Wakacje Side - holidays and trips
In brief
- Cleopatra and Mark Antony stayed in this resort
- antique monuments in the center
- the atmosphere of the Turkish province
- for night life fans - cafes, bars, discos
- no rush, escape from everyday life
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All Inclusive (30) Holidays (31)Hotel Trendy Aspendos Beach Türkiye / Side
- recommended for families
- private, sandy beach
- high-standard service
- many attractions for the whole family
- facilities for people with disabilities
- Ithaca Sail
Hotel Sentido Trendy Verbena Beach (ex. Trendy Verbena Beach) Türkiye / Side
- wide all inclusive offer
- animations for adults and children
- hotel beach with an all inclusive bar
- amenities for the disabled
Melas Resort Hotel Türkiye / Side
- close to a beautiful beach
- swimming pool with slides
- animations for adults and children
- 24h ultra all inclusive formula
Hotel Crystal Palace Luxury Resort & Spa Türkiye / Side
- elegant and comfortable
- right next to the beach awarded with the Blue Flag
- very good service
- rich ultra all inclusive 24h
- prestigious chain Crystal
Hotel Arum Barut Collection Türkiye / Side
- by a sandy beach
- elegant and comfortable
- wide all inclusive 24h formula
- Barut chain
Hotel Serra Park Türkiye / Side
- family holiday
- close to the beach
- swimming pool with slides
- playroom and playground, mini club
Hotel Side Löwe Türkiye / Side
Hotel Crown Serenity Türkiye / Side
- stylish architecture
- modern interiors
- wide all inclusive offer
Hotel Side Amour Türkiye / Side
- close to the center of Side
- friendly and helpful staff
- modern rooms
- wide all inclusive program
Hotel Narcia Resort Türkiye / Side
- recommended for families
- close to the attractions of Side
- very good service
- close to a sandy beach
Hotel Lake & River Side Türkiye / Side
- attractions for families
- 5 slides for adults and 4 for children
- rich 24h ultra all inclusive programme
- comfortable and modern rooms
Hotel Clover Magic Park Side Türkiye / Side
- not far from the center of Side
- private, sandy beach
- swimming pool and paddling pool for children
- modern and comfortable rooms
Hotel La Benata Türkiye / Side
Hotel Crown Palace Türkiye / Side
- elegant and stylish
- close to a sandy beach
- comfortable rooms
Hotel Side Breeze Türkiye / Side
- family holidays
- holiday atmosphere
- comfortable rooms
- swimming pool with slides
- friendly and helpful staff
Hotel Sun Club Side Türkiye / Side
- family holiday
- close to the center of Side
- very good reviews
- facilities for the disabled
Jadore Deluxe Hotel & Spa Türkiye / Side
- perfect for holidays with children
- right next to a sandy beach with free service
- spacious swimming pools, including those with slides
- 5 restaurants and 6 bars
- comfortable and modern rooms
- wide ultra all inclusive 24h formula
Alarcha Hotels & Resorts Türkiye / Side
- perfect for families
- modern, elegant and comfortable
- swimming pools, water park
- private beach with free service
- varied all inclusive offer
Hotel Serra Palace (ex. LTI Serra Resort) Türkiye / Side
- many attractions for families
- 7 pools and 15 slides
- wide all inclusive 24h offer
- facilities for the disabled
- Itaka's Sail
Hotel Bieno Club Sunset (ex. Bone Club Sunset) Türkiye / Side
- entertainment for the whole family
- swimming pool with slides
- amenities for children
- great starting point for exploring the area
- amenities for the handicapped
Hotel Dream World Palace Türkiye / Side
- holidays with the family
- water park with slides for adults and children
- elegant à la carte restaurants
- wide sports and recreation offer
Hotel Dream World Aqua Türkiye / Side
- modern and stylish hotel
- water park
- rich animation program and varied sports attractions
- elegant and spacious rooms
- Ithaca Sail
Hotel Dream Water World Türkiye / Side
- active holidays with the family
- large water park with fancy slides
- newly built
- elegant and modern
- DreamWorld Hotels chain
Hotel Dream Fun World Türkiye / Side
- newly built
- elegant and modern interiors
- 2 water parks, including one for children
- the DreamWorld chain
Casa Fora Beach Resort Türkiye / Side
- right next to the beach
- opened in 2023
- spacious, stylish rooms
- swimming pool with slides and animations
- all inclusive formula
