What is Patara ancient city?

The capital of the Lycian League and a major harbour-city — birthplace of St. Nicholas, with a restored bouleuterion (parliament), Roman theatre, lighthouse, triumphal arch and a long colonnaded street. The ruins sit just behind the 18 km Patara beach.

How much walking is involved?

About 1.5–2 hours of slow walking on uneven ground around the site, mostly flat. The walk to the lighthouse is an extra 20 minutes through dunes; skip if mobility is limited.

Is the beach included?

Yes — after the ruins we have around 2 hours on Patara beach. The beach is wide and shallow with no facilities at the protected end, so bring water and snacks.

Are turtles really there?

Yes — caretta caretta (loggerhead turtles) nest on Patara beach from May to October. The beach closes at 20:00 in nesting season; do not approach marked nests.

Is there an entrance fee?

Yes, museum entrance is around 25–35 EUR depending on the day’s rate, paid at the gate. We tell you the current price at booking.

Tours

Patara Ancient City & Beach Tour

The capital of the Lycian League — bouleuterion, theatre, lighthouse — followed by an afternoon on the 18 km Patara beach.

From £45 per person

Duration Full day

Difficulty Easy

Passport Not needed

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About this tour

The capital of the Lycian League — bouleuterion, theatre, lighthouse — followed by an afternoon on the 18 km Patara beach.

Highlights

The capital of the Lycian League — bouleuterion, theatre, lighthouse — followed by an afternoon on the 18 km Patara beach..
Patara Ancient City & Beach Tour — tours.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Inside 24 hours we charge 50% if the spot cannot be resold; weather cancellations on our side are always fully refunded.
Hotel pickup is included from any hotel in central Kalkan. If you are staying further out, we agree a meeting point in advance — usually Kalkan Marina or the main square.

What's included

Air-conditioned transport from your Kalkan hotel
English-speaking guide
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water on board
Liability insurance

Not included

Lunch (recommended local options shown along the way)
Personal expenses and tips
Optional activities marked as extra

What to bring

Sun cream and a hat
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear and a small towel for water stops
A light layer for evenings
Cash for lunch and incidentals

Frequently asked

What is Patara ancient city?: The capital of the Lycian League and a major harbour-city — birthplace of St. Nicholas, with a restored bouleuterion (parliament), Roman theatre, lighthouse, triumphal arch and a long colonnaded street. The ruins sit just behind the 18 km Patara beach.
How much walking is involved?: About 1.5–2 hours of slow walking on uneven ground around the site, mostly flat. The walk to the lighthouse is an extra 20 minutes through dunes; skip if mobility is limited.
Is the beach included?: Yes — after the ruins we have around 2 hours on Patara beach. The beach is wide and shallow with no facilities at the protected end, so bring water and snacks.
Are turtles really there?: Yes — caretta caretta (loggerhead turtles) nest on Patara beach from May to October. The beach closes at 20:00 in nesting season; do not approach marked nests.
Is there an entrance fee?: Yes, museum entrance is around 25–35 EUR depending on the day’s rate, paid at the gate. We tell you the current price at booking.