Altynbeshik Cave & Ormana Village Tour from Side (New!)

Explore Altynbeshik Cave and the historic villages of Ormana and Sarıhacılar on a full-day tour from Side. Enjoy a boat ride through an underground lake, see 300-year-old “button houses,” visit a 650-year-old mosque, and experience panoramic mountain views. A perfect cultural and nature tour for families, couples, and curious travelers.

Altynbeshik Cave Tour Program:

• Avasun Village (Village of Laurel Trees)

A short stop in a traditional mountain village known for its laurel forests.

• 1,200 m Mountain Viewpoint

Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Green Canyon lakes, Manavgat River, and the towns of Manavgat and Side.

• Yörük Village of Ürünlü (Ürünlü Köyü)

Free time in a charming historic village famous for its 300-year-old “button houses” — a unique architectural style found only here. Optional: visit the local Ethnographic Museum (extra).

• Altynbeshik Cave (Altynbeşik Mağarası) – Boat Trip

A highlight of the day! Float through Turkey’s largest water cave on inflatable boats and admire stalactites, stalagmites, and a series of connected underground lakes. The entrance opens into a 40-meter-high chamber — an unforgettable sight.

• Ormana Village – Lunch

Walk through this picturesque village and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Menu options include: chicken or fish baked in clay pot wrapped in vine leaves, or traditional Turkish pide (“Turkish pizza”)

• Abandoned Village of Sarıhacılar

A mystical historical village located on the ancient Silk Road. See traditional stone houses and a mosque older than 650 years.