Phaselis & Tahtali Mountain Day Tour
‘This tour is steeped in mythology,' says Muzzafer, one of our guides. ‘Alexander the Great spent a winter in the ancient city of Phaselis, while from the top of Mount Olympos the gods and goddesses looked down, wishing they were in his place.' It's quite a calling card but this tour lives up to it. You've got history at Phaselis and panoramic views from a ride on the Olympos Aerial Tram. What's more, there's time to visit some of Antalya's most secluded beaches and a mountain-top lunch.
First up is the ancient Greek and Roman city of Phaselis. It's scattered around a woodland and three little bays on the Lycian coastline and boasts impressive relics from classical times. Hadrian's Gate, the theatre and the aqueduct are among the standouts of the guided tour. Plus, you'll get to stroll among the ruins of former shops and the main street. There's also free time to visit the beaches, so bring your bathing gear. And all this is framed by the Bey Mountains National Park in the distance – your next destination.
You'll ride through the clouds to the summit of Mount Olympos, also known as Tahtali, on one of the longest cable car rides in the world – its more than 4km long. At the summit, which is 2,365m above sea level, you'll have plenty of time to soak up 360-degree panoramas from the viewing platforms, just as the ancient gods and goddesses did. To round of the experience, you'll get to sit down to lunch with a side order of spectacular scenery.
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Additional features
Do this because
- Guided tour of the ancient city of Phaselis, seeing ruins such as Hadrian's Gate
- Ride the 4,000m-long Olympos aerial tram cable car to the summit of Mount Tahtali
- Enjoy lunch – and the panoramic views – on the summit of Mount Tahtali
- Free time to relax and swim on the three secluded beaches of Phaselis
- Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Turkey and its people
Important to know
- Not recommended if you're afraid of heights
- Photos not included
- Snorkelling equipment not included
- There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
- There's no swimming during winter months, from November to April
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from claustrophobia
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Drinks not included
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Bring warm clothes
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Transport
- Guide
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Cable car ride
- Insurance
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
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