🏞 ALTINBESIK CAVE & TAURUS MOUNTAINS CULTURE TOUR – €45
👶 Ages 0–2: Free
🧒 Children 3–10 years: €35
📆 Every Monday and Thursday
🕗 Pickup from your hotel after breakfast
🌟 FULL TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Starting from the Side region in the morning (right after breakfast), the Altınbeşik & Ormana Tour takes you through the breathtaking nature of the Taurus Mountains, the historical charm of Ottoman villages, and the world’s 3rd largest underground lake.
🚌 Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, followed by a scenic drive through panoramic mountain roads.
📍 ROUTE & EXPERIENCES
🍊 Orange Garden Visit in Sarılar Village:
Our first stop is this lovely village, where you enjoy a guided walk through orange orchards. Learn about different orange varieties and taste freshly squeezed orange juice.
🏞 Avasun Village & Mountain Viewpoint (1200 m):
A short walk through Avasun Village gives you a glimpse of traditional village life. You may collect bay leaves and seasonal fruits while enjoying nature. Then, at the 1200-meter viewpoint, take a photo break overlooking the stunning Manavgat and Oymapınar dam lakes.
🏡 Ürünlü Village & Button Houses:
Discover the famous Ottoman “button houses,” built entirely from stone and wood without using nails. After a 15-minute walk, enjoy a short break in a village coffee house.
🛶 Altınbeşik Cave Tour (by Inflatable Boat):
Explore this natural wonder—home to the world’s 3rd largest underground lake—on a 15-minute inflatable boat ride inside the cave. Marvel at the stalactites, clear waters, and unique rock formations.
🍽 Traditional Lunch in Ormana Village:
Recharge with a delicious, local-style lunch prepared with fresh village ingredients.
🕌 Visit to Belenalan Village:
Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Ottoman mosque, old village school, and traditional houses. Free time to explore and take photos.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Transportation with a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
Entrance fee to Altınbeşik Cave
Inflatable boat tour inside the cave
Lunch
Licensed multilingual guide (Turkish, English, German)
All village visits and panoramic stops
❌ NOT INCLUDED:
All drinks
Personal expenses (souvenirs, photos, etc.)
🎒 WHAT TO BRING:
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen & hat
Camera & water
And plenty of good energy 😊
