Delve into the charming town of Side, a coastal gem with a fascinating history dating back to ancient Greek times. Stroll through its narrow streets, lined with historical ruins, charming shops, and inviting restaurants. This personalized tour offers flexibility and customization, allowing you to explore at your own pace and focus on the aspects that interest you most.
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Itinerary
Perge / Perga is an important ancient city of Pamphylia literally meaning “of mingled tribes or races”, once the capital of Pamphylia Secunda. In the region south of Asia Minor, extending from the Mediterranean to the Taurus Mountains, a large site of ancient ruins 15 kilometres east of Antalya. The duration time is being given, including driving time from Antalya to Ancient City Perge.
Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity. With a diameter of 96 meters, it provided seating for 12.000 spectators. It was built in the second century in the time of Roman Emperor Septimus Severus by the native architect Zenon. The Seljuqs Turks, who used it as a caravanserai, converted the stage building into a palace in 13th century. The duration time is being given, including driving time from Ancient City Perge to Ancient City Aspendos.
You can either have your lunch on the banks of the Ancient Euromedon River (today known as Köprüçay) or experience completely different flavors by tasting local tastes that your guide can recommend to you.
Imagine an ancient city from the second century that is still inhabited today. Side is such a city in the province of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast. On one side the Apollo Temple on the other side cosy cafes, restaurants, shops, and houses mixed with Roman baths, antique theatres etc. The duration time is being given, including driving time from Ancient City Aspendos to Side.
Manavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat River is near the city of Side, 3 km north of Manavgat. The white, foaming water of the Manavgat Waterfalls flows powerfully over the rocks. Near the waterfalls are shady tea gardens providing a pleasant resting places. The duration time is being given, including driving time from Side to Manavgat Waterfall.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The final pickup time will be given one day before the Excursion. You can specify your own pick-up points such as Hotel - Address - Meeting Point for the pick-up service. We have a pick-up service from all over Antalya, Konyaaltı, Lara, Kundu and Belek. Attention: Since it is not allowed to enter the Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi) area by minibus. You will be notified of the pickup location and time the day before the tour starts.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(51)
Perge, by itself, is worth the cost. The theater in Aspendos is amazing. Side was a nice seaside town right on the beach. Skip the waterfall.
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Antalya is a beautiful Mediterranean Port town on what’s known as the Turkish Riviera but it is much more than just a beach town. It has thousands of years of history within the city and nearby at several ancient sites. This full day experience took us to three of these, including one that is still occupied and thriving. Yusuf is the name of the guide who accompanied us and he did a marvelous job of bringing the history of the area to life. His narrative covered more than just the history though, he shared personal experiences about what it is like to live in this region. He also knows the area well enough that he was able to show us details that would be missed by others who were not familiar with it. This included an excellent local restaurant where we stopped for lunch. The owner of this restaurant had his own small orange grove that he used for his delicious freshly squeezed juice! Yusuf confessed that it was his weakness. I had to agree, it was superb. Even though this excursion took extra time due to road construction that delayed traffic for over an hour, Yusuf cheerfully saw to his commitment and gave us a great, full day of wonderful sights and stories. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience and if you’re lucky, you might even get Yusuf for your guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the rich history of the Turkish Riviera and that Yusuf’s passion made the experience so special. It’s lovely to know he shared those personal insights and found you such a perfect spot for that delicious orange juice. We truly appreciate your kind words about his dedication despite the traffic delays, and we will be sure to pass your praise along to him. We hope to welcome you back to Antalya again soon!
Very good private tour and everything was exactly like in the description. Yusuf was a great guide, very friendly and told us many interesting facts about the history of the places. His English was very good and easy to understand. The bus was comfortable, the timing was well organized, and the pace of the tour was relaxed, never rushed. Lunch was good too. Overall, everything was smooth and well planned. Definitely worth it if you like history and ancient sites.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed a relaxed, well-organized day and that Yusuf’s knowledge and friendly approach added to your enjoyment of our ancient sites. We pride ourselves on creating smooth, memorable experiences, so knowing that everything met your expectations—from the comfort of the transport to the lunch selection—is truly rewarding. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again on another tour in the future!
Enjoyed seeing all the sites on this excursion. Yusuf was extremely knowledgeable at each site and very professional and fun. The only area that needs improvement would be the transportation. The air conditioning needs a bit of maintenance.
Thank you for your feedback and remarks. Regards!
Very knowledgable guide, gave us so much information and customized our tour for us. One of the best private tours we’ve ever had!
Thank you for your amiable feedback! We're delighted to hear our guide Yusuf ensured you saw all the highlights and that you found the tour valuable. We'll be sure to pass your praise on to him. Sincerely yours!
Fantastic guide… very knowledgeable. He brought the past alive with passion. His knowledge and experience was second to none.
Thank you for such a warm review. It's nice to know that you liked this tour and had a positive impression of us. Best regards!
Had actually booked a German speaking tour but English .We do not speak English . Our leadership spoke a very good German , thank you to him.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung und die damit verbundenen Bemerkungen! Freundliche Grüße!
Great knowledgable guide who was very accommodating to my pregnancy and 1 year old on the trip today. Very patient and adapted the tour to suit our needs. Very prompt pick up. Great day highly recommend
Dear Alice! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to have you on the trip, and we're glad you found it enjoyable. We appreciate your beedback and hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future. Safe travels!
Our tour guide explained everything to us in great detail and in an entertaining way. It was an unforgettable experience for us, which we will certainly remember fondly.
Vielen Dank für Ihre kurze, aber so freundliche Bewertung. Wir freuen uns, Sie wiederzusehen! Liebe Grüße Laledi Tur!
Yussuf brought us in a wonderful trip to Perge, Aspendos, Side and the waterfalls. we had amazing time with him, very cool cultural tips and tricks along the road 🙏
Dear Alessandro! Thanks a lot for your positive , friendly and instant feedback! We apprecİate it much! Kindly regards!
