Cappadocia Tour (2 Days) from Side β Transfer, Price & Pickup
Staying in Side and want to do the Cappadocia Tour (2 Days)? Here's exactly what that looks like. The pickup point sits roughly 66.1 km away, an estimated 82-minute transfer, with hotel pickup in the 07:30 β 09:00 window. The tour runs 2 Days and costs β¬100 per person. Right now the sea is around 21Β°C with high crowds β Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather.. About staying in Side: Side is an ancient Pamphylian harbour town where Greco-Roman ruins sit right among the streets, restaurants and beaches. The headland is crowned by the seafront Temple of Apollo, and the Manavgat River and waterfall lie just inland. Nearby you'll find Temple of Apollo, Side Ancient Theatre, Ancient city gate & agora. Side is about 65 km east of Antalya Airport (AYT), roughly a 50β60 minute drive. It is the main resort hub of the Manavgat district. From our guides on the ground: This is an overnight trip, not a day tour β it's a long but rewarding drive inland, with a 4-star hotel stay included, so pack an overnight bag and comfortable shoes. The core is the underground cities and the open-air rock-cut valleys; the underground passages are narrow and cool, so a light layer helps. Optional sunrise balloon flights are arranged locally and paid separately β let us know in advance if you're interested. Best for travellers happy to trade a couple of long transfers for a genuine bucket-list landscape.
About Side
Side is an ancient Pamphylian harbour town where Greco-Roman ruins sit right among the streets, restaurants and beaches. The headland is crowned by the seafront Temple of Apollo, and the Manavgat River and waterfall lie just inland.
What to see near Side
Temple of Apollo β Five re-erected marble columns of a 2nd-century temple on the harbour point β Side's iconic sunset spot. Side Ancient Theatre β A grand Roman theatre seating around 15,000, one of the largest in the Pamphylia region. Ancient city gate & agora β Colonnaded streets, the agora and monumental gate that you walk through to reach the old town. Manavgat Waterfall β A wide, low waterfall on the Manavgat River a short drive inland, set in a riverside park.
Local tips
β’ Watch sunset at the Temple of Apollo β arrive early to get a spot on the point. β’ The old-town ruins are free to wander; combine them with the theatre and museum. β’ Pair Side with the Manavgat Waterfall and a river boat trip for a full day.
From our team on the ground
This is an overnight trip, not a day tour β it's a long but rewarding drive inland, with a 4-star hotel stay included, so pack an overnight bag and comfortable shoes. The core is the underground cities and the open-air rock-cut valleys; the underground passages are narrow and cool, so a light layer helps. Optional sunrise balloon flights are arranged locally and paid separately β let us know in advance if you're interested. Best for travellers happy to trade a couple of long transfers for a genuine bucket-list landscape.
Highlights
What's included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- One-night 4-star hotel accommodation
- Underground City Museum entrance
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Lunch on both days
- Dinner on Day 1
- Professional tour guidance
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Cappadocia Tour (2 Days) from Side?
The departure point is about 66.1 km from Side, an estimated 82-minute drive.
What time is hotel pickup from Side?
Pickup from Side hotels is typically in the 07:30 β 09:00 window.
How much does the Cappadocia Tour (2 Days) cost?
β¬100 per person.
Is hotel pickup included from Side?
Yes β round-trip hotel transfer from Side is included.
What's the weather and sea like for this tour now?
Right now the sea is around 21Β°C with high crowds β Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather..
What else is Side known for?
Side is known for Temple of Apollo by the sea, Roman amphitheatre, ancient city among the streets, sandy beaches.
What is Side known for?
Side is known for its seafront Temple of Apollo, large Roman theatre and ancient streets that run right through the modern town, plus sandy beaches and the nearby Manavgat Waterfall.
Traveller reviews
The valleys were beautiful in the late afternoon light. We came home with hundreds of photos.
Cappadocia itself was magical, but the bus journey is definitely tiring. I appreciated that the guide kept the schedule clear and told us what to expect before each stop. Dinner at the hotel was slow, which is why I am giving four stars. The valleys, cave rooms, and sunrise views still made the trip very memorable.
The cave hotel style was a nice surprise. Basic in places, but full of character.
Dinner was simple, and the first day was long, but the scenery was completely different from the coast.
The bus ride is long and there is no way around it. Cappadocia itself was magical.
We skipped the balloon flight and still had a beautiful morning watching them from the viewpoint. The rock formations are strange in the best way, and our guide explained the cave houses without making it feel like a lecture. I would only reccomend this to people who are okay with long travel days. If you are, it is absolutely worth doing once.