Overview
Are you ready for an adventurous and unique way to explore Alanya? Our Alanya City Tour from Side is the perfect way to discover this beautiful city. With the help of our professional and friendly guide, you will experience the most spectacular views and sights of Alanya. Our tour starts in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel in Side, where you will meet our experienced driver and guide. Then, we will start our journey towards Alanya, while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. During the tour, we will visit some of the most famous attractions in Alanya, such as the Alanya Castle, Red Tower, Damlatas Cave, and Cleopatra Beach. We will also take a break to explore the charming old town and its narrow streets, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy some local delicacies.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Lunch
- Cable Car Fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Guide Service
- Boat Trip
What's Not Included
- All Personal Expenses
- Damlatas Caves
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
09:00 AM Pick Up Pick-up from your hotel in Side
Stop 2
10:30 AM Arrive Arrival at Alanya harbor for a boat tour around the Alanya Castle, where you'll see the Red Tower, the old shipyard, phosphorus, lovers, and pirate caves from the seaside. This takes about 1.5 hours.
Stop 3
12:00 PM Dimcay River Departure to the Dimcay River, where you can swim, relax, and have lunch in one of the picnic restaurants that have sofas over the water.
Stop 4
01:30 PM Cable Car Departure to the Alanya Cable Car (Teleferik) to go up to the Alanya Castle, built by the Seljuks in the 13th century. You can enjoy watching the sunset and marvelous Alanya view from the cable car.
Stop 5
02:30 PM Alanya Castle Arrival at the Alanya Castle, located on a hill about 250 meters from the sea. Explore the castle's fantastic panorama over the city, Taurus mountains, and beautiful sandy beaches. The castle's foundation is not known exactly, but you can see contributions from Romans, Byzantines, and Seljuks. The present castle was built by Alaeddin Keykubat 1 in 1220.
Stop 6
04:00 PM Damlatas Cave Departure to the Damlataş Cave, the most famous and beautiful natural limestone cave in the area. The cave is about 150 meters long and has stalactites and stalagmites dating back over 15,000 years. It is also good for people who are suffering from asthma.
Stop 7
5:00 PM Departure Return to your hotel in Side.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels