Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Zagora?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Zagora or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Zagora or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Zagora or Olympos?
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagora $64Olympos $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagora is $64, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $81. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Zagora and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagora $39Olympos $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagora $78Olympos $60
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Zagora or Olympos? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Zagora Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagora $1.55Olympos $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Side / Manavgat : Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $15
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $18
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $18
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- The Land of Legends Night Show with Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $29
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $29
- Kemer: River Rafting Tour in Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & transfer: $33
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $35
- Kemer Scuba Diving Tour Incl. Lunch with Opt. Hotel Transfer: $41
- Antalya Airport Vip Private Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Zagora change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayZagora $24Olympos $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagora.
- Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit: $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagora $3.10Olympos $20
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Zagora: $176
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Zagora: $222
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $146
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,348
- Multi Days desert Tour 3 Days 2 Nights: $295
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride: $187
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience with Sauna, Scrub & Oil Massage: $21
- Suluada Island Boat Tour From Kemer: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagora -Olympos $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagora and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagora is in Africa and Olympos is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagora Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.