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Termessos and Karain Cave Tour: Ancient City and Prehistoric Cave Exploration in Antalya
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Antalya
Embark on a captivating journey through time with the Termessos and Karain Cave Tour in Antalya. Explore the ancient ruins of Termessos and discover the prehistoric wonders of Karain Cave.
Embark on a captivating journey through time with the Termessos and Karain Cave Tour in Antalya. Explore the ancient ruins of Termessos and discover the prehistoric wonders of Karain Cave.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Termessos - Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the splendor of ancient civilization as you explore the captivating ruins of Termessos. Situated atop Güllük (ancient Solymos) mountain, this remarkably preserved city offers insight into the lives of the Hellenistic and Roman civilizations. Stroll through the amphitheater, gymnasium,…
- Termessos - Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the splendor of ancient civilization as you explore the captivating ruins of Termessos. Situated atop Güllük (ancient Solymos) mountain, this remarkably preserved city offers insight into the lives of the Hellenistic and Roman civilizations. Stroll through the amphitheater, gymnasium, marketplace, and necropolis, all while being surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including pine forests, valleys, and streams. This experience promises to transport you through time and provide a unique perspective on the region’s rich history.
- Antalya - Savor the Delights of Turkish Cuisine in Antalya
With our expert guide, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine in various settings, from lively street food stalls to charming local restaurants. Our guide will skillfully recommend the best spots to satisfy your culinary desires, ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.
Rely on our guide’s expertise and passion for Turkish cuisine to lead you to hidden gems and local favorites, where you can experience the true essence of this vibrant culinary tradition.
- Karain Cave - Enter a world of wonder and adventure as you delve into the depths of Karain Cave. This prehistoric marvel is home to stunning rock formations and artifacts from the Paleolithic era, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Navigate through the cave’s eerie darkness and marvel at the impressive stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millennia. Discover the history of early humans through the fascinating artifacts displayed at the museum within the cave. This experience is a must for those seeking a unique and unforgettable journey through time.
What's Included
- Guidance
- Pick Up and Drop Off from Hotel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guidance
- Pick Up and Drop Off from Hotel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Personel Expences
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee Termessos (3.-€)
- Entrance Fee Karain Cave (5.-€)
- Drinks
- Personel Expences
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee Termessos (3.-€)
- Entrance Fee Karain Cave (5.-€)
Additional Information
The Termessos and Karain Cave Tour is a unique experience that offers the perfect combination of ancient history and natural beauty. With Termessos, you can explore the ruins of an ancient city located atop of mountain Güllük (ancient Solymos) and surrounded by stunning landscapes. Meanwhile, Karain Cave is a prehistoric wonder, home to fascinating rock…
The Termessos and Karain Cave Tour is a unique experience that offers the perfect combination of ancient history and natural beauty. With Termessos, you can explore the ruins of an ancient city located atop of mountain Güllük (ancient Solymos) and surrounded by stunning landscapes. Meanwhile, Karain Cave is a prehistoric wonder, home to fascinating rock formations and artifacts from the Paleolithic era. Together, these two destinations offer a captivating journey through time, providing a glimpse into the rich cultural and geological history of Antalya.
Location
Termessos
On the Antalya Burdur Road,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Slx1963rd
Aug 27, 2025
Very good, would highly recommend! - Yusaf was a brilliant guide, and let us set our own pace for the day! To start with, he explained the history behind both Karain Caves and Termessos, as well as the general Antalya region. Before taking us through Karain Caves, he gave us helpful tips for features to look out for, and the hike up gave us a wonderful panoramic view of agriculture region. Later, we hiked up to Termessos, where Yusaf took us to each ruin and explained the historical context behind it. The hike was beautiful and relatively easy despite the hot weather, and we were able to appreciate each ruin we came across thanks to our tour guide. Definitely worth it, would recommend to those looking to explore some of Antalya's hidden treasures!
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3swethal
Aug 27, 2025
Amazing tour of Teremessos and Karain caves - We went on the tour with Yusuf as our tour guide. He first gave a very detailed explanation of the history of Antalya, Teremessos and Karain caves. This was very interesting to hear about whilst on route to Karain caves.
