Adults-only sunset gulet cruise with dinner from Side

Alara River 4x4 tour with dinner and a show

This evening tour blends countryside exploring with a dose of Ottoman history. You'll rumble off-road through rural villages in a 4x4, roll past orchards, pause by the Alara River and even cool off with a dip if you're up for it. Then, it's on to Alarahan Caravanserai, a historic stopover from old trade‑route days. Here, you'll sit down to dinner inside its stone walls and take a look at the wax‑figure displays of Seljuk and Ottoman sultans, before the Anatolian Sultans show brings Ottoman customs, costumes and stories to life.

Wellness and spa beauty care with pick-up from Side

Visit a spa and wellness center for a beauty care program. Relax in the sauna, receive a facial skin analysis and enjoy many body treatments.

Spa detox-day package with pick-up from Side

Enjoy a detox-day program in a spa and wellness center. Relax in the sauna, receive a facial skin analysis and many body treatments.

Wellness and vital care package with pick-up from Side

Enjoy a spa vital care package. Relax in the sauna and taste a delicious herbal tea. Receive a facial skin analysis and full body treatment.

Pasha and sultan spa package with pickup from Side

Enjoy the pasha and sultan wellness spa package. Relax in the sauna and try the different body treatments included in the program.

Green Canyon boat cruise with lunch and shopping

The star attractions of this full day excursion are shopping, riverside dining and a beautiful, wild canyon. You'll take a canyon boat trip and stop for a swim at Oymapinar Dam Lake. Narin, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Oymapinar Dam Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in Turkey, covering an area of approximately 19 square kilometres. The lake is fed by the Manavgat River, which flows south from the Taurus Mountains and eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea at Side.' Your tour starts with a spot of shopping at Dickman Textile Centre. If fashion is your thing, then you're in luck as you can enjoy browsing for clothing and accessories from leading brands with attentive shopkeepers. Next, we'll head to a riverside restaurant for a freshly prepared meal made with locally sourced ingredients. Afterwards it's all aboard, ready for a cruise down the canyon waterway. Spectacularly rugged rock formations tower around you and the river, in shades of turquoise and green, snakes away into the distance. It's a tranquil slice of Turkish natural beauty and the colour of the water is spellbinding. You'll cruise the canyon, admiring the views, before the boat slows - you'll be able to swim in these wild surroundings once the boat reaches the Oymapinar Lake.

Karacaören Lake and Kursunlu Waterfall with shopping tour

Wild landscapes, waterfalls and Turkish traditions. This tour kicks off at a jewellery centre to bag a bargain on gold and silver. And after a trip to the thundering Kurşunlu Waterfall, there's a boat trip on the shimmering Lake Karacaören.We'll warm up with a real Turkish pastime – shopping. Start at a jewellery centre, where you'll have around an hour to eye up trays of shiny gold and silver, learn about Turkish gold or even order a personalized piece. As the expert jewellers present their dazzling items, remember to haggle for the best price. And if shopping isn't on your agenda, a polite decline will do just fine.Hop in an off-road minibus and there's a trip to Kurşunlu falls, one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Turkey. Next, it's on to one of Turkey's top beauty spots – Lake Karacaören. Hop on an eco-friendly electric boat and glide across the water, soaking in the views of its mountainous surrounds. Drop anchor, and you can cool off with a few swims before heading back to base.

Antalya Shopping & Old Town Tour

Antalya is renowned for its shopping and for being a haggler's paradise – it's not just beautiful landscapes and historic cities. This full day tour combines these two elements, taking you to the best places to grab a bargain and pick up a souvenir, as well as the famous Karpuzkaldiran waterfall and Antalya old town.

Gulet Cruise with Lunch along the Turkish Coast from Side

This excursion combines history with relaxation. Kick off with a guided tour of ancient Side – its classical links include none other than Alexander the Great. See the ruins of Vespasian Gate, Temple of Apollo and the theatre. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean, its location is one of the prettiest among Turkey's archaeological sites. Bring your swimwear and a towel and get ready to live the life on board the yacht. Your captain will drop anchor from time to time so that you can take a dip in the water. Lunch will be served on board and all locally branded drinks are included.

Summer tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with Lake Salda

This summer tour takes you to Pamukkale, which means ‘cotton castle' in Turkish – and you'll see why as soon as you set eyes upon its magical landscape. Heading deep into the Anatolian countryside, you'll also visit Hierapolis, and stop en route at dazzling Lake Salda. Muzaffer, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Pamukkale is like something out of a fairytale – a spectacle of terraces formed over thousands of years that look like a cascading snowy waterfall. Legend has it, the hot thermal springs here have healing properties.'Leaving Antalya early in the morning, you'll arrive at Lake Salda after a few hours' scenic drive. It's been compared to the Maldives for its long white beaches and multi-toned blue waters. You'll have free time to take some photos of this otherworldly spot. Then we'll continue to Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards, admire the bright white calcite terraces – they look like icy stalactites dripping from pools of sky-blue water.At the top of these travertines is Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the Byzantine Gate and marvel at the ruins as you stroll towards the vast bowl-shaped theatre. On the way back, you'll tuck into a tasty dinner in a forest restaurant, too. What's more, for every sale of this experience, there's a donation to the TUI Care Foundation charity.