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Perge Aspendos Side: A Day Trip to Historical Sites of Antalya for History Lovers
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Antalya
Step back in time and explore the historical sites of Antalya with our day trip to Perge, Aspendos, and Side. Immerse yourself in the rich history, archaeology, and culture of these mesmerizing places!
Step back in time and explore the historical sites of Antalya with our day trip to Perge, Aspendos, and Side. Immerse yourself in the rich history, archaeology, and culture of these mesmerizing places!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Perge Ancient City - Perge, also known as Perga, is a significant ancient city in Pamphylia, which means “of mingled tribes or races.” It was once the capital of Pamphylia Secunda. Located in the southern region of Asia Minor, it stretches from the Mediterranean to the Taurus Mountains, with extensive ancient ruins situated 15 kilometers east of…
- Perge Ancient City - Perge, also known as Perga, is a significant ancient city in Pamphylia, which means “of mingled tribes or races.” It was once the capital of Pamphylia Secunda. Located in the southern region of Asia Minor, it stretches from the Mediterranean to the Taurus Mountains, with extensive ancient ruins situated 15 kilometers east of Antalya. The duration includes driving time from Antalya to Perge Ancient City.
- Aspendos Ruins - Aspendos is renowned for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity. With a diameter of 96 meters, it could accommodate 12,000 spectators. Constructed in the second century during the reign of Roman Emperor Septimus Severus by the local architect Zenon, the Seljuq Turks later converted the stage building into a palace in the 13th century when they used it as a caravanserai. The duration includes driving time from Perge Ancient City to Aspendos Ancient City.
- Star Belkis - Enjoy lunch on the banks of the Ancient Euromedon River (now known as Köprüçay) or savor unique local flavors recommended by your guide.
- Side Antik Kenti - Envision an ancient city from the second century that remains inhabited today. Side, located in the province of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast, offers this unique experience. With the Apollo Temple on one side and cozy cafes, restaurants, shops, and houses intermingled with Roman baths and antique theatres on the other, it’s a blend of history and modernity. The duration includes driving time from Aspendos Ancient City to Side.
- Manavgat Waterfall - Manavgat Waterfall, situated on the Manavgat River, is near the city of Side, 3 km north of Manavgat. The powerful, white, foaming water cascades over the rocks, and nearby, shady tea gardens offer pleasant resting spots. The duration includes driving time from Side to Manavgat Waterfall.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Perge Ancient City Entrace 11.- €
- Aspendos Teather Entrance 15.- €
- Side Ancient Entrance 17.- €
- Waterfalls Entrance (30.- TL)
- Perge Ancient City Entrace 11.- €
- Aspendos Teather Entrance 15.- €
- Side Ancient Entrance 17.- €
- Waterfalls Entrance (30.- TL)
Additional Information
Embark on an enchanting journey through time with our exclusive private tour, designed to highlight the stunning historical sites of Perge, Aspendos, and Side.
Uncover the splendor of Perge,
a once-thriving ancient city that prospered under the Roman Empire. Wander through its well-preserved theater, agora, and baths, immersing yourself in the rich…
Embark on an enchanting journey through time with our exclusive private tour, designed to highlight the stunning historical sites of Perge, Aspendos, and Side.
Uncover the splendor of Perge,
a once-thriving ancient city that prospered under the Roman Empire. Wander through its well-preserved theater, agora, and baths, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of its history.
Marvel at the architectural wonder of Aspendos,
one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world. Experience its remarkable acoustics and envision the vibrant performances that once graced its stage.
Explore the charming town of Side,
a coastal treasure with a captivating history dating back to ancient Greek times. Meander through its narrow streets, lined with historical ruins, delightful shops, and inviting restaurants.
This personalized tour offers flexibility and customization, allowing you to explore at your own pace and focus on the aspects that interest you most.
Location
Perge Ancient City
Aksu,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mrsp20
Apr 29, 2024
Great tour guide - Great knowledgable guide who was very accommodating to my pregnancy and 1 year old on the trip today. Very patient and adapted the tour to suit our needs. Very prompt pick up. Great day highly recommend
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742achimf
Apr 26, 2024
Entertaining and detailed explanation of the ancient sites - Our tour guide explained everything to us in great detail and in an entertaining way. It was an unforgettable experience for us, which we will certainly remember fondly.
