Perge is an important city of ancient Pamphylian which was originally settled by Hittites around 1500 B.C. St. Paul preached some of his first sermons in Perge.

Aspendos was a major port city in the Roman period. Still used today, Aspendos Theater is one of the largest ancient buildings in Anatolia and may well be accepted as the best preserved theater of antiquity.

Phaselis, located between the borders of ancient Lycia and Pamphylia, was legendarily founded by colonists from Rhodes in 6090 B.C. The combination of ancient remains surrounded by sea on three sides makes it a beautiful national park.

Myra was one of the earliest Lycian cities with many carved rock tombs. St. Nicholas was the bishop of the city during the fourth century and dies there in 342. He was buried in a tomb, outside the city of Myra. A chapel was subsequently erected over his tomb. In the sixth century it was replaced with a large church.

Every year in December, the Santa Claus commemoration ceremony attracts many tourists to St. Nicholas Church.

Kekova is a name given to the most scenic area in Lycia, along the Turquoise Coast. It covers a whole ensemble of picturesque islands, numerous bays, and ancient cities. A sunken city was formed by the submergence of ancient cities, probably due to earthquakes.

Kas, once known as ancient Antiphellos, is a lovely holidy town and it is a pleasure to wander through the narrow streets lined with souvenir shops that offer Turkish handicrafts, leather goods, copper and silver items, cotton clothing, and handmade carpets. Kas' bars and restaurants offer plenty of nightlife.