Things to do in Fethiye

After hotel pickup, drive to Ölüdeniz Harbor and board the 2-deck boat. Enjoy the sun and sea breeze as you pass by the changing coastal landscape. Make your first stop at the Blue Cave where you will have the opportunity to swim in the bright blue waters of the bay and into the cave. Then, continue sailing to the Butterfly Valley nature reserve. Take another chance to swim in the clear waters here and sunbathe on the beautiful beach. After this, enjoy a short hike through the area and climb up to see the waterfalls. Marvel at the wildflowers and spot colorful butterflies as they fly around you, keeping your eyes peeled for the rare Tiger Butterfly. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch back on the boat. Finally, continue your adventure as you sail on towards the next attraction, St. Nicholas Island. When you arrive, discover the ancient ruins of the 5th-century churches. Climb to the island's highest point and admire the spectacular views. Make your last stop of the day at the Cold Spring Bay where you can enjoy a refreshing final swim in the freshwater spring which flows into the sea. Return to Ölüdeniz Harbor where you will be dropped off at your hotel by around 4:30 PM.

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel and heads to the meeting point where you’ll be briefed on the day’s itinerary. From here, set out towards the ancient city of Tlos, one of the region's oldest settlements dating back to 2000 BC. Explore the array of fascinating ruins, including city walls, tombs, theaters, stadiums, baths, and more, preserved from the Lycian, Greek, Roman, and Ottoman eras. Climb through the ruins to reach the top of the hill, where you are rewarded with epic views of Tlos and the surrounding landscape. Continue the tour onto Yaka Park, where you can enjoy free time to relax beneath the shady trees. Breathe in the fresh cool air and listen to the tranquil sounds of babbling brooks. Arrive at Saklikent Gorge next, the second largest gorge in Europe, and embark on a trekking adventure through the canyon. As you explore, marvel at this impressive natural formation and soak up the beauty of the mountain and waterfall scenery. To cool off from the trek, make a splash in the water and go rafting through icy-cold mountain water. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, dine on a delicious buffet lunch at a riverside restaurant. Finally, enjoy a well-deserved rest at a nearby natural mud bath before beginning the return journey to Fethiye.

Soar through the air and enjoy bird’s-eye views while paragliding in tandem from Mt. Babadag. Enjoy scenic views on your way to the mountain with hotel pickup and drop-off from the Fethiye area included. Following pickup from Fethiye, Hisarönü, and Ovacik, drive through the cedar and pine forest as you enter the nature Ölüdeniz nature reserve. Mt. Babadag, or Father Mountain, is located here and is an amazing paragliding location.  Receive a full briefing at the summit from your pilot who will detail procedures for your flight and help perform a final safety check. Wait for suitable wind conditions before you begin your adrenaline-filled flight. Take a few running steps with your pilot and feel the wind gently lift you into the air. Take in the scenery as you enjoy a magical ride from a height of 6650 ft (1965 m). Feel a sense of freedom as you glide along the wind currents and admire the panoramic views that surround you.

The experience begins with pickup from your hotel in Fethiye or Oludeniz and heads into the surrounding mountain scenery where adventure awaits. Upon arrival at the quad bike base camp, listen to a short safety briefing and get kitted out with the necessary riding gear. When you’re ready, follow your guide along the scenic trail into the Fethiye Mountains and hop on your quad bike. Feel the thrill of adrenaline rush through you as you ride across an array of landscapes, including pine tree forests, dry and rocky terrain, and babbling streams. After an epic 1.5-hours of riding time, circle back to the base camp where your driver is waiting for your return transfer.

