Taurus Mountain Adventures Above Antalya
Escape the coast and climb into the rugged Taurus Mountains for pine forest hikes, ancient Lycian ruins, and jaw-dropping views over the turquoise bay
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Antalya Cable Car (Tünektepe)
Ride the gondola 618 meters above sea level for sweeping views of the entire Antalya Bay stretching to Cyprus on clear days
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Termessos National Park Trailhead
Enter a wilderness park that protects ancient ruins and endemic wildlife - wolves, wild boar and Taurus lynx roam these mountain forests
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Güllük Mountain Summit
Hike through cedar and pine forest to viewpoints above 2,000 meters where the entire Antalya coast unfolds below
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Köprülü Canyon Rafting
The Köprü River carved a dramatic limestone gorge that is now used for rafting, with Roman bridges crossing the rapids
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Yayla Highland Village
Visit a traditional summer plateau settlement where nomadic Yörük families still bring their livestock to graze alpine meadows in the summer
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Evening Back to Kaleiçi
Descend into the old town as the mountains turn purple at dusk, arriving in time for dinner in a restored Ottoman courtyard
Walk this route with audio
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