Walk the highlights of the Lycian Way
Walk the highlights of the Lycian Way
$2215
Walk the highlights of the Lycian Way
8 Days Starting in Antalya, Turkey and ending in Fethiye, Turkey
Visiting: Antalya, Kaleici, Aspendos, Side, Phaselis, Alacasu, Yanartaş, Olympos, Çamburnu, Maden Bay, Cirali Beach, Musa Mountain, Adrasan, Gelidonya Lighthouse, Myra, Museum of Lycian Civilizations, Simena, Finike, Aperlai Ancient City, Delikkemer, Sidyma, Mount Cragus, Kabak, Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ERXL
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
1-14
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey along Turkey's Lycian Way, a historic path once traversed by ancient Greeks and Romans. This week-long walking tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide, offers a deep dive into Turkey's rich history and vibrant traditions. Explore the ancient cities of Fethiye, Phaselis, Olympos, Adrasan, and Aperlai, each offering a unique glimpse into the past. Marvel at the stunning Turquoise Coast, with its breathtaking beaches and coastline views. Visit Cirali Bay, home to sea turtles and legendary flames, and hike to the ancient ruins of Olympos. Enjoy guided walks to iconic sites like the Gelidonya Lighthouse and the Museum of Lycian Civilizations. Experience the perfect blend of history, nature, and culture on this captivating adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Antalya
Location: Antalya, Kaleici, Aspendos, Side, Phaselis
Accommodation: Hotel
Karsilama! Welcome to Turkey. Your hiking adventure begins in Antalya – this beautiful, ancient city sits atop cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea. Your trip will officially kick off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening where you’ll meet your fellow travellers and trip leader. If you arrive early, you might like to wander the old quarter of Kaleici where narrow streets intertwine between wooden houses. There are also a few additional day tours you might like to join – from Turkish baths and Aspendos' ancient city to touring the Side Antique city – there’s plenty of activities to choose from. Simply talk to your hotel reception for best recommendations and help with bookings.
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Day 2: Alacasu to Phaselis
Location: Alacasu, Phaselis, Yanartaş, Olympos
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Accommodation Name: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, make your way to the starting point of your first hike – Alacasu. A nice and easy introduction to the terrain, today’s hike will finish in Phaselia – beautiful, well-preserved ruins where you can wander through the ancient, crumbling street, theatre and baths, each protected by the shade of surrounding leafy pine trees. In the afternoon, you’ll take another stroll around famous rocky mountainside above Cirali village – Yanartas. You’ll have a chance to explore the place of eternal flames dancing on the side of the Fire Mountain. These flames were used in ancient times by sailors to navigate their way round the coast of Lycia, and even before that time, athletes used to light their torches with what was believed to be a sacred flame and run down to Olympos city. You'll stay in family-run accommodation tonight, surrounded by gorgeous views of the surrounding nature (sunset, anyone?).
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Day 3: Çamburnu, Olympos
Location: Çamburnu, Olympos, Maden Bay, Cirali Beach
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Accommodation Name: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fuel up on breakfast today and lace up your walking shoes in preparation for your hike through Olympos. With plenty to see and explore along the way, today’s adventure will be broken up into sections. The first section of the trail will lead you directly from your guesthouse to Camburnu. You’ll walk by a medieval tower and rock-climbing route before reaching a cave that descends into the sea below. From here, you’ll walk back to a beach, break for lunch and if the weather permits, take a refreshing dip in the water. After some time to relax and soak up the scenery, you’ll embark on the next section of your hike to Olympos – an ancient city built presumably in the 4th century BC. Once ruled by leaders of the past, it’s now only ruled by the wild trees and greenery that surround it. From here, you’ll hike to Maden Bay and Cirali Beach before heading back to your accommodation to relax, unwind and stretch your muscles.
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Day 4: Adrasan
Location: Olympos, Musa Mountain, Adrasan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast this morning, embark on the longest hiking day of the adventure. Walk from Olympos to Adrasan – one of the most scenic trails of the Lycian Way. You can expect to cross through the Musa (Olympos) Mountain and wind through pine trees, perhaps with glimpses of the turquoise beaches below. After combating steep hills (both up and down) along the path, you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous views and a picnic lunch (at your own expense) along the way. You’ll finish today’s big trek in the seaside oasis of Adrasan. Now, it’s time to put your feet up and breath in the sweet ocean air – you deserve it! Tonight's accommodation is also only 5 minutes from the beach, so watching the sunset tonight will be easy.
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Day 5: Simena
Location: Gelidonya Lighthouse, Myra, Museum of Lycian Civilizations, Simena, Finike
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After yesterday’s epic hike, it’s time to take things back a notch. After a leisurely breakfast to begin the day, you’ll take a short drive to the starting point of a relaxed hike to Gelidonya Lighthouse. Standing above the Mediterranean Sea, this lighthouse was built in 1934. With captivating sights that extend across the sea below and islands dotted in the distance, you’ll have some time to rest and fill your camera roll before taking the same path back. This afternoon is for cultural experiences – you’ll visit the ancient city of Myra, the Museum of Lycian Civilizations and the ancient city of Simena. Plus, your local leader will take you to a special spot to tuck into lunch at a famously tasty seafood restaurant in Finike.
