Age
0+
Group size
1-10
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours
About this experience
The name of the city on the local dialect means 'pomegranate' - it is considered a symbol of greatness. This is what Side itself is like: a city that impresses with its ancient forms and timeless grandeur. You will see architectural monuments of ancient civilizations - from the temples of Apollo and Athena to Roman baths and the Triumphal Arch. You will also visit the archaeological museum with a rich collection of exhibits.
What to expect
Walking through Side is like visiting an open-air museum of antiquities. You will carefully examine:
- The city's fortified walls
- Necropolis
- Fountain and aqueduct
- Column street
- Roman houses
- Agora - the city's main square
- Temple of Tyche, the goddess of fortune
- Triumphal arch of Emperor Vespasian
- Roman theater
- Ancient seaport
- Temple of Apollo - symbol of Side
- Temple of Athena and basilica from the Byzantine period
- 19-20th-century Turkish houses, currently under restoration
- Roman baths
And also:
- You will visit the modern archaeological museum of Side with a rich collection of antiquities
- You will learn about the history and culture of ancient civilizations that have left a lasting imprint on Side
- You will hear legends of the ancient peoples who lived here
Organizational details
- I will conduct the tour or another guide from our team
- The price includes: guide services, a bottle of drinking water per person
Additional expenses
- Entrance ticket to the archaeological museum + ancient theater - €17 per person, children under 8 years old are free
- For an additional fee, we can arrange a transfer by minivan for a group of up to 10 people from your hotel in Side or Alanya
- Lunch (optional)
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