Lycian Coast Antalya
6 Days / 5 Nights
Symbiosis of sea and the mountain will offer a simply breathtaking landscape. Between chain Mountain of Taurus –ski stations and Mediterranean Sea, a green Coast and endless beaches.
Lycian Coast: it is a departure for an amazing discovery of the ruins of a very original civilization: It is consisted of a site and sanctuary founded par un public indigenous Anatolian: Lycians they were under the were under the influence of Greek words and also Persians. This was a particular situation. In fact, this is an essential observation area of oriental Mediterranean civilizations history which goes back to times from 1 thousand years before JC until middle age.
Should be noted that sites Xanthos and Letonia form one the most remarkable archaeological site of Turkey and take their place among World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO.
Day 1: Istanbul – Dalaman – Kaunos – Dalyan (50 km apprx)
At the moment of landing, at first blink you will admire the density of vegetation and the natural and savage coastal area in the region. We will have our breakfast in Dalyan a charming small village called at ancient times Kaunos.
Day 2: Dalyan – Oludeniz – Kas (140 km apprx)
Avant de quitter Dalyan nous vous Before you leave we recommend you to have a tour on the beach of 6 km of white sand, this is what you see in the tourism magazines it is a classic but real. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Pine forest just next to the beach, makes it even more fantastic and savage. It is far from overcrowded beaches of summer resorts.
Day 3: Kas – Xantho – Patara – Kas (Environ 90 km)
Rapid return to Kas to discover the site of Xanthos, no doubt that this is one of most well kept treasury of the region. Xanthos has been the most important city Ancient Confederation of Lycia. Today’s Kinik in the province of Antalya. As the center of ancient Lycia and the site of its most extensive antiquities, Xanthos has been a mecca for students of Anatolian civilization since the early 19th century.
Day 4 : Kas – Antalya (200 km apprx)
Early in the morning, departure for the small port of Ucagiz where a boat cruise is highly recommended for the discovery of Kekova and the surrounding bay. In the crystal water of the Mediterranean, imagine the remains of port gobbled up. Discovery of Lycian civilization will be mostly relaxing, with swimming and stops in the small fishing villages calme and preserved.
Day 5: Antalya (120 apprx)
Discovery of the antique region in Antalya –The three most important antique site. Depart for the antique site of Perge; The stadium, The Roman baths, agora, its surprising main road. Visit of Aspendos theatre, one of the rare antique theatres perfectly conserved. We will also see the aqueducts in Aspendos and the beautiful seljukidian bridge from 12th Century.
Day 6: Antalya (Environ 80 km)
The most picturesque sites Turkish Coast: In the morning Termessos; an eagle niche having more than 1000 meters. In the afternoon return to Antalya.
Visit of the old city –the small streets, charming old Turkish houses, the old port and of course the Castle of Antalya. Visit of Antalya Museum where the Roman sculptures of Perge are exposed, the magnifiecient sarcophagus, the section ethnographic. Discovery of the waterfall of Karpuzkaldiran; one of the rare waterfalls in the world of this size falling in the sea.