Xanthos - Letoon
46 KM away from Fethiye (200 KM from Antalya city centre), Xanthos and Letoon are twin Lycian cities intertwined on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Xanthos, once the Lycian capital, showcases grand tombs, an ancient theatre, and a well-preserved acropolis. Nearby, Letoon served as a sacred religious centre, home to temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis, and Apollo.
Arykanda
30 KM north of Finike district centre / 140 KM southwest of Antalya city centre: This ancient Lycian city unfolds across five terraces, all cascading down the mountainside. Quiet and untouched, it’s a hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike.
What to see: The grand Roman bath complex, collonaded agora, 2nd-century theatre, odeon, stadium, bouleuterion, and temples dedicated to Trajan and Helios.
Limyra
108 KM southwest of Antalya city centre: Once a thriving Lycian city, Limyra is now an open-air museum resting at the foot of Toçak Mountain. It boasts a grand Hellenistic theatre, ancient fortifications, and over 400 rock tombs—the largest collection in Lycia.
What to see: The acropolis, King Perikle's tomb, Hellenistic theatre, Byzantine-era church, and an astonishing array of Lycian rock tombs.
Simena (Kaleköy)
195 km southwest of Antalya, between Kaş and Demre, Simena (Kaleköy) is a historic coastal village accessible only by boat. It features ancient Lycian tombs, a medieval castle, and stunning views of the Kekova Gulf.
What to see: Simena castle, Kekova Gulf, sunken Lycian city, Kekova Island, Aperlai Pier, Aquarium Bay, Gökkaya Bay.
Myra
200 KM southwest of Antalya city centre / 45 KM southeast of Kaş: Famed for its spectacular Lycian rock-cut tombs, well-preserved Roman theatre, and the revered Church of St. Nicholas, the ancient city of Myra was a flourishing Lycian metropolis, dating back to at least the 5th century BC.
Olympos
85KM southwest of Antalya City Centre / 45KM from Kemer, Olympos was once a flourishing Lycian harbour before falling into the hands of pirates and later thriving under Roman rule.
What to see: Beydağları Coastal National Park, the eternal flames of Yanartaş, Tomb of Captain Eudomus.