5 Boat Trips with a Market Stop Around the Mediterranean to Build a Day Around

1.Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Manavgat by coach and boat. Cruise the river to the sea, stop for swimming, eat a Turkish lunch with soft drinks, visit Manavgat Waterfall, and shop at the huge bazaar. Hotel pickup is available from Side, Okurcalar, Konaklı, Belek, and Alanya, with guides speaking several European languages.

“It was well organized. The boat was not too crowded. The staff was very polite and kind. I m recommending bring a shoes to swimming because the beach is little stony. All of the tour was relaxing and worth to recommend.”

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2.Manavgat Cruise & Grand Bazaar w/Lunch and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 71 reviews · 10 hours · from $41

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Alanya to Manavgat by minibus, boat, and bus. Cruise the river, enjoy barbecue lunch and unlimited soft drinks, swim at the river mouth, then visit the Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. Guides speak English or German, and some departures may include a textile market stop.

“det bedste var Sejl turen og turen til de 2 bazar . guiden kunne KUN MEGET LIDT engelsk og mumlede i micfonen under hele turen det var meget utydeligt at høre hvad der blev sagt🥺”

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3.Manavgat Waterfall, Boat & Bazaar Tour from Alanya & Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $16Best value

Spend 5 to 6 hours cruising the Manavgat River, stopping to swim in the river and Mediterranean Sea, eating lunch, visiting Manavgat Waterfall, and shopping at the local bazaar. Transfers are available from Alanya, Side, and Antalya. Guides speak English, Russian, Turkish, or German.

“Vervoer met een afgeschreven bus en een chauffeur die al slingerend door het verkeer gaat. Een boottocht waar het voor locale meer ging om het binnenharken van geld als om het bekommeren om de de reiziger. Was koud met strave wind. Mogelijkheid om de boot deel te sluiten met de aanwezige zeilen werd niet aan gedacht. Geld innen voor iets wat al betaald was genoot de voorkeur. Na discussie geld wel teruggekregen. Eten aan boord was door de ijskou niet aangenaam. 2 warme thee dan maar... kosten, ja wel € 6,00 (2 kopjes heet water). Dan naar de waterval wat niet echt spectaculair is maar meer een aflopende rivier. Het…”

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4.Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour from Belek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend about nine hours exploring Manavgat by coach and boat. You’ll visit the waterfall, cruise toward the coast, stop by the beach, and browse a Turkish market. English service, hotel pickup, lunch, and a group of up to 80 people are part of the experience. Guide Fatih has earned praise for being helpful and attentive.

“Attention cascade non inclus dans le prix on était pas au courant, faire 3h de bateau pour rester 10 min sur une plage banale. Nous déconseillons perte de temps et d’argent Le bazar relève un peu le niveau sauf qu’il est inondé de touriste”

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5.Antalya City Tour: Waterfalls, Boat, Old City & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $16

Spend a morning and afternoon touring Antalya with hotel pickup, a local guide, lunch, Old Town sightseeing, shopping time, and a two-hour boat trip to Düden Waterfalls. Guides may speak English, Russian, German, or Turkish. Ask about the schedule, as some departures include long stops and can run well past six hours.

“Although the coach arrived 25 minutes late, we were kept well informed throughout which we appreciated. Once the tour began, we had a fantastic day with John Wick as our guide. He was knowledgeable, engaging and shared excellent information about the city, making the experience both enjoyable and informative. John handled a challenging situation with great professionalism when a large group of Nigerian ladies became quite disruptive and rude to him. Despite the tension, he remained calm and composed, ensuring the tour continued smoothly without further issues. His patience and professionalism were truly commendable. The coach made a stop at a jewellery warehouse and later stopped again for f...”

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