Side Eagle Canyon Tour

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If you don’t have a fear of heights, you are invited to see one of the most majestic canyons in Turkey. Side Eagle Canyon Tour is the perfect opportunity to be close to nature in its rawest form and explore the historical and natural sites around Side.

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Side Eagle Canyon Tour – A Pure Nature Trip

Located in the rocky Taurus Mountains, Eagle Canyon is magnificent with its cliffs exceeding 400 meters and the lush green vegetation around it. On this full-day excursion, you will see this lesser-known scenic beauty and many natural and historical marvels of the Side region. You will have a tasty lunch by the river Köprüçay and breathe in the fresh pine air of the Taurus Mountains all day long.

  • Hotel Transport
  • Voyage With Air Conditioned Bus
  • Full Insurance
  • Guiding Service
  • Lunch

Itinerary of Side Eagle Canyon Tour

The trip starts early in the morning around 09:00 and our comfortable, air-conditioned bus will pick you up from your hotel gate. The journey to the canyon takes approximately 2 hours. The tour route passes through small villages, orange groves, bridges, mountain roads and lush forests. Seeing all these natural beauties is truly a feast for the eyes and our guide provides information about them throughout the journey.

Fun fact, there are short photo stops along the journey to Eagle Canyon and one of them is at a 2000-year-old bridge from the Roman Period called Oluk Bridge. Then, we will have a stopover at our restaurant which is just by the river. Here, you can refresh yourself and then we go on to our journey. Before we reach the canyon, there will be another short stop at “Road of St Paul” where you can see the path followed by this very important figure of Christianity in his first missionary journey.

When we arrive at Eagle Canyon, you will have 45 minutes of free time to enjoy the views and keep the images of this magnificent place in your mind forever. You can take some Instagramic pictures of the amazing views here. Our guide will inform you about the Taurus Mountains and the river Köprüçay which you can clearly see from the top of the canyon. Even all the greenery around the place will make you feel relaxed and peaceful.

After the Eagle Canyon visit, we will go back to the restaurant by the river where we all enjoy the feast of trout fish, chicken, or meatballs with rice, chips, and salad. It will be a unique experience to enjoy your lunch by the river with spectacular scenery. Then we will visit the Ancient City of Selge, where you can see an amazingly well-preserved 2200-year-old Roman amphitheatre. After this last stop, we will set out to return to the hotels as we will ensure your safe return around 17:00 and the tour will officially end.
Side Eagle Canyon Tour is exactly a nice choice for nature lovers and enthusiasts for exploration. A stress-free, nice day out in the heart of nature awaits you in Side this summer.

  • Avaliable Days: Tuesday – Friday
  • Don’t Forget: Camera, Comfortable Clothes & Shoes
  • Restrictions: Not Suitable For Guests With Physical Difficulties
  • Please Also See: Side Alanya Day Trip
  • If you have any questions about the excursion please feel free to contact us

The Eagle Canyon & Natural Beauties

Side Eagle Canyon Tour
The Eagle Canyon, which is also known as Adler Canyon, is located in Köprülü Canyon National Park. It is one of the most untouched touristical places near Side, as it was discovered very new in 2017. The cliffs at the canyon exceed 400 meters, and the view from the top of the canyon is amazing. You can see the meandering Köprüçay River, the Taurus Mountains, and the magnificent greenery from the top of the canyon. You will have a short hike to reach the canyon. There are benches at the site to enjoy the stunning views around. There is also a snack bar selling gözleme (Turkish savoury pancakes) and hot or cold soft drinks. During Side Eagle Canyon Tour, besides the sights at this majestic canyon, you will see many beautiful landscapes such as rivers, orchards, and hamlets, and you will also have the chance to get to know Anatolian village life.

Selge Ancient City & Historic Beauties

Side Eagle Canyon Tour
Selge Ancient City is also on the itinerary of this excursion. Lydians founded Selge as a mountain city about 3000 years ago. The city saw its brightest days in the Roman Period and researchers estimate that 20 thousand people lived in this city at that time. Today, it is possible to see the ruins of the city walls, acropolis, gymnasium, stadium, temples of Zeus and Artemis, and the great amphitheatre. Especially the ruins of the theatre are intact. This 9000-seat theatre will take you back to ancient times and allow you to look at events from the perspective of the ancient Romans. In addition to the Ancient City of Selge, you will also see many historical wonders from the Roman Period, such as bridges and aqueducts. You will also see a part of "Road of St Paul" that he followed during his missionary journey to Anatolia. There will be many short photo breaks at these places and our guide will inform you about these marvels in details.

What is İncluded in Side Eagle Canyon Tour?

Side Eagle Canyon Tour
The price of Side Eagle Canyon Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off service, journey in an air-conditioned bus, entrance fees to Eagle Canyon and Selge Ancient City, guiding service, travel insurance, and lunch. We are especially sure that you'll love the lunch at our restaurant by the river. At lunch, you can choose your main course from the choices of BBQ fish, chicken, or meatballs. They will also serve rice, chips, bread, and salad with the main course at lunch.

Things to know about the Tour

Side Eagle Canyon Tour
Side Eagle Canyon Tour is ideal for all visitors from all age groups except guests having physical difficulties and pregnant ladies. The excursion is free for kids aged 0-3 and a half price for children aged 4-11. There is a short hike in the woods to reach Eagle Canyon. The bus is air-conditioned and comfortable. At Selge Ancient City, the local people may approach the guests to sell their products. You can stay close to your tour guide if you are not interested in their goods. It will be wise to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring your suncream, hat, and sunglasses to the excursion. Our tour guide will give detailed information to you about the attractions you meet throughout the trip.

Departure : Pick up from your Hotel

Duration: 7 Hours (Full Day Tour)

 
  • Hotel Transport
  • Voyage With Air Conditioned Bus
  • Full Insurance
  • Guiding Service
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenditures
  • Tips And Gratuities

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1 Review Added Overall rating: 5

  1.           

    A wonderful trip through Taurus mountains. Breathtaking views along the way and at the canyon. Our guide Mehmed gave good explanation about history of the area. The theater at Selge ancient city was worth seeing. Had a nice day out in the nature and historical sites.