Hotel Washington Resort & Spa Türkiye / Side
- family holiday
- located in a quiet place, right next to the beach
- large swimming pool with slides
- comfortable rooms
Hotel Trendy Palm Beach Türkiye / Side
- elegant and luxurious
- by a sandy beach
- children's pool with slides
- several à la carte restaurants
- wide sports and recreation offer
- SPA center with an indoor pool
Hotel Barut B Suites Türkiye / Side
- many attractions for families with children
- 3 swimming pools, including one with slides and an indoor
- spacious and elegant suite
- sandy beach in the vicinity
Hotel Barut Goia Türkiye / Side
- renovated in 2023
- 3 restaurants and 5 bars
- wide sports and recreation offer
- 4 swimming pools, including with slides and an indoor
Hotel Barut Hemera Türkiye / Side
- 4 swimming pools, including one with slides and an indoor pool
- close to the beach
- elegant rooms
- wide selection of restaurants and bars
Hotel Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection Türkiye / Side
- close to a sandy beach
- wide sports and recreation offer
- modern and elegant interiors
- 24h all inclusive formula
One of the most popular holiday places on the Turkish Riviera has for years been luring with its charm. The small town (18 thousand inhabitants) is located right near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It has an extremely rich history dating back several hundred years BC.
The ancient Side is primarily an impressive wealth coming from piracy and slave trade, evidenced by its magnificent buildings. We can admire their remains until today. Here, there is one of the largest theaters in Anatolia for 15 thousand spectators, a huge agora with innumerable columns, small but full ow works of art museum of antiquity, built on the site of Roman baths, a Byzantine basilica. Undoubtedly, the biggest attraction of the city is the Temple of Athena and Apollo from the 2nd century A.D., located right on the seafront, which is a magical place after dark. Side is a cosy spot where you can discover your favourite cafe, tavern, take walks along the winding narrow streets, and in the evening head over to a disco and dance till the morning light. Besides this obvious beauty, there is a wide sandy beach and excellent hotels, where you can sunbathe by the pools for hours on end while having delicious drinks and savour the lack of turmoil, as well as an escape from everyday life.
Pilot: Tourists are looked after by a Polish resident, whose tasks include help upon arrival, departure and stay, as well as registration for local trips.
Visas: required; tourist visa is valid 90 days for a period of 180 days (the visa entitles you to repeatedly cross the border); to obtain a visa, your passport must meet the following requirements:
- validity at entrance: 60 days from the date of expiry of the visa
- at least one blank page
A tourist visa must be obtained through the E-visa system (https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/; cost: 20 USD/person). It is also possible to purchase a visa upon arrival in Türkiye at sales points at border crossing points (cost respectively: 30 USD/25 EUR/20 GBP/person, payable in cash). It is recommended to purchase visas via the electronic system. When crossing the Turkish border the person entering may be asked to submit valid medical insurance (for Itaka Customers it is the travel document that contains the insurance certificate no.) or proof of means of subsistence.
Temporary passport holders cannot obtain a visa in the E-visa system or at the border.
Local time: GMT+2
Language: Turkish; you can also communicate in English, more and more often in Polish.
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); 1 EUR = approx. 18 TRY.
Tips: the rule applies that you give as much as you can afford. Earnings in Türkiye are low and tips are often a great financial help. It is customary to tip drivers on local trips and waiters - approx. 5-10%.
Flight duration: Poland - Antalya - approx. 3 hours
Prices: beer - approx. 2.5-3 EUR (in discotheques at the port approx. 5 EUR), lunch - approx. 10 EUR.
Air-conditioning: turned on from June to September, it often operates for more than half a day, because it is assumed that guests will spend most of the day outside the hotel. In some hotels air-conditioning is individually controlled and can function 24h.
