Perfect for travelers who love hiking and adventure combined with a cultural experience, this 8-day sample itinerary is designed to give you a better idea for what you could expect on a Turkey adventure trip walking the Lycian Way.
8 - Day Sample Itinerary for Walking the Lycian Way: Day 1: Oludeniz to Kayakoy: This morning a short drive takes you to Oludeniz, a glittering lagoon from where you begin to climb along a trail with magnificent views of seascapes below.
Then walk downhill and stop at the astonishing Ghost town of Kayakoy, whose inhabitants were part of the mass population exchanges of the 1920's.
In the afternoon, walk a pine-shaded path to Affouli Monastery, a dramatic cliff side monument with magnificent sightings of the Mediterranean.
End the day at your hotel in Fethiye.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 2: Walk from Ovacik to Faralya: Today drive to the Ovacik.
Your walk today on the Lycian Way starts and rises on to the mountain range, where stunning vistas of the lagoon and turquoise sea below can be viewed.
After the climb the route descends to Kirme Village and on to the pristine town of Faralya, where Turkish hospitality and a traditional Turkish dinner await you.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 3.
Faralya to Alinca: This morning a drive on the scenic route from Faralya takes you to a secluded cove at Kabak beach, where there's time for a quick dip before starting the steep climb to the village of Alinca.
This is one of the most scenic trails along the Lycian Way, with sweeping sea views on the way.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 4.
Bogazici to Kalkan.
Today a walk on trails lined with olive groves as you ascend to Sidyma, an unspoilt historical site of Lycian tombs and Roman columns, where a picnic lunch awaits.
A short drive to Bel and follow a track that takes you through pine forests and finally descends towards the coast.
The views open up and Patara appears in the distance to the backdrop of the blue sea.
Arrive in Kalkan for the evening.
(Walking 6 hrs.
) Day 5.
Patara /Islands of Kekova: This morning explore the ancient ruins at Patara.
Patara was founded by one of Apollo's sons, Patarus, and was one of the most important Lycian seaports.
It is particularly known for its Temple and the oracle of Apollo.
This afternoon take a gullet (boat) trip to the sunken city, castle and islands at Kekova.
Return to Kalkan this evening.
Day 6.
Kalkan to Olympos: A drive to Myra, known for its amazing rock-cut cliff tombs and well-preserved Roman theatre.
Then on to the Church of St.
Nicholas, who presided as the bishop of Myra and evolved as Santa Claus.
A short drive via Kas, once a quaint fishing village and now a lovely hillside resort by the sea, takes you to Aperlea, a Lycian city dating to the 4th C.
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C.
The city was famous for its Tyrian dyes, prized by the Romans for use in ceremonial robes.
From here walk the coast following a discreet trail to Olympos.
On the way, there are ancient tombs and remnants of Lycian, Roman and Byzantine buildings hidden among wild vegetation.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 7: Alacasu Bay to Phaselis: A morning walk starts at the secluded bay of Alacasu within Olympos National Park.
A lovely path leads through three coves to the beachfront ruins of ancient Phaselis, found in in 700 B.
C.
The city was a major trade center and features Roman baths, agoras, theaters and numerous tombs.
After lunch, start out along a stream for an uphill walk to an open viewpoint.
Descend a rocky trail ending at the sacred site of Chimera, to see the flaming rocks here.
Return to Cirali, at the base of Mt.
Olympus.
(Walking 51/2 hrs.
) Day 8; Cirali to Antalya: A morning drive along a stretch of the beautiful Mediterranean coast for the starting point of the last walk.
Then climb a discreet path to Termassos, a wild mountain top settlement with spectacular views of the mountains and the Antalyan coast.
The path climbs steadily to the platform where the ancient city was built and leads to the well-preserved theater perched on the mountain cliffs.
From here, a 45 minute ride takes you to the lovely port city of Antalya, where the trip ends..
(Walking 4 hrs.
)
8 - Day Sample Itinerary for Walking the Lycian Way: Day 1: Oludeniz to Kayakoy: This morning a short drive takes you to Oludeniz, a glittering lagoon from where you begin to climb along a trail with magnificent views of seascapes below.
Then walk downhill and stop at the astonishing Ghost town of Kayakoy, whose inhabitants were part of the mass population exchanges of the 1920's.
In the afternoon, walk a pine-shaded path to Affouli Monastery, a dramatic cliff side monument with magnificent sightings of the Mediterranean.
End the day at your hotel in Fethiye.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 2: Walk from Ovacik to Faralya: Today drive to the Ovacik.
Your walk today on the Lycian Way starts and rises on to the mountain range, where stunning vistas of the lagoon and turquoise sea below can be viewed.
After the climb the route descends to Kirme Village and on to the pristine town of Faralya, where Turkish hospitality and a traditional Turkish dinner await you.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 3.
Faralya to Alinca: This morning a drive on the scenic route from Faralya takes you to a secluded cove at Kabak beach, where there's time for a quick dip before starting the steep climb to the village of Alinca.
This is one of the most scenic trails along the Lycian Way, with sweeping sea views on the way.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 4.
Bogazici to Kalkan.
Today a walk on trails lined with olive groves as you ascend to Sidyma, an unspoilt historical site of Lycian tombs and Roman columns, where a picnic lunch awaits.
A short drive to Bel and follow a track that takes you through pine forests and finally descends towards the coast.
The views open up and Patara appears in the distance to the backdrop of the blue sea.
Arrive in Kalkan for the evening.
(Walking 6 hrs.
) Day 5.
Patara /Islands of Kekova: This morning explore the ancient ruins at Patara.
Patara was founded by one of Apollo's sons, Patarus, and was one of the most important Lycian seaports.
It is particularly known for its Temple and the oracle of Apollo.
This afternoon take a gullet (boat) trip to the sunken city, castle and islands at Kekova.
Return to Kalkan this evening.
Day 6.
Kalkan to Olympos: A drive to Myra, known for its amazing rock-cut cliff tombs and well-preserved Roman theatre.
Then on to the Church of St.
Nicholas, who presided as the bishop of Myra and evolved as Santa Claus.
A short drive via Kas, once a quaint fishing village and now a lovely hillside resort by the sea, takes you to Aperlea, a Lycian city dating to the 4th C.
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C.
The city was famous for its Tyrian dyes, prized by the Romans for use in ceremonial robes.
From here walk the coast following a discreet trail to Olympos.
On the way, there are ancient tombs and remnants of Lycian, Roman and Byzantine buildings hidden among wild vegetation.
(Walking 4 hrs.
) Day 7: Alacasu Bay to Phaselis: A morning walk starts at the secluded bay of Alacasu within Olympos National Park.
A lovely path leads through three coves to the beachfront ruins of ancient Phaselis, found in in 700 B.
C.
The city was a major trade center and features Roman baths, agoras, theaters and numerous tombs.
After lunch, start out along a stream for an uphill walk to an open viewpoint.
Descend a rocky trail ending at the sacred site of Chimera, to see the flaming rocks here.
Return to Cirali, at the base of Mt.
Olympus.
(Walking 51/2 hrs.
) Day 8; Cirali to Antalya: A morning drive along a stretch of the beautiful Mediterranean coast for the starting point of the last walk.
Then climb a discreet path to Termassos, a wild mountain top settlement with spectacular views of the mountains and the Antalyan coast.
The path climbs steadily to the platform where the ancient city was built and leads to the well-preserved theater perched on the mountain cliffs.
From here, a 45 minute ride takes you to the lovely port city of Antalya, where the trip ends..
(Walking 4 hrs.
)