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Spend a full day along Turkey’s Lycian coast: ancient Phaselis, a riverside lunch at Ulupınar, turtle-friendly Çıralı beach and the timeless flames of Chimera. This guided tour pairs short coastal hikes with seaside culture and geology.
Spend a full day along Turkey’s Lycian coast: ancient Phaselis, a riverside lunch at Ulupınar, turtle-friendly Çıralı beach and the timeless flames of Chimera. This guided tour pairs short coastal hikes with seaside culture and geology.
You step out of the minivan onto a stretch of Aegean coast where pine-scented wind pushes the sea toward shore and ancient stone keeps its slow watch. The day unfolds along a ribbon of history and geology: tree-lined lanes to Ulupınar’s riverside restaurants, the scattered columns of Phaselis spilling toward hidden coves, the low-lying beach of Çıralı where Caretta caretta still return at night, and the eternal flames of Yanartaş—Chimera—flickering from the hillside.
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Operated by kapadokya seyahat acentası turizm ve otelcilik işlt. ltd.şti. · Antalya, Antalya Province
You step out of the minivan onto a stretch of Aegean coast where pine-scented wind pushes the sea toward shore and ancient stone keeps its slow watch. The day unfolds along a ribbon of history and geology: tree-lined lanes to Ulupınar’s riverside restaurants, the scattered columns of Phaselis spilling toward hidden coves, the low-lying beach of Çıralı where Caretta caretta still return at night, and the eternal flames of Yanartaş—Chimera—flickering from the hillside.
Phaselis was founded by seafaring Greeks and later braided into Roman trade routes; its three harbors and aqueduct remnants tell a pragmatic story of commerce. The coastline rides a tectonic seam where limestone cliffs meet the Mediterranean, and the persistent gas seeps at Chimera have burned since antiquity, feeding myth and guiding sailors.
Culturally, villages along this strip keep a slow rhythm—locals fish, tend citrus groves, and run family taverns beneath plane trees. The tour moves deliberately: short walks across ruins, a riverside lunch at Ulupınar, a quiet stretch on Çıralı’s sand, and a guided stop at the Chimera outcrops.
Practical guidance: wear sturdy shoes for uneven ruins, bring a swimsuit and towel if you want the beach, and carry water and sun protection. Timing matters—early morning light is best for ruins, dusk brings out the Chimera flames, and summer nights host turtle nesting activity. The route is suitable for most fitness levels and runs about 7–8 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Light activity: short walks over uneven surfaces; suitable for most fitness levels
Yes—hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan are included in the tour price.
The listing specifies Chimera admission is included; check with the operator about other site fees—some ancient sites may require a small ticket.
Expect several short walks (10–30 minutes) on uneven terrain at ruins and along the beach—no technical hiking required.
Yes, there are beach stops where swimming is possible; bring swimwear and a towel and note seasonal water temperatures.
Phaselis and nearby Olympos trace back to Lycian and Greek settlement, later integrated into Roman trade networks; Chimera’s flames have been noted since antiquity and linked to regional myth.
Çıralı lies within Olympos-Beydağları National Park and turtle nesting is protected—stay off marked nesting areas, follow local guidance, and minimize light pollution at night.
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You step out of the minivan onto a stretch of Aegean coast where pine-scented wind pushes the sea toward shore and ancient stone keeps its slow watch. The day unfolds along a ribbon of history and geology: tree-lined lanes to Ulupınar’s riverside restaurants, the scattered columns of Phaselis spilling toward hidden coves, the low-lying beach of Çıralı where Caretta caretta still return at night, and the eternal flames of Yanartaş—Chimera—flickering from the hillside.
You step out of the minivan onto a stretch of Aegean coast where pine-scented wind pushes the sea toward shore and ancient stone keeps its slow watch. The day unfolds along a ribbon of history and geology: tree-lined lanes to Ulupınar’s riverside restaurants, the scattered columns of Phaselis spilling toward hidden coves, the low-lying beach of Çıralı where Caretta caretta still return at night, and the eternal flames of Yanartaş—Chimera—flickering from the hillside.
Phaselis was founded by seafaring Greeks and later braided into Roman trade routes; its three harbors and aqueduct remnants tell a pragmatic story of commerce. The coastline rides a tectonic seam where limestone cliffs meet the Mediterranean, and the persistent gas seeps at Chimera have burned since antiquity, feeding myth and guiding sailors.
Culturally, villages along this strip keep a slow rhythm—locals fish, tend citrus groves, and run family taverns beneath plane trees. The tour moves deliberately: short walks across ruins, a riverside lunch at Ulupınar, a quiet stretch on Çıralı’s sand, and a guided stop at the Chimera outcrops.
Practical guidance: wear sturdy shoes for uneven ruins, bring a swimsuit and towel if you want the beach, and carry water and sun protection. Timing matters—early morning light is best for ruins, dusk brings out the Chimera flames, and summer nights host turtle nesting activity. The route is suitable for most fitness levels and runs about 7–8 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included.