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| TLOS –YAKAPARK-SAKLIKENT |
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| excursIon detaIls |
We travel through the un-spoilt Turkish countryside observing some local village life.
Our first stop is Tlos, which is one of the oldest settlements of the 72 ancient Lyican
Cities. Climb the ruins of Tlos and enjoy the stunning view of the fertile surrounding plains
from the summit. Than visit the Rock Cut Tombs,Agora,Theatre, and Roman Baths.
We arrive at Yakapark after visiting Tlos, there you can see Trout farm and beautiful
water gardens and enjoy a delicious lunch. Next stop is The Hidden Gorge, the gorge
was formed throughout the melting snow and its the second longest gorge in all Europe.
If you are brave enough,wade through the zero degree waters of the Canyon or relax
and enjoy the many terraces on the Canyon. |
| INCLUDES |
| Transfer,Guide,Open Buffet Luncf,Entry Fees |
Saklikent is situated near Tauros mountains, between
Fethiye and Kas for thousands of years. Situated east of Esençay
Valley, Saklikent has not been discovered recently. Villagers living
in this region discovered Saklikent almost 20 years ago.
Saklikent Gorge ("Hidden Valley") 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 is a Canyon which is unbelievably
beatiful, mystic and fascinating. You can walk one kilometer through
water to reach Saklikent.
Remember to dress appropriately - you will get wet,
and avoid taking big expensive unwaterproof cameras!
Be sure to bring submersible shoes as you will sometimes be
walking in shallow water or mud. Plastic shoes can also be rented
River Bar. However, after a while water goes beyond onef s height.
There start the caves. You can see the sky occasionaly. You feel
yourself on a different planet among high rocks. You donft feel the
Mediterraneanfs distresting heat in this Canyon.
A total of 16 caves have been discovered in the rocks,
whereas prehistoric man encountered this place and used it for
shelter..
There is 700m. difference in height between the entrance and the
exit of Saklikent. While walking through Saklikent you generally
sink deeply into wet clay. On the way you can take a quick shower
under small waterfalls.
But it is impossible to reach to the end
of the canyon due to the naturel conditions. At the trials up to
today, technical teams could reach to the end of the Canyon by the
help of security belts.
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