Ancient Paths & Turquoise Waters: A Day in Olympos for Under $100

#100usdchallenge 🕗 Morning – Departure to Olympos • Travel from Antalya or nearby towns by minibus or rental scooter (~$15–$20 round trip) • Arrive in Olympos around 9–10 AM 🕘 Explore Olympos Ancient City • Entrance fee (includes access to both ruins and beach): ~$4 • Walk through lush paths filled with ancient Lycian and Roman ruins: temples, sarcophagi, city gates • Enjoy the peaceful nature blended with history 🕛 Swim & Relax at Olympos Beach • Step directly from the ruins onto Olympos Beach — a mix of pebbles and sand, surrounded by forested cliffs • Swim in crystal-clear waters and sunbathe under pine trees • Optional beach chair rental: ~$5 🕐 Lunch at a Local Treehouse Café • Try a fresh gözleme, salad, or grilled chicken wrap at a treehouse-style restaurant (~$10–$12) • Enjoy the relaxed, backpacker vibe of Olympos village 🕒 Optional: Visit to Çıralı or Relax with a Drink • If time allows, walk or take a short drive to nearby Çıralı for a second swim or tea break • Tea/snack budget: ~$5 🕔 Evening – Return Journey • Depart Olympos and return to your base • Optional stop for dinner on the way (~$10) or pack snacks