Saklikent

Saklikent Gorge ("Hidden City") is the longest and deepest gorge in Turkey - 18 km long and so steep and narrow that the sun does not penetrate the water, leaving it deliciously icy-cold in the summer.  Once inside,  water-sculpted limestone canyon walls soar above you. 

Saklikent Gorge is a beautiful place and a great place to explore.  Be sure to bring submersible shoes as you will sometimes be walking in shallow water or mud. 

Plastic shoes can also be rented outside of the gorge.  The gorge is approached along a long wooden boardwalk above the river.  Once inside, you reach the Ulupinar springs where water bubbles up under great force from the base of the cliffs and you wade across the river into the gorge proper to begin your walk. 

The walk is easy for four km, after that a rock slide blocks the passage for all except rock climbers.Outside of the gorge there is river tubing in the Saklikent River or enjoy an icy dip.

Tlos

"Tomb of Bellerophon"

The most interesting tomb of Tlos, a large temple-type tomb featuring a relief of the legendary (from Greek myth) hero Bellerophon riding Pegasus the winged horse.  Punished by the Lycian king Iobates for an improper love affair, Bellerophon was sent to kill the Chimaera, a fire-breathing monster.  With the aid of Pegasus, a gift from Athena, Bellerophon slew the monster from the air and then married the king's daughter.  From their offspring came the later rulers of Lycia.  Today the Chimaera continues to exist as a perpetually burning fire in eastern Lycia near Olympos.  

Castle of "Bloody Chief Ali

Crowning the top of Tlos' acropolis is the castle of this notorious Turkish lord, built upon the foundations of a Lycian fortress.  The view from the top is spectacular - it overlooks a lovely valley of fertile fields and orchards with mountains rising in the distance.

Byzantine Basilica

Remains of a Roman gymnasium and bath converted into a Byzantine basilica.  Inside is the "Yedi Kapı" ( "Seven Gates") - a dramatic set of seven arches overlooking a lush valley.

This is not only a cultural trip but a chance to experience breathtaking scenery.

At lunch visit Yakapark trout farm where you can choose you own trout for lunch alongside delicious traditional Turkish mezes.

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