Side & Hidden Paradise Waterfall Tour from Avsallar – Mosque, Ruins & Swim
Culture in the morning, a waterfall in the afternoon: from Avsallar you visit the largest mosque in Antalya province, walk through ancient Side with a licensed guide, browse the harbour lanes and end the day swimming in the pools of the Hidden Paradise waterfall.
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Operating days
- Tue, Fri, Sun
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
Avsallar – Manavgat – Side
We confirm your exact pickup time after booking. The tour runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From Avsallar the bus follows the D400 west; Manavgat, the first stop, is only about 40 km away, and Side lies just beyond it on a small peninsula.
The day starts at the Külliye Mosque in Manavgat, a modern mosque on the riverbank and the largest in Antalya province – your guide explains how it is used and what to look out for inside. The name Side is said to mean “pomegranate” in an old Anatolian language, and the fruit appeared on the city’s coins. A one-hour walk with a licensed guide leads past the theatre, the colonnaded street and the agora to the Temple of Apollo, whose columns stand right at the water’s edge. Afterwards you have an hour to yourself among the shops and cafés of the harbour. Lunch – chicken, pasta, rice and salad – is served at the Hidden Paradise restaurant, and from there a short path through the woods leads to the waterfall, where you can swim in the cool natural pools before the drive back to Avsallar.
Tips for the day
- For the mosque, cover shoulders and knees; women should bring a scarf to cover their hair.
- Swimwear, a towel and dry clothes for the waterfall.
- Comfortable shoes for the old paving stones and the forest path.
- Drinks are not included – take cash for the cafés of Side.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Avsallar, the air-conditioned bus, the licensed guide and lunch are included; you pay on the tour day. Want to see Aspendos too? The Aspendos, Side and Manavgat tour from Avsallar adds the great Roman theatre.
Highlights
- Guided walk through ancient Side
- Temple of Apollo and the Roman theatre
- Manavgat Külliye Mosque, the largest in Antalya province
- Free time at Side harbour and old town
- Swimming at the Hidden Paradise waterfall
- Lunch included
Hotel pickup from Avsallar
Pickup times depend on where your hotel is and change from season to season, so we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking. Please be ready at the hotel entrance 5 minutes early.
Hotels we pick up from in Avsallar
- Rubi Platinum Spa Resort & Suites
- Alan Xafira Deluxe Resort & Spa
- Vikingen Infinity Resort & Spa
- AQI Pegasos Royal
- Senza The Inn Resort & Spa
- White City Resort Hotel
- Haydarpasha Palace
- Yalihan Una
- Ramira Beach Hotel
- Selene Beach & Spa Hotel
- Arabella World Hotel
- Pegasos Club Hotel
- Miarosa Incekum Beach
- Yalihan Aspendos
- Annabella Diamond Hotel & Spa
- Annabella Park Hotel
Your hotel is not on the list? No problem – just tell us its name when booking and we will arrange your pickup.
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Avsallar – we confirm the exact time after booking.
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Külliye Mosque
Visit to the largest mosque in Antalya province.
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Side town centre
Arrival in Side.
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Ancient Side
One-hour guided tour of the ruins.
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Side harbour
One hour of free time at the markets and cafés.
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Lunch
Lunch at the Hidden Paradise restaurant.
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Hidden Paradise waterfall
Swimming and a short forest walk.
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Return
Transfer back to your hotel in Avsallar.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Alanya, Side and surroundings
- Air-conditioned transport
- Professional licensed guide
- Lunch (chicken, pasta, rice, salad)
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- Runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
- Appropriate clothing is required inside the mosque.
- Bring a towel and spare clothes if you want to swim at the waterfall.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimwear, towel and spare clothes
- Modest clothing for the mosque (shoulders and knees covered)
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Cash for drinks and shopping
Frequently asked questions
On which days does the Side tour run?
On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
What should I wear for the mosque visit?
Clothing that covers shoulders and knees; women should also cover their hair.
Can I swim at the waterfall?
Yes – bring swimwear, a towel and spare clothes for the natural pools.
How much walking is involved?
About an hour in ancient Side plus a short forest path to the waterfall; comfortable shoes are a good idea.
When will I be back in Avsallar?
In the late afternoon, depending on traffic.
