About this experience
The Antalya coast is not only about the sea, beaches, and great cuisine. You will appreciate the grand ancient Roman amphitheater, learn about Cleopatra and Alexander the Great, see the picturesque Manavgat Waterfall. And in the Kuliyé Mosque, you will discover interesting facts about the role of religion in modern Turkey.
What to Expect
Through the Ages of Side
Walking through the ruins of ancient Side, you will see its main attractions: the marketplace Agora and the ancient amphitheater. I will keep you entertained and tell you the history of Side over the centuries: what happened to it during the Byzantine Empire, how the locals welcomed Alexander the Great, and what the pirates did here. I will also reveal why Antony and Cleopatra visited Side.
All the Colors of Side
You will witness the widest and most fertile waterfall in the region - Manavgat - uncover the mystery of its name and learn how water was supplied to Side in the Roman period. You will also visit the modern Kuliyé Mosque, enjoy its magnificent ornaments, and discover interesting facts about Muslim religious structures: why images of people and animals are prohibited in them, why women and men pray separately, and how often one is expected to visit a mosque.
Organizational Details
Entrance tickets are not included in the price: waterfall - 15 lira, amphitheater - 40 lira.
