Do you want to go on an extreme journey, have fun and carefree time with the whole family, enjoy beautiful mountain landscapes and the legendary natural “eternal fire”? With powerful and easily passable jeeps you set off on the adventure. Belek Olympos Yanartas Jeep Safari offers you a vivid and unforgettable experience.
You can get acquainted with the ancient city of Olympos, built in the 3rd century BC. was built by pirates. After the city passed under Roman rule, baths, a church, an amphitheater and many other city buildings appeared here. Their ruins are still kept in these places. You have the opportunity to cool off in the cool, clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea at one of Turkey’s best beaches, known for its cleanliness, tranquility and seclusion.
After visiting Olympos you will get to the most famous point of the region. Yanartash or “Burning Mountain” is shrouded in many legends because the flame that burns there never goes out at any time of year or season. An old legend says that a monster with a lion’s head, a snake’s tail and the body of a goat frightened the local population. Bellerophon launched his Pegasus, struck the Chimera with his bow and threw it into the mountain. Since then she has been spitting out flames. The local landscapes look very impressive, the fires then go out, then flare up again in different parts of the mountain creating a really fantastic effect.
After having an incredible experience from what you saw, you will go to an amazing restaurant located in a very picturesque place right next to a mountain river. Fish is caught before your eyes, which immediately comes to your table, the freshest and tastiest.
Belek Olympos Yanartas Jeep Safari is an excellent choice to spend an interesting and informative day. This will fill your vacation with new incredible emotions and impressions.
Belek Olympos Yanartas Jeep Safari price is 40 Euro. Child price is 25 Euro ( 7 – 12 ). Under 6 years old.
Please note that we have ‘no hidden costs’
Your exciting journey begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle that picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the collection point. There you will board a jeep driven by an experienced driver and head to the ruins of the ancient city of Olympos.
Here you can visit the ruins of the ancient city and swim in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The stay here takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Then drive to Yanartash mountains. It is the most popular natural attraction in the region. Admire it and take unforgettable photos. You will continue your journey.
A wonderful restaurant with delicious cuisine in the most picturesque corner of the mountains opens its doors to you. After a hearty lunch, return to your hotel.
It is in the valley of Ulupinar , at the foot of Mount Olympus, or as it is now known, Tahtali. It was founded in the 3rd century B.C. Founded in BC and is repeatedly under the patronage of various empires. It reached its heyday during the Roman Empire. But during the Byzantine Empire it fell into disrepair and was gradually abandoned by the inhabitants. And this is still a mystery to historians, since the city’s location was strategic.
If you have visited the city you will understand that it is not very well preserved, but it still has its own personality.
You can stroll through the ruins of the old theater, it’s quite small, designed for only 500 people. You will be interested in the remains of the fortress walls, the overgrown city buildings and the colonnade. All of this immerses you in that old atmosphere, when the city was full of life and local residents strolled through its streets.
The secluded, picturesque beach is included in the list of the cleanest beaches in the world and is part of a nature reserve. The purest mountain air, crystal clear water, virgin nature – this is an ideal place for your relaxation. If you are lucky you will see sea turtles. Olympos Beach has long been a favorite spot for these sea creatures to lay eggs.
You will remember this as it is truly an awe-inspiring sight.
The most mystical mountain in Turkey is the Fire Mountain or Chimaera as it is also known. The only place in the world where natural fire is always burning. Torches burn in several places at once, somewhere where they die out, where they flare up again. These lights have been burning for many thousands of years. Even Homer described this phenomenon in his Iliad. Struck by the glorious hero Bellerophon, the monstrous chimera has lived in the mountain ever since, spitting out flames in anger. You will be surprised, but the city of Kemer owes its name precisely to this chimera.
Gas escapes at the earth’s surface, the combination with oxygen leads to a fire.
This is a scientifically proven fact, but in ancient times people could not find an explanation for this phenomenon, and, of course, many legends appeared about the origin of this wonderful fire. Which, by the way, doesn’t burn.
Before that, the flames were much brighter and higher, sometimes reaching 2 meters and even served as a beacon for ships.
To see the lights you have to climb a high staircase that is about 700 meters high. That’s why you simply need comfortable shoes.
During the day, the mountain offers a fantastic view of the Antalya coast, and at night the lights of the chimera look particularly fascinating and mystical.
After a rich excursion program, you will be offered a hearty and delicious dinner. You will be offered a variety of Turkish dishes: grilled fish and chicken, salads and snacks.
You will reach a magnificent restaurant directly on a mountain river, surrounded by dense forest. It is interesting not only for its national-style interior, but also for its delicious cuisine, excellent service and the freshest products. The tables are located right on the water and are furnished with Turkish-style sun loungers and cushions. Their placement makes every guest feel comfortable.
After lunch, take a seat in the jeeps and drive to the collection point. A bus will be waiting for you there to take you back to your hotel.
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