LYCIAN WAY WEST
Lycian Way
Lycia is the historical name of the Teke Peninsula, which juts into the Mediterranean on Turkey's southern coast. The mountains rise steeply from the rocky coast, giving beautiful views and varied walking. Forestry predominates: pines are mixed with strawberry trees and carob, and give way to juniper and cedar at higher levels. Along with coastal tourism, high-intensity agriculture is crowded onto the deltas. The Lycians were a democratic but independent, warlike people, with a developed art style and a high standard of living. Their strategic position gave them unique opportunities for sea-trade and (at times) for piracy. After Persian rule, the Lycians welcomed Alexander the Great and absorbed Greek culture. Later, the Roman Empire made Lycia a province; as the Empire gave way to Byzantium many monasteries were founded in the Lycian hills. Lycian graves and ruins abound on the peninsula and the Lycian Wav passes many remote historical sites.
Highlights:
• The Lycian Way is a long-distance footpath in Turkey and listed as one of the “World's Greatest Walks”.
• Discovering the real meaning of "Turkish Delight" and enjoy delightful walking along the Turquoise Coast
• Discovering 'lost' civilisations along the way, meeting the friendly Turkish locals
• The Lycian Way with its beaches and coastlines, its mountains and history is a unique composition that is found nowhere else in the world.
• Endemic orchids
• Watching the sunrise over Sulu Ada (a tiny island) from the lighthouse at Cape Gelidonia (Taslik)
General Information
The Lycian Way is a long-distance footpath in Turkey that listed as one of the world's top ten walks. It is approximately 500 km long and locates on the southern coast of Turkey on the Teke Peninsula between Fethiye and Antalya. This trip snakes its way along the Mediterranean's most dramatic coastline to the limestone peaks of Mount Olympus, which soar high above the glittering turquoise sea. The passionate travelers has an opportunity to visit the most ancient cities of Lycian culture and also to see the most beautiful scenery in the world. Enjoy the day at the beach, the warm sun on your hat and after some days later you can climb to snow-capped mountain peaks and view the beautiful relics of ancient cities enchanting with Mediterranean landscapes and watch one of the most wonderful sunsets!
Another special moment of this trip is millennial history. Today the entire landscape of Lycia is still dotted with their fascinating funerary monuments. Lycia is famous for the sheer number of tombs and their quality. Even if you have already seen many different routes in different places in the world, the Lycian Way with its beaches and coastlines, its mountains and history is a unique composition that is found nowhere else in the world.
As this is a self-guided holiday you can of course dictate your own schedule. In general you’ll usually walk from your overnight accommodation (your main baggage will be transferred to your next accommodation) for 2-3 hours in the morning and stop for a picnic lunch en route. After lunch you will usually carry on walking for 3-4 hours enjoying the sights along the way to reach your next overnight halt. Maps (due to military restrictions) are rudimentary, however the Lycian Way is waymarked. The walking is quite straightforward with good conditions underfoot. The walking is moderate and primarily over undulating terrain, following dirt tracks, trails and backroads, the odd beach and even stream crossings. The daily distances are reasonably challenging and most days involve both ascent and descent, although these sections are rarely sustained and should present no difficulty to a regular, strong hill walker with a good level of fitness. You will only have to carry your daypack during the walking day, as your main luggage will be transported by vehicle between accommodations on walking days. This means you only need to walk each day and carry your usual lightweight daypack. You should ensure you are comfortable walking at this level of grading and are physically prepared for the trip.
As the name suggests, self-guided holidays are for those that prefer to be independent. Within reason you are able to dictate your own schedule, as well as walk at your own pace with the aid of route notes and maps.
We regularly update our trip dossiers to take into account changes to trekking routes, accommodation, local transport etc. Such changes are a factor of this type of holiday and when made are out of necessity. Other factors such as adverse weather, unforeseen circumstances and other matters entirely out of our control etc can also lead to enforced changes during the course of the holiday. It is not possible to guarantee that any of our trips will operate exactly as per the anticipated itinerary.
Day 1.Antalya
Arrive at Dalaman Airport and transfer (approx. 1hr 30 mins) to your Hotel in the Gelemis.(Patara)
DAY 2. AKBEL –DELIKKEMER - PATARA
Start to trek on the Lycian Way today. Transfer to Akbel (approx. 40 min), starting point of trekking. Trekking starts from this point to Patara, here walk through picturesquare places and see on the way Aqueducks that carries the water to Patara. Overnight in Patara.
