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1 - 15 kişi

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LAND OF LIGHT LYKIA TOUR 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS

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3D / 2N

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1 - 15 kişi

1. Gün

1.GÜN

We pick up our guests from Alanya early in the morning and set out in front of Özdilek Shopping Center, where we will meet our Antalya region guests and our Tour Guide. Due to the early hour, our tour leader friend provides hot drinks and a small treat in the vehicle. After our meeting point in Antalya, we set out towards the Ancient City of Olympos, where we will spend the first time of the day. After our breakfast break at Olympos local restaurants, we start the walking route to visit the Olympos Ancient City with our guide. Olympos is the second important port city after Phaselis on the southern coast of Antalya. It takes its name, which means "high mountain", from Tahtalı Mountain, one of the western extensions of the Taurus Mountains, sixteen kilometers north of it. Although the exact date of its foundation is unknown, Olympos, mentioned in the coins minted in 167-168 BC, is one of the six cities with three voting rights in the Lycian Union. The ruins of the city are located in the Kemer district of Antalya, within the borders of the Beydağları Coastal National Park. Olympos is considered one of the important settlement centers of the Lycian Union. Commander Servilius Isauricus cleared this city, which was founded in the Hellenistic period, from pirates and annexed it to Roman territory in 78 BC. The city became an important religious center, gaining fame for its self-burning fire, known today as Yanartaş; It maintained this importance in the Roman and Byzantine periods as well. Most of the surviving ruins of the city are in the forest, covered with trees and bushes, and belong to the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. These ruins are generally located at the mouth and on both banks of a river that flows rapidly into the sea from east to west. In ancient times, the river bed that divided the city into two was enclosed in a canal, both sides of which were used as piers and connected to each other with a bridge. Today, one pillar of the bridge remains in place. There are building ruins from late periods in the small and steep acropolis located near the river mouth. The small theater with Hellenistic foundations and Roman restorations on the south bank of the river is quite dilapidated and only one side of the entrance is well preserved. The Byzantine church, whose interior walls are decorated with frescoes, is the most monumental ruin in the area. Another important visible structure of the city is the temple gate located west of the river mouth. The door is among the architectural pieces found to belong to a small temple in the Ionic order; It is understood from the statue base in front of the door that it was built in the name of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurellius (172-173 AD). The most interesting among the ruins is the Sarcophagus of Captain Eudomus, which was unearthed during the excavations carried out by the Antalya Museum. The sarcophagus, located in the hollow of the rock right next to the river mouth, is of great importance as it gives the name of the captain in its emotional poetic dedication inscription and depicts the shape of the ship in the ship relief on its long side. Olympos Ancient City and its surroundings constitute a 7.5-kilometer stage of the famous Lycian Way walking route. To the east of Olympos, three hundred meters from the beach, is the Çıralı settlement, which is famous for its magnificent beach where Caretta caretta turtles lay their eggs and coastal dunes where many plants live. A few kilometers southwest of the city is Yanartaş, which is the subject of legends with its never-ending fire. Olympos is among the "Ancient Cities of the Lycian Civilization" (2009) recommended to the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our visit to Olympos Ancient City, we set out for Demre. Our first stop is the boat tour for Kekova Island. During our tour of the bays, which will last approximately 2 hours, we will have lunch on the boat (salad-fries-fish or chicken). Kekova, located in the Demre district of Antalya, is the name of an area rather than a city or ancient city. Kekova, which gives its name to the region, is the largest island in the region. Kekova Island extends to the shore, forming a strait. It is located approximately 200 kilometers west of Antalya and 250 kilometers east of Fethiye. Kekova is a collection of picturesque islands and numerous bays. The whole area is full of ancient ruins from the Lycian period. Many sunken cities surround Kekova Island. The region has a rich historical heritage with tombs with inscriptions written in Lycian script, Lycian type sarcophagi in the water on the shore, breakwaters and building ruins, a theater carved into the rock inside the medieval castle, rock tombs, water cisterns, a necropolis area consisting of sarcophagi and a small number of rock tombs in the north, and the archaeological settlements of Üçağız (Theimiussa) and Kaleköy (Simena) right next to it. In addition to its cultural features, Kekova has a unique natural beauty with its very important geological formations, corrugated coastline, hydrobiological features and vegetation. Kekova, which is recommended as a world heritage with its historical, cultural and natural features, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List since 2000. After the Kekova boat tour, we get in our car and set out to visit Demre St. Nicholas Church. Myra, between Kaş and Finike, maintained its fame throughout the Middle Ages thanks to the bishopric of St. Nicholas. Myra, one of the six important cities of the Lycian Confederation with three voting rights, took its name from the Myros River (Demre Stream), where it was founded. The city's water needs were met by a canal system carved into the rocks on the edge of Demre. Demre Stream, which gave life to the city, prepared the end of the city with the alluviums it brought over time, as in many ancient cities. Myra M.S. From the 7th century AD. After Arab raids that lasted until the 9th century, it was captured in 809 and lost its importance. Its brightest time was A.D. He lived between 408-450 during the time of Theodosius II. During this period, it became the "metropolis", or capital, of Lycia, and it stood out with trade, extending to the sea with the port city of Andriake in the Çayağzı region. Among the coins belonging to the Lycian Confederation, some minted in the name of Myra were also found. The inhabitants of Myra, which also means "place of the Great Mother Goddess", believed in the mother goddess Artemis. On the coins, Artemis is represented in the form of Kybele, the oldest goddess of Anatolia. The ancient theater of the city, built on rock tombs above, expands downwards. The reliefs on both sides and on the tombs in the river necropolis are worth seeing. This magnificent theater from the Roman period is one of the few ancient theaters that have survived to the present day. At the end of our visit to Demre, we set out towards Kaş, where we will stay, which is the last stage of our tour today, which we have been continuing since the early hours of the morning. Dinner at the hotel.