The caves themselves were vere fascinating to see up close. Approximately a 480 step climb to the entrance. We then went to hike up Termessos and that was an amazing hike. Steep in some areas and especially on the decline on route from the tombs but well worth the trek. The amphitheatre in particular was a marvel with the mountain serving as a dramatic backdrop to the city. Our tour guide explained each ruin of the ancient city with a lot of detail and answered all of our questions and this elevated the tour significantly.
I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to visit Karain caves and Teremessos!
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Lakshminarayana_t
Aug 27, 2025
Great day with a very good guide - Our guide Yusuf was great. Very accommodative and adjusted start tines that suited us. He started the trip by giving details of history of Antalya and was very informative and funny. We drove off to Karain first and he explained the finer details about the settlement and area. Gave us pointers to look for during the visit. Very nice climb of aroubd 480 steps . We enjoyed this attraction very much as it was unique and the history behind. Then we went to Termessos area. It was an hours trek into the forest and was very enjoyable. At the top, yusuf started explaining about each and every part of the old ruins- the hamam, theatre, bazaar, shops, temple, parliment etc in detail and we could visualise how grand this place would have been thousands of years agilo. On the way down, we took a differebt path going theu the necropolis of the area where we saw several tombs and burial places of important people of that age. We the ended in Antalya for a nice lunch. Overall a very enjoyable trip you should make if you are in the area. I cant recomment yusuf more as he was just brilliant. Thanks
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Hannah_m
Jul 7, 2025
Outstanding! - Out personal guide was outstanding! He was full of knowledge and had us hooked on every word. I thoroughly recommend doing this trip. We did it in the height of summer and get the trail is mostly shaded providing much needed relief. The view from the top is out of this world. We are both well travelled but this has to be the best archaeological site we have ever seen.
We only saw one other person at the location, so, unlike other sites, we weren't fighting for views or felt rushed to move on.
Our guide went at our pace and did not rush. We all had dinner together and a great wee eatery too which had plenty of vegetarian options for me.
Tips: Bring plenty of water and extra for the lonely dog who lives on the mountain. Bring extra food for him too.
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Stuart_p
Jan 29, 2025
Ancient & very ancient - Very informative . A bit of a steep climb , at both Terremos and the caves , but well worth it. The sights at Terremos , especially from the amphitheatre , were spectacular .
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Monikahw618ep
Dec 11, 2024
Tip for a special tour - Great tour with Yusuf! He is a very qualified guide with mega expertise and warm and personable. Termessos is very impressive, even the Karain cave. Hiking/trekking shoes are absolutely necessary, and some fitness. We had great pleasure with the tour and would book immediately again with Laledi Tours! No “coffee ride”. The food was typical and very delicious.
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Tiddlepom
Nov 2, 2024
Worth the hike - Very interesting and well informed day.
There is an uphill rocky path but has regular stops to rest as necessary. (We're 60s and 70s with dodgy knees but managed fine)
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Pedro_moreira83
Sep 10, 2024
Excellent! - Despite some misunderstandings, which were not the responsibility of the agency, I was very pleased with this tour. We were just two people and the tour guide (besides the driver), which exceeded all my expectations and made this tour of antiquity very interesting. You notice the passion for what you do and it is transmitted. Thank you very much.
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Karlosmid
Sep 8, 2024
Turkish Sparta - I took this tour, despite the price. I just wanted to see this antient city with helenistic style theatre. And it was actually a private tour. Only two people were on it. This was not stated on Tripadvisor, and it shouls be. Finding out that I am going on private tour to Twrmessos ancient city, justified higer price. As with other private tours, we got a lot of details about Termessos history. We hicked about 40 minutes from our parking lot to the site. Temperatures were 5 degrees lower than in Antayla, and for me was easy hike. But if you are not in good shape, this track is not for you, because going down is more chalanging than going up. We got a lot of time to do the pictures.
That was my fifh theater in Antalya, but when you see the site after climb, it is breathtaking. The best one.
Caves are also with hike over 480 steps. It is not so breathtaking as Termessos, but dark cealing from firewoods and bats are also breathtaking!
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Ivanmj6126ue
Sep 1, 2024
Very scenic and well-preserved ruins - The amphitheater is amazing, but so are the other ruins and necropolis. The views are breathtaking and it is much cooler, dryer and windy than down in Antalya. It is about 40-50 minutes hike from the parking lot and Yusuf is going to educate you along the way.
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