Side Ancient City & Hidden Paradise Waterfall from Konakli
A mosque on the river, Roman columns by the sea and a swim beneath a forest waterfall: this relaxed day from Konakli combines culture and cooling off in the Manavgat area.
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Operating days
- Tue, Fri, Sun
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
From Konakli to the Manavgat river
We confirm your exact pickup time after booking. The tour runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. After less than an hour on the coast road you reach Manavgat, where the first stop is the Külliye Mosque – the largest in Antalya province, its domes rising above the riverbank. Inside, your guide tells you about the building and about everyday life around a mosque.
Side comes next. A licensed guide leads a one-hour walk past the Roman theatre, along the colonnaded street and through the agora to the Temple of Apollo, whose columns stand right at the sea. An hour of free time follows for coffee, ice cream or a look at the shops by the harbour. Lunch – chicken, pasta, rice and salad – is served at the Hidden Paradise restaurant, and from there a short path through the trees leads to the waterfall itself: cool natural pools, shade and the sound of falling water. Late in the afternoon the vehicle takes you back to Konakli.
What to bring
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the mosque; women can borrow a headscarf at the door.
- Swimwear, a small towel and a change of clothes for the waterfall pools.
- Shoes with grip for the old paving in Side and the forest path.
- Cash for drinks, cafés and souvenirs – they are not included.
Transfers from your hotel in Konakli, the licensed guide and lunch are included; you pay on the day of the tour. Like the idea of seeing the river from the water? Have a look at the Manavgat river boat trip from Konakli.
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 Konakli
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 Konakli
- Noxinn Deluxe Hotel
- SENZA Garden Holiday Club
- Days Inn by Wyndham Alanya
- Bera Alanya Hotel
- Telatiye Resort Hotel
- Miarosa Konakli Garden
- Club Kastalia Holiday Village
- Elite Luxury Suite & Spa
- Saphir Hotel & Villas
- Beach Club Doganay
- Blue Marlin Deluxe Spa & Resort
- Blue Fish Hotel
- Club Wasa Holiday Village Hotel
- Aria Resort & Spa Hotel
- Quattro Family Club Dem Hotel
- Xeno Eftalia Resort Hotel
- Club Turtaş Beach Hotel
- Seven Seas Palmeras Bay
- Palmeras Beach Hotel
- Insula Resort & Spa
- TUI Blue Pascha Bay
- Alanya Beach Hotel
- Rubi Hotel
- Galeri Resort 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 Konakli – 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 Konakli.
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
Which days does the trip run from Konakli?
On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. We confirm your exact pickup time after booking.
Is there time to swim?
Yes, at the natural pools of the Hidden Paradise waterfall after lunch – remember swimwear and a towel.
What is the dress code at the mosque?
Shoulders and knees covered; women also cover their hair, and scarves are usually provided at the entrance.
What is served for lunch?
Chicken, pasta, rice and salad at the Hidden Paradise restaurant. Drinks are paid separately.
How long is the guided walk in Side?
About an hour, followed by roughly another hour of free time at the harbour.
