Saklikent and Tlos Ancient City Day Trip From Fethiye: A Journey into Lycian Civilization

Embark on a captivating day trip from Fethiye to Saklikent and Tlos Ancient City. Explore the ancient Lycian civilization, enjoy a delicious lunch in a scenic restaurant, and experience the thrill of jumping into the freezing mountain waters of Saklikent Gorge.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fethiye - We pick you up from your hotel by bus between 08:15-09:00 in the morning and our tour begins.
  • Saklikent Milli Parki - The view of Saklıkent Canyon, the first stop of our tour, will fascinate you. Words are not enough to describe this extraordinary natural phenomenon; Saklıkent manages to amaze even those who have visited this place before. The 13-kilometer Saklıkent Canyon, which was formed by melting snow on the peaks of Akdağ and heavy rainfall for thousands of years, is actually a relatively young geological formation. You can go as far as you dare in the canyon, or sit back on the riverside platforms and watch the view.

Please wear Sensible/comfortable walking shoes. Take your swimwear and towels with you. Waterproof jacket (recommended in low season)

  • Selale Yaka Park - After the Saklıkent Canyon section of our tour, after a short car ride, we go to Yaka Village (Yakapark) to have lunch at the restaurant of the trout farm. The sound of ice-cold water flowing under tree roots and stones and the cool atmosphere of this place will take you away from all the stress and troubles of modern life. After our lunch break, we set off towards Tlos with our vehicles.
  • Tlos - It is not difficult to encounter something extraordinary at every step in the ancient Lycia region, which has the richest historical, archaeological and natural resources of southwestern Turkey. On the southern foothills of Akdağ (also known as Masisitus), there is Tlos, one of the best preserved ancient settlements to date. Words are not enough to describe the ruins of Tlos, which mother nature embraces with compassion. You will hear Pegasus and Chimera fighting on the castle hill (Acropolis), learn how the ancient Romans were healed in the Roman bath-hospital, feel the atmosphere of the Olympic Games and gladiator games in the stadium, access the secrets of Greek drama arts in the theater, and see human beings among many different graves in the old cemetery (Necropolis). You will understand the thoughts behind the desire to reach infinity.
  • Fethiye - At the end of our tour, we arrive at our hotel around 17:00-18:00.
What's Included
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Extra
  • Entrance fees for Saklikent Gorge: 2€ and Tlos 3€
Additional Information

As recommended by The Daily Telegraph; Take a magical trip to the Lycian civilization of ages ago in Tlos which is known with the mythological figure of the flying horse Pegasus. We will have our lunch in a restaurant which is settled among the trees and flowing cold water. Later visiting Saklikent with the largest gorge in this region where you may jump into the freezing mountain waters if you wish. The walk up the gorge is highly recommended or you may relax and wait on the special wooden pedastals submerged in the waters of the hidden gorge. A peaceful relaxing day out.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
ERASTA FETHİYE AVM
180. Sokak
Cancellation Policy

