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A full-day trip from Side that pairs dramatic limestone canyons and a turquoise river swim with a visit to the Roman ruins of Selge. Expect short hikes, cliff-top viewpoints and a traditional Turkish lunch in nature.
A full-day trip from Side that pairs dramatic limestone canyons and a turquoise river swim with a visit to the Roman ruins of Selge. Expect short hikes, cliff-top viewpoints and a traditional Turkish lunch in nature.
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Operated by Sommer Tour · Side, Antalya Province
You step onto the minibus in Side before dawn and the road leans into the Taurus Mountains, a ribbon of asphalt cutting through pine-scented air. Within an hour the valley opens: Eagle (Tazy) Canyon drops away beneath sheer limestone faces and a narrow trail leads to a photo-ready rim where wind and light carve the cliffs into sharp relief.
easy.
7 hours.
Suitable for travelers in light to moderate shape who can walk short distances on uneven terrain and handle brief river access.
Yes—there are calm pools suitable for casual swims, but avoid strong currents and follow your guide’s directions.
Yes, the tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Side and nearby resorts—confirm your pickup point when booking.
Drive times vary with traffic but expect roughly 45–75 minutes to canyon viewpoints depending on stops.
Selge has uneven stone streets and steps; access is limited and not fully wheelchair friendly, though some viewpoints near the site are reachable.
Selge was a significant Pisidian city with Hellenistic origins later rebuilt under Roman rule; its amphitheater and temples reflect centuries of inland Anatolian trade and culture.
Köprülü Canyon is a protected national park—stay on trails, avoid disturbing riverbanks, and pack out trash to protect freshwater habitat.
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