My First 24 Hours in Side Old Town 🇹🇷 | Antalya Turkey Vlog July 2026

Welcome to the very first episode of my brand-new Antalya, Turkey travel series! 🇹🇷 After years of visiting the Dalaman region of Turkey, I finally decided it was time to explore somewhere completely new... Side Old Town. In this vlog, you'll join me from the moment I land at Antalya International Airport right through to my first full 24 hours discovering one of Turkey's most beautiful historic coastal towns. This is my genuine first impression of Side, so everything you see is completely authentic as I experience it for the very first time. In this episode you'll see: ✈️ Landing at Antalya International Airport for the first time 🛄 What arrivals, passport control and baggage reclaim are really like 🚖 Finding my airport transfer to Side Old Town 🏡 Checking into Yükser Pansiyon, a beautiful family-run guesthouse that's been welcoming guests since 1986 🥐 A traditional Turkish breakfast with fresh bread, cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers, homemade jams and unlimited Turkish tea 🏛️ Exploring the incredible ruins throughout Side Old Town 🌊 Walking the beautiful harbour and seafront 🏖️ Side's beaches, sunbed prices and beach bars 🍦 Trying local food, Turkish delights and ice cream 🚂 Riding the famous Side sightseeing train 💈 Getting a Turkish haircut and beard trim 🍽️ Enjoying an incredible evening steak dinner overlooking the harbour 🌙 Seeing Side Old Town completely transformed after dark Along the way I'll also show you: 💶 Honest prices throughout Side 🚶 What it's really like walking around the town 🏛️ The Temple of Athena 🌊 The beautiful harbour 🏖️ The huge beach outside the Old Town 🚂 Public transport including the sightseeing train and electric buggies 🐕 The famous Kangal Shepherd Dogs This is an honest, unfiltered look at what it's really like to spend your first day exploring one of Turkey's most historic destinations. If you're planning a holiday to Side, Antalya, I hope this video helps you decide whether it's the right destination for you. 🌍 Stay Connected with ARIIVE eSIM Don't waste your holiday queuing for airport Wi-Fi... I used ARIIVE eSIM from the moment I landed, meaning I could instantly contact my transfer, use Google Maps and stay connected throughout my trip. ✅ 10GB - £7 ✅ 20GB - £11 ✅ 50GB - £20 ✅ Unlimited Data Available ✅ 5G Speeds ✅ Hotspot Enabled 🎁 Use code ARIIVE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://www.ariive-esims.com Connect with me ❤️ ✔️ Subscribe to my music YouTube - ‪@JamieBenkertMusic‬ 🎵 Listen to my music - https://bit.ly/4kLpc9I 📲 Follow my TikTok - https://bit.ly/4vs3YnQ 📸 Follow my Instagram - https://bit.ly/4vmz1lj #SideTurkey #Antalya #TurkeyTravel #TravelVlog #JamieBenkert