Kemer to Side

Distance: 115 kmTravel time: 1 hour 45 minsNearest metro: No Metro Station
Kemer to Side
Kemer to Side
Kemer to Side

Overview

Side sits around 115 km east of Kemer, a coastal drive of about an hour forty-five minutes with Haqqi Tours. Much of the route follows the shoreline before reaching the old town, where the Temple of Apollo stands right at the water's edge, a scene many visitors plan their day around. Pickup happens right at your Kemer hotel, in whichever of the V-Class or Sprinter your group booked, and the car answers to your party only for the entire run toward Side. The price is set and confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel, by a real member of our team rather than an app. It is a route that works equally well for families after long beaches and for anyone keen to combine a beach stay with a look at ancient ruins.

Highlights

  • Side lies around 115 km east of Kemer, close to an hour forty-five minutes away
  • The Temple of Apollo stands at the water's edge in the old town
  • Much of the drive follows the Mediterranean shoreline before reaching Side
  • No metro station serves Side, so a private road transfer is how most visitors arrive
  • The Mercedes V-Class or Sprinter takes only your party for the whole route
  • Side combines long sandy beaches with Greco-Roman ruins in one town
  • A fixed fare for the route is confirmed on WhatsApp before departure

Route details

About the destination

Side occupies a narrow peninsula on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, its old quarter built among the columns and stonework of a much older Greco-Roman settlement, with long sandy beaches stretching away on either side.

Hotels nearby

  • Barut Hemera - Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection

Landmarks nearby

  • Temple of Apollo - Side Museum

Restaurants nearby

  • Karma Restaurant - Orfoz Restaurant

Nearest metro

No Metro Station

Good to know

  • Time your pickup for late afternoon if you want to catch the Temple of Apollo at sunset
  • Comfortable sandals help for walking around the old town's stone streets and ruins
  • Keep your Side hotel name ready to share with the driver ahead of arrival
  • The coastal road can be busier in high summer, so allow a little extra time either way
  • Bring a light cover-up for the ruins, since there is limited shade around the temple site
  • Side Museum is a short walk from most old town hotels if you want a quieter stop

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Side from our hotel in Kemer?
Count on roughly 115 km and close to an hour forty-five minutes for the Kemer to Side run, most of it tracing the shoreline as the road bends east toward the old town.
Does the driver take us close to the Temple of Apollo?
Yes, the old town is compact enough that a hotel there usually means a short walk to the Temple of Apollo, and the driver sets you down as near to it as the streets permit.
Can we request an early evening pickup to see the temple at sunset?
Yes, mention the timing you want when booking and the driver will plan the pickup so you have time to see it before or after visiting Side.
Is a child seat provided as standard or should we ask?
A child seat is not fitted by default, so let the team know the child's age when booking so the right one is ready for the journey.
How does the fixed price work for this particular route?
One number is agreed for the Kemer to Side run and put in writing beforehand, so a slow day on the coastal road never changes what you owe at the end of it.
Will anyone else be in the vehicle with us?
No, this drive belongs to one party at a time, so the V-Class or Sprinter carrying you to Side never picks up a second family along the way.
What if our flight or ferry plans change and we need a different pickup time?
Message the team on WhatsApp as soon as you know, and a member of staff will confirm the revised pickup time with you directly and quickly.
Is Side Museum included in a typical transfer stop?
The transfer itself runs door to door, though Side Museum sits within the old town and is an easy walk once you are dropped off there.
Can we book this as a one-way trip rather than a round trip?
Yes, one-way bookings between Kemer and Side are quite common indeed, with a separate return trip arranged closer to your own travel date if needed.
How much notice do you need to confirm a Kemer to Side transfer?
A day or two ahead is usually more than enough, though earlier confirmation is genuinely helpful during busy summer weeks when schedules fill up rather quickly.
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