From Antalya: Perge, Aspendos & Side Private Tour From Antalya: Private Perge Aspendos Side Tour
ID: GYG425928-767246
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit ancient cities and theaters from Hellenistic Roman times. See the Perge ancient Greek city, Aspendos Roman theater, and the ruins of the ancient Side city before enjoying a traditional Turkish lunch on this private day trip.
Experience an unforgettable full-day excursion to Hellenistic Roman cities and theaters from Antalya. Explore the UNESCO Ancient City of Aspendos and the ruins of the city of Side. Walk through Amphitheaters and aqueducts on this trip.
First, be picked up from your hotel in the Antalya region in a comfortable vehicle. Begin your adventure in the Ancient City of Perge and explore the city. See the stadium, Roman gate, Nymphaeum, Roman baths, Hellenistic gate, columned street, and state agora.
Travel to the Aspendos Theater, a well-preserved Roman theater that could hold around 7500 people and is 100 meters wide. Listen to the acoustics of the theater and enjoy the view. Marvel at the highly decorated architectural facade and two-storied stage.
Next, visit the aqueducts which used to bring water from the mountains situated 15 km to the north. Take in the 30-meter-high aqueducts which are one of the highest Roman constructions. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local Turkish cuisine before continuing on your tour.
Head to the ancient city of Side where you will see the magnificent Agora theater and Apollo temple built in the 17th century BC. Admire the white marble columns from the Hellenistic Temple of Athena near the harbor. Watch the sunset before returning back to Antalya.
Highlights
- Relive history and listen to the theater's acoustics at the Aspendos theater
- Discover the ancient city of Perge and its impressive amphitheater
- Explore Side, the city of Alexander the Great and see the sunset from the temple
- Tuck into traditional Turkish food and learn about the cities from your guide
- Visit the Aspendos aqueducts which cross a 1.7 KM wide valley
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be ready at the chosen meeting point 10 minutes before the pickup time. The guide will be holding your name on a card.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