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Alessandroa2588
Apr 9, 2024
great tour with Yussuf 👌 - Yussuf brought us in a wonderful trip to Perge, Aspendos, Side and the waterfalls. we had amazing time with him, very cool cultural tips and tricks along the road 🙏
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604alberty
Apr 2, 2024
The best and most knowledgeable tour guide ever! - The trip to Perge, Aspendo and Side is definitely worth it. While the sights are amazing, our tour guide Ysuf's guidance was even more impressive! I have never met such a knowledgeable tour guide before. He was like a professor of history or anthropology, sharing his extensive knowledge about those ancient cities with us. I am certain that if we had gone alone, we would not have enjoyed the visit as much as we did with Ysuf. His clear explanations allowed us to visualize and understand what had happened in those historical sites thousands of years ago. It was truly amazing! I highly recommend this trip and Ysuf to everyone! If you are interested in human history, Ysuf's tour will be the best choice for you!
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Steve
Mar 31, 2024
Stop scrolling and book this tour! We have done a lot of tours in our travels and this tour w/ Yusuf is among the best! - The only reason that I can see not to book this tour with Yusuf is if you do not want to make a new friend. Yusuf not only showed us some of the most amazing sites near Antalya but he also explained the history of them in perfect English. On top of that he made history fun! The little known facts, and deep knowledge, that he was able to provide on what you are looking at brought the sites to life. If we would have gone to the sites on our own, or with a large tour, we certainly would not have got as much out of Aspendos or Perge.
The pick up time/location, when to visit each site, and drop off were very well planned. Everything went very smoothly showing that he is highly experienced.
Being the only 2 guests on the tour Yusuf was able to tailor to our needs. I mistakenly left a bag behind and he went above and beyond to help locate it - it was amazing to have that kind of attention and help on a problem that I created.
As for the sites: We have been a many ruins and I have to say that Perge was like nothing that we had ever seen before. It is vast and you could lose yourself in the beauty. Again, having someone explaining what you are looking at makes it priceless. We were able to connect so many dots thanks to Yusuf having the missing pieces.
Aspendos was equally as amazing. The aqua ducts seemed almost too big to be true, a true masterpiece. And the intact theatre is unbelievable in the engineering. The acoustics were a true marvel, a great place to visit.
The tour was amazing, Yusuf made sure of that, and I hope to repay the favor someday by giving him information on our corner of the world if the opportunity ever arises.
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L9406flnaomic
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent guide and tour, thoroughly recommend. - This tour was excellent, with interesting and beautiful sites. Turkiye has an amazing wealth of historical sights that truly are breathtaking. It was made even more enjoyable by our guide Yusuf who picked us up promptly at the agreed time in a very comfortable minibus. His knowledge on each sight gave us a better understanding and made it even more enjoyable to enjoy the atmosphere.
We had plenty of time on each sight to really appreciate the spectacle before us, Yusuf also shared tips on the best vantage points, which without we would have missed so much.
We really enjoyed our day, the itinerary was perfect for us as a family of four and would definitely recommend to others.
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Dina
Feb 2, 2024
100% recommendable - extraordinary experience - It was an absolute pleasure to have spend the day with Yusuf once more (we already did the Antalya tour with him). He is the most knowledgeable person we’ve met outside of university 😄 we’ve learnt so many historical facts, all mixed with interesting anecdotes and funny jokes, it was the perfect way to get to know the historical sites of this tour. We also were the only participants, so we actually had a private tour, which was very accommodating to our situation with a small child and some health issues. He was kind and understanding and also made extra efforts to ask for our opinion, give us space or recommend taking a car instead of walking. The lunch stop was also very nice, the food was served with an amazing view and fresh orange juice (can totally recommend). Yusuf is also a very save driver by the way. We had an amazing day and are very grateful for such an extraordinary experience. We can 100% recommend, would always do this tour again and also book with Laledi Tour: great communication, no hick-ups in booking and always on time!
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186ianr
Nov 23, 2023
Wonderful sites brought to life by an expert guide - Yusuf is a great guide. He is knowledgeable not only about the sites but also about the historical context. We talked about the impact of waves of peoples from the Hittites to the Mongols on the culture of Turkey, Russia and Europe. At every site, Yusuf pointed out a whole range of interesting features and explained the origins of theatre, the relationship between temple design and Neolithic housing, the amazing Roman hydro-engineering amongst many many more.
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Ruth_f
Nov 18, 2023
Very worthwhile - We were delighted that this trip was still running during the 'off' season. We were picked up on time and it was indeed, a full day tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had lots of opportunities to ask questions and enough time to look around the three archaeological sites. Lunch was good and with a nice view. A cuppa at the Şelale waterfall was an unexpected bonus which nicely capped off the day.
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Krautk2024
Sep 24, 2024
The tour is with this guide was very good. - Had actually booked a German speaking tour but English .We do not speak English .
Our leadership spoke a very good German , thank you to him.
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