Explore the unique travertine terraces of Pamukkale (literally “Cotton Castles” in Turkish), and enjoy a full-day trip to one of Turkey’s most popular attractions. Depart Fethiyefrom Oludeniz and transfer by air-conditioned coach to Pamukkale, known as the “8th Wonder of the World” to those in the know. Explore the natural landscape of clear water pools, hot springs and travertine, terraces of carbonate minerals left by flowing water. Inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1988, Pamukkale attracts some 2 million visitors every year. Get a view of the terraces from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli. Then, go to the ruins of the ancient Greek-Roman city of Hierapolis, built on top of the “Cotton Castles” in the 2nd century BC. See the remains of the Roman amphitheater, and visit the former Turkish Bath, now converted to an archaeological museum. Discover where Cleopatra used to swim, and the monumental tomb of the Christian apostle St. Philippe. Marvel at the Necropolis of Anatolia, filled with sarcophagi, most notably that of Marcus Aurelius Ammianos. If time permits, your tour will also include a trip to a gemstone factory.

You’ll be met at your hotel in Fethiye, Calis Beach, or Ovacik and head out on a 40-minute drive to the top of Baba Dag, 6,500 feet above sea level. Travel by the operator’s comfortable and modern safari truck as you begin your 3-hour paragliding adventure. Flights are available 5 times per day. The first is at 08:30, with the morning light and very clear air offering the best opportunity for stunning photos. You’ll be able to see more than 200 square kilometers of the beautiful Fethiye scenery. If you choose the second flight of the day, at 11:00, it’s likely to be the longest due to thermal activity. You take off from 6,500 feet and could reach heights of 9,000-10,000 feet above sea, if you want. The flight lasts about 40 minutes. The third flight is at 13:30 and is a bit longer due to stronger conditions. With hazy, misty weather, conditions are not as good for photography, but the take-off and landing are easier. At 15:30, with the fourth flight, the thermal activity is weaker, meaning a smoother flight. It can be a bit hot in the middle of the summer, however. The day’s last flight, or sunset flight, departs at 17:45. With the sun low behind the island of Rhodes, conditions make for some wonderful sunset photography and a smooth and pleasant flight. You’ll get a briefing from the instructor on what to do and what not to do, and you’ll receive the appropriate boots and helmet, and a flying suit if the weather is cool. Typically you’ll fly side-by-side, and close together, making for better pictures of you and your group in the air.

The waters of Fethiye provide excellent opportunities for an underwater adventure. Throughout this tour you will enjoy 2 dives including lunch. These dives enable both beginners and seasoned divers to explore the clear waters of Fethiye and Oludeniz. It is an ideal place for diving as the water is clear and warm, and there are strict underwater activity laws. Before you take your first dive, you will be briefed about the technical details of diving in the waters of Side. You will easily learn how to make use of your underwater diving gear and explore some fascinating caves whilst swimming with exotic fish. A high quality of diving service ensures you will remain safe and have a memorable experience throughout the activity. Following a few test dives and skill tests, you can progress further to experience the amazing and colorful underwater world.

Begin your adventure when you’re picked up from your hotel in Fethiye and drive for around 20 minutes to the horse riding club, a beautiful location surrounded by lush pine forests.  Benefit from a 15-minute induction from your professional horse riding guide. Spend some time getting to know your companion for the tour, petting your friendly horse and preparing for your exciting journey.  Once you’re ready, ride through stunning landscapes in the Turkish countryside and feel invigorated by the fresh Fethiye air. Follow a picturesque route for 1.5 hours led by your expert guide, pausing for a break and the chance to take a refreshing drip in a nearby river.  Once the tour is over, get dropped off back at your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Take a relaxing transfer direct from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy a zero stress journey in a comfortable car with your experienced English speaking driver.  This service provides private transportation with high qualified and experienced drivers. Cars have air-conditioned and free Wi-Fi. All cars will be provided to you will be between 2017 - 2019 years. Enjoy privacy during this service. Your driver will meet you at the airport with a sign with your name on it and will drive you directly to your hotel.

Your paragliding tour begins from Oludeniz, from where you travel by bus to the mountain. Along the way, enjoy the passing scenery as you pass through local cedar forests. Following a 5-minute briefing from your professional pilots at the top of the 1,970-meter-high Babadağ, you are ready to begin your sky-high experience. Once leaping from the mountain, enjoy the unique views of Oludeniz as you fly freely in the sky over the region's most beautiful beaches for approximately 30 minutes. After touching ground at the conclusion of your exhilarating and unworldly flight, make your way back to your tour starting location where your experience finishes.