Side Antalya Day Trip – Discover the Biggest City on The Mediterranean Coastline of Turkey
On Side Antalya Day Trip, you will have a city tour of Antalya’s Old Town, which bears the traces of many civilisations. You will have the chance to go to the highest point of Antalya in a cable car and see the magnificent views of the city. A visit to Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall, which has a unique beauty, will complete your day.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Insurance
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Bus
- Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall Entrance Fee
- Guiding Service
Side Antalya Day Trip Information
The distance between Side and Antalya is approximately 70 km. The journey takes around 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic conditions and is made comfortably in an air-conditioned bus. Pick-up from the Side-Manavgat area is around 08:50. This excursion is ideal for guests who would like to explore Antalya without renting a car or using public transportation.
Side Antalya Day Trip Program:
We will pick you up from your hotel by a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and make a one-hour journey that ends in Antalya Old Town. When we arrive at Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi) around 10:30, you will have 5 hours of free time to explore one of the most charming historical areas on the Turkish Riviera.
If you want a cable car ride here, our tour guide will transfer you to the cable car facility about half an hour from Old Town. After the cable car tour, our guide will transfer our guests who joined the tour back to Antalya Old Town.
At around 15.30, we pick up all our guests from our meeting point in the Old Town and go to Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall. After a half-hour visit at Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall, we return to Side and drop all our guests off at their hotels around 17.30. All the tourist attractions in Antalya Old Town are within walking distance, and our guide will not accompany you during your free time in this authentic place.
Side Antalya Day Trip is a superb chance to explore the historical and natural attractions of Turkey’s biggest city on the Mediterranean coastline. Don’t forget to take your cameras with you.
A day trip to Antalya is one of the most popular things to do while staying in Side. All transportation during the excursion is organised for you, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed and comfortable day. This Antalya city tour from Side is a flexible and independent tour, giving you free time to explore the city on your own.
However, if you prefer a more structured experience, you can also choose our full package Antalya city tour from Side, which includes guided sightseeing, a boat trip, and lunch.
- Avaliable Days: Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday
- Don’t Forget: Sunglasses, Sun Cream, Camera, Comfortable Shoes
- Restrictions: Not suitable for the guests with walking difficulties.
- Please Also See: Antalya Aquarium Trip
If you have any questions about the excursion, please feel free to contact us
Antalya Old Town
You will have five hours of free time in Antalya Old Town. This historical place carries traces of past civilisations such as the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottoman Empire. In the old town of Antalya, you will be able to see the 2000-year-old Hadrianus Gate from the Roman Period, the 700-year-old Yivli Minaret and the Seljuk Mosque from the Seljuks Period, the Clock Tower from the Byzantine Period, the Ottoman houses, museums, and many other attractions. Additionally, Old Town has many cute cafes, pubs, restaurants, and shops. You can have something to eat or go shopping in these lovely places.
Tünektepe Cable Car
Tünektepe Cable Car Line was put into service in 2017 and is located in Antalya's Sarısu location, about half an hour from the Old Town by bus. When the bus reaches Antalya Old Town, our guide will take our guests who want to go on a cable car tour to the cable car departure point. Tünektepe Hill is the highest point of Antalya, with an altitude of 700 meters. The cable car goes up to Tünektepe Hill in 10 minutes. A magnificent view of Antalya will greet you when you reach the summit. You can have a nice time in the parks, cafeterias, and restaurants on the hill with the beautiful views of Antalya.
The cable car tour is optional for this trip, and the admission fee is 20 euros. After the cable car tour, which takes about 2 hours in total, our guide will take you back to the Old Town of Antalya.
Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall
Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall is a wonderful natural beauty spot near Antalya. On the way back to Side, we will stop at this beautiful site for half an hour. This magnificent waterfall will greet you with its emerald green waters and lush nature. Entrance to this natural wonder of Antalya is included in the price of the excursion. After the Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall visit, we will head back to Side and drop you off at your hotel around 17.30.
Some Important Notes About The Tour
The bus you will travel with is air-conditioned and comfortable. Our guides will handle your questions and concerns in a friendly manner throughout the tour. Please let our operator know via WhatsApp or email if you want to join the cable car while booking. Side Antalya Day Trip is an ideal excursion for all visitors of all age groups. You should wear comfortable clothes and bring suncream and your camera with you. Infants aged 0-3 are exempt from the fee on this trip, while children aged 4-11 pay a discounted price.
Departure : Pick up from your Hotel
Duration: 8 Hours (Full Day Tour)
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Insurance
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Bus
- Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall Entrance Fee
- Guiding Service
- Lunch & Drinks
- Cable Car Admission Fee ( 20 Euros )
- Personal Expenditures
- Tips And Gratuities
Isaac S
My contact at ExcursionSide was Mustafa he was brilliant! He came to my hotel & helped me book my tours. His communication with me was excellent via WhatsApp. He was patient, and recommended two great tours!
Antalya day tour was brilliant, our guide & driver were very good – What a great place Antalya old town is … so much great shopping + great meeting all the locals & their business! Put on comfy shoes.. & bring lots of money some great buys! My first time in Antalya & I’m looking forward to coming back one day in the near future! I’ll be using excursionside again !
Thanks Mustafa!
Kinza A
We did Side to Antalya tour and we must say was absolutely amazing. We had a 15 month old with us and honestly everything was fully accommodating to the children on the coach. We were travelling in a coach which was a bonus. The tour guide was amazing he was so friendly and so informative. We had a very very good time wish we had a few more hours. We then after Antalya went to the waterfall and that was absolutely stunning. For someone who has been Antalya 3 times I had never been to this waterfall so was nice to see something different.
One advise would be to have a few more hours in Antalya as it is a beautiful city and to actually appreciate the beauty of it more time is needed. All in all I thoroughly recommend this trip.
Rehana Hussain
Me and my family had a lot of fun on the tour that took us to Antalya. The prices were cheap and the staff was very friendly. I recommend coming here if you want to book a trip or a day out.