Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 2
73 mi0.1 mi
Tahtali Mountain and Chimera Lights!
On the second day of the trip you will see the beauty of Turkey from the heights by climbing Tahtali Mountain, which in ancient times was called Mount Olympus.
You will also visit an amazing sight: the Chimera Lights. And have a small picnic right on top of them.
Be sure to walk through the ruins of the town of Olympos. It's almost overgrown, but it still breathes history.
And Cape Helidonia, with its pirate harbour and lighthouse. These sights will not leave you indifferent!
You will also visit an amazing sight: the Chimera Lights. And have a small picnic right on top of them.
Be sure to walk through the ruins of the town of Olympos. It's almost overgrown, but it still breathes history.
And Cape Helidonia, with its pirate harbour and lighthouse. These sights will not leave you indifferent!
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10.8 mi
25 min
09:001 hr 30 min
Tahtali Mountain
It's time to climb the peaks! Or take a chairlift. Be sure to visit the local Olympus! From this mountain you have gorgeous views! Drinking coffee with goodies at the top, admiring the scenery from 2365 m above sea level - it's worth it!
Round trip tickets cost 32 euros for adults, 16 euros for children from 7 to 16 years old and free for under 7 years old. The road to the cable car comes from Faselis.
Round trip tickets cost 32 euros for adults, 16 euros for children from 7 to 16 years old and free for under 7 years old. The road to the cable car comes from Faselis.
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24.8 mi
1 hr
11:301 hr 30 min
Chimera Lights
And now - another unique natural sight on the slopes of Yanartash mountain! A flame bursting out of the ground due to natural gas escaping to the surface. The fire locations periodically change, the fire almost dies down, then flares up again with renewed vigor.
This place has been known since ancient times and the gas has been burning for at least the last few thousand years. But earlier the flames were more intense, the highest lights reached 2 meters and even served as a lighthouse for ships coming to the bay.
Tourists now come here to have a picnic on a natural fire that does not need to be kindled! There is a stone-paved path up the hill to the place where the torches are lit. Entrance to the mountain is charged at 9 Turkish Liras (as of November 2020).
This place has been known since ancient times and the gas has been burning for at least the last few thousand years. But earlier the flames were more intense, the highest lights reached 2 meters and even served as a lighthouse for ships coming to the bay.
Tourists now come here to have a picnic on a natural fire that does not need to be kindled! There is a stone-paved path up the hill to the place where the torches are lit. Entrance to the mountain is charged at 9 Turkish Liras (as of November 2020).
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19.7 mi
1 hr
14:001 hr
Olympos
The ancient city was built above a small gulf in a deep gorge, along a small river and is known to have been a member of the Lycian League in the 2nd century BC. Olympos together with the town of Phaselis was from time to time pillaged by the Cilician pirates, and in 42 B.C. it went under Roman rule. During the Roman period the town reached its peak of prosperity. In the following centuries the city lost its importance and was abandoned by its inhabitants. In the 7th century, the Arabian raids contributed to the decline.
The town is badly overgrown and rather poorly preserved. It is less well maintained than other ancient monuments but it does have its own face. The old riverbed, the remains of fortress walls, a colonnade, the ruins of a very small theater (for 500 spectators) and the remains of buildings overgrown with greenery. Admission is chargeable and costs 24 Turkish Liras (as of October 2019).
The town is badly overgrown and rather poorly preserved. It is less well maintained than other ancient monuments but it does have its own face. The old riverbed, the remains of fortress walls, a colonnade, the ruins of a very small theater (for 500 spectators) and the remains of buildings overgrown with greenery. Admission is chargeable and costs 24 Turkish Liras (as of October 2019).
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15.1 mi
50 min
15:501 hr 30 min
Pirate Bay
There are many picturesque coves along Turkey's coastline, but this one has an amazing story of its own!
Once upon a time (in the 1st century BC) there was a town here - a real pirate fortress, the remains of which can still be found on the rocky shores. Then the Romans drove the pirates out and the town was safely destroyed and abandoned by its inhabitants for 20 centuries. The picturesque bay remained a wonderful place for secluded rest.
Once upon a time (in the 1st century BC) there was a town here - a real pirate fortress, the remains of which can still be found on the rocky shores. Then the Romans drove the pirates out and the town was safely destroyed and abandoned by its inhabitants for 20 centuries. The picturesque bay remained a wonderful place for secluded rest.
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0.1 mi
5 min
17:501 hr
Helidonia Lighthouse
The way to the lighthouse is not easy, but it's still worth going up there. Look from above and imagine how many ships have sunk there!
Near the cape the undercurrents behaved very insidiously and pulled the passing ships right to the rocks, where they broke and sank. In front of the cape there is a trap of five islands. It looks beautiful, of course, but it is deadly: many ancient ships have perished next to them.
Near the cape the undercurrents behaved very insidiously and pulled the passing ships right to the rocks, where they broke and sank. In front of the cape there is a trap of five islands. It looks beautiful, of course, but it is deadly: many ancient ships have perished next to them.
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2.9 mi
20 min
22:0010 hrs
Esperanza Boutique Hotel of Lykia
Tomorrow will be filled to the top with ancient ruins, so it's worth a good and comfortable break in a nice scenic spot. Plus, it's a good time to share impressions and photos with friends.
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