Side is the best place in Turkey for those who want to combine a beach holiday with a rich excursion program. This is a city-museum, the number of sights of which can be envied by the ancient European capitals. Many tourist sites are over 2,000 years old, which is impressive.
The tour starts in the historical center of Side, whose name in translation means "pomegranate" and symbolizes fertility.
Previously, a whole complex of ancient buildings was located here, now only ruins remain of them, but something has been preserved quite well.
The location of the largest square of the ancient Greek city - Agora - can now be determined only by the foundations of commercial and utility rooms, a surprisingly surviving public toilet and the remains of the temple of the goddess of fortune Tikka.
From the monumental building of the port bath in the past, now only the outlines remain - collapsed stone walls with large arches.
But this is enough to understand what importance was attached to it in antiquity, having built a huge steam room in the 3rd century BC. e. And to the north of the bath is the Roman theater, which has seen ancient tragedies, gladiator fights and staged naval battles. A semicircle of visual rows, stone masks of the goddesses of Comedy and Tragedy and fragments of other sculptures have been preserved.
Several frescoes that adorned the Nymphaeum, as well as aqueduct pipes and many other exhibits found on the territory of the old city of Side, can be seen in the Antique Museum. The exhibition includes statues of Athena and Apollo, an altar, an hourglass, bas-reliefs and sculptures.
Во время поездки вы узнаете об истории, культуре и традициях в древнем и современном городе Сиде.
In the nearby city of Manavgat, you can take memorable pictures at the waterfall of the same name, enjoy a walk along the only navigable river in the region with the opportunity to swim in the river and in the sea.
Program:
Duration: full day
Included:
Professional guide with license
Individual transport
Visit to the ancient city of Side
Visit to the Archaeological Museum
Yacht trip on the river (2 hours)
Waterfall Manavgat
Dinner
For additional fee:
beverages
personal expenses
With myself:
- hats
sunglasses and cream
comfortable shoes
- swimwear
towels
- cameras
money for additional expenses
Departure: 08:00
Return: 17:00