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2 Days in Manavgat & Side โ€“ 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 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 1: Nature, Ruins & a Glorious Sunset ๐Ÿ•˜ Morning โ€“ Arrival & Lyrbe Ancient City * Arrive in Manavgat town (via intercity bus or carpool) * 09:30 โ€“ Head to Lyrbe Ancient City (Seleukeia) * Entry: Free * Explore ancient agora, Roman walls, and pine forest ๐Ÿ•› Midday โ€“ Manavgat Waterfall & Lunch * 12:00 โ€“ Manavgat Waterfall * Entry Fee: โ‚บ50 (~$1.25) * Relax with Turkish tea or fresh juice * Lunch at a riverside cafรฉ: โ‚บ300 (~$7.5) ๐Ÿ•’ Afternoon โ€“ Travel to Side & Check-in * 14:00 โ€“ Travel to Side (30 minutes) * 15:00 โ€“ Check into a budget guesthouse or hotel * Cost: โ‚บ1000 (~$25) * Drop your bags and refresh ๐ŸŒ… Sunset โ€“ Temple of Apollo * 18:30 โ€“ Walk to Apollo Temple * Free entry (open area) * Watch the sunset behind the columns by the sea * Perfect for photography & peaceful vibes ๐Ÿ•— Evening โ€“ Dinner & Old Town Walk * Dinner in Side Old Town (meze plate or fresh seafood): โ‚บ400 (~$10) * Enjoy the historical streets lit up at night ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 2: Sunrise, Ancient Theater & Beach Vibes ๐ŸŒ„ Early Morning โ€“ Apollo Temple at Sunrise * 05:30 โ€“ Wake up for sunrise at Apollo Temple * Peaceful early hours, perfect light for magical photos * Optional coffee-to-go ๐Ÿ•˜ Morning โ€“ Side Ancient City Tour * 09:00 โ€“ Explore: * Ancient Theater (Entry: โ‚บ340 / ~$8.5) * Side Museum (Entry: โ‚บ200 / ~$5) * Stroll Roman roads, columns, harbor views ๐Ÿ•› Beach Time & Lunch * Enjoy some time by the beach near the ruins * Lunch: Wrap, gรถzleme or sandwich โ€“ โ‚บ250 (~$6.25) ๐Ÿ•’ Afternoon โ€“ Return * Travel back to Manavgat or your next destination
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