Group Tour: Alanya Safari Mix Tour to Koprulu and Tazy Canyons, Devil's Stones, and Ancient Selge
About this experience
Untouched nature, ancient ruins, and even rock formations resembling humans - get ready for a day full of adventure! Our bus will take you to Koprulu Canyon. Then you will switch to jeeps or cabrio-buses to drive through Tazy Canyon and admire the narrow gorge from above. You will see the harmonious Oluk Bridge over the turquoise river, discover the Devil's Stones, and witness the amphitheater of ancient Selge.
What to Expect
- Exciting Koprulu and Tazy Canyons. From the coast, you will head to the land of cliffs, by the rushing Koprucay River. Conquer the Taurus Mountains on jeeps and take vibrant photos at the 'Valley of Wisdom' lookout point. You will see the famous ancient Roman Oluk Bridge and have lunch by the river.
- Adam Kayaalar: Man and Devil Stones. The mountain road trip includes a stop for aromatic gozleme pastries and Turkish tea. Then you will find yourself among the whimsical natural rock formations, the Adam Kayaalar rocks.
- Ancient city of Selge surrounded by the lush Taurus Mountains. Here you will explore the ruins of walls, gates, and towers, as well as a well-preserved amphitheater with 45 rows.
Itinerary
- 07:00 – 08:00 - departure from the hotel (in the Alanya region)
- around 10:30 - arrival at Koprulu Canyon base
- 11:00 - jeep or cabrio-bus ride through Taurus mountains towards Tazy Canyon (45 minutes)
- 'Valley of Wisdom' lookout point in Tazy Canyon (free time 15-20 mins)
- Roman Oluk Bridge
- Lunch at the base by the river
- Visit to the ancient city of Selge (amphitheater), free time 15-20 mins
- Visit to the unique Man and Devil stones (free time 15-20 mins)
- Return to the base
- 17:00 – 18:00 - departure back
- 19:30 – 20:30 - return to the hotel (in the Alanya region)
Organizational Details
Trip Process
— Please note: this is a scenic walk without a guide. You will have a Russian- and English-speaking curator with you to assist with any questions.
— The trip begins by bus to the starting point, and then continues by jeeps or cabrio-buses.
— Distance from the center of Alanya to Koprulu Canyon is 130 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 are not provided with a separate seat in the transfer. Children sit with adults (on laps). Children under 3 years old also do not have a personal lunch; they have lunch 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 purchase a corresponding ticket when booking.
What's Included
— Transfer to/from the hotel
— Insurance during the trip
— Lunch (grilled chicken, rice, salad)
Additional Expenses (optional)
— Drinks (bring with you, expensive at the base)
— Breakfast (bring a lunch box from the hotel)
— Personal expenses, souvenirs, etc.
