Perge-Aspendos-Side from Antalya and regions [245072P13]
Our first stop is Perge, about 15 kilometers from Antalya. The Trojans, under the leadership of the oracle Kalhas, are said to have founded this ancient city. In this historic city, we can observe a Roman theater, a splendid stadium with seating for 10.000 spectators, a Hellenistic gate, an agora, Roman baths, columns along the main thoroughfares, a nymphaeum, etc.
The ancient city of Aspendos was one of the first to manufacture coins in the fifth century BC. It was the greatest city of ancient Pamphylia and the hub of trade for the southern part of modern-day Anatolia. A school of philosophy was created here, where many of the philosophers of the time studied.
An important tourist attraction and destination is the immaculately preserved and renovated Aspendos amphitheater, which was constructed in 155 AD. With its exceptional acoustics and stage décor, it has the capacity to hold up to 55,000 spectators and is currently used for significant concerts, festivals, and cultural events.
The ancient city of Aspendos was one of the first to manufacture coins in the fifth century BC. It was the greatest city of ancient Pamphylia and the hub of trade for the southern part of modern-day Anatolia. A school of philosophy was created here, where many of the philosophers of the time studied.
An important tourist attraction and destination is the immaculately preserved and renovated Aspendos amphitheater, which was constructed in 155 AD. With its exceptional acoustics and stage décor, it has the capacity to hold up to 55,000 spectators and is currently used for significant concerts, festivals, and cultural events.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Guiding Service
- Manavgat Waterfall Entrance Fee
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Perge and Aspendos Ancient Sites Entrance Fee (30 euro)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- The ancient city, according to legend, founded by the Trojans led by the soothsayer Calchas, will surely deserve your attention. It provides a rich variety of ancient ruins and monuments, most related in the Roman era: Greco-Roman theatre, impressive 10,000 person stadium, Hellenistic gate of the city, the Agora, the Roman baths, the colonnades at the city's main street, fountain and cascade channel.
- Ancient Greco-Roman city of Aspendos was located on the river Eurymedon ( Nyn. Kepryuchay), was the largest city of ancient Pamphylia, the center of culture and trade of the southern region of present-day Anatolia, one of the first cities to mint its own coin in the 5th century BC. here was established a school of Philosophy, where many philosophers of the time studied. The beautifully preserved and restored Aspedos amphitheater, built in 155 ad, is a major tourist attraction and destination . Having previously accommodated up to 55,000 spectators, with excellent acoustics and stage decor. Currently used for important cultural events, festivals and concerts.
- The beautiful ancient coastal city of Side . Small in area, but with a rich past, which is evidenced by numerous ruins, port, colonnades and three temples - one of which is the temple of Apollo, which is very popular.
