The Temple of the Sun is a unique architectural and spiritual space, shrouded in a multitude of mystical legends.

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The Lonely Wild Pear Tree of Ilyas-Kaya

Tasting the best chebureks in South Coast

Bajdar Gate

Panorama from Mount
Ilyas-Kaya

Temple of the Sun

A healthy snack for the journey

Temple on the cliff

Our walking route begins at the Midiyny Dvorik café, with the vast
blue expanse of Laspina Bay hanging overhead and Mount
Ilyas-Kaya visible in the distance, like the bow of a ship pointing
skyward. Each step reveals more: below is Laspi with its emerald
waters, ahead is an endless cliff overlooking the sea. At the top of
Ilyas-Kaya, the wind is strong and clean, as if blowing away all the
city dust.

The descent from the summit leads us straight to a huge stone flower, which has many names, including Crimean Stonehenge, Seven Fingers, Dragon's Teeth and, of course, the Temple of the Sun. The majestic stone ‘Dragon's Teeth’ are arranged in a perfect circle on a clearing, like ancient guards waiting for dawn for millennia. Time stands still here: sit in the centre, close your eyes, and it seems as if the sun's rays penetrate directly into your chest, taking away your fatigue and leaving only warmth and peace. It is a place where you want to stay as long as possible.

Next, our journey takes us to the Baidarka Plateau (yayla) — a boundless, almost deserted expanse of grass, stone seas and low-growing forest. Here, the air smells of rosemary, warm stone and freedom. We walk along ancient paths: passing close to the cliffs, we can see the sea from a bird's eye view. The plateau seems to float between the sky and the valley: below on the left is the Baidar Valley with its gardens and fields, and on the right are the sheer cliffs leading to Laspi and Foros. Gradually, the trail leads to Mount Chelebi-Yaurn-Beli (‘Lord of the Valley’). This is a more open, windy part — whitish rocks, sparse pine trees, 360° panoramas. Here, you can really feel how Crimea connects the mountains and the sea into one living picture.

Finally, we will reach Mount Foros — the culminating point with a view of the famous Foros sail, the Church of the Resurrection above the cliff and the entire South Coast to the horizon. The finale is the Baydar Gate. An ancient arch from 1848, like a portal between worlds. In your heart, you will feel the silence of the Temple of the Sun, the wind of Ilyas-Kaya, and the feeling that you have travelled not just kilometres, but a whole little life.

Our walking route begins at the Midiyny Dvorik café, with the vast blue expanse of Laspina Bay hanging overhead and Mount Ilyas-Kaya visible in the distance, like the bow of a ship pointing skyward. Each step reveals more: below is Laspi with its emerald waters, ahead is an endless cliff overlooking the sea. At the top of Ilyas-Kaya, the wind is strong and clean, as if blowing away all the city dust.

The descent from the summit leads us straight to a huge stone flower, which has many names, including Crimean Stonehenge, Seven Fingers, Dragon's Teeth and, of course, the Temple of the Sun. The majestic stone ‘Dragon's Teeth’ are arranged in a perfect circle on a clearing, like ancient guards waiting for dawn for millennia. Time stands still here: sit in the centre, close your eyes, and it seems as if the sun's rays penetrate directly into your chest, taking away your fatigue and leaving only warmth and peace. It is a place where you want to stay as long as possible.

Next, our journey takes us to the Baidarka Plateau (yayla) — a boundless, almost deserted expanse of grass, stone seas and low-growing forest. Here, the air smells of rosemary, warm stone and freedom. We walk along ancient paths: passing close to the cliffs, we can see the sea from a bird's eye view. The plateau seems to float between the sky and the valley: below on the left is the Baidar Valley with its gardens and fields, and on the right are the sheer cliffs leading to Laspi and Foros. Gradually, the trail leads to Mount Chelebi-Yaurn-Beli (‘Lord of the Valley’). This is a more open, windy part — whitish rocks, sparse pine trees, 360° panoramas. Here, you can really feel how Crimea connects the mountains and the sea into one living picture.

Finally, we will reach Mount Foros — the culminating point with a view of the famous Foros sail, the Church of the Resurrection above the cliff and the entire South Coast to the horizon. The finale is the Baydar Gate. An ancient arch from 1848, like a portal between worlds. In your heart, you will feel the silence of the Temple of the Sun, the wind of Ilyas-Kaya, and the feeling that you have travelled not just kilometres, but a whole little life.

The Temple of the Sun - a place of power and mysticism

The Temple of the Sun - a place of power and mysticism

What lies ahead*

*(The itinerary may be changed at the instructor's discretion depending on weather conditions.)

Rest stop at the Temple of the Sun, healthy snack

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Start of the route

11:00 a. m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Shalash restaurant, eating chebureki

5:00 p.m.

Timing