Phaselis & Tahtali Mountain Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Breathtaking Views
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Embark on a Phaselis & Tahtali Mountain Tour and discover ancient ruins, breathtaking views, and stunning panoramas. Explore the Greek and Roman city of Phaselis, ride the cable car to the summit of Mount Olympos, and enjoy a delicious lunch amidst spectacular scenery.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Phaselis - Guided tour of the ancient city of Phaselis, seeing ruins such as Hadrian’s Gate
  • Mt. Olympos (Tahtali Dag) - Ride the 4,000m-long Olympos aerial tram cable car to the summit of Mount Tahtali
  • Phaselis - Free time to relax and swim on the three secluded beaches of Phaselis
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Entry fees covered
  • Climate-controlled transport
  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Professional tour guide
  • Cable car experience
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Photos
  • Gratuities
  • Snorkeling equipment not included
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
Additional Information

We begin with Phaselis, the storied city of ancient Greece and Rome, nestled amongst woodlands and trio of small bays along the Lycian coast, replete with remarkable artifacts from the classical era. The guided tour highlights include Hadrian’s Gate, the city’s amphitheater, and its aqueduct. You will also have the opportunity to meander through what was once bustling marketplaces and the city’s main thoroughfare. There is allotted time for beach excursions as well, so come prepared to swim. This historical tour is set against the backdrop of the distant Bey Mountains National Park, which is where the journey continues.

Subsequently, you will ascend through the mist to the peak of Mount Olympos, also recognized as Tahtali, via one of the world’s lengthiest cable car routes that extends over 4 kilometers. At its peak, 2,365 meters above sea level, ample time will be afforded for you to enjoy the sweeping 360-degree views from several vantage points, evoking the vistas once enjoyed by the deities of old. To complete the experience, lunch will be served in the presence of awe-inspiring natural vistas.

  • Not recommended if you’re afraid of heights
  • Photos not included
  • Snorkeling 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
  • Bring warm clothes
Location
Phaselis
Finike Karayolu 58. Km.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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898lyns
May 18, 2023
Phaselis & Tahtali Mountain LONG Day Tour - Don't book this trip unless you are prepared to spend hours on a coach picking up at other hotels! We were based in Side and were picked up at 7.15am, we then travelled to the centre of Antalya where we waited for a transfer coach. We then spent another 2 hours picking up other guests. Once everyone was on board it was clear that the majority of the guests were not English and their guide spent the rest of the journey to Phaselis talking very loudly on the microphone and our poor guide couldn't get a word in edgeways. Once at Phaselis, which is lovely, our guide was finally able to find his voice and explained in great detail all about the site. We then travelled to the cable car on our ride up to the top and lunch. If you are claustrophobic this is not for you as they cram as many people in as possible. Lunch was pre-ordered for us and was passable. The journey down in the cable car was again pretty crammed. Luckily, after complaining to our guide, he was able to arrange a transfer straight back to Side without us having to make all the hotel stops. We were very grateful to him. He did say that he didn't understand why TUI sold this experience to guests in the Side area as it really is too far to travel and we totally agreed. Note to TUI, if you are going to continue to sell this excursion, I suggest that you arrange for coaches to transfer people straight to Phaselis & Tahtali Mountain.
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