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Day 6: Simena
Location: Aperlai Ancient City, Simena
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is another fun day filled with the same sense of adventure and excitement you’ve now surely come to expect. Start off with a walk to Aperlai Ancient City – formerly Aperlai, this city was a significant trading city. See the crumbling city walls, stone gate that still stands proudly today and the remains of two Roman baths. After some time here, retire to lunch at a local restaurant. After, trace your way back to Simena for afternoon of shopping or relaxing at the seaside (or both!).
Day 7: Kabak
Location: Delikkemer, Sidyma, Mount Cragus, Kabak
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Accommodation Name: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast today, hit the trails for the final full day of hiking through Turkey. You’ll begin with a walk to Delikkemer – a magnificent early Roman aqueduct. Then, have lunch at the local village of Sidyma before exploring Sidyma Ancient City on the southern slope of Mount Cragus. In the afternoon, take leisurely downhill walk, watching as the sun sets over the Mediterranean Sea, finishing at a turquoise beach, aglow under the sunset skies. Tonight, your accommodation is surrounded by lush greenery and boasts gorgeous views of the sea. If you have time, you can even take a yoga class! Later, tuck into dinner with your newfound travel buddies and toast to all that you’ve seen and all that you’ve achieved in the last week.
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Day 8: Fethiye
Location: Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz
Meals Included: Breakfast
After one final breakfast together, depart for Fethiye. You can expect a scenic drive with plenty of stops along the way to soak in the last few moments of your trip and briefly explore places like Kayakoy and Oludeniz. Your Lycian trekking adventure comes to an end in Fethiye. You can arrange to be dropped to the airport, city centre or your hotel.
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What's Included
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Yanartas eternal flames guided walk
Participate in a guided walk to the Yanartas eternal flames.
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Çamburnu to Olympos guided walk
Enjoy a guided walk from Camburnu to Olympos.
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Olympos ancient city walk
Explore the ancient city of Olympos on a guided walk.
What's Not Included
Entrance fees to ancient or archaeological sites
Entrance fees to ancient or archaeological sites are not included in the price of the trip.
Transport
- Turkey - Public Transport
- When and where possible we will use public buses to travel between cities on this trip.
- However due to weather and seasonal bus schedules we may find it necessary to substitute public buses with private transport on some days.
- Public buses in Turkey don't have toilets on board. Breaks are normally scheduled at rest stops every 2-3 hours.
Accommodation
- You will be hosted in a combination of Turkish hotels and guesthouses in most destinations. These locally-owned hotels are chosen for their location, character, cleanliness and comfort.
Important Information
- 1. Welcome Meeting starts at 6pm on Day 1. On last day, you will reach Fethiye in early afternoon. If you are flying out on this day, please make sure your flight departure is after 4pm.
- 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
- 3. Your main luggage/bag will be transferred for you to the next destination while you are hiking.
- 4. Many included hikes would see us reaching the ancient or archaeological sites but note the entrance to the sites is not included in the price of the trip. There will be time for you to visit those sites at your own cost if you wish so.
- 5. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Turkey before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page - https://www.intrepidtravel.com/travel-alerts.
Mode of Transport
Turkey - Public Transport. When and where possible we will use public buses to travel between cities on this trip. However due to weather and seasonal bus schedules we may find it necessary to substitute public buses with private transport on some days. Public buses in Turkey don't have toilets on board. Breaks are normally scheduled at rest stops every 2-3 hours.Accommodation
You will be hosted in a combination of Turkish hotels and guesthouses in most destinations. These locally-owned hotels are chosen for their location, character, cleanliness and comfort.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will be hosted in a combination of Turkish hotels and guesthouses in most destinations. These locally-owned hotels are chosen for their location, character, cleanliness, and comfort.
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How will we travel between cities during the tour?
When and where possible, public buses will be used to travel between cities. However, due to weather and seasonal bus schedules, it may be necessary to substitute public buses with private transport on some days. Public buses in Turkey don't have toilets on board, but breaks are normally scheduled at rest stops every 2-3 hours.
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What is the starting point of the tour?
The tour starts in Antalya, Turkey.
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What is the endpoint of the tour?
The tour ends in Fethiye, Turkey.
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Will my luggage be transported for me during the hikes?
Yes, your main luggage or bag will be transferred for you to the next destination while you are hiking.
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Are entrance fees to ancient or archaeological sites included in the tour price?
No, entrance fees to ancient or archaeological sites are not included in the price of the trip. There will be time for you to visit those sites at your own cost if you wish.
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Is there a welcome meeting at the start of the tour?
Yes, there is a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Antalya.
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Is a single supplement available for this tour?
Yes, a single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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