All Inclusive: in Türkiye, all-inclusive offers usually cover only meals and local drinks at limited times, usually from 10:00 to 23:00. Any extra benefits like sports, safety deposit boxes, massages, saunas, and even the mini-bar are additionally payable. Aside from imported drinks, freshly squeezed juices and Turkish coffee are additionally payable. All-inclusive does not apply to the beach, unless indicated otherwise in the hotel description.
Transport: operates very efficiently and is inexpensive, even from hotels far from the city centre it is easy to get there by dolmus, or local mini-bus; fare price: approx. 2 EUR/15 km; taxis are equipped with meters; fare price: approx. 1.5 EUR/1 km.
Beaches: entry is free, renting sunbeds and umbrellas payable, the fee depends on the region; Cleopatra's beach: approx. 5 EUR, the eastern beach in Alanya and in Side: approx. 3 EUR.
Noteworthy: in Türkiye the rule is that you cannot bring any drinks or fruit bought outside the hotel into room; in a tropical climate food spoils quite quickly, and insect may appear.
Local trips: organized by local tourist agencies on terms specified by them. There is a possibility that, if there are too few participants, a trip may be canceled.
You can always find up to date information about security in this country on your Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Cappadocia (2 days) — Day 1: A magical land in the heart of Turkey. Wonder of nature, post-volcanic and moon-like landscapes, valleys full of rock chimneys. Bus ride to the city of Konya. Restaurant breakfast. The program includes the Mevlana Museum - the twirling dervish order in Konya. Free time for lunch. Then a tour of the underground city of Saratli and rock churches of the first Christians in Göreme, entered on the UNESCO list. A break for photos in Pasabaglari - the Monk Valley and a visit to the ceramics gallery. Transfer to the hotel, late lunch-dinner, overnight stay. Day 2: Breakfast. A visit to an onyx jewelery shop. Then visiting the incredible fortress of Uçhisar. Free time for lunch. Return to hotel. Optionally: A "Turkish night" in a cave carved in a tuff rock or a balloon flight in an unforgettable scenery. Price - approx. 129 EUR (includes: 2 breakfasts, late lunch-dinner, air-conditioned coach ride, pilot and guide care, entry tickets to visited sites, accommodation in the center of Cappadocia in a cave type **** hotel; does not include: lunches, drinks, balloon flight - approx. 150 EUR/ person. (1 hour), “Turkish night” - approx. 32 EUR).
Pamukkale — a trip to one of the greatest wonders of nature. Ride through the picturesque Taurus Mountains. Stop at a vantage point with a panoramic view of the famous travertines (forms of karst). Pamukkale in Turkish means a cotton palace, and the snow-white terraces perfectly reflect the name. It is a unique place in the world, which is why it has been on the UNESCO list since 1988. Above the terraces is the ancient city of Hierapolis, where the Baths, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Theatre and the necropolis have been preserved. A walk on the limestone terraces and a visit to the city of Hierapolis are part of the program. Day trip. Price - approx. 64 EUR (includes: transfer via coach, care of a Polish-speaking guide, entry tickets to visited sites).
Perge - Aspendos - Kursunlu - an exceptional journey in time to one of the best preserved ancient cities near Antalya, where Saint Paul taught - Perge. Then you can admire the waterfalls of Kursunlu and visit the best-preserved Roman theater in Asia Minor - Aspendos, where concerts still take place. Day trip. Price - approx. 45 EUR (includes transfer via coach, care of a Polish-speaking guide, entry tickets to visited sites, lunch; does not include — drinks).
Cruise along the coast of Alanya — yacht cruise lasting several hours along the coast of Alanya, wonderful relaxation, swimming in the sea and sunbathing. Price - approx. 34 EUR (includes lunch with drinks).
Cruise on the River Manavgat — a cruise on the River Manavgat, one of the longest rivers in the region of Antalya. In the programme time for relaxing and swimming in the sea. Then a visit to the mosque and the famous waterfalls in Manavgat. In the programme also a visit to a shop with textiles. Price - approx. 32 USD (includes lunch and local soft drinks on the boat).
