Self guided Lycian Way Trekking Tour

Initial region Lycian Way

Duration 10 Days

Language English

Price € 450 _{/ person}

A coastal walk through history – Turkey’s first long-distance route  with Overland Travel Self Guided Trekking Tour

The Lycian Way is a 540 km, 29-day way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from Fethiye to Antalya. The trail consists mainly of Roman roads, old footpaths and mule trails, often hard and stony underfoot, not suitable for mountain bikes. Lying between the coast and mountains, it often has steep gradients. It was researched, designed and waymarked by Kate Clow, a British/Turkish amateur historian, in 1999. Turkey’s first long-distance walking route, it was made in order to identify and protect some of Turkey’s old roads. The start point, at Ölüdeniz and the end point is now at Geyikbayırı,  Antalya. Overland Travel Self Guided Trekking Tour offer you to walk in Lycian Way 

DAY 1

AIRPORT TRANSFER –KAYAKOY –OLUDENIZ (7 KM, +/- 689 M)

The transfer will meet you at Dalaman Airport or Fethiye we to take you to the beginning of the walk Kayakoy and  route ends in Oludeniz (7km). The necessary files, tripbook, GPS and the phone will be ready in the transfer car. The route starts from Fethiye’s boat marina and ancient theatre ascending past ancient Lycian tombs. The route continues on an old Greek cobbled road through the pines before descending into the fertile Kayaköy valley. After exploring the ghost town, continue on to the Blue Lagoon at Oludeniz. Transfer back to Kayakoy (20 min)
 Airport transfer and 7 km walk from Kayakoy to Oludeniz

DAY 2

TRANSFER. HIKE OVACIK –KIRME –FARALYA (13 KM, +941M – 969M)

15 min transfer to the beginning of the hike in Ovacık. The walk follows a forest road traversing the skirts of Mt. Babadağ with wonderful views of Oludeniz and the Blue Lagoon. The route continues up on a caravan trail and reaches Kozağaç and then Kirme. The trail begins to descend down past Kirme and reaches Faralya with views of the village and the sea beyond. 

DAY 3

HIKE FARALYA-KABAK- AKTAŞ (10 KM, +630M – 736M)

The day starts directly from the pension on a nice path above the cliffs of Butterfly Valley. The breath-taking view looks down onto the valley and the turquoise waters of the bay. The path traces the coast and reaches the small beach of Aktaş. After a swim and some tea by the forest cafe, the route carries on to Kabak Village. Set within a beautiful valley, Kabak is one of the most beautiful places on the coastline. You may also walk down to the sea for a swim if you’d like. 

DAY 4

HIKE KABAK- ALINCA - GEY YEDIBURUNLAR (14 KM, +750M, – 165M)

The day starts directly from the pension and follows a well defined caravan trail up through the valley. After a long and scenic climb, the route reaches the small village of Alınca. This is a nice place perched high up on a hillside with amazing views of the Seven Capes.

The route has wonderful paradise bay view and dramatic mountain view.

DAY 5

HIKE TO SYDIMA- BEL

Starting our day directly from Gey from our guest house we follow a nice mountain trail to reach Sydima , the route then continues uphill on the path to Dodurga/Sidyma. This is one of the few places where you can see a modern village built atop an ancient city. Visiting and having a village lunch in Sydima we continue to Bel

Overnight in Bel

DAY 6

BEL- PYDNAI- KAADERE- VISIT XANTOS TRANSFER TO PATARA

The day starts direcly from village guest house to Belcegiz- Gavuragili- Pydnai- Karadere

You meet with driver and he stops 40 min to visit Xantos ancient city capital of lycia in roman period

Then transfer to Patara Village to Guest house

Overnight in Patara

DAY 7

Aqueduct walk to the Lycian capital city - Patara.

We drive you the short distance to Delikkemer, the fascinating Roman water siphon, part of the aqueduct system that you will be following as you trek to the Roman capital of Lycia Province, with Bathhouses, Ceremonial Arches, Temples and Theatre. The most fascinating building is the recently renovated Parliament chamber, where the Lycian assembly met. After sightseeing you can continue on to the 16km stretch of undeveloped sand that is Patara Beach. 10KM.

Overnight in same pansion in Patara

DAY 8 

Transfer to Sarıbelen- Trek to Gokceören 14km

DAY 9 

Walk to Hacıoglan Deresi and trek to Phellos and ends in Cukurbag 25 km

Overnight in Kaş

Day 10 Kaş Free day

Day 11 Limanagzı- Ufakdere- Uzum iskelesi 

Day 12 Uzum iskelesi Bogazcık Kılıncli-Aperlai

Day 13 Aperlai- Ucagiz-Simena Kaleköy

Day 14 Kalekoy- Kapaklı- Cakıllı plaji- Andriake

 Picnics

 Dinners

All Baggage transfers (you just trek with a day pack!)

Transport

 insurance.

Non-specified lunches.

Drinks.

Gratuities to drivers and hotels.