Experience the best of Side, Turkey with 28 amazing excursions. Boat rides, safari tours, cultural & historical day trips for every age/interest. Daily tours from local travel agencies.
Big Kral boat trip, scuba diving, canyon safari & buggy safari, Turkish bath and day tours to Salda & Pamukkale are the most popular excursions in Side in 2023.
Pirate boat trip with the biggest boat in the area, lunch & drinks are included.
Sauna, scrubbing, foam massage, oil massage, salt room, face mask. All-inclusive.
Peaceful cruise on Oymapinar Dam. Soft drinks & lunch included. 2 swim breaks in the day.
Jeep tour & boat trip at Köprülü and Green Canyons. Lunch, jeep safari and boat ride are included.
Combine two adventures in a day. Jeep safari to Tazi Canyon & white water rafting.
Two dives, 6m and 12m depth, with an experienced instructor. Lunch included.
2-hour quad riding in the forest. Available every day with multiple sessions.
Antalya & Alanya city tour, horse riding, quad biking, Sapadere tour and Land of Legends theme park are the best daily tours of Side in 2023.
2-hour quad riding in the forest. Available every day with multiple sessions.
Sapadere Canyon, Cave of Dwarfs and banana plantations. Tour with minibuses.
Forest ride for 1 hour, beach ride for 2 hours. Both for beginners & experienced.
Düden waterfalls, Tünektepe cable car ride & Kaleiçi old town visitation.
The biggest theme park in Turkey. All slides, pools, attractions and transfers are included in one ticket.
Day trip to Damlatas Cave, Cleopatra Beach & centre of Alanya. (/w boat trip and cable car ride options)
Explore the top tourist attractions of Turkey with guided tours in Side. Visit Alanya, Antalya, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and many more.
Explore Altınbesik cave with inflatable boats. Visit button houses and traditional villages.
Day trip to Pamukkale travertines, Pool of Cleopatra, Hierapolis ancient city.
2-day all-inclusive excursion to Cappadocia. (With professional guides & optional hot-air balloon rides)
Düden waterfalls, Tünektepe cable car ride & Kaleiçi old town visitation.
Day trip to Damlatas Cave, Cleopatra Beach & centre of Alanya. (/w boat trip and cable car ride options)
St. Nicholas Church, boat trip on the sunken city of Kekova & Myra ancient city in a day.
Manavgat waterfall, Side ancient city and Aspendos ancient theatre in a day trip.
A white fairy tale. Day tour to two jewels of Turkey. With professional guides.
Tandem paragliding, cabrio bus tour, Water Planet aquapark, Fire of Anatolia show are the best day trips from Side in 2023.
Paragliding from 700 meters. Enjoy the best views of the Mediterranean Sea from the air.
Excursion to the biggest aquarium in the Mediterranean. A fun day out both for children and adults.
Explore the best of Side without even leaving the vehicle. Best sightseeing tour in the town.
11 pools, 24 water slides, bungee jumping & river rafting. All inclusive aquapark.
Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia Mosque, Sultanahmet Square and the Bazaars. Day tour by plane.
Explore the coastline, discover hidden beaches and coves, and see ancient ruins with boat trips in Side.
Pirate boat trip with the biggest boat in the area, lunch & drinks are included.
Peaceful cruise on Oymapinar Dam. Soft drinks & lunch included. 2 swim breaks in the day.
Two dives, 6m and 12m depth, with an experienced instructor. Lunch included.
Combine a boat trip with Manavgat waterfall & bazaar visitation. All-inclusive tour.
Half-day sea fishing tour with breakfast, lunch, drinks, fishing equipment and transfers.
The prices for side excursions range from €16 to €200 in 2023. Out of the 28 available excursions, the Turkish bath experience is the most affordable, while the Istanbul day tour is the priciest option.
| Excursion | Adult Price | Child Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Bath | €20 | €10 |
| Scuba Diving | €35 | €25 |
| Rafting | €20 | €10 |
| Canyon Safari | €20 | €10 |
| Big Kral Boat Trip | €35 | €20 |
| Sapadere Canyon Tour | €30 | €20 |
| Alanya City Tour | €30 | €20 |
| Antalya City Tour | €45 | €35 |
| Paragliding | €40 | €40 |
| Green Canyon Boat Tour | €30 | €20 |
| Manavgat Boat Trip | €25 | €15 |
| Pamukkale Tour | €45 | €30 |
*The age range for child discounts on most tours is between 7-12 years, with some tours offering discounts for children between 3-7 years.
| 💖 Best excursion for first-timers: | Jeep Safari & Rafting |
| 👪 Best family excursion: | Big Kral Boat Trip |
| 💰 Best budget excursion: | Turkish Bath |
| 👫 Best excursion for couples: | Scuba Diving |
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Side is home to the stunning temple of Apollo, which is located in the most idyllic setting. The ancient city takes precedence above all else as it covers such as vast area.
The hotels are top class, and the beaches are second to none, with a natural harbour that has been used for thousands of years there are numerous activities to make you feel that you have got to know this famous seaside town.
Side is a year-round resort with enough to keep you occupied whichever month you travel. However, you will find a more relaxed atmosphere throughout the winter, and selected bars and restaurants may close.
Excursions are still available, though they are limited to a selected few. Spring and Autumn are the favourite seasons for many as there is still a full range of activities available, and the weather is cooler than the hot summer months.
You should make your way to the temple of Apollo in time for sunset. The views as the sun sets over the seas, setting a silhouette over the temple pillars, are second to none and will undoubtedly provide couples with a romantic atmosphere.
Couples may also enjoy visiting the local historical sites such as Perge, Aspendos and Sillyon. During the evening, couples may enjoy a show at the Gloria theatre in Aspendos, where the world-famous dance troupe ‘Fire of Anatolia’ perform nightly during the summer season.
There are great shops available in the old town of Side. However, if you are looking for more modern shops and authentic items not aimed solely at tourists, you may venture into Alanya or Antalya.
Items are usually cheaper when you venture off the tourist trail, and you will find a bargain if you are prepared to do the footwork.
Numerous excursions are available from the resort, but some of the most popular are the adrenaline excursions.
You can choose a light adventure like horse riding and quad safari, or you could go all out and opt for hot-air balloon rides and jeep safaris.
For those of you interested in local history, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to visit Perge and Aspendos.
The kids are most likely happy enough on the beach or using the hotel pool, but if you want to add some variety for those days when they are ‘bored,’ you might spend the day at Land of Legends.
Land of Legends is a large theme park similar to those found in Florida and is only a short drive from Side. Equally, there are local water parks that are worth a visit, and you can always venture into Antalya to visit the aquarium or zoo.