The Xanthos valley makes a great day trip out of Fethiye, Oludeniz or Hisaronu. Travelling with an organised tour, or independently, you'll see some sites of archaeological interest set in some stunning scenery. It really doesn't matter much whether you're familiar with the Lycian Federation (sounds a bit Trekky) or not, most people can have a good time clambering around to an extent that just isn't allowed at the more controlled sites such as Ephesus. The usual tour comprises Tlos, Xanthos and Patara with the possibility of Saklikent gorge thrown in. If you're lucky, determined or hire a car then you'll get to Pinara and the Letoon as well.

Brief details of each site are given here but for an overall background to the area link to History. Choose individual sites from the links below or click on next to cycle through the sites in the valley.

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