Termessos, Ancient City Hiking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Small Group. It is a hiking tour far from crowds. Time-date can be changed as desired. Pls ask for more info.

Join to see Turkish Machu Picchu, located at the top of the mountains, currently on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. One of Turkey's best preserved ancient cities and most outstanding archaeological sites, built in between two peaks on Gulluk Mountain, also called the Eagle's Nest because of its most remarkable location in the Taurus mountain range. Altitude 1050 m. We'll walk in a mountainous region in the national park. No worries you don't have to climb there is a pathway. Our tour starts from Antalya. You'll be picked up from the Antalya and dropped off into the magical atmosphere of Termessos. It's a journey to the past in ancient times and see daily life in the ancient city, theater, gymnasium, citerns, luxury str., agora, bouleuterion, temple of artemis & hadrian, fortifications, gates, necropolis, rock tombs. End of the tour we'll turn back to the city center.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Gulluk Dagi (Termessos) Milli Parki

It is a hiking tour. Time & date can be changed as desired. Pls ask for more info. Join to see Turkish Machu Picchu, located at the top of the mountains, currently on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. One of Turkey's best preserved ancient cities and most outstanding archaeological sites, built in between two peaks on Gulluk Mountain, also called the Eagle's Nest because of its most remarkable location in the Taurus mountain range. Altitude 1050 m. We'll walk in a mountainous region in the national park. No worries you don't have to climb there is a pathway. Our tour starts from Antalya. You'll be picked up from the Antalya and dropped off into the magical atmosphere of Termessos. We'll make a journey to the past in ancient times and see daily life in the ancient city, theater, gymnasium, water canals, colonnaded street, agora, bouleuterion, temple of artemis & hadrian, city fortifications and gates, necropolis, rock tombs. End of the tour we'll turn back to the city center.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Guidance by profeesinal tour guides

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pick up and drof off (only in designated points)

Entrance Ticket. You purchase your ticket at the gate, have some cash on hand. It can pay only cash.

Request to be picked up from a location other than the designated meeting point.

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Termessos, Ancient City Hiking Tour

Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was a wonderful tour of Termessus.
sakatam2014,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
He was a very kind guide and told us many things about Antalya as well as the ruins of Termessus. Also, when I visited Antalya, I wanted to ask for a guide to another site. The guide was in English, but he seems to have been a guide for a long time, so it was easy to listen and talk.
Amazing experience
730divyag,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Onder is a great guide. He is informative, funny and shares lot of information to help you navigate Antalya even though he doesn't need to. Enjoyed the hike and he was the best tour guide we had in Antalya. Recommend taking his tour. Best decision we made on our Antalya trip. Only thing is meeting point can be a little tricky to get to so make sure you leave bit of time to navigate public transport to get there if needed or take a taxi there.
Wonderful history, great guiding by Onder, highly recommended for everyone who loves history and great scenery!
Larsh291059,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour to the ancient town Termessos with Onder as guide, marvellous experience, lovely scenery, told with empathy and with that personal touch that makes everything more interesting! Onder is a wonderful guide, he is a former arts teacher - lucky students! His love for the history is easily recognizable. Highly recommended!!
Amazing Hidden Ruins
Moonwalker907,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to Termessos Ruins and it was amazing! It’s a gem of a site and Onder was so kind and knowledgeable. It’s one of the less touristed sites due to its location in the mountains. The ruins are probably the best preserved I have ever seen from the pre-roman era. I would recommend that visitors be in reasonable physical fitness because there’s about 15-20 minutes of uphill on variable terrain. Definitely not recommended if you have mobility issues. It was so special to have the place to ourselves, we only saw another group of three people and no tour buses nor vendors. It’s a peaceful place that’s very impressive. Definite recommended and especially with Onder!
A unique and magical experience!
986dalen,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Termessos is a unique and magical place that should not be missed. Onder has a deep knowledge of this ancient site and was the perfect guide. His English is excellent and his passion for ancient history made the experience very special. Termessos remains just as it was abandoned so long ago and it is set in a pristine and majestic natural environment. I plan to return to this place with Onder to walk every trail and hear every story.
Highlight of my trip.
alpaslan 577,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I definitely recommend this tour for everyone. It was the highlight of my trip and I'm glad I did it. Spectacular nature and theater.👍
Exceptional Hiking experience
Ikram N,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was exceptional, I really liked the mountain's air, the place and everything, Onder was passionate in his explaining, highly recommended!!
Easy, Machu Picchu in Antalya!
Linda C,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Totally worth it: a stunning site and a guide with excellent historical knowledge. Loved this half-day hike from start to finish! A hidden gem to explore without the crowds, with amazing ancient ruins and unforgettable views. Our guide showed us the highlights of Termessos and made sure everyone felt included and well taken care of. The hike was magical, with a balanced pace and explanations, easy and fun, perfect even for beginners and children. Very accessible, even in simple shoes, no need to be fit. The car ride was comfortable, the trip well organized from the city center and back, and communication was professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend this guided tour.
It was a great tour! ...
Oxana V,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great tour! Historical site and absolutely stunning nature! The guide, Onder was very friendly! Thank you so much!
Terrific Termessos
Morgan M,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic trip with Onder. He made sure everyone felt included and it was a privilege to share this ancient city he knows so well. He was also really brilliant with my (very active!) 72 year old mum, making sure she was safe on the hike around the site. A highly recommended trip.