Daily Oludeniz Tour from Patara – Fethiye Rock Tombs & Kayakoy Ghost Town (Private)

Oludeniz Day Trip from Patara with Fethiye Rock Tombs and Kayakoy

This daily Oludeniz tour from Patara links three of the most rewarding stops on the Lycian coast in one easy day: the cliff-cut Tomb of Amyntas above Fethiye, the abandoned stone village of Kayakoy and the famous turquoise lagoon beach of Oludeniz. Lunch at a village restaurant is included, so you can focus on the history and the scenery while your guide takes care of the details.

• Tomb of Amyntas, a temple-fronted Lycian rock tomb carved into the cliff above Fethiye
• Panoramic photo stop over Fethiye town and its harbour
• Walk through Kayakoy Ghost Town with its roofless houses and hillside churches
• Lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of Kayakoy
• Free afternoon on Oludeniz beach for swimming and sunbathing
• Scenic photo stops on the drive back to Patara

Fethiye stands on the site of ancient Telmessos, and its best-known monument is the Tomb of Amyntas, carved in the 4th century BC with an Ionic temple facade cut straight into the rock. The inscription names Amyntas, son of Hermapias, clearly a figure of high rank. Kayakoy, once called Levissi, was a lively Greek-speaking town until the population exchange of 1923; today hundreds of empty stone houses and a few churches climb the hillside, creating one of the most atmospheric open-air sites in Turkey.

The day ends at Oludeniz, whose sheltered lagoon and long pebble beach are framed by the slopes of Babadag mountain. The water here is famously clear and calm, perfect for a relaxed swim after a morning of sightseeing. On this day excursion bring swimwear, a towel, sun cream and comfortable shoes for the uneven paths of Kayakoy.

As a daily excursion with hotel transfers, guiding and lunch arranged, it is a practical way to see the highlights around Fethiye without driving the mountain roads yourself, and a rewarding day tour from Patara for travellers of every age.