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🏛 Side✈ 75 km from AYT⏱ 65 min🎟 Free open-air ruins

Private Transfer toSide Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

A 2nd-century Roman city wrapped around a peninsula — Temple of Apollo, agora, theatre, all set against the Mediterranean.

From Antalya Airport · per vehicle55EUR
About this attraction

Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

Side ancient city sits on a peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean — the Temple of Apollo (5 columns standing, sunset photographers' favourite), a 15,000-seat Roman theatre, the colonnaded main street, an agora with the slave-trade auction stones, and a peninsula-tip lighthouse view. Today's Side village (cafés, hotels, shops) is built around and on top of the ancient city — you walk past Roman columns to reach your seafood restaurant.

Opening hours
Open access 24/7. Museum & theatre 08:30-19:00 (€7).
Entry fee
Free open-air ruins. €7 theatre + museum. Temple of Apollo free.
What to see / do

Highlights of Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

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Temple of Apollo
5 columns of a 2nd-century Corinthian temple — the iconic Side sunset shot.
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Roman theatre
15,000-seat theatre, partly built into rising ground — still hosts summer concerts.
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Colonnaded main street
The original Roman shopping street — paving, drains and column stumps still intact, with modern shops above.
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Sunset peninsula
The peninsula-tip walk past the lighthouse — sunset over the Mediterranean with the Temple in the foreground.
Practical tips

Trip tricks for Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

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Sunset is the visit
Plan to be at the Temple of Apollo from 30 min before sunset — bring a camera.
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Walking shoes
Cobbled streets, uneven Roman paving — sandals slip after rain.
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Sea-view restaurants
The peninsula has 20+ restaurants — pricier than inland Side but the sea view is unbeatable.
Pickup from your hotel

Transfer prices to Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.

From
Vehicle
One-way
Round trip
Antalya Airport (AYT)75 km · 65 min
Eco Van
55
110
Side75 km from AYT
Eco Van
55
110
Belek35 km from AYT
Eco Van
40
80
Manavgat80 km from AYT
Eco Van
49
98
Antalya City13 km from AYT
Eco Van
25
50
Kundu20 km from AYT
Eco Van
25
50

Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.

FAQ

Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo transfer · frequently asked

How much is a transfer from Antalya Airport to Side?

Around €46 in a Eco Van one-way — 65 minutes via the D-400.

Is Side a town or a ruin?

Both — the modern village is built inside the ancient city walls. You walk past ruins to reach restaurants and hotels.

When is the best time for the Temple of Apollo photo?

30 minutes before sunset — golden light on the columns, sea behind. Year-round.

Can I park near Side?

Side village is partly pedestrianised — driver drops at the main car park, 5-min walk to the temple.

Book transfer to Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

1Trip details
Pickup Date
Pickup Time
2Your details
Estimated
Antalya Airport → Side Center
EUR55
No card required · Cash or card on arrival · Free cancellation up to 24 h
TÜRSAB licence D-12490 · €100,000 passenger insurance · Pay the driver on arrival
From AYT · fixed55Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo
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