Ancient History Tours in Turkey: The 5 Worth Booking

1.Ancient Perge, Aspendos Theater & City of Side Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,237 reviews · 9 hours · from $41Our pick

Explore Perge, Aspendos Theater, and Side from Antalya with lunch, hotel pickup, expert guides, and excellent value at $41.

“Very good trip and great guide, but extremely impressed by the company and customer service. I was given an updated wrong time the day before, so we missed the bus, and they got us a taxi and reimbursed the money on the same day on the trip. Extremely professional and great customer service would highly recommend”

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2.Ancient Perge, Aspendos Amphitheater and City of Side Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 644 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Review of Antalya’s Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Apollo Temple tour, with practical advice on sights, value, timing, transport, and comfort.

“The lectures by our guide who shared his vast knowledge with us. He very passionate regarding the history that many of us have not heard before.”

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3.Day Tour of Ancient Roman Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · 9 hours · from $89

Explore Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall from Antalya on a 9-hour guided tour with lunch, transport, and entry fees.

“Fatima the lady driver and Kerem our guide were both very competent, friendly and informative. would highly recommend for a great experience”

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4.From Izmir: Guided Tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 9 hours · from $117

Review of the 9-hour Ephesus tour from Izmir, covering transport, ruins, lunch, optional sites, guides, costs, and practical booking advice.

“Our tour of Ephesus with Erman was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything was well-organized and exceeded our expectations. The van was super comfortable, and the pick-up was right on time. The drive to Ephesus was smooth, allowing us to relax and enjoy the scenic views. Erman is an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide. His deep understanding of history brought the ancient city to life, making every stop along the way engaging and informative. While the tour was conducted in English, Erman mentioned that he is willing to offer tours in other languages in the future if needed, which is a great option for visitors from different backgrounds. Another…”

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5.Fire of Anatolia Dance Show at Ancient Aspendos Theater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $64

Review of Fire of Anatolia at Ancient Aspendos Theater, with show details, transport advice, seating tips, price value, and booking guidance.

“Prompt communication, easy booking. theater/ruins were beatiful and show was fantasticprom”

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