2. Gün

2. GÜN

After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Kaş center. Kaş center, built on the ancient city Antiphellos, became a settlement center with the houses built by some Greek families living in Meis towards the end of the 1800s. It looked like a small fishing town until the 80s. It became an alternative holiday town after it was discovered by foreign tourists and then by local tourists. The biggest reason why it remained an alternative was that it was very difficult to come by car. After our walking tour, which lasts about 1 hour in Kaş Center, we head towards Kalkan. Kalkan, which is 25 km away from Kaş, is considered a neighborhood of Kaş. The settlement, founded by Greeks living in Meis, bore the name 'Kalamaki' until 1920. Kalkan has an orderly, clean and protected atmosphere. All painted and well-kept historical Greek houses are used as hotels, restaurants and shops. You should go down to the seaside by walking among the old Greek houses and through narrow streets with no traffic. There are many charming cafes and restaurants in the side streets. The mosque you will come across while walking has been converted from a church. The bell of the church, built in the 1800s, is exhibited in one of the streets. After our tea-coffee break in Kalkan, we set out to visit Patara Ancient City. Patara Ancient City is located in today's Gelemis village, between Fethiye and Kalkan. It is one of the most important and oldest cities of Lycia. Since it is the only place in the Xanthos Valley that can be opened to the sea, it has continued to be an important city throughout history in all ages. The name of the city is mentioned as Patar in Hittite texts from the 13th century BC. It is seen as Patara in inscriptions and coins in Lycian language. The history of the city dates back to before the Iron Age. Patara came under Ptolemaic rule in the 3rd century BC and became the leading city of Lycia. When Lycia began to be controlled by the Seleucid Kingdom at the beginning of the 2nd century BC, Patara was accepted as the capital of Lycia. This situation became official in 167-168 BC, when Patara gained its autonomy against Rome and independence against Rhodos, and Patara became the capital of the Lycian Union. Monumental buildings such as the parliament building and the theater built in the Hellenistic period in the capital parallel this historical process. Patara, which did not lose its importance after coming under Roman rule, maintained its importance as a center where Roman governorships handled their judicial affairs, as well as a naval base through which Rome connected with the eastern provinces. In 43 AD, Lycia became a Roman province; In 74 AD, Lycia and Pamphylia were merged into a single state. Patara's capital status continued during this period. After visiting Patara Ancient City, we take a break at Patara Beach, where we will immerse ourselves in the cool waters and have lunch. After the break, we head towards the Ancient City of Xanthos. Xanthos (Santos), which has an important place among the Lycian cities, is 40 km away from Kaş. It is known that it was the capital in the early periods of the Lycian civilization. Xanthos, the ancient city whose excavations began at the earliest in the region (1950), has been on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List since 1988. Historian Herodotus included an event that took place in Xantos in his narratives. B.C. In 545, the Xantos warriors, who could not resist the attack of the army led by the Persian emperor Harpagos, set fire to the entire city and their families when they returned to avoid surrendering. 80 families who were out of the city at that time return and rebuild the city with new immigrants. The city, which maintained its importance until the Hellenistic period, which started with Alexander the Great's conquest of Lycia, later faded into the background when Patara became the capital. In the city, which survived until the end of the Byzantine period, there are walls, acropolis, churches, baths, theater structures and monuments from different periods. The mausoleums of Xantos are world famous. Because it was taken to England by the British traveler Sir Charles Fellows in 1842. The Nereid Monument, the Harpy Monument and the Pavaya Sarcophagus are still on display in the British Museum. After our visit, we set out for Fethiye, where we will stay. Dinner at the hotel.

3. Gün

3. GÜN

After having breakfast at the hotel, we move towards Fethiye center. Fethiye is a port city and district located on the Turquoise Coast in southwestern Türkiye. It is famous for its natural harbour, deep blue waters and numerous rock tombs, including the 4th century BC Tomb of Amynthas, carved into a cliff above the city. The islands near the coast are popular for day trips by boat. In the south, Ölüdeniz beach is protected by a lagoon and Butterfly Valley is a designated nature reserve. After our visit to Fethiye center, we set out on our way back to visit Amynthas Rock Tombs. Amynthas Rock Tombs- Muğla All of the Rock Tombs were built in the Hellenistic period, so they have witnessed all the civilizations that Fethiye has experienced. These tombs were robbed during the period and suffered the greatest physical damage during the Christian period. There are many rock tombs, three of which are temple type and the others are examples of civil architecture, carved into the steep rocky slopes. This tomb, which is one of the three temple types and popularly known as the "King's Tomb", has remained relatively intact compared to the other two tombs. It is the rock-reflected form of the front façade of a temple with an Ionic regular in antis (temple type with two columns between the antees) plan, which was named Amintas Tomb due to the inscription "Amintas, Son of Hermapias" in the middle section of the eastern ante wall and dates back to the 4th century BC. In the section opening to the burial chamber, there is a door depiction divided into four main panels. In the interior of the room, there is a flat and rough-hewn ceiling and three klines. The Amintas Rock Tomb, the symbol of the city, and the other tombs on the same steep slope to the east are the best examples that provide information about the metal and wood craftsmanship of the Lycian Region. After our visit ends, we set out for Antalya. Before arriving in Antalya, we take a lunch break at one of the local restaurants on the road. After the lunch break, we head to Özdilek Shopping Center, our Antalya meeting point. At this point, we put our Antalya guests on the transfer vehicles and continue our way to Alanya. End of tour. We hope to have a good day and see you on our next tour.

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