Top Side Dining Experiences

Manavgat makes a popular day trip from Side, but many tours only make a brief stop. This full-day tour includes a scenic cruise through the Manavgat delta, a delicious buffet lunch served on-board and free time to browse the stalls at the Manavgat bazaar. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Get a taste of local life on this full-day cruise to Manavgat town, where you can haggle for goods at the lively bazaar and visit the famous Manavgat waterfall. You’ll also enjoy lunch and unlimited drinks on-board your ship, stop to swim in the cool waters of the Manavgat River and if you’re lucky, spot giant loggerhead sea turtles nesting on the shores.

Take a private boat cruise from Side to visit beautiful bays and enjoy the sun and the Mediterranean Sea. Includes lunch, cruise, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Swim in some of the best locations in Side with this trip. Splash in the lovely Kleopatra Beach and Apollo Bay or, for visitors who prefer fresh water,  the mouth of the Manavgat River is a refreshing option. Later, enjoy the view from the ancient temple of Apollo. Combining swimming and cruising makes for an active and relaxing day. And for visitors who need to take a break, there’s entertainment and food onboard to keep everyone happy.

With emerald green waters, tree-lined banks and a backdrop of the snow-capped Taurus Mountains, there are few more compelling places to enjoy a boat cruise than the Green Canyon. Sail around the scenic lake on this full-day tour from Side, passing the Little Canyon and Oymapinar Dam, enjoying lunch at a waterfront restaurant and stopping to swim in the cool, clear waters.

Treat yourself to an all-inclusive experience at a Turkish bath, and start your holidays with a rejuvenating suite of luxurious treatments. You’ll have access to steam room and salt room, and pamper your skin with a mud bath, peels, a soap massage, and an olive oil massage. This Turkish bath package includes all listed treatments, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Side and selected areas.

Venture off-road into the Taurus Mountains on a full-day jeep safari, including lunch and hotel transfers. Experience village life as you stop at mountain villages and visit a traditional Turkish teahouse along the way, then enjoy a prime view of the dramatic Manavgat Waterfall.

We pick up the guests at 5:00 am by air-conditioned buses. First stop at Korkuteli Town for breakfast. We will have breakfast (our traditional meals) at a local restaurant. We continue to drive Salda Lake, when we arrive there we have 1 hour free time for swimming in ‘Naturel Mud Bath’ and taking photos in Salda lake. After Salda Lake we drive to Pamukkale. We will stop for lunch near Pamukkale. We will visit to Hierapolis Ancient City, Pamukkale Travertens and Ancient Roman Kleopatra Pool (It takes about 3-4 hours). We will have a short visit to Karahayit Hot Springs for swimming. We will be back at hotels about at 8-9 pm.

Visit Alanya and see its highlights on a full-day tour from Side. Visit top attractions including the medieval fortress (Ic Kale), Alanya Castle, Damlatas Cave, and Cleopatra Beach. Then take a sightseeing cruise before heading to the Dim River for lunch. Wind down with a look at the bazaar in the city center. Includes lunch, cruise, entrance fees, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience of the thrill of driving a buggy or quad on this trip from Side. You’ll get amazing aerial views and traverse rugged terrain on mountain paths, all under the guidance of an instructor with training and equipment included. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time to best suit your schedule, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.

Make a ‘splash’ during your visit to Side thanks to this 8-hour white-water rafting adventure with included lunch. Paddle downstream for 8 miles (13 kilometers) along the torrents and rapids that carve through scenic Koprulu Canyon, celebrating at the end with a mid-day meal. All rafting gear is included, and optional photos and videos of your excursion are available for purchase.

If you are fan of outdoor sports, it can be the best choice in your vacation. Take a brathe in nature. Enjoy your day during 20 km driving your Buggy Cross.

Soak up the highlights of Alanya, one of the liveliest resorts of the Turkish Riviera, on this full-day tour from Side, including hotel pick-up and lunch. Start with a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, visiting Alanya Castle, Cleopatra beach, Damlatas Cave and the Red Tower, then head to Alanya Harbor for a 1-hour cruise around the bay and finish with lunch on the banks of the Dimcay River.

Enjoy a day of sun and scenery in the Taurus Mountains with a day-long excursion to the Green Canyon, where you’ll cruise the beautiful reservoir on a two-deck boat. Enjoy unobstructed views of the landscape from an open observation deck atop the dam, enjoy a traditional lunch at the edge of the water, then cool off in the reservoir’s clean, fresh water. This 7-hour Green Canyon trip includes lunch, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Side and other select locations.

Get a taste of local life on this full-day cruise to Manavgat town, where you can haggle for goods at the lively bazaar and visit the famous Manavgat waterfall. You’ll also enjoy lunch and unlimited drinks on-board your ship, stop to swim in the cool waters of the Manavgat River and if you’re lucky, spot giant loggerhead sea turtles nesting on the shores.

Spend your one day on board at your vacation. Enjoy your swimming in turquaz waters and foam party. Taste a delicious food with grilling.

Discover the highlights of stunning Manavgat during this shared combo excursion, which includes a boat trip up the Manavgat River and free time to explore the city center on your own. Other highlights include a tasty onboard lunch, a swimming break near the sea, and a photo stop at the Manavgat waterfalls.

Explore the scenic landscape of the Taurus Mountains on a full-day tour from Side with a catamaran cruise around Green Lake. Learn about the history and culture of the region, eat lunch at a restaurant by the lake, visit a village mosque, and see a waterfall on the Manavgat River, with an optional stop at a small zoo. This tour includes lunch, the boat cruise, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Side.

It is a unique experience for parents. To see the historical and natural beauties of Alaya, beaches, historical bazaar, to be an unforgettable entertainment for children

Spend a day at sea on a boat tour from Side. Convenient transportation from your hotel delivers you to the boat.  Once aboard, you’ll set off along the Mediterranean coastline, stopping periodically for swimming opportunities. You’ll enjoy an included lunch with the option to purchase additional drinks. This action packed day trip also includes a foam party right on board the boat.

The coastline of Side and its surroundings are so picturesque that you may take several boat tours to fully explore the area. Just get onboard and prepare for an exciting blue cruise. Sailing along the river enjoy the rich greenery around. The boat stops there for 45 minutes - 1 hour. Have a great chance to swim both in fresh water of the Manavgat river and coastal salty sea waters. Together with swimming enjoy entertainment program and foam party. Then have lunch onboard and continue sailing through the turquoise sea waters in the direction of Side. Sunbathe on the boat, relax under the gentle sun and breathe in the fresh sea air. The boat stops for an hour close to the temple of Apollo that you can swim in the sea and take in the stunning views over the ancient city. Then sail back in the direction of the Manavgat river mouth. Enjoy the last swimming break there and return to the tour start point.

Experience local life away from the beach as you journey to scenic Manavgat to explore the lively bazaars and artisan markets. This full-day tour from Alanya also includes a cruise down the Manavgat River, the chance to swim beneath the famous Manavgat waterfall and lunch onboard.

See the highlights of the countryside and mountains around Side on a full-day tour by carbio (open-air bus). Visit an authentic Turkish village and mosque, see fruit farms, a mini- zoo, ancient ruins, Manavgat Waterfalls, Green Canyon, and Green Lake. Have lunch next to the lake and have the option to add a 1-hour boat cruise. Includes lunch, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore scenic spots along Turkey's coast during a full-day boat tour from Side. Go swimming at Cleopatra Beach, Caretta Bay, and at the place where the Manavgat River meets the Mediterranean Sea. Get great views of the ancient Temple of Apollo and the old harbor of Side, and have the options to join the foam party on board the spacious boat’s sundeck.