Top Side Sightseeing Cruises

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.

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.

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.

Set sail from Side for a full day at sea and soak up the stunning scenery of the Mediterranean as you cruise out to Dolphins Island and the beaches of the Manavgat river. There will be plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and sunbathe along the way, and if you’re lucky, the chance to spot dolphins in their natural environment.

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.

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.

Set sail along the Turkish Riviera to Alanya on-board a traditional Pirate ship. Admire views of Alanya Castle and the Red Tower from the water; explore Pirates Cave, Lovers Cave and Phosphorus Cave; and dive in to swim in the Mediterranean. Along the way, enjoy free time to head ashore and browse the shops in Alanya harbor, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board, and end the day with a fun foam party.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feel invited to explore the city of Manavgat and the river during a threefold day trip. You’ll be picked up at your hotel and driven to the Prestige Boat. Enjoy a trip from the Manavgat River to the Sea and admire the surrounding nature. Refresh yourself during a swimming break. You’ll have a tasty lunch on board while getting close to Side Ancient City. Take some photos at the historic Athena Temple. Experience to see the natural spectacle of the Manavgat waterfalls with a cabrio bus. Spend around 20 minutes to soak up the unique atmosphere and take some photos. Then you’ll head to the Manavgat city center where you can spend your two hours of free time in visiting the local bazaar or other sights before returning to your hotel.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will have lunch at the junction of the Manavgat River with the sea, and you will have the opportunity to swim if you wish. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to swim in the cold waters of the Manavgat river, which comes from the Taurus Mountains, and the warm waters of the Mediterranean. You will visit the Manavgat Waterfall, one of the most beautiful spots in Manavgat. You will have the opportunity to closely experience the local products of Turkish culture and Manavgat.

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.