Kayakoy Ghost Town Tour and Mount Babadag Cable Car
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Overview
From an abandoned hillside village to the summit of Mount Babadağ, there's a variety of views on this tour. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time exploring Kayaköy, one of the best-preserved ghost villages in Turkey. Elif, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘There are close to one thousand deserted stone houses as well as churches and chapels, even a bakery. At one point there was a plan to convert the whole village into a tourist resort, but thankfully this historic place has been preserved.'We'll start off the tour in Kayaköy, which was abandoned by Greeks fleeing war in the 1920s. Now, their ghosts flit between the empty homes as you wander through silent streets that once rang with voices. Peek into roofless stone dwellings as your guide explains their tiered designs, and discover tiny chapels and a little school. Elif says, ‘The layout of the houses and the way they were lined up was to ensure none blocked another's view.' You'll also see the empty basilica, with its faded frescoes and mosaics. Eerie yet fascinating.Next up, we'll head to the foot of Mount Babadağ to hop on a cable car almost to the top. Enjoy eye-popping panoramic views over Fethiye and the coast below as you glide up to the top station below the summit – just in time for sunset. If you want to reach the very top, there is a chairlift available. The peak is popular with paragliders, so there's a good chance you'll see them drifting in the skyline as the sun sets. It's a feast for the eyes.
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What To Expect
- Learn about the region on a guided visit to one of Turkey's most scenic areas
- Explore the ghost town of Kayaköy, which was abandoned a century ago
- Enjoy a cable car ride for epic sunset views at the top of Mount Babadağ
- Admire the whole of Fethiye's coastal landscapes from 1700 metres high
- Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Turkey and its people
From
US$ 48