2 Days in Manavgat & Side – Waterfalls, Ancient Cities, and Apollo Sunsets for Under $100

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Includes: Lyrbe Ruins | Manavgat Waterfall | Side Ancient City | Sunrise & Sunset at Apollo Temple | 1-Night Stay

🗓️ Day 1: Nature, Ruins & a Glorious Sunset

🕘 Morning – Arrival & Lyrbe Ancient City
* Arrive in Manavgat town (via intercity bus or carpool)
* 09:30 – Head to Lyrbe Ancient City (Seleukeia)
* Entry: Free
* Explore ancient agora, Roman walls, and pine forest
🕛 Midday – Manavgat Waterfall & Lunch
* 12:00 – Manavgat Waterfall
* Entry Fee: ₺50 (~$1.25)
* Relax with Turkish tea or fresh juice
* Lunch at a riverside café: ₺300 (~$7.5)
🕒 Afternoon – Travel to Side & Check-in
* 14:00 – Travel to Side (30 minutes)
* 15:00 – Check into a budget guesthouse or hotel
* Cost: ₺1000 (~$25)
* Drop your bags and refresh
🌅 Sunset – Temple of Apollo
* 18:30 – Walk to Apollo Temple
* Free entry (open area)
* Watch the sunset behind the columns by the sea
* Perfect for photography & peaceful vibes
🕗 Evening – Dinner & Old Town Walk
* Dinner in Side Old Town (meze plate or fresh seafood): ₺400 (~$10)
* Enjoy the historical streets lit up at night

🗓️ Day 2: Sunrise, Ancient Theater & Beach Vibes

🌄 Early Morning – Apollo Temple at Sunrise
* 05:30 – Wake up for sunrise at Apollo Temple
* Peaceful early hours, perfect light for magical photos
* Optional coffee-to-go
🕘 Morning – Side Ancient City Tour
* 09:00 – Explore:
* Ancient Theater (Entry: ₺340 / ~$8.5)
* Side Museum (Entry: ₺200 / ~$5)
* Stroll Roman roads, columns, harbor views
🕛 Beach Time & Lunch
* Enjoy some time by the beach near the ruins
* Lunch: Wrap, gözleme or sandwich – ₺250 (~$6.25)
🕒 Afternoon – Return
* Travel back to Manavgat or your next destination