2 Days in Manavgat & Side – Waterfalls, Ancient Cities, and Apollo Sunsets for Under $100

#100usdchallenge Includes: Lyrbe Ruins | Manavgat Waterfall | Side Ancient City | Sunrise & Sunset at Apollo Temple | 1-Night Stay 🗓️ Day 1: Nature, Ruins & a Glorious Sunset 🕘 Morning – Arrival & Lyrbe Ancient City * Arrive in Manavgat town (via intercity bus or carpool) * 09:30 – Head to Lyrbe Ancient City (Seleukeia) * Entry: Free * Explore ancient agora, Roman walls, and pine forest 🕛 Midday – Manavgat Waterfall & Lunch * 12:00 – Manavgat Waterfall * Entry Fee: ₺50 (~$1.25) * Relax with Turkish tea or fresh juice * Lunch at a riverside café: ₺300 (~$7.5) 🕒 Afternoon – Travel to Side & Check-in * 14:00 – Travel to Side (30 minutes) * 15:00 – Check into a budget guesthouse or hotel * Cost: ₺1000 (~$25) * Drop your bags and refresh 🌅 Sunset – Temple of Apollo * 18:30 – Walk to Apollo Temple * Free entry (open area) * Watch the sunset behind the columns by the sea * Perfect for photography & peaceful vibes 🕗 Evening – Dinner & Old Town Walk * Dinner in Side Old Town (meze plate or fresh seafood): ₺400 (~$10) * Enjoy the historical streets lit up at night 🗓️ Day 2: Sunrise, Ancient Theater & Beach Vibes 🌄 Early Morning – Apollo Temple at Sunrise * 05:30 – Wake up for sunrise at Apollo Temple * Peaceful early hours, perfect light for magical photos * Optional coffee-to-go 🕘 Morning – Side Ancient City Tour * 09:00 – Explore: * Ancient Theater (Entry: ₺340 / ~$8.5) * Side Museum (Entry: ₺200 / ~$5) * Stroll Roman roads, columns, harbor views 🕛 Beach Time & Lunch * Enjoy some time by the beach near the ruins * Lunch: Wrap, gözleme or sandwich – ₺250 (~$6.25) 🕒 Afternoon – Return * Travel back to Manavgat or your next destination