Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way
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- 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
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Stephen
May 2024
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...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
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...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
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...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way
The walking was wonderful, the company was excellent and our guide (Zeynet) was amazing.
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