Hidden Paradise and Antic Side Tour

The Hidden Paradise and Ancient Side Tour from Alanya is a guided day out that brings history and nature together. You are picked up from your hotel at around 08:45 and travel to Manavgat on an open-top bus. First you visit the Manavgat Külliye Mosque, then explore the ancient city of Side, famous for its Roman temples and theatre, with your guide. In the afternoon you cool off at the three-tier Hidden Paradise waterfall tucked away in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains and finish the day with a forest walk. The tour runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and takes about 8 hours.

Tour itinerary

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Ride to Manavgat on an open-top bus
• Visit to the Manavgat Külliye Mosque with an introduction to Islam
• Guided tour of ancient Side lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes
• About 45 minutes of free time in Side
• Drive to the three-tier Hidden Paradise waterfall in the Taurus Mountains
• Lunch and swimming break at the waterfall, plus a forest walk
• Return to your hotel

During your free time in Side you can stroll around the harbour, take photos at the Temple of Apollo or stop for a coffee. Guiding is offered in Turkish, English, German and Russian, so you can follow everything along the way and ask your guide questions comfortably. Your exact pick-up time is confirmed together with your booking.

What is included and not included

Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Lunch
• Insurance
• Professional guide

Not included

• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Photo and video service

What to bring

• Swimsuit and towel
• Spare clothes
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Camera

Why choose this tour?

You could get from Alanya to Side on your own, but seeing both the ancient city and a mountain waterfall on the same day is only really easy on an organised tour. Your guide brings the historic sites to life in the morning, while the afternoon is all about cooling off and relaxing. The open-top bus ride is an extra treat for children. Combining culture and nature, this is one of the most balanced day trips in the Antalya region for families and couples.

You are picked up from your hotel and dropped back there at the end of the tour, so there is nothing to organise on your side. Plans can change on holiday, which is why free cancellation is available and you can book now and pay later. Check the current price and available dates in the booking box on this page and reserve your place online in just a few clicks.