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This experience explores the dramatic meeting point of mountain and sea — where the Taurus Highlands rise above the Mediterranean coastline.
From the cedar forests of the Beydağları to the high plateaus of Elmalı, the journey combines rewarding summit hikes, traditional highland culture and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in southern Türkiye. Along the way, ancient pathways, Yörük landscapes and panoramic ridgelines reveal a side of the Mediterranean that remains largely unknown beyond the coast.
How the Experience Unfolds
DAY 1
Tülek Village & Cedar Forests
Drive from Antalya to the small mountain hamlet of Tülek, where the walk begins with traditional gözleme and ayran prepared by local villagers. The trail climbs through ancient cedar forests and alpine meadows, opening to panoramic views of both the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean coastline before continuing to your mountain hotel.
DAY 2
Summit of Lycian Olympus (Tahtalı)
Drive to the Yörük highlands of Yukarı Kuzdere and begin the ascent of Lycian Olympus (Tahtalı Dağı). The route passes through dense forest before emerging onto open mountain terrain with ever-expanding views across the Beydağları range and the coast below. After reaching the summit, descend by cable car and continue to Elmalı.
DAY 3
Summit of Kızlarsivrisi
An early start leads to the ascent of Kızlarsivrisi, the highest peak on the Mediterranean coast. Wide mountain views extend across multiple Taurus ranges before the descent continues through high plateaus, shepherd landscapes and the Cedar Research Forest, home to monumental cedar trees centuries old.
DAY 4
Aksivri Ridge & Termessos
A final ridge walk below Aksivri offers panoramic views across the Akdağlar range before returning toward Antalya. In the afternoon, explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Termessos, dramatically positioned above the surrounding valleys within Güllük Dağı National Park.
Key Moments
Tülek Village & Cedar Forests — Walking through ancient cedar woodlands, alpine meadows and panoramic viewpoints above the Mediterranean coast
Summit of Lycian Olympus (Tahtalı, 2,366m) — A full-day ascent from Yörük highlands to one of Türkiye’s most iconic mountain summits
Gondola Descent from Tahtalı — Returning by cable car with sweeping views across the Lycian coastline and the Mediterranean Sea
Elmalı Highlands — Experiencing the traditional character, cuisine and mountain culture of one of Anatolia’s historic highland towns
Summit of Kızlarsivrisi (3,086m) — Reaching the highest peak on the Mediterranean coast and one of the finest viewpoints in the Taurus Mountains
Termessos — Exploring one of Türkiye’s best-preserved ancient cities, dramatically positioned high above Antalya within a national park
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