Lycian Way Walking Holiday Fethiye to Kaş 

Lycian way walking holiday in Turkey is for small group max. 8 people. We can organize for your private small group as well. Just Contact us.

Lycian Way trekking route is the longest footpath of Turkey. It’s 509 km long and the 4th longest trekking route of Europe. The Lycian Way has been rated by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 best long walks in the World.

The Lycians were one of the earliest people of the ancient world, whose political sophistication, culture and commercial success were the envy of many larger and well known civilizations.

When you’re walking on the Lycian Way, you’re always together with the amazing nature of the Mediterranean climate and thousands years of history which is still full of mysteries and waiting to be explored. While trekking on Lycian way you’ll need your trekking boots and raincoat, you’ll also need your swimsuits. On the Lycian Trail sometimes you walk through endemic forest and sometimes you walk just by the coasts of Lycians and can swim over the sunken ruins of Lycians.

Overview:

The Turquoise Coast offers an alluring combination of beautiful scenery and ancient sites with some fine coastal and inland walking on the many trails in the area, including sections of the famed Lycian Way. Highlights include the sunkencity of Kekova, Ölüdeniz Lagoon, magnificient bays, the chance to walk over a Roman aqueduct and some fantastic coastal views.  Those looking for more adventure can also take part in a number of optional activities including diving, paragliding, seakayaking  and canyon walkings.

Highlights

• Stunning mountain backdrop and blue lagoons
• Glorious coastline and varied trails
• Historic and cultural landmarks
• Water sport activities opportunities

Itinenary:

Day 1 : Flight to Dalaman – Fethiye.
After arriving to Airport, you will meet your tour guide. Then we will transfer you to Faralya-Ovacık. There are no activities planned for today so you are free to relaxing time or depends on arriving to Hotel, we will walk Kayaköy to Ölüdeniz as a starter.  Accommodation in Ovacık.

Day 2 Ovacık-Mount Babadağ-Butterfly Valley-Kirme-Faralya
After breakfast we will transfer to starting point. We’ll follow the way which is along the ridge of Mt. Babadag. This part of Lycian Way has the most magnificent view which contain blue lagoon (Oludeniz), butterfly valley and paragliders.
Then we will begin to walk up and arrive to Faralya. Accommodation in a pension in Faralya. (Trekking time 6 hours)

 Day 3 : Faralya-Kabak Walking

12 km / 5 hours(150 m ascent (altitude above sea level) Accommodation: Faralya

We start our walk from the hotel. The Butterfly Valley names coming from the blue butterflies. Top of the valley, there is a water sources and there are fascinating

View and lot of butterfly that enchants us. After morning break shots in the butterfly valley, we start to hiking forward to Kabak. We stop at Kabak bay and swimming break. After the sea break here, transfer to the hotel.

 Day 4 : Alınca-Ge Village Hiking

9 km / 750 m up and down. 4 hours walk

After a short transfer to Alınca, we start to hike from Alınca. The view of the Seven Capes welcomes us from 750 metres up. Trail is almostly descent and zinzang line. Hiking to Ge village, the trail getting flat and easier. Our view almostly willl be seven capes and cistern and forest path on the road. At the end of the hike, transfer to our hotel.

 Day 5 : Gey – Sidyma Antique City
Today’s destination will be Sidyma old city of Lycian Union. We climb through pine forest to bare escarpment.Then enter a steep valley with jungle like vegetation and the smooth red barked  Strawberry trees ( Arbutus Andrachne) before descending to Sidyma. In Sidyma we tour the site which is picturesquely  nestled within the existing village.  Our bus will meet us here and take us to Patara, where we will continue on to the beach and archeological site, the harbour city of Lycia. We will have time to view this vast ancient city, some of the ruins were impeccably preserved under the sand dunes.  we will marvel at the recently restored parliament building, thought to be the earliest federal parliament in history. You can have a cooling swim and refreshing drink on the sandy beach before sunset.

Overnight in standard pansiyon. Dinner included.

Trekking approx 8,5 km.  4 Hours. 410m of ascent 440m of descent.

We will transfer from here to Kaş. Accommodation in Kaş. (Trekking time 7 hours.)

 Day 6 : Delikkemer-Patara
Today you will be amazed when you see the Delikkemer. After a short break for pictures, we will pass over the Roman aqueduct. We will stop near the old well and under the pine trees for lunch. From here we will continue walking along the Lycian way and end at the ancient city of Patara. We will then head back to the hotel in Kaş by bus. (Trekking time 4 hours)

 Day 7 : FREE TIME AND BACK TO HOME

Recommendations:
Customers should have high quality hard soled  trekking boots, rain gear, swimwear, sunhat and sunblock, and a 20-30 litre daysack, walking sticks are recommended.

Accomodations are Village house,Bungalow, hotel

INCLUDED :

• ALL TRANSFER
• ALL BREAKFAST DURING THE TOUR
• ALL LUNCH DURING THE TOUR
• DINNERS DURING THE TOUR at Villages

Excluded:

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request)
• Visas or vaccinations
• Flight Tickets