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Alanya City Tour from Side with Castle Views and Boat Trip

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Overview

Discover Alanya Castle from the sea and explore the city in one day. This full-day tour from Side includes hotel transfers, a coastal boat trip with castle views, free time near Damlataş Cave, lunch by the Dim River and time in Alanya bazaar.
  • Duration 9 Hours For activities that include transfer, transfer time is included.
  • Departure Location Side
  • Language English, Turkish, German, Russian
  • Tour typeDaily Tours Activities
  • Pick Up Place
    Hotel pickup and return are available at designated hotels in Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Gündoğdu, Titreyengöl, Sorgun… Read more Read less Hotel pickup and return are available at designated hotels in Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Gündoğdu, Titreyengöl, Sorgun, Kızılağaç and Kızılot. Hotels on the Side–Alanya main route may be served subject to confirmation.

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Highlights

  • View Alanya Castle and its historic walls from the sea
  • Included boat cruise along the rocky castle peninsula
  • Free time near Damlataş Cave and Cleopatra Beach
  • Included set-menu lunch beside the Dim River
  • Independent time in Alanya's city centre and bazaar
  • Return hotel transfers from designated Side-area hotels
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Full Description

Alanya from Side and its castle views

Castle panoramas and Mediterranean discoveries

The most memorable landmark in Alanya is its castle rising over a rocky Mediterranean peninsula. This full-day city tour from Side lets you admire the fortress walls and coastline from the sea during an included boat cruise. You also have free time around Damlataş Cave and Cleopatra Beach, enjoy lunch beside the Dim River and explore Alanya bazaar. Return hotel transfers and guiding make it easy to see a variety of sights in one day. The castle summit itself is not visited.

Damlataş Cave and Cleopatra Beach

One of the main stops takes place in the Damlataş and Cleopatra Beach area. Damlataş Cave is located close to the beach and the lower station of the Alanya cable car. The guide shows guests the location of the cave entrance and explains the available free-time options. Guests who wish to see Damlataş Cave can enter independently during the allocated free time.

Boat cruise beneath Alanya Castle

The coastal boat trip is one of the main parts of the Alanya city tour. The boat departs from the harbour and travels around the rocky peninsula on which Alanya Castle stands. From the sea, guests can see the castle walls rising above the Mediterranean, the historic coastline and the cliffs surrounding the peninsula. The boat route also provides views of several natural caves and rocky formations along the Alanya coast.

Lunch at the Dim River

After sightseeing in Alanya, the tour continues to the Dimçay area for lunch. The Dim River flows from the Taurus Mountains and is known for its naturally cool water and riverside restaurants. Lunch is served at a restaurant beside the river. This stop provides a quieter break after the city and boat sections of the tour.

Free time in Alanya bazaar

The program also includes free time in Alanya city centre and the bazaar area. During this period, guests can explore independently, walk through the shopping streets, look for souvenirs or spend time at a café. This section of the tour allows visitors to experience the everyday atmosphere of Alanya at their own pace.

For a related experience, see Sapadere Canyon Tour from Side with Waterfalls and Lunch.

What's included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and return from covered areas
  • Air-conditioned vehicle and professional tour guide
  • Coastal boat trip around the Alanya peninsula
  • Set-menu lunch beside the Dim River
  • Free time in Damlataş area and Alanya centre

What's not included

  • Drinks and extra restaurant orders
  • Optional Damlataş Cave admission
  • Optional independently operated cable car ticket
  • Shopping, personal expenses and optional photos

When & Where

Event days
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Departure Location
Side

Know Before You Go

Damlataş Cave and the Alanya cable car are paid options. Queues may limit time for both. Swimming at the Dim River is possible in summer if conditions allow.

Pickup & Meeting Point

Pick Up Place

Hotel pickup and return are available at designated hotels in Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Gündoğdu, Titreyengöl, Sorgun, Kızılağaç and Kızılot. Hotels on the Side–Alanya main route may be served subject to confirmation.

Meeting Point

Meet at the hotel's outside main entrance or security gate, not the reception or lobby. Be ready before your confirmed pickup time.

Departure zone

Additional information

Side hotel pickups take place around 08:30–09:15. After free time near Damlataş and Cleopatra Beach, take a cruise around the castle peninsula at about 11:45.

Lunch at the Dim River is planned for around 13:15. Free time in Alanya bazaar starts about 14:45. Leave for Side around 16:30 and reach hotels at about 18:00.

Period & Price

Validity period

01 January 2026 31 December 2026

Side

Period & Price — Side
Ticket type Price
Adult 11+ € 39.0
Child 3–10 € 29.0
Transfer 5+ € 25.0

Validity period

01 January 2027 31 December 2027

Side

Period & Price — Side
Ticket type Price
Adult 11+ € 39.0
Child 3–10 € 29.0
Transfer 5+ € 25.0

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