Belcek Safari Mix: Köprülü and Tazı Canyons, Devil's Stones and Ancient Selge
About this experience
Untouched nature, ruins of Antiquity, and even human-shaped rocks - get ready for an eventful day on this excursion! By bus, we will take you to Köprülü Canyon. Then you will switch to jeeps or cabrio-buses: ride through Tazı Canyon and admire the narrow gorge from a height. Enjoy the harmonious Oluk Bridge over the turquoise river, discover the Devil's Stones, and see the amphitheater of ancient Selge.
What to Expect
- Breathtaking Köprülü and Tazı Canyons. From the coast, you will head to the land of rocks, to the rushing Köprüçay River. Conquer the Taurus Mountains on jeeps and take vibrant photos at the 'Valley of Wisdom' viewpoint. You will see the famous ancient Roman Oluk Bridge and have lunch by the river.
- Adam Kayalar: Man and Devil Stones. On the mountain road, there will be a stop to enjoy aromatic flatbreads gozleme and Turkish tea. Then you will find yourself among whimsical natural formations, the Adam Kayalar rocks.
- Ancient city of Selge surrounded by the wooded Taurus Mountains. Here you will explore the ruins of walls, gates, and towers, as well as a well-preserved amphitheater with 45 rows.
Program
- 09:30 – 10:00 - departure from the hotel (in the Belcek region)
- around 10:30 - arrival at Köprülü Canyon base
- 11:00 - jeep or cabrio-bus ride through the Taurus Mountains towards Tazı Canyon (45 min drive)
- Valley of Wisdom viewpoint in Tazı Canyon (free time 15-20 min)
- Roman Oluk Bridge
- lunch by the river
- visit to the ancient city of Selge (amphitheater), free time 15-20 min
- visit to the unique Man and Devil Rocks (free time 15-20 min)
- return to the base
- 17:00 – 18:00 - return journey
- 18:00 – 19:00 - return to the hotel (in the Belcek region)
Organizational Details
How the Trip Goes
— Please note: this is a scenic walk without a guide. You will be accompanied by a Russian- and English-speaking curator who will assist with any questions.
— The trip starts by bus to the starting point, then continues on jeeps or cabrio-buses.
— Distance from the center of Belcek to Köprülü Canyon is 60 km.
— The sequence of program points and the duration of the excursion may vary depending on the weather and the number of participants.
— Children under 3 years old do not get a separate seat in the transfer. Children sit with adults (on laps). Also, children under 3 years old do not receive a personal lunch, they dine with their parents. If you want your child under 3 years old to have a separate seat in the transfer and receive a personal lunch, you need to order a corresponding ticket for them.
What's Included in the Price
— Transfer to/from the hotel
— Insurance during the trip
— Lunch (grilled chicken, rice, salad)
Additional Paid (optional)
— Drinks (take with you, they are expensive at the base)
— Breakfast (take a lunch box from the hotel)
— Personal expenses, souvenirs, etc.