Green Canyon — a relaxing boat cruise on Emerald Lake in the vicinity of Manavgat, an opportunity to admire beautiful views, waterfalls and issuing springs. During the boat cruise around the Green Canyon entry to the Small and Grand Canyon. The programme also includes breaks for swimming and sunbathing. Price - approx. 46 EUR (includes: pilot care, entry tickets to visited sites, dinner and soft drinks).
Antalya Big City Life — a trip to the capital of the Turkish Riviera - a city surrounded by the majestic Taurus Mountains on the one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. The program includes: Karpuzkaldiran waterfall with a beautiful park in the luxurious district of Antalya, then a walk to the old town of Kaleiçi. Stroll along the narrow streets to the port from where you can start your cruise around Antalya, where from the sea you can admire the numerous smaller waterfalls and the impressive sea cliff, on which a part of Antalya, known as Lara, is located. At the end of the day, the largest museum in Antalya with huge collections from ancient times, among others. An opportunity to buy leather goods and jewelery. Day trip. Price - approx. 40 EUR (includes: entrance tickets, care of a Polish-speaking guide, lunch; does not include: beverages).
White Water Rafting — an exciting adventure, rafting on pontoons on a rapid river under the care of a qualified team. Day trip. Price - approx. 28 EUR (includes lunch, does not include: drinks).
Aquarium and Dolphinarium — a trip to Antalya - the capital of the Turkish Riviera, where the aquarium and dolphinarium are located. At the aquarium, visitors will go on a journey over the seas and oceans of the world. In the underwater tunnel, you can watch thousands of species of marine creatures. At the dolphinarium, acrobatic show of dolphins and seals, and a sea lion. Opportunity to swim with the dolphins (additionally payable). Price - approx. 56 EUR (includes entrance tickets).
Hammam — visit to a traditional Turkish bath with the ritual of hammam - a peeling and a massage in soapy foam and oil. Price - approx. 22 EUR (includes massage).
Sealanya — visit to the dolphinarium and an opportunity see a wonderful show with dolphins and seals in the main role. Possibility of swimming with the dolphins and sea lions. Price - approx. 38 EUR (includes: transport and entrance tickets).
Off Road - Jeep Safari — an amazing off road adventure - an opportunity to see the real Turkey! A drive off the beaten track, away from the hustle and bustle of the resort. Coastal hills, mountain roads and villages where time has stopped - places accessible only by a 4x4 car! Price - approx. 39 EUR (includes transport and lunch).
Shopping dizziness — an opportunity to buy jewelry, clothes, accessories and leather products. The best shops and markets! Price - approx. 9 EUR (includes transport).
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.
Cappadocia (2 days) — Day 1: A magical land in the heart of Turkey. Wonder of nature, post-volcanic and moon-like landscapes, valleys full of rock chimneys. Bus ride to the city of Konya. Restaurant breakfast. The program includes the Mevlana Museum - the twirling dervish order in Konya. Free time for lunch. Then a tour of the underground city of Saratli and rock churches of the first Christians in Göreme, entered on the UNESCO list. A break for photos in Pasabaglari - the Monk Valley and a visit to the ceramics gallery. Transfer to the hotel, late lunch-dinner, overnight stay. Day 2: Breakfast. A visit to an onyx jewelery shop. Then visiting the incredible fortress of Uçhisar. Free time for lunch. Return to hotel. Optionally: A "Turkish night" in a cave carved in a tuff rock or a balloon flight in an unforgettable scenery. Price - approx. 129 EUR (includes: 2 breakfasts, late lunch-dinner, air-conditioned coach ride, pilot and guide care, entry tickets to visited sites, accommodation in the center of Cappadocia in a cave type **** hotel; does not include: lunches, drinks, balloon flight - approx. 150 EUR/ person. (1 hour), “Turkish night” - approx. 32 EUR).
