Tazı Canyon tour from Alanya is a nature tour blended with culture that offers you natural, historical, interesting, and magnificent views from the slopes and hills of the Taurus Mountains.Tazı Canyon lies approximately 130 km away from the center of Alanya.
Accompanied by your experienced tour guide you visit the following places during the course of the Tazı Canyon tour;
Historical Roman bridge:
A 2000-year-old Roman bridge connecting the commercial roads of Ancient Selge and Pamphylia cities is still active today. It is 22 meters long, 2.70 meters wide, 35 meters high, and 1250 meters from sea level. You can enjoy the wonderful views of the spring water waterfalls running into the Köprücay River from the bridge.
Tazı Canyon (Eagles Canyon):
The Tazı canyon is approximately 4 km long and 30-50 meters wide. It offers breathtaking views from an altitute of 400 meters. The canyon has been formed as a result of rock erosion by the Köprüçay River over the course of hundreds of years. The magnificent trees on the steep rocks, the vegetation and the Köprüçay river with its turquoise color make a wonderful contribution to this landscape.It has been determined that many tree species such as pine, cedar and cypress, wild birds such as golden eagle, rock sparrow, rock dove and nearly 32 mammal species live in Tazı Canyon.
Selge Ancient City:
The Selge Ancient City is an ancient mountain city located at 1,250 meters altitude on the Taurus slopes. Believed to have been founded in the 4th century BC, Selge flourished during the Roman period. Its most impressive structure is the open-air theater with a capacity of 9,000 people, one of the best-preserved theaters in the region.
Adam Kayalar (Man rocks):
These interesting rock formations are located near the Selge ancient city. Adam Kayalar (Man rocks) are called by this name because they resemble the human shape. The rock formations are also known as the fairy chimneys of Antalya or the devil's rocks. Adam rocks, which are about 70 meters hight, were formed over 65 million years when gravel and sand came together under pressure and hardened over time.
If you want to discover the historical and natural wonders of Köprülü Canyon National Park and spend an unforgettable day surrounded by nature, don’t miss the Tazı Canyon tour from Alanya, one of the most popular excursions in recent years..
TAZI CANYON TOUR FROM ALANYA - ITINERARY:
- Pick-up from hotels/apartments in Alanya and surrounding areas
- Transfer to Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Visit to the Historical Roman Bridge
- Visit to Tazı Canyon
- Lunch at our riverside restaurant
- Visit to Selge Ancient City
- Visit to Adam Kayalar (Man Rocks)
- Drop-off at hotels/apartments in Alanya
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotels and apartments in Alanya and surrounding areas
- Lunch
- Tour guide
- Tazı Canyon and other entrance fees
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
-Drinks
-Photo & video
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & TIPS:
- Bring your camera or mobile phone for panoramic photos.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for natural terrain.