The Mediterranean · SHOPPING TOURS
Good shopping tours fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ.
Review of Side’s Manavgat boat, bazaar, and waterfall tour, with lunch, swimming, hotel transfers, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Boat ride was perfect, transfer & guide were lovely & very professional. Food was also lovely, highly recommend”
Review of Manavgat’s river cruise, barbecue lunch, beach swim, Grand Bazaar, mosque, transport, shopping stops, and value from Alanya.
“It was a fantastic day out!! We got picked up after waiting a while as they noted our hotel incorrectly but after that, the day was smooth. We arrived at the boat on time, found some good seats and waited around 30 mins for other guests. Then we travelled down the river to the sea and then did a stop near there. It was a sandbank with the river on one side and the sea on the other, you can rent run beds, jet skis and buy snacks. We boarded the boat again for lunch before heading back. Once back, we got a coach ride to a textiles store full…”
Review of the Manavgat Waterfall, river boat, swimming and bazaar tour from Alanya, Side and Antalya, with practical tips and value advice.
“Tijdig opgehaald aan hoofdingang hotel, werd duidelijk gecommuniceerd via mail. Boottocht is zeer leuke ervaring. Tussentijdse zwemstop ook fijn om even af te koelen en iets anders te hebben dan hotel. Water was nog goed van temperatuur voor eind oktober te zijn. Op de boot komt fotograaf rond met papagaai. Jammer dat de prijzen vrij duur zijn! 5 euro voor een gewone foto en de rest is nog duurder! Daarna met de bus naar waterval en nadien naar bazaar. Timing is strak, maar nodig om groep wat bij elkaar te houden. Hadden 1,5h in bazaar (omdat we ook waterval deden) en dat is vrij kort. Ogen te kort om allrs…”
Review of the Manavgat River Cruise from Belek, with waterfall, boat ride, beach stop and bazaar advice before you book.
“Really good pick up arrangments from the hotel with instructions. The tour itself was well planned out and executed, the tour guides were always very helpful and made sure of the customers safety. I would highly recommend them”
Review of Antalya’s $16 city tour with Old Town sights, lunch, boat ride to Düden Waterfalls, shopping stops, and practical tips.
“Pleasant introduction to Antalya. Timely driver and transportation. Our guide Inci was a passionate lady very well versed with Turkish cultures and lifestyle and truely made the day both a memorable and enjoyable experience 🩷”
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