Side Ancient City & Waterfall Tour – Guided Ruins, Külliye Mosque & a Swim at Hidden Paradise
You may pass the columns of Side every evening on your way to dinner – this day tells you their story. A licensed guide leads you through the Roman ruins of your own resort, the Külliye Mosque in neighbouring Manavgat adds a calm hour under domes and slender minarets, and the afternoon ends with a swim in the clear pools of the Hidden Paradise waterfall.
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Operating days
- Tue, Fri, Sun
- Pickup
- 09:30 → 16:45
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
Your own town, with a guide
Staying in Side means the theatre and the Temple of Apollo are on your doorstep, yet without a guide the stones stay silent. On this tour you hear how the harbour town grew rich, who sat in the great Roman theatre and why the temples were built at the very tip of the peninsula. Transfers are short: the minibus collects you at your hotel – or, if you stay in the narrow lanes of the old town, at the nearest point it can reach. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking. The tour runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The order of the day
- The Külliye Mosque in Manavgat – domes and slender minarets on the river bank, the biggest mosque in Antalya province
- A guided walk of about an hour through ancient Side: theatre, colonnaded street and the temples by the sea
- An hour to yourself at the harbour, among cafés, shops and boats
- Lunch at the Hidden Paradise restaurant: chicken, pasta, rice and salad
- A swim in the waterfall pools and a short walk in the forest
What to wear and bring
Drinks and personal expenses are paid separately. Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the mosque, so a light shawl in your bag is handy. Choose shoes that grip on old stone paving, and pack swimwear, a towel and dry clothes for the waterfall, plus sunscreen and a hat. For a cooler day deep in the Taurus, continue with Altınbeşik Cave and Ormana from Side.
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 Side
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 Side
- Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection
- Club Melas Privé
- Megasaray Resort Side
- Barut Hemera
- Adalya Bliss
- Novum Garden Side Hotel
- VONRESORT Golden Coast & Aqua
- Voyage Sorgun Hotel
- Liu Resorts
- Barut GOIA
- Side Star Beach 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 Side – 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 Side.
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
I am staying in Side – why take a tour of it?
Because the guide turns the ruins into a story, and the mosque in Manavgat and the waterfall come with it – no taxis, tickets or planning on your side.
On which days does the tour run?
On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Can we swim at the waterfall?
Yes – the pools at Hidden Paradise are clear and refreshing. Bring swimwear, a towel and something dry to change into.
What should I wear for the mosque?
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Women can borrow a headscarf at the entrance.
