Antalya Olympos, Çıralı & Yanartaş Tour (Night Safari, Dinner & Transfer Included)
Are you ready to trace mythological legends in the most unspoiled bays of the Mediterranean, where green and blue merge into one another? Antalya Olympos, Çıralı & Yanartaş (Chimaera) Jeep Safari Tour, is a captivating half-day adventure that starts in the afternoon and ends under the stars. In our open-top 4x4 jeeps you will glide through the pine forests to discover the ancient pirate city of Olympos, cool off on Çıralı beach, home to Caretta carettas, and at sunset climb up to the legendary Yanartaş fire that has not gone out for thousands of years. Door-to-door transfer from your Antalya hotels, professional guiding and a delicious dinner are fully included in the price!
🔥 Reserve Your Place to Witness a Legend Thousands of Years Old!
- ✅ Safe Round-trip Night Transfer from Antalya, Lara, Konyaaltı and Kemer
- ✅ No prepayment — pay safely in the vehicle on tour day
- ✅ 3 in 1: History of Olympos, Çıralı Beach and the Legend of Yanartaş
📌 Antalya Olympos, Çıralı & Yanartaş Tour: Highlights
- 🚜 4x4 Jeep Safari Comfort: Instead of traditional enclosed buses, an enjoyable journey in open-top 4x4 Land Rover jeeps in which you can feel the scent of pine and the mountain wind.
- 🏛️ Olympos Ancient City: A history-filled walk through the ruins of the mysterious Lycian pirate city of Olympos, completely intertwined with nature and with a river running through it.
- 🌊 Swim Break at Çıralı Beach: Time to cool off on the famous, crystal-clear Çıralı coast, far from development, which is a nesting ground for sea turtles (Caretta Caretta).
- 🔥 Yanartaş (Chimaera) Climb: Discovery of the legendary fire that has burned for thousands of years from natural gas seeping through the rocks, home to the legend of the winged horse Pegasus and the fire-breathing monster Chimera of Greek mythology.
- 🍽️ Dinner Break: Dinner served with delicious menus at a local restaurant with a natural atmosphere in Çıralı.
- 🚐 Safe Door-to-Door Night Transfer: The guarantee that our guests are picked up from their hotels and dropped off at their hotels at night, so that they do not have the stress of transport in the dark.
⏱️ Antalya Yanartaş Safari Programme & Night Itinerary
- 15:00 – 16:00 | Hotel Pick-Up: Pickup from your hotels in the Antalya and Kemer areas in our 4x4 jeeps or transfer vehicles and departure towards Kemer.
- 17:00 | Visit to Olympos Ancient City: Exploring the ruins of the ancient city hidden among the trees and the river (Roman baths, theatre, temples) accompanied by our guide.
- 18:30 | Swim Break at Çıralı Beach: Time to swim and relax in the cool waters of the Mediterranean on the world-famous Çıralı beach, reached by passing through the ancient city of Olympos.
- 19:30 | Arrival at Yanartaş (Chimaera) National Park & Climb: Transfer by jeep from Çıralı to the Yanartaş entrance. A nature walk of about 20–30 minutes among the pine trees, using ancient stone steps towards the burning stones.
- 20:15 | Eternal Fires and Mythology: Gathering around the natural flames, whose enchantment grows with sunset, listening to the legend of the Chimera from our guide and taking magnificent photos.
- 21:30 | Dinner: After descending the mountain, a fresh dinner is served at a local restaurant in the area to restore your energy.
- 22:30 – 23:30 | Return to Hotels: After this mystical night full of legends and nature, our guests are safely dropped off at their hotels in Antalya and Kemer.
📋 What's Included and What's Not
| Included in the Price | Not Included (Optional) |
|---|---|
| ✅ Night round-trip transfer from Antalya and Kemer hotels | ❌ Olympos Ancient City entrance ticket (Museum Pass (Müzekart) valid) |
| ✅ Transport and safari in open-top 4x4 jeeps (or minibuses) | ❌ Yanartaş National Park entrance fee |
| ✅ Delicious dinner at a local restaurant in the area | ❌ All drinks at dinner |
| ✅ Professional licensed guiding service | ❌ Sausage/marshmallow pack to roast by the fire (personal preference) |
| ✅ Seat and personal accident travel insurance | ❌ Personal expenses |
💡 What to Bring with You on the Olympos Yanartaş Tour
- Non-slip Sports Shoes (Mandatory): The climb to Yanartaş is an ascent of stony ground and ancient steps that takes 20–30 minutes on average. This walk cannot be done in slippers or sandals; be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes.
- Museum Pass & ID: For Turkish citizens, the Museum Pass (Müzekart) is valid at the entrance to Olympos Ancient City. If you have your Museum Pass, be sure to bring it with you.
- Swimming Items: Don't forget your swimsuit, beach towel and sunglasses for swimming during the break at Çıralı beach.
- Torch or Phone Charge: Since the descent from the mountain will be in the dark of night, you will use your phone torch to see ahead; make sure your charge is full (power bank).
Don't Miss This Night Where Nature and Mythology Intertwine!
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How long does the climb to Yanartaş take, is it very tiring?
From the national park entrance to the summit where the fires burn there is a stony path of about 800 metres and ancient steps. At an average pace the climb takes about 20 to 30 minutes. It can be done comfortably in sports shoes, but it is not suitable for guests with a physical disability or serious difficulty walking.
Is the tour suitable for small children?
It is fun for children to see the ancient city and the beach. However, the Yanartaş climb is not suitable for young children (for example aged 0–4) or for strollers. Carrying your child in your arms can be tiring. Children aged 5–6 and over who can walk can join this adventure with their families.
Where is the Museum Pass (Müzekart) valid?
The Müzekart is valid at the entrance of Olympos Ancient City, which is affiliated with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. However, because the Yanartaş (Chimaera) entrance is a separate forestry/national park operation, the Müzekart is not valid and a small ticket-office fee must be paid in cash.
How many hours does it take to get from Antalya to Olympos?
The distance between Antalya centre and the Olympos/Çıralı area is about 80 km. The journey along the coastal road in our air-conditioned safari jeeps or transfer vehicles takes an average of 1.5 hours.
