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Antalya Tazi Canyon & Selge Ancient City Private Man Rocks Tour

By Laledi Tur
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,596 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Unveil the hidden wonders of the Taurus Mountains with our private tour to Tazı Canyon and Selge. This is not just a hike; it’s a journey through time and surreal geology.

Start your adventure at the “Avatar Lands,” home to the Adam Kayalar (Man Rocks). You’ll navigate a labyrinth of towering conglomerate formations that look like a petrified army standing guard over the valley. Next, explore Selge Ancient City, where a magnificent Roman theater sits 1,250 meters high, uniquely integrated into the local village of Altınkaya.

The climax of your trip is the legendary Tazı Canyon. Standing atop its 400-meter vertical cliffs, you’ll witness a panoramic view so vast and breathtaking it feels like the edge of the world. With the expertise of a private guide, you’ll escape the crowds and discover the best-kept secrets of the Köprülü Canyon National Park.

Ready to stand where eagles soar? Book your private trekking adventure today!

Activity location

  • Selge Antik Kenti
    • Manavgat, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Selge Antik Kenti
    • Manavgat, Turkiye

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Antalya Tazi Canyon & Selge Ancient City Private Man Rocks Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 8,596.28 x 2 AdultsP 17,192.56
Total
Price is P 17,192.56
Until Sat, May 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional licensed tour guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to historical sites (Optional).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expences

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Selge Antik Kenti

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Located high in the Taurus Mountains (1,250m), Selge offers a unique blend of rugged Roman ruins and authentic Turkish village life. Integrated into Altınkaya village, ancient columns stand beside local houses and grazing goats. Key Sights & Landmarks: Roman Theater: The site's crown jewel is remarkably well-preserved, seating 9,000. Its "Horseshoe" shape offers panoramic mountain views. Temples of Zeus and Artemis: Located on the acropolis, these ruins showcase the city’s religious significance through surviving foundations and columns. Agora & Market Square: The heart of trade where outlines of shops once selling olives, wine, and medicinal herbs remain visible. Necropolis: To the north lies the ancient cemetery featuring stone sarcophagi and rock-carved monuments. Ancient Gates & Walls: Roughly 350 meters of original city walls still stand, marking the entrance to the northern settlement. It's a rare, lived-in historical site.

Adam Kayalar/deli sarinç

  • 1h
The hike from the ancient city of Selge to the "Adam Kayalar" (Man Rocks) is a journey through a surreal, prehistoric landscape. Travelers will navigate a terrain filled with unique conglomerate rock formations, often called the "Avatar Lands." These towering structures, shaped by millions of years of erosion, resemble a standing army of petrified figures or "men," giving the area its name. What to See and Do: The "Avatar" Landscape: Hike through pillars of rock that reach up to 70 meters high, creating a labyrinthine path that feels otherworldly. Ancient Pathways: Walk along segments of original Roman stone roads that once connected Selge to the surrounding regions. Flora & Fauna: Explore forests of ancient cypress, juniper, and walnut trees. Keep an eye out for mountain goats and wild herbs like sage. Photography: Capture the dramatic silhouettes of the rocks against the Taurus peaks—especially striking during the "golden hour" of sunset.

TazI Kanyonu

  • 1h
After exploring the surreal "Adam Kayalar," the journey continues through the rugged beauty of the Taurus Mountains toward the breathtaking Tazı Canyon. This route seamlessly blends geological wonders with deep-rooted history and adrenaline-inducing heights. What to See and Do: Historic Crossings: Following a traditional local lunch, we visit the iconic Köprülü Canyon to see the historic Oluk Bridge, a masterpiece of Roman engineering still spanning the turquoise waters below. The Grand Finale: Reach Tazı Canyon, also known as "Eagle’s Canyon." Standing at the edge of its 400-meter-high vertical walls, you will witness one of Turkey’s most Instagrammed and awe-inspiring panoramic views. River Vistas: Peer down at the winding Köprüçay River, which looks like a narrow ribbon of emerald from the cliffside. Nature’s Silence: Take a moment to absorb the vast silence of the canyon, broken only by the wind and the occasional eagle soaring above.

Location

Activity location

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    Selge Antik Kenti
    • Manavgat, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Selge Antik Kenti
    • Manavgat, Turkiye

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