Perge, Aspendos & Side Ancient Cities Tour
Three ancient wonders in one day — Roman theatre, colonnaded street & seaside temple.
Three of Turkey's most spectacular ancient cities in a single unforgettable day. Begin at Perge, a Hellenistic-Roman metropolis whose colonnaded main street, monumental gate flanked by round Hellenistic towers, and vast stadium still evoke the wealth of a Pamphylian capital. Continue to Aspendos, home to the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world — a 2nd-century marvel with almost intact stage building and 15,000-seat cavea still used for opera today. End the afternoon in seaside Side, wandering marble streets to the Temple of Apollo, where five re-erected columns frame the Mediterranean at the tip of a sun-bleached peninsula. A licensed archaeology guide brings each stone to life and a traditional lunch in a village restaurant breaks the day.
Highlights
- Perge's Hellenistic gate, agora and 12,000-seat stadium
- Aspendos — the world's best-preserved Roman theatre
- Side's Temple of Apollo at sunset light
- Licensed English-speaking archaeologist guide
- Traditional Turkish lunch included
- Air-conditioned coach with hotel pickup
- Small groups — maximum 16 travellers
Itinerary
- 1Hotel pickup
Comfortable coach collects you from Antalya, Lara, Kundu, Belek or Side hotels.
- 2Perge
Two-hour guided walk through the Hellenistic gate, Roman baths, colonnaded street and stadium.
- 3Lunch in Serik
Home-style Turkish menu — mezes, grilled meats, seasonal fruit — in a family-run village restaurant.
- 4Aspendos Theatre
Explore the almost complete Roman theatre; time to climb to the top rows for the acoustic demo.
- 5Aspendos aqueduct viewpoint
Photo stop at the 2nd-century inverted-siphon aqueduct arches.
- 6Side ancient city
Guided walk to the agora, monumental gate and Temple of Apollo overlooking the sea.
- 7Free time in Side
Coffee, ice cream or a swim off the harbour beach before departure.
- 8Return
Drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- Transport
- Expert archaeology guide
- Lunch
- All entrance fees
Not included
- Drinks
FAQ
Is the entry to the sites included?+
Yes, all three archaeological site entrance fees are included in the tour price.
How much walking is involved?+
Roughly 4–5 km in total over uneven ancient pavement — comfortable closed shoes and a hat are essential.
Are the sites suitable for children?+
Yes — the theatre and stadium are especially popular with kids. Strollers are difficult on the ancient stones; a baby carrier works better.
Can I book without hotel pickup?+
Yes. If you are staying in central Antalya or Side, we can arrange a meeting point that reduces the pickup circuit.
What should I wear for temple visits?+
Modest, comfortable clothing. Shoulders and knees covered is not required — these are open archaeological sites, not active mosques.
Is the tour running in winter?+
Yes, year-round. Winter tours are quieter and cooler, ideal for photography; bring a light rain jacket November–March.
Reviews (9)
Türkiye'nin en önemli antik kentleri, çok iyi organize edilmiş bir tur. Aspendos'un akustiği inanılmaz, rehberimiz orada bir mini konser bile yaptı. Öğle yemeği Side'de deniz kenarında. Fiyat çok makul, arkadaşlarıma önereceğim.
History buff's dream. Perge is huge and mostly to yourself, Aspendos theater is genuinely one of the wonders of the ancient world, and Side ruins are set right on the sea. Guide brought a tablet with reconstruction drawings, made the ruins come alive. Book this before you die.
Три древних города за день — Перге, Аспендос, Сиде. Театр Аспендоса — это надо видеть, стоит 2000 лет и до сих пор используется. Гид Айше рассказывает интересно, не устаёшь. Обед в местном ресторане в Сиде на берегу.
Drei antike Städte an einem Tag — Perge, Aspendos und Side. Aspendos-Theater ist das besterhaltene römische Theater der Welt, akustisch unglaublich. Guide Yasemin ist Archäologin, ihre Erklärungen waren auf Uni-Niveau ohne trocken zu sein. Perfekt für Geschichtsfans.
Beautiful scenery and well organised. Lunch could have been slightly bigger.
Best excursion we did in a week in Antalya. Great value and easy pickup from our hotel.