DAY 3. PATARA – SANTOS – LETOON – SAKLIKENT CANYON – PINARA - PATARA
Today visit the main ancient cities of Lycia as Xantos – the capital of Lycia, Letoon with its ancient ruins. Then Visit Saklikent Canyon (Hidden City), the second largest canyon (20 km long) in Europe. It is a spectacular place, with sculpted walls soaring high above. Have lunch there. Then explore Pinara - one of the main cities of Lycia, see a theater, temple foundations, tombs carved out of rock and free standing, an agora, and baths there. Transfer back to Patara. Overnight in Patara
DAY 4. PUDNAI – GEVURAGILI - BEL
Start walking with transfer to Pudnai antique city. There walking over the Gevurdagli village will get the Bel village. Today walking is hard with some acents, nevertheless these places are worth to be seen. Walk through pine trees, the places reach with its flora and with picturesquare view of the sea. Thus reach the Bell Village, where people are mostly engaged in agriculture.
DAY 5. BEL – GEY - ALINCA
Start walking alongside the village house you stayed in. With a view of wonderful turquoise sea walk through the forest. There you will explore the historical remnants and monumental olive trees with the age of over 100 years. When you reach Gey Village you will see Yeddiburunlar (“seven noses”), the Turkish description of the seven bays make up the Turquoise Coast at the Mediterranean’s eastern end. Ascend on a beautiful old trail to Alinca Village (an altitude of 780m) with spectacular views over Yeddiburunlar. Overnight in Alinca.
DAY 6. ALINCA – KABAK BAY – FARALYA
Today start walking on Lycian Way alongside the pension to enter the forest with its pine trees. Follow the way going down with its unique view to get the Kabak Village, that is the most beautiful village of the lycian Way West program. Meanwhile if you like you may have a swim break in Kabak Bay and afterwards descend to the Kelebekler (Butterfly) Valley walking along dry waterfalls. It gets its name from the unique butterfly species. The valley is located at the base of Babadag mountain and is protected by the World Heritage Foundation. The pension looks at the Valley. Overnight in Faralya.
DAY 7. OVACIK – KIRME - FARALYA
Today after a short transfer to Ovacik Village will begin to walk the most striking route of theLycian Way program. With a gradually ascent over an unique view of Oludeniz will reach Mt.Babadag (1975m) where will have an opportunity to watch the paragliders. Overcoming the top will reach first Kirme Village and then Faralya. Overnight in Faralya.
DAY 8. AIRPORT TRANSFER
INCLUDED SERVICES
- 7 nights with breakfast (room with a shower, toilet)
- 6 dinners (on DAYS 1-7)
- 6times lunch packages while walking
- Airport transfers
- Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
- Route notes
- Map
EXLUDED SERVICES
- Luggage transfer on Day 7 (should take it with yourself)
- Day 7 Transfer from FETHIYE to the Hotel in Antalya (Bus from FETHIYE to Antalya Bus Station- approx. 10 Euro per person, Tram from Bus Station to the Hotel - about 1,25 Euro per person)
Date 2024:
Available all year round
Price 2024:
Per person in Dbl. room
Dbl. 575 EURO
Sgl.Spl 775 EURO
You will be relaxed and enjoy your evenings at the pensions in the historical places with its natural beauty and in close vicinity of the seaside. Being far from the stresses of urban living you’ll be satisfied your holiday.
All rooms are furnished with wooden furniture and feature air conditioning, shower, toilet . The pension provides a private area at the sandy beach, just a few steps away (Just only in some parts of Lycian Way West the pensions are situated at an altitude over the sea that is difficult to ascend to the beach). Breakfast and dinner are served daily as an open buffet. Take a chance to taste traditional turkish delightful dishes. You’ll truely feel like you are at home and pleased hospitality of Turkish people.
- Self Guided
- Tour-Nr:LW 10
- Duration:8 Days
- Persons:2
- Difficulty:B
- Location:Antalya - Fethiye
- 575,00 €
ADVANTAGES
BUSINESS CLASS
One of the ultra-luxury vehicles with reciprocal seating arrangement arrives.
SECURE PAYMENT
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FREE CANCELATION
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OTHER INFORMATION
- Authorisation document:
Our firm has all the authorisation documents, licences and insurance. - Vehicle quality:
All of the vehicles in our fleet are new models and comfortable. - Extra luggage:
If you have lots of luggage or big-sized luggage, please add your note during booking. - Unlimited free waiting:
If your flight is delayed, we will be waiting for you when you land. - Vehicle selection:
In the business transfer selection, a black new model Mercedes Vito or a Vip designed arrives.