City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Village
About this tour
Your tour will begin as you are collected from your hotel in the Side area. From there, your first stop will be to the village of Avasun, which is also known as "laurel village". Afterwards, you will drive to a height of approximately 1,200 meters, where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Green Canyon, Green Lake, and Manavgat. From there you will visit the small village of Ürünlü, which is known for its “button houses”. There you can relax in a local café before heading to the local national park to drink natural tea. Next, you will visit the Altınbeşik Cave, which is also known as the "Gold Cradle Cave". There you will be able to discover the largest underground lake in the country. You are bound to be inspired by the beauty of this place, as you explore it throughout a 20-minute boat trip. Towards the end of your tour, you will taste a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Ormana. Following lunch, you will explore the village of Sarıhacılar, including its 650-year-old Ottoman mosque, before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Visit the hand-made "Button Houses"
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant
- Discover the largest underground lake in the country
What's included
- 15-20-minute boat trip to the Altinbesik Cave
- Lunch
- Travel Insurance
- Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
Not included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks
Good to know
- • Don't forget your camera if you wish to take photos
- • You will hike a few meters between village streets (bring suitable shoes)
- • There is no swim break in the cave
What to bring
- • Camera
- • Comfortable clothes
- • Comfortable shoes
- • Sun hat
- • Sunglasses
Not suitable for
- • People with mobility impairments
Not allowed
- • Pets
Guest reviews
5.0(1 review)Marcel5Rundum nach meinem Geschmack! Unser Reiseleiter war kompetent und der Fahrer absolut souverän und entspannt. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an beide! Ich empfehle diese Tour jedem, der neugierig auf das Gebirge ist und eine entspannte Tour mit vielen interessanten Informationen über die Region und ihre Geschichte sucht.