Olympos Ancient City

Olympos Ancient City hides in a river canyon south of Antalya, a once-powerful Lycian port that fell under the control of the pirate commander Zenicetes in the first century BCE. You'll hear how Rome, worried about its grip on this coast, sent the general Publius Servilius — reportedly with a young Julius Caesar in his ranks — to lay siege to the pirate stronghold. The guide also follows what came after Rome retook the city, including a visit from Emperor Hadrian. Watch for the tomb facades carved into the cliff face as you walk the creek path.