Aspendos · Summer festival transfers
Aspendos Opera & Ballet Festival Transfer from Belek
Watch opera and ballet under the stars in the 2,000-year-old Aspendos Roman theatre, then ride home in comfort. We run private evening transfers from every Belek and Kadriye hotel to the festival — about 18 km — with the driver waiting through the late finish for a relaxed drive back.
📅 Roughly mid-June to late July each summer, with performances usually starting around 21:00
The Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, staged by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet, fills the ancient theatre near Serik with performances through the summer, typically from mid-June into late July, with the occasional concert later in the season. Shows usually begin around 21:00 and can run past 23:00, so the return leg matters as much as the outbound.
Aspendos sits about 18 km inland from the Belek hotel strip — a 20 to 30 minute drive. A metered taxi is hard to find at the theatre gate once a performance ends and hundreds of people leave at once; our driver is already there, parked and waiting, so you walk straight to the car. The fare is fixed per vehicle from about €30 for a sedan and a little more for a Mercedes Vito, agreed before you travel with no night surcharge for the late finish.
Bring a light layer — the stone theatre cools in the evening — and allow time to find your seat before the performance. Tickets for the festival are bought separately through the official box office or authorised sellers; we handle only the transfer, but we time the pickup so you arrive without rushing.
Many guests turn the evening into a fuller day, visiting Aspendos, Perge and Side by daylight and returning for the performance, or pairing it with dinner in Belek beforehand. Tell us your plan on WhatsApp and we quote the whole itinerary at a fixed price.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer to the Aspendos festival from Belek?
From about €30 per vehicle for a sedan (up to 4) and a little more for a Mercedes Vito (up to 6), fixed in writing. There is no night surcharge for the late return, and the driver waits through the performance.
Will the driver wait until the performance ends?
Yes. Performances often finish after 23:00, and the driver waits at the theatre so you avoid the crush for a taxi at the gate. The waiting is included in the fixed price.
How far is Aspendos from Belek?
About 18 km, a 20 to 30 minute drive from most Belek and Kadriye hotels.
Do you sell festival tickets?
No — tickets are bought separately from the official box office or authorised sellers. We provide the private transfer and time your pickup around the performance.
When is the Aspendos Opera Festival held?
Usually from mid-June to late July each summer, with performances generally starting around 21:00. Dates change yearly, so check the current programme when you book.
Can we visit Aspendos, Perge and Side the same day?
Yes. A popular plan is the three ancient cities by day, then the performance in the evening. Tell us on WhatsApp and we quote the full day at one fixed price.
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