A rich and beautiful history

When it comes to history a visitor to Kalkan has much to choose from. The ancient Lycian city of Xanthos whose citizens would burn their own city to the ground rather than surrender to invading troops; Tlos with its ancient necropolis and the tomb of Bellerephon; the religious sanctuary of the Letoon where the nymph Leto was worshipped; and Pinara with its Royal Tombs and their uniquely detailed carvings.

There are the ruins of an important Lycian port city at Patara where new discoveries are still being made; the sunken city at Kekova devastated by an earthquake centuries ago; and Arycanda where the pine-clad mountains tower above the ancient theatre and wild herbs scent the air.

A slice of more recent history can be seen at Kaya Köyü - the ghost village abandoned by Greeks during the repatriations in 1922. Local relations here between Greeks and Turks were reportedly very good with stories of Turks accompanying the Greeks to the harbour at Fethiye to bid them farewell.

All of these sights offer a fascinating insight into the past in breath-taking surroundings.

Activities and other adventures

If history is not necessarily your cup of tea, there is plenty more to see and do. You can ride a horse along the golden sands at Patara at sunset; canoe down the waters of the Xanthos river; walk the famous Lycian way and even do a parachute jump over Ölüdeniz.

If you want to experience some of the breath-taking scenery inland why not take a walk through the dramatic gorge at Saklikent or view the beautiful emerald waters of Green Lake beneath the snow-capped mountain peaks.

For a taste of local life, try visiting a bustling local market or let us take you on a discovery tour of nomadic ways of life in a mountain village. Finally, no trip to Turkey is complete without pampering yourself with a traditional Turkish bath!

All vehicle transport is in air-conditioned cars and mini-buses, or in open top 4WD jeeps where relevant. All prices are based on a minimum of two people per booking. For trips where lunch or dinner is included please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs. We hope you understand that drinks have to be charged additionally in order to allow for different tastes and capacity! The only other additional charges are the entrance fees to ancient sites - but these are minimal and we can advise you on them when you book your trip.