Lycian Way (Camyuva - Adrasan)

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 Antalya Airport and transfer (approx.30 mins) to your Pension in “Kaleici” (Old City), old part of the city.

Day 2. Camyuva- Phaselis-Tekirova
Today our trip will start from Antalya to Camyuva that will take approximately an hour. 20 minutes later from the beginning of the trip we will find ourselves in the ancient city Phaselis dated BC 691-690 among the pine trees. Phaselis, with its 3 seaports at the foot of Tahtali mountain, considered to be used for commercial purposes at that times. There we will see the theatre, Hadrian’s Gate, an acropolis, the ruins of the aqueduct, agora and baths, the remnant of Byzantine period. Then continue our walk to Tekirova. There have a chance to swim and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Arrive at pension with its private beach. Dinner and overnight in the pension of Tekirova. Walking time - 3 hours, approx. 50m of ascent and descent.

Day 3. Tekirova– Çıralı
The day will begin with short transfer from pension to the place where will start our walking. We will walk along the blue waters of the Mediterranean and among the pine trees for about 8 hours. Here have opportunity to swim a lot. Later will have a lunch break in the Maden bay, the place where the chrome mine had been discovered. Afterwards go on our walking to the pension in Cirali. Dinner and overnight in pension of Cirali. Walking distance – 16km; walking time – 7 hours, 450m of ascent and descent.

Day 4. Olympos-Chimera - Çıralı
Today passing one of the most beautiful beaches in the world we will walk to Olympos, one of the most ipmoptant cities of Lycia. Here will be admired by the mozaic ruins of bath, entrance gate, necropolis and theatre and also can take a break. Then following the path through the forest will reach an ancient Chimera, that have big significance in the Greek mythology. Many legends we can found within unspoiled nature. Actually there’s a story about Bellerophon's myth who riding Pegasus (flying horse). And then Bellerophontes buried the Chimera Dragon under the ground. Chimera was the fire-breathing she-monster from Greek mythology that usually represented as a composite of a lion, goat and snake. In Turkish, Chimera (Yanartas) itself means burning stone. It results from natural gas ‘leaking’ from the ground through the rocks to the surface for thousand years. The rest time can walk in Cirali and then go back to pension. Dinner and overnight in pension of Cirali. Walking distance – 11.5km; walking time - 6 hours; 520m of ascent and descent.

Day 5. Çıralı-Olympos-Adrasan
Today’s walk is all inland and more demanding. Following the Lycian Way you ascend through a canyon to a high grazing area where there is a small shepherds hut. Reaching a higher ridge you have great views to the magnificent peak of Mount Olympos. Continuing along the ridge line you now walk beneath the flanks of Musa Dag (Moses Mountain), where a boat shaped stone formation was discovered. Continuing through meadows the trail then descends through small pine trees and down through a limestone gorge to emerge at the spellbindingly beautiful Bay of Adrasan. Have a break here for swim. Dinner and overnight in pension of Adrasan. Walking distance - 17,5km; walking time approx. 7-8 hrs, approx. 720m of ascent and descent. Dinner and overnight in pension of Adrasan.

Day 6. Adrasan –Karaoz
A truly wonderful day of coastal walking lies ahead as you walk to the upper lighthouse at Cape Gelidonia. A short vehicle transfer takes you to the start of the trail which then twists and turns through pine woods and crags high above the coastline. The trail occasionally follows the cliff edge itself and affords dramatic views to hidden coves below, as well as across the sea to a series of tooth like uninhabited islands. Contouring the hills of this remote Gelidonia peninsula, the trail climbs to reach a crest and then descends to the upper lighthouse. This isolated, famous lighthouse has no electricity or phone. Pausing to take in the breathtaking views out to sea and along the coastline of the peninsula, you’ll then head down through pine forest to reach the shore line once more, which you will then follow to the village of Karaoz from where a vehicle transfer returns you to your Pension in Adrasan. Walking distance - approx 15km; walking time - approx. 7 hrs with approx 700m ascent and descent. Dinner and overnight in pension of Adrasan.

Day 7. Adrasan-Antalya
After breakfast you then take the daily public bus back to Antalya (cost approx. 7 euro per person), then from Antalya bus station, a taxi (cost approx 14 euro) back to your Pension in the old part of Antalya. The bus usually departs Adrasan at around 08 00hrs for the 2 hour journey back to Antalya. Overnight in pension of Antalya.

Day 8. Airport Depart Antalya.
A private transfer will be provided from the Pension to Antalya Airport to coincide with check-in time for your departing flight.

INCLUDED SERVICES

7 nights with breakfast (room with a shower, toile
5 dinners (on DAYS 2-6)
5 times lunch packages while walking
Airport transfers
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
Route notes
Map

EXCLUDED SERVICES

Luggage transfer on Day 7 (should take it with yourself)
Day 7 Transfer from Adrasan to the Hotel in Antalya (Bus from Adrasan to Antalya Bus Station- approx. 4,5 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. 545 EURO

Sgl. 745 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. 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 11
Duration:
8 Days
Persons:
1
Difficulty:
B
Location:
Antalya
545,00 €

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BUSINESS CLASS
One of the ultra-luxury vehicles with reciprocal seating arrangement arrives.

SECURE PAYMENT
You can securely pay with your credit card without commission or pay cash in the vehicle.

FREE CANCELATION
You can cancel your transfer for free 24 hours before your transfer.

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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.

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Smooth Trekking Walking Holidays Turkey

Lycian Way (Camyuva - Adrasan)

Lycian Way

Date: 2024

Price 2024

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