Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way

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Follow Turkey's picturesque Lycian Way on this one-week walking holiday. Take on scenic coastal trails between little-visited ancient ruins and time-forgotten villages, resting in peaceful valleys and on tranquil beaches. Along the way, soak up traditional Turkish hospitality, stopping by teahouses and staying in rural village guesthouses. Patara - Explor...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Hike Turkey's spectacular Lycian Way through mountain villages
    • Enjoy traditional hospitality and home cooked meals in rural guesthouses
    • Final two nights in charming port town of Kas

What's this trip about?

    Follow Turkey's picturesque Lycian Way on this one-week walking holiday. Take on scenic coastal trails between little-visited ancient ruins and time-forgotten villages, resting in peaceful valleys and on tranquil beaches. Along the way, soak up traditional Turkish hospitality, stopping by teahouses and staying in rural village guesthouses. Patara - Explore the Roman ruins and stunning golden sand beach of this ancient Lycian city. Turquoise Coast - Take a boat trip over sunken ruins and cool off with swims in secluded bays. Kas - Finish up with two nights in the charming seaport town, with its whitewashed houses and rock tombs.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFethiye
End CityDalaman Airport

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Attractions

  • Dalaman
  • Fethiye
  • Oludeniz

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Fethiye

Our trip starts today in Fethiye, a thriving coastal town that's home to remains of the ancient Lycian city of Telmessos. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into D...

Day 2 Walk to Faralya village with views of Oludeniz Beach

After breakfast this morning, we'll have a short transfer to the official start of the Lycian Way near Ovacik village, nestling on the hillside overlooking Oludeniz. We'll commence our hike heading south up onto the outflung shoulders of Baba Dagi (1,989 metres/6,524 ...

Day 3 Hike through forest and farmland to village of Gey, stay in village house

Starting gently uphill through pine forest, we'll reach farmland with open fields that soon give way to spectacular terraces with views to the villages far below, as well as across the sea to distant islands. We'll descend for a while, towards the distant beach and vi...

Day 4 Hike to ancient city of Sidyma with dramatic coastal views

From Gey, the Lycian Way continues through stunning coastal scenery staying high as far as Bel, then climbs more via some large plains and pine forests, before descending steadily to Sidyma Ancient City (Dodurga Village). The site has some well-preserved and unusual t...

Day 5 Follow route of the aqueduct to Patara Beach

Following the route of the aqueduct from Delikkemer to Patara, we'll hike across fertile rolling fields and through pine forest, enjoying beautiful coastal views before descending to the southern end of Patara Beach. Here, we'll have an opportunity to swim and explore...

Day 6 Ascent to Mount Felen, drive to Kas

Taking a route across streams and through villages, almost untouched by modern life, our path today climbs to a ridge, Mount Felen, with views of the higher mountains inland and the coast below that are almost unsurpassed. We'll descend by vehicle to Kas, one of the m...

Day 7 Walk to ancient port of Aperlae, Kekova Bay boat trip

This morning, we'll hike to the hamlet and ancient port of Aperlae and from there travel by boat to the castle-topped village of Simena, possibly one of the most beautiful settings on the Mediterranean. A tiny village accessible only on foot or by boat (it has no road...

Day 8 Transfer to Dalaman airport where trip ends

Our trip ends today at Dalaman Airport. There'll be two transfers provided to Dalman Airport (DLM) today, which is around a 2 hour and 30 minute drive from the hotel. The morning transfer will be at 7am to arrive at the airport by 9:45am and another later in the d...

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Price per day$116
Last Updated: 5/5/2024
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May 2024

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Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way

A very enjoyable trip with a great group of people. Every day was different with great views and ever changing landscapes and scenery. Nebil our tour leader did a gr...

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Apr 2024

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Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way

Nebil was an amazing tour leader. I will book another tour if he is the leader! He was well-informed, brilliantly organised, kind, considerate, interested in everyon...

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Apr 2024

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Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way

An excellent walking trip. The scenery was stunning and the trip well planned with harder walks at the start and relaxation at the end. The village house stay was am...

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Apr 2024

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Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way

The walking was wonderful, the company was excellent and our guide (Zeynet) was amazing.

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Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Turkey: Citizens from the UK, USA, Canada New Zealand and the EU travelling to Turkey for tourism purposes do not require a visa for visits of up to 90 days. Citizens of Australia require a visa that will last for up to 90 days. You can apply via - https://www.evisa.gov.tr Visa rules change, sometimes suddenly and without notice, so we always advise you to check this information is still valid through the local embassy or consular office before travel. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
  • Dinner : 2
  • Lunch : 3
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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