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The jump at the end 🤘🏻😍South of Türkiye has so much to offer. Here are the things you should not miss when visiting: Kumbuluk Village Turunç beach Paraglading in Oludeniz Butterfly Valley Old town Fethiye Faralya village Amyntas Rock Tombs Kumburnu beach 🏨 We stayed at @villafloryaotelkumlubuk & @hotelhighclere #türkiye #turkey #muğla #fethiye #travelcouple #couplephotography #travelblogger
sarameetscraigsarameetscraig
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Mini guide to seeing the REAL Turkey & not just the reel worthy one 🇹🇷🏖️🚢 Planning a vacation is not just about binge watching reels on Instagram & saving a few of them. If you are someone who plans/refers social media for your holidays then all you can see is a hot air balloon, shopping in grand bazaar & staying in cave hotels as the must do’s in Turkey. But, Turkey has so much to offer aside from Istanbul & Cappadocia. It has many mediterranean beaches & ancient cities which fit for tourists looking for a different flavour & lesser crowds. Here are a few of these gems you can consider paying a visit to. ✅Fethiye - known for its butterfly valley & Amyntas Rock Tombs. Discover a blend of rich culture & leisure. 🪦 ✅Ölüdeniz - paragliding heaven & mediterranean beach at every corner. This one is for the adventurer in you. 🪂 ✅Kusadasi - visit the castle & buzzing cafes around the beach. Talk about coffee breaks by the beach. 🏖️ ✅Izmir - perfect for archaeological sites & Turkey’s Aegean coast for beach cabana’s. Couples can find solace here🏛️ ✅Isparta - known as the “City of Roses” - it is home to lavender fields, ancient sites & very close to Antalya. 💐 Important things to note: 🗒️ 🔸If it’s your first time visiting Turkey, consider adding Istanbul along with 1/2 cities from above. 🔸Plan for at least 13-14 days trip to Turkey if you want to cover some offbeat places. 🔸Plan at least 3 months ahead - April, May, September and October are pleasantly warm. We hope this encourages you to check out a different side of Turkey! 🪂🏝️ . . . Plan your #HasslefreeHoliday with #Pickyourtrail #cappadocia #goreme #hotairballoon #goturkiye #türkey #turkiye #turquia #goturkey #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #turkey_shot #turkeyinstagram #turkeytourism #travelingourplanet #traveaddict #takeavacation #exploretheglobe
pickyourtrailpickyourtrail
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Firstly, these are the tombs in Fethiye town. If you are expecting a boat ride and mud baths then you're thinking of the similar Lycian rock-cut tombs in Dalyan, further up the coast. The tombs are walking distance from Fethiye market and museum (you have been to the museum, haven't you? Well worth a visit!). The way is uphill and hot in summer, but you can see traces of ruins and sarcophagi in the open land on the way. One fine sarcophagus has even been made into a roundabout in the road. Not sure if this counts as eternal rest... We stopped for refreshments at the Kings Garden restaurant just below the Tomb of Amyntas - the freshly-squeezed orange juice was delicious and very welcome! You can see the tombs from the road for free but at a distance. History buffs can pay the 10TL fee and climb up to the Tomb of Amyntas and see it close-up. It's about 180 steep steps and hot in the sun, so take it slowly and enjoy the view over Fethiye and beyond. The tombs itself is impressive with a portico and columns and a small chamber for the bodies (now empty). The chamber has three carved stone beds with pillows that is very similar to the triclinium style of tomb at Petra. The whole design reminds you of Petra, although this is a few centuries older. The view at the tomb is fantastic and the whole monument is worth exploring. Unlike the similar tombs at other Lycian sites like Myra (Demre), Kaunos (Dalyan) and Kalekoy, you can get close and examine the details. Sadly, the tomb has been vandalised inside and out with spray paint, which is a real shame. I hope that the Turkey culture ministry uses the entrance fee to clean it up and keep it secure.
Pocket WeaselPocket Weasel
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Carved into the cliff sides above the town and looking out over the ocean, the Fethiye Lycian Rock Tombs or funerary rock chambers for the deceased in ancient Lycia. They were typically reserved for the elite, aristocrats, and important society individuals. These tombs are often in high locations, overlooking valleys and landscapes, the belief was that it would be easier for winged creatures to carry them through to the afterlife. Dating back to 350 BC and was named after the Greek inscription on the side of it which reads "Amyntou tou Ermagiou", which translated to English means "Amyntas, son of Hermagios". The tomb was built by the Lycians, the people who lived in this satrapy of the Persian Empire at the time. The rock tomb of Amyntas, dating from the Lycian period when Fethiye was called Telmessos The Lycian people inhabited the Lycia region along the southwestern coast of modern-day Turkey. Historical records show Lycia was between the southern Mediterranean Sea and the Northern Taurus Mountains. This region's unique geography contributed to its isolation from other ancient civilisations, leading to a distinct Lycian culture. The only way to reach the tombs is by climbing up the hillside, free to explore
amira Mahmoudamira Mahmoud
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The Tomb of Amyntas located in the south side of the city in the mountainside, in the base of the mountain. The impressive looking tomb was built in 350 BC, and was named after the Greek inscription on the side of it which reads "Amyntou tou Ermagiou", which translated to English means "Amyntas, son of Hermagios". The tomb was built by the Lycians, the people who lived in this area of Turkey at the time. The Lycians were never members of a specific country, but rather a tightly-knit confederation of independent city-states, which included Telmessos. Compared to many other tombs carved into mountainsides in the area, the interior of the Tomb of Amyntas is very spacious. The tomb is easy to find. When you like walking you can climb up the Mountain to the right. İt is a nice walk.
Edith BurgerEdith Burger
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Great attraction for the area but I think over priced for what it is (£3 entrance fee). Most tombs can be seen from the road, there's just one which is at the top of the stairs, but you cannot enter the tomb -it has a small entrance hole carved out of the rock and you can see inside but no glyphs inside, no plaques other than one which is outside the entrance (I feel this would make more sense to be inside, near the tomb?) the view is very beautiful from the top looking out over fethiye, but the place is very underwhelming. (Both pictures were taken from outside the entrance, and you cannot enter the tombs pictured as theres no steps to reach them)
Emma SpencerEmma Spencer
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Kesikkapı, 117. Sk. No:3, 48300 Fethiye/Muğla, Türkiye
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muze.gov.tr
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The Tomb of Amyntas, also known as the Fethiye Tomb, is an ancient Lycian rock-hewn tomb at ancient Telmessos, in Lycia, which was at the time a satrapy of the Achaemenid Empire. Currently, it is in the district of Fethiye in Muğla Province, located in the Aegean region of Turkey.
attractions: Fethiye Fish Market - Balık Pazarı, Uğur Mumcu Parkı, Market Area, Infinity City Hotel, Servet Şekerleme Fabrika Satış Mağazası, Bigöz Meyhane, Tüfekçioğlu Sport Fishing, ÇETİN BALIKÇILIK, Рынок фетхие, Old town, restaurants: Sahil Lokantaları 1, Köfteci Yusuf, İksirci Tezcan, Hilmi Restaurant Balık Pazarı, NAZİLLİ PİDE & APPI'S INDIAN/PAKISTANI RESTAURANT FETHİYE, Hani Baba (Fethiye) Köftecisi, Fethiye Balıkçılar Hal ve pazar yeri, Address Restaurant & Cafe Bar, Lokanta Fethiye, Sahil Lokantaları 2 Fethiye

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