Pamukkale — a trip to one of the greatest wonders of nature. Ride through the picturesque Taurus Mountains. Stop at a vantage point with a panoramic view of the famous travertines (forms of karst). Pamukkale in Turkish means a cotton palace, and the snow-white terraces perfectly reflect the name. It is a unique place in the world, which is why it has been on the UNESCO list since 1988. Above the terraces is the ancient city of Hierapolis, where the Baths, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Theatre and the necropolis have been preserved. A walk on the limestone terraces and a visit to the city of Hierapolis are part of the program. Day trip. Price - approx. 64 EUR (includes: transfer via coach, care of a Polish-speaking guide, entry tickets to visited sites).
Perge - Aspendos - Kursunlu - an exceptional journey in time to one of the best preserved ancient cities near Antalya, where Saint Paul taught - Perge. Then you can admire the waterfalls of Kursunlu and visit the best-preserved Roman theater in Asia Minor - Aspendos, where concerts still take place. Day trip. Price - approx. 45 EUR (includes transfer via coach, care of a Polish-speaking guide, entry tickets to visited sites, lunch; does not include — drinks).
Cruise along the coast of Alanya — yacht cruise lasting several hours along the coast of Alanya, wonderful relaxation, swimming in the sea and sunbathing. Price - approx. 34 EUR (includes lunch with drinks).
Cruise on the River Manavgat — a cruise on the River Manavgat, one of the longest rivers in the region of Antalya. In the programme time for relaxing and swimming in the sea. Then a visit to the mosque and the famous waterfalls in Manavgat. In the programme also a visit to a shop with textiles. Price - approx. 32 USD (includes lunch and local soft drinks on the boat).
Green Canyon — a relaxing boat cruise on Emerald Lake in the vicinity of Manavgat, an opportunity to admire beautiful views, waterfalls and issuing springs. During the boat cruise around the Green Canyon entry to the Small and Grand Canyon. The programme also includes breaks for swimming and sunbathing. Price - approx. 46 EUR (includes: pilot care, entry tickets to visited sites, dinner and soft drinks).
Antalya Big City Life — a trip to the capital of the Turkish Riviera - a city surrounded by the majestic Taurus Mountains on the one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. The program includes: Karpuzkaldiran waterfall with a beautiful park in the luxurious district of Antalya, then a walk to the old town of Kaleiçi. Stroll along the narrow streets to the port from where you can start your cruise around Antalya, where from the sea you can admire the numerous smaller waterfalls and the impressive sea cliff, on which a part of Antalya, known as Lara, is located. At the end of the day, the largest museum in Antalya with huge collections from ancient times, among others. An opportunity to buy leather goods and jewelery. Day trip. Price - approx. 40 EUR (includes: entrance tickets, care of a Polish-speaking guide, lunch; does not include: beverages).
White Water Rafting — an exciting adventure, rafting on pontoons on a rapid river under the care of a qualified team. Day trip. Price - approx. 28 EUR (includes lunch, does not include: drinks).
Aquarium and Dolphinarium — a trip to Antalya - the capital of the Turkish Riviera, where the aquarium and dolphinarium are located. At the aquarium, visitors will go on a journey over the seas and oceans of the world. In the underwater tunnel, you can watch thousands of species of marine creatures. At the dolphinarium, acrobatic show of dolphins and seals, and a sea lion. Opportunity to swim with the dolphins (additionally payable). Price - approx. 56 EUR (includes entrance tickets).
Hammam — visit to a traditional Turkish bath with the ritual of hammam - a peeling and a massage in soapy foam and oil. Price - approx. 22 EUR (includes massage).
Sealanya — visit to the dolphinarium and an opportunity see a wonderful show with dolphins and seals in the main role. Possibility of swimming with the dolphins and sea lions. Price - approx. 38 EUR (includes: transport and entrance tickets).
Off Road - Jeep Safari — an amazing off road adventure - an opportunity to see the real Turkey! A drive off the beaten track, away from the hustle and bustle of the resort. Coastal hills, mountain roads and villages where time has stopped - places accessible only by a 4x4 car! Price - approx. 39 EUR (includes transport and lunch).
Shopping dizziness — an opportunity to buy jewelry, clothes, accessories and leather products. The best shops and markets! Price - approx. 9 EUR (includes transport).
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.