Perge-Aspendos-Side from Antalya and regions
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our first stop is Perge, about 15 kilometers from Antalya. The Trojans, under the leadership of the oracle Kalhas, are said to have founded this ancient city. In this historic city, we can observe a Roman theater, a splendid stadium with seating for 10.000 spectators, a Hellenistic gate, an agora, Roman baths, columns along the main thoroughfares, a nymphaeum, etc. The ancient city of Aspendos was one of the first to manufacture coins in the fifth century BC. It was the greatest city of ancient Pamphylia and the hub of trade for the southern part of modern-day Anatolia. A school of philosophy was created here, where many of the philosophers of the time studied. An important tourist attraction and destination is the immaculately preserved and renovated Aspendos amphitheater, which was constructed in 155 AD. With its exceptional acoustics and stage décor, it has the capacity to hold up to 55,000 spectators and is currently used for significant concerts, festivals, and cultural events.
Inclusions
What's included
- Manavgat Waterfall Entrance Fee
- Guiding Service
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- All drinks
- Personal expenses
- Perge and Aspendos Ancient Sites Entrance Fee (30 euro)
Itinerary
The ancient city, according to legend, founded by the Trojans led by the soothsayer Calchas, will surely deserve your attention. It provides a rich variety of ancient ruins and monuments, most related in the Roman era: Greco-Roman theatre, impressive 10,000 person stadium, Hellenistic gate of the city, the Agora, the Roman baths, the colonnades at the city's main street, fountain and cascade channel.
Ancient Greco-Roman city of Aspendos was located on the river Eurymedon ( Nyn. Kepryuchay), was the largest city of ancient Pamphylia, the center of culture and trade of the southern region of present-day Anatolia, one of the first cities to mint its own coin in the 5th century BC. here was established a school of Philosophy, where many philosophers of the time studied. The beautifully preserved and restored Aspedos amphitheater, built in 155 ad, is a major tourist attraction and destination . Having previously accommodated up to 55,000 spectators, with excellent acoustics and stage decor. Currently used for important cultural events, festivals and concerts.
The beautiful ancient coastal city of Side . Small in area, but with a rich past, which is evidenced by numerous ruins, port, colonnades and three temples - one of which is the temple of Apollo, which is very popular.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- TURONTIME
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Antalya
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 1221 experiences we list in Antalya.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 380 of 1221.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Antalya
Antalya anchors Turkey's Turquoise Coast, a sunny city of Roman gates, an old harbour quarter, waterfalls and long Mediterranean beaches.
Kaleiçi, the old quarter, winds down to a Roman harbour through lanes of Ottoman houses, small hotels and cafés. Hadrian's Gate, built in honour of the emperor's visit, marks the entrance, and the fluted Yivli Minaret is the city's emblem. Clifftop parks look across the bay to the Taurus Mountains.
Top-ranked sights in Antalya: Duden Waterfalls (Duden Selalesi), Antalya Old Town (Kaleici), Aspendos.
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