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Manavgat Market and Boat Tour from Belek
Combine bargain-hunting at Manavgat's bustling Monday market with a relaxing cruise along the Manavgat River from Belek. Book your full-day market and boat tour today!
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Experience
Highlights
- Browse one of the Antalya coast's largest open-air markets for spices, textiles and leather
- Glide along the tranquil Manavgat River aboard a comfortable wooden riverboat
- Bargain like a local for genuine Turkish cotton, fake-brand finds and fresh produce
- Enjoy a riverside lunch surrounded by lush greenery and birdsong
- Travel door-to-door with hotel pickup and drop-off straight from your Belek resort
Full description
Your day begins with a friendly wave from your guide as the air-conditioned coach pulls up to your Belek hotel for a relaxed morning pickup. Settling back into your seat, you roll east along the coastal road toward Manavgat, watching pine forests, citrus groves and glimpses of the turquoise Mediterranean slide past the window. The short, scenic drive sets the tone for a laid-back day that blends authentic Turkish shopping with the gentle calm of a river cruise.
Stepping into the legendary Manavgat market is a feast for every sense: pyramids of saffron, sumac and dried chilli perfume the air, while stalls overflow with soft Turkish cotton, hand-stitched leather, sparkling jewellery and the famous "genuine fake" labels. Your guide shares insider tips on how to haggle with a smile and where the best-value treasures hide, so you leave with bags full and a story to tell. Afterwards you board a traditional wooden riverboat and drift along the broad, glassy Manavgat River, where reed-lined banks, fishing boats and cooling breezes make the perfect antidote to the lively bazaar.
As midday arrives you settle at a shaded riverside spot for a hearty lunch, with the water gliding by and birdsong in the trees, followed by free time to sip Turkish tea, snap photos or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings. When the afternoon mellows, your guide gathers the group for the comfortable transfer back to Belek, your shopping bags rustling and your camera full. It's the ideal mix of culture, colour and calm, and once you've experienced it you'll understand why guests rebook this tour year after year.
Includes
- Air-conditioned hotel transfer from Belek and back
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the day
- River boat cruise on the Manavgat River
- Riverside lunch
- Local travel insurance
Excludes
- Drinks at lunch and during the day
- Personal shopping and market purchases
- Professional photo and video service
- Optional extras and tips
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Important Information
- Infants aged 0-3 join free of charge; children aged 4-11 pay a reduced child price
- Bring cash in Turkish Lira or Euro for market bargaining, plus a hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the busy market lanes
- The market operates on set days, so confirm your tour date with reception
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- Browse one of the Antalya coast's largest open-air markets for spices, textiles and leather
- Glide along the tranquil Manavgat River aboard a comfortable wooden riverboat
- Bargain like a local for genuine Turkish cotton, fake-brand finds and fresh produce
- Enjoy a riverside lunch surrounded by lush greenery and birdsong
- Travel door-to-door with hotel pickup and drop-off straight from your Belek resort
Your day begins with a friendly wave from your guide as the air-conditioned coach pulls up to your Belek hotel for a relaxed morning pickup. Settling back into your seat, you roll east along the coastal road toward Manavgat, watching pine forests, citrus groves and glimpses of the turquoise Mediterranean slide past the window. The short, scenic drive sets the tone for a laid-back day that blends authentic Turkish shopping with the gentle calm of a river cruise.
Stepping into the legendary Manavgat market is a feast for every sense: pyramids of saffron, sumac and dried chilli perfume the air, while stalls overflow with soft Turkish cotton, hand-stitched leather, sparkling jewellery and the famous "genuine fake" labels. Your guide shares insider tips on how to haggle with a smile and where the best-value treasures hide, so you leave with bags full and a story to tell. Afterwards you board a traditional wooden riverboat and drift along the broad, glassy Manavgat River, where reed-lined banks, fishing boats and cooling breezes make the perfect antidote to the lively bazaar.
As midday arrives you settle at a shaded riverside spot for a hearty lunch, with the water gliding by and birdsong in the trees, followed by free time to sip Turkish tea, snap photos or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings. When the afternoon mellows, your guide gathers the group for the comfortable transfer back to Belek, your shopping bags rustling and your camera full. It's the ideal mix of culture, colour and calm, and once you've experienced it you'll understand why guests rebook this tour year after year.
- Air-conditioned hotel transfer from Belek and back
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the day
- River boat cruise on the Manavgat River
- Riverside lunch
- Local travel insurance
- Drinks at lunch and during the day
- Personal shopping and market purchases
- Professional photo and video service
- Optional extras and tips
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Infants aged 0-3 join free of charge; children aged 4-11 pay a reduced child price
- Bring cash in Turkish Lira or Euro for market bargaining, plus a hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the busy market lanes
- The market operates on set days, so confirm your tour date with reception
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure