Best of Lycian Way 8D

Duration8 Days
Difficulty 2 stars
  • Program Outline
  • Dates
  1. D1: China - Fethiye

    Meet at the Dalaman airport with our representative and transfer to Fethiye for overnight accommodation.

    Transfer time: 1 h; transfer distance: 45 km (Dalaman airport to hotel in Fethiye)

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (0.5-1 hour)

    Accommodation : Atapark Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (On Own)

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  2. D2: Fethiye - Kayaköy - Fethiye

    After breakfast transfer to beginning of the trekking in Kayakoy, originally named “Karmilassos”.  This is an old Greek village given up at the End of the World War I, in accordance with the treaty of Lausanne which envisaged an exchange of population between Greece and Turkey. Two admirable churches are still drawn up among the ruined stone-built houses.  After the visit we go on trekking following a forest path which offers a splendid panorama on the limpid turquoise water splits. We walk directly down to the Oludeniz lagoon. Oludeniz remains one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Oludeniz, on a blue lagoon. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and building is strictly prohibited. Oludeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, and is an official blue flag beach, and is frequently rated among the top 5 beaches in the world by travellers and tourism journals alike. In the late afternoon transfer back to Fethiye.

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (0.5-1 hour)

    Accommodation : Atapark Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

    Trekking Distance : 7 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +120/-240 meters

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  3. D3: Fethiye - Babadağ Mountain - Fethiye

    After breakfast a short transfer will permit us to reach the trailhead point nearby the Ovacik village. From the South foot of the Babadag Mountain (1.969m) we start our walk along the Coastal Side and follow a small path with a beautiful panoramic view over the deep blue bay of the Oludeniz. Our walk takes us along sheep camps to small authentic villages of the Mediterranean Area. We pass the small Kozagac village and continue our walk to Kirme village where our Bus will pick us up. Afterwards we drive back to Fethiye.  

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (0.5 hour)

    Accommodation : Atapark Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

    Trekking Distance : 10 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +495/-85 meters

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  4. D4: Fethiye - Butterfly Valley - Fethiye

    After a short transfer we start our walk today near Faralya village where we enter into a small walking path which takes us, after a small climb, to a magnificent panoramic view over the Butterfly valley, a large canyon considered to be one of the most picturesque and amazing places along the Lycian coast. We continue walking on the small paths and enjoy the beautiful and different views to the coast and bays around. In the afternoon we will reach the Yuva beach and will have time for lunch and to spend time at the beach. Afterwards we continue to Kabak village where our vehicle is awaiting us to drive us back to Fethiye where we spend the night.

    Walking time: 4 h; walking distance: 8 km; ascent: 400m; descent: 440m

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (0.5-1 hour)

    Accommodation : Atapark Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

    Trekking Distance : 8 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +400/-440 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  5. D5: Fethiye - Kekova - Myra - Adrasan

    After breakfast we drive to Ucagiz/Kekova; a great place for the coastal scenery as well as for the archaeological sites well preserved because they are not easily accessible. A pleasant excursion by boat is the best way to see the ruins on the northern coast of Kekova island, some of the old houses were completely submerged due to earthquakes during the Byzantine period. By boat, we go round the island, where you can see remains down to 2 meters deep, in the bluish light on the seabed. We walk up to the Simena castle rewarding us with a view all around, and on numerous rock tombs. You will fully appreciate this day with a stroll on the Tersane Island.

    In the afternoon we also visit the Myra ancient city. There is no substantiated written reference for Myra before it was listed as a member of the Lycian alliance, according to Strabo it was one of the largest towns of the alliance. The ruins of the Lycian and Roman town are mostly covered by alluvial silts. The Acropolis on the Demre-plateau, the Roman theatre and the Roman baths has been partly excavated. The semi-circular theater was destroyed in an earthquake in 141, but rebuilt afterwards.

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (2.5-3 hours)

    Accommodation : Buhana Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  6. D6: Adrasan - Gelidonya Lighthouse - Adrasan

    A simply superb day of coastal walking, we begin today’s walk from our hotel climbing steadily to a pass at 470 metres. Then dropping down closer to the sea’s edge, the route twists and turns amongst limestone crags sometimes under pine trees and sometimes on the cliff edge. There are views down to hidden coves and across to desert islands. This is a beautiful walk contouring the range of hills which forms the backbone of Gelidonya. We climb again to arrive on a rocky ridge crest overlooking the peninsula of Cape Gelidonya with its two lighthouses. Descending a stony path to the upper of these we then follow a wide trail down through pine forest to our waiting vehicles and drive back to Adrasan.

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (0.5 hour)

    Accommodation : Buhana Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

    Trekking Distance : 18 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +200/-200 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  7. D7: Adrasan - Antalya

    After breakfast we leave Adrasan and drive to the village of Ulupinar where we pick up the Lycian Way and continue to follow the trail south. After following the stream for a while, we climb up to a small Hill and follow the walking Path to the Flames of Chimaira. Called in Turkish Yanartas (flaming rock), the spot consists of some two dozen vents in the ground, grouped in two patches on the hillside. The vents emit methane thought to be of metamorphic origin. In ancient times sailors could navigate by the flames. Afterwards we continue our walk and make a gradual descent to the coast, finally arriving at the beach at Cirali. There will be the opportunity for those who wish to visit the ruins of Olympos which extend right down to the southern end of the beach. From here we drive to Antalya.  

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (1-1.5 hours)

    Accommodation : Doğan Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Farewell Dinner)

    Trekking Distance : 9 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +390/-120 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  8. D8: Antalya; Departure or Extension Program

    Transfer to the Antalya airport where the trip concludes.

    Transport : Mercedes Tourismo (0.5 hour)

    Accommodation : Own arrangement

    Meal : Breakfast

Date of departureDate of return
2025-03-082025-03-15招募中
2025-04-042025-04-11招募中
2025-04-262025-05-03招募中

Route Type Trekking

Route CodeTUTRK1

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