City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Village

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Overview

A day excursion to Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Village in Side Turkey with a local and professional guide. You can enjoy the local nature as you hike up the old village and visit the hand made "Button Houses".

Free cancellation

Free cancellation before 24 hours the tour start time.

Earliest Date:

September 28, 2026

Duration

8 Hours Total duration is estimated time including transfers.

Languages

English, German

Easy booking

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Pickup included

You are able to select your hotel from the hotel list in the booking form.

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About this tour

Your tour will begin as you are collected from your hotel in the Side area. From there, your first stop will be to the village of Avasun, which is also known as "laurel village". Afterwards, you will drive to a height of approximately 1,200 meters, where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Green Canyon, Green Lake, and Manavgat. From there you will visit the small village of Ürünlü, which is known for its “button houses”. There you can relax in a local café before heading to the local national park to drink natural tea. Next, you will visit the Altınbeşik Cave, which is also known as the "Gold Cradle Cave". There you will be able to discover the largest underground lake in the country. You are bound to be inspired by the beauty of this place, as you explore it throughout a 20-minute boat trip. Towards the end of your tour, you will taste a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Ormana. Following lunch, you will explore the village of Sarıhacılar, including its 650-year-old Ottoman mosque, before returning to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Visit the hand-made "Button Houses"
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant
  • Discover the largest underground lake in the country

✓ Included

  • 15-20-minute boat trip to the Altinbesik Cave
  • Lunch
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tour Guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off

✕ Excluded

  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks

Good to Know

  • • Don't forget your camera if you wish to take photos
  • • You will hike a few meters between village streets (bring suitable shoes)
  • • There is no swim break in the cave

What to Bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses

Important Information

🚫 Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

⛔ Not allowed

Pets
💰 Refund: Standard (24-hour)

Frequently Asked Questions

15-20-minute boat trip to the Altinbesik Cave, Lunch, Travel Insurance, Tour Guide, Hotel pickup & drop-off.

Personal Expenses, Drinks.

Yes. Pickup from hotels in the tour's pickup area is included; you choose your hotel when booking and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp.

8 Hours

English, German.

Camera, Comfortable clothes, Comfortable shoes, Sun hat, Sunglasses.

People with mobility impairments.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Reviews (1)

5.0 /5
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Marcel

10 Jul 2026

Rundum nach meinem Geschmack! Unser Reiseleiter war kompetent und der Fahrer absolut souverän und entspannt. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an beide! Ich empfehle diese Tour jedem, der neugierig auf das Gebirge ist und eine entspannte Tour mit vielen interessanten Informationen über die Region und ihre Geschichte sucht.

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