A comprehensive tour featuring the historical castles and caves of Mersin.
Offering the perfect harmony of history and nature accompanied by the warm climate and deep blue waters of the Mediterranean, this two day Mersin route takes its visitors on a literal journey through time. On the first day of your trip, you will embark on an exploration inside Gilindire Mağarası, which is located on the shore and is a natural wonder with its stalactites and columns. The reflective lake hidden in the depths of the cave offers a visual feast. After the natural wonders, you will start tracing history and step through the ruins of Crianaro Ören Yeri and Kiliseburnu Ören Yeri, listening to the ancient stories whispered by these old settlements. At the end of the day, you will complete the first day by watching the unique sunset from the towers of Mamure Kalesi, one of the most magnificent structures of the region with its solid walls extending into the sea.
On the second day, your route will take you further inland, allowing you to witness the splendor of the Hellenistic period. Uzuncaburç Örenyeri, rising to the sky with its massive columns and ancient theater, is a open air museum that reveals the religious and social life of the ancient era. While wandering among these ruins, you will be amazed by the architectural genius of that period. Then, returning to the city center, you will capture a deeper historical context in the exhibition halls of Mersin Müzesi, which reflects the archaeological richness of the region in all its details. You will make the finale of your tour on the walls of Gözne Kalesi, which is located on the cool slopes of the Taurus Mountains and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. While looking at the plain from this historical castle accompanied by the scent of pine trees, you will end this adventure having discovered that Mersin has a deep-rooted history and fascinating nature hidden among the mountains.