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

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Amcook15
Jul 12, 2024
This is a must!! - Well organised… collected from hotel and a fantastic tour guide (Jesus 🤣 you’ll understand when you meet him) for the whole time. You need to carry cash! All drinks etc are paid in cash. They have a 40 lira entrance to Saklikent (Hidden city) is the biggest gorge. The canyon I believe goes about 18km. You need a sole on your shoes to cope with rocks, don’t do it in flip flops, sandals with a buckle, old trainers you don’t mind getting wet and muddy. You will get to bum height in water at various parts as you venture through the canyon. You’ll be blown away with its size and beauty. You are taken early morning which is best as it’s quiet. It does get very busy by lunch. You then go up the mountain to a lovely place with a waterfall for lunch, option of chicken fish or a Turkish bread with potato’s or cheese or a mix. I recommend this it’s so good! Buffet salad potatoes and pasta, you pay for your drinks, cash again. You then head to Tlos the ancient city, this is full of culture. There’s a lot of info so record on your phone if you want to retain the history as there’s a bit to get your head around! Stunning place and scenery. It was a hot day which you only felt around Tlos but it’s worth walking around and go to the top! 360 view!! Amazing trip so happy I did this
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Aness_a
May 25, 2024
Calm way to explore Saklikent and Tlos - The tour was a great and calm way to explore Saklikent and Tlos. Deniz was a great host who was accommodating and thoroughly interesting. I especially recommend the pomegranate juice while exploring Tlos.
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Asia_m
May 17, 2024
Great combo of nature and history - This is a great tour package that combines nature and adventure (Saklikent Gorge) with history (Tlos). The tour guide was enthusiastic, the experience overall was well-organized, and the information shared about Tlos was interesting. If I had to wave a magic wand, I'd provide guests with an extra 15 minutes to explore Tlos. But overall, a great experience.
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Lauren_t
Sep 23, 2023
Just Amazing - Absolutely fantastic day the highlight of our holiday. Tour guide Emre I believe was enthusiastic and got involved. Full of information. The gorge is just stunning. Beautiful but cold! bring suitable shoes and swimwear if you want to go rafting. The history of the tombs was fascinating. Don't miss this day out!
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Bra_u
Sep 4, 2023
Great guide - Our guide was well informed and she was helpful throughout the tour. What I liked the most was visiting Tlos ruins.
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Evan_b
Aug 7, 2023
One of the best things we did in Turkey - This is a fantastic experience and a must-do for anyone interested in the nature and history of Turkey. Saklikent and Tlos are very different experiences but complement each other wonderfully to make for a diverse and interesting day. Our tour guide, Atilla, was very well informed and engaging, and took lengths to involve everyone which was very accommodating. Drinks and the entry fee for Saklikent are not included in the price you pay for this experience but both will not set you back much further. Overall I can't recommend this experience enough.
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Jso4349vt
Jul 7, 2023
Perfect day out to Saklikent gorge - Fantastic day out! Best thing we have done so far! Lovely place, the walk was quite easy, no guide needed. Great place to be on a hot day, especially as today was 37c
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Anaahjc
Oct 10, 2022
My review is long because this excursion was that good!!! - When I think of this trip I straight away think of our tour guide, I wish I had remembered his name because he was brilliant, very informative, well spoken and clear. Very friendly, helpful and patient too. Unlike done tour guides he didn’t sound like he was reading off a script! He didn’t just share the history and facts of the two locations but also shared a lot about the Turkish culture and traditions with us, something that other tour guides fail to do. The visits to both locations was amazing and we had plenty of time to explore on our own. The guide was helpful in the sense that he explained everything (history and facts etc.) while we were driving to the locations so that time was not wasted once we arrived - which in turn gave us more time to explore the areas ourselves. This was very much appreciated by us all…while can’t other tour guides he just as clever! The pleasant surprise was the location of our lunch…a trout farm! It was beautiful! Stunning! Scenic with so much greenery, small rivers and a couple of mini waterfalls…breathtaking. No one expected this and of course we all had a million pictures taken there. The only thing I will say is the food wasn’t great but to be fair I have yet to experience an excursion that provides flavoursome food and that is say something because I have been on over 200 excursions around the world over the years! Advise to anyone interested in this excursion… • Remember to double check with the tour company the exact meeting point and what time. • Saklikent - water rafting is highly recommanded, it was so much fun and at a very fair price…but wear footwear and clothes you do not mind getting wet because 100% you will get wet! Wear wet shoes but if you are not going to cross the river than trainers is best because it can get slippery there. If I was to rate this place I would give it 100/10! A must visit for sure! • Tlos Ancient City was great but for me personally not because of the actual ruins…you see, I have seen a few in Turkey and I now kind of feel like I have seem them all! For me as far as Turkey goes, the ruins in Ephesus was the best I have seen followed by the ruins in Hierapolis. Anyway, going back to Tlos…the various scenic views as I hiked up the mountain to see the ruins was absolutely beautiful…OMG kinda beautiful! So for this reason I will advise you to have sensible shoes and HIKE UP! I wore trainers but be warned, there are some loose rocks and you may slip and break a bone or two if you are not careful. • The drive throughout the excursion was in a modern air conditioned bus and the drive itself did not feel too long because to each location from the privies was no more than around 30-45 mins and the views throughout was lovely. Overall I would highly recommend this tour especially at this fantastic price!
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Lizl_d
Jul 4, 2024
Emre was a great guide,... - Emre was a great guide, very informative. Overall a great day. I would like to spend a little more time at the Tlos ruins. The whole family enjoyed the day.
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Sktpk
Oct 15, 2022
average tour - Lidhar Tour guide is nice person, lunch is average, however, not worth the money considering you need to pay for the entrances. i think saklikent place is ok instead of TLOS,
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