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Private Termessos Tour with local Archaeologist
A perfect half-day trip by car or tour from Antalya is to Termessos, the breathtaking ancient ruined city high in a mountain aerie, so well defended that Alexander the Great passed it by. Isolated—on purpose—high in the mountains north of Antalya, Termessos is among the most striking and dramatic ancient cities in the region.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in central Antalya, Lara and Kundu regions, or Hadrianus Gate in Old Town.
Start of the tour- We will meet at your hotel in Antalya or Hadrianus Gate
I'll pick you up by car. The pick-up place depends on your hotel location.
・If your hotel is located in Old Town, our meeting place will be Hadrianus Gate.
・If you stay in a hotel in Lara or Kundu regions, the meeting place will be your hotel.
Please contact me to confirm the meeting place.
We will be leaving the hotel and driving to Termessos ancient city.
Termessos
Termessos (Greek Τερμησσός Termissós) was a Pisidian city built at an altitude of more than 1000 metres at the south-west side of the mountain Solymos (modern-day Güllük Dağı) in the Taurus Mountains (modern-day Antalya province, Turkey). It was founded on a natural platform on top of Güllük Dağı, soaring to a height of 1,665 metres from among the surrounding travertine mountains of Antalya. Concealed by pine forests and with a peaceful and untouched appearance, the site has a more distinct and impressive atmosphere than many other ancient cities. Termessos is one of the best-preserved of ancient cities in Turkey. The city was founded by the Solims, who were mentioned by Homer in the Iliad in connection with the legend of Bellerophon. Because of its natural and historical riches, the city has been included in a national park bearing its name, the Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park.
End of the tour
I'll drop you off at the same place as the meeting.
Ending Point
At your hotel in central Antalya, Lara and Kundu regions, or Hadrianus Gate in Old Town.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transport, Hotel pick up, Archaeologist guide
Entry fee, lunch..
Tour Important Information
Seeing Termessos requires hiking some rough paths, and climbing over some big stones. It is not an easy place to walk. Spraining an ankle or two is easy to accomplish, so be careful. You need to wear good walking/hiking shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
