LYCIAN WAY
The Lycian Way is a long-distance footpath in Turkey and listed as one of the “World's Greatest Walks”.
Day 1.Antalya
Arrive at Antalya Airport and transfer (approx. 30 mins) to your Pension in the “Kaleici”, old part of the city. Antalya is a picturesque city surrounded by forests, mountains and of course the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera. Pension,Antalya
Day 2. Termessos-Ulupınar –Chimera- Çıralı
Today having breakfast begin our trip to the ancient city of Termessos, surrounded by pine trees on Gulluk Mountain with height of 1150m. Then continue our trip to Ulup?nar village at the foot of Olympos Mountain by vehicle. There have a lunch break at the restaurant among the trees that reflect different colors due to water springs formed by the melting snow on the top of Mountain and rains. Afterwards start second part of the trip. Now head towards Cirali and visit Chimera. The eternal flame of Chimaera was so named after a mythical fire-breathing beast, part lion, part goat and part snake. This extraordinary natural phenomenon is a series of two dozen or so permanent fires emerging from the ground, caused by methane emissions and is located within the Olympos National Park towards the top of a 300m high hill. Cirali itself has a long sandy beach and it is one of the few protected beaches where Loggerhead Sea Turtles come to lay their eggs. Walking distance - 8,5km; walking time - approx 3hrs; ascent 200m, descent 450m. Pension, Çıralı.
Day 3. 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. Walking distance - 17,5km; walking time - approx 6-7 hrs, approx. 720m of ascent and descent. Pension, Adrasan
Day 4. Adrasan - Cape Gelidonia - Adrasan
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. Pension, Adrasan
Day 5. Kapaklı - Üçagız
Previously our version of this section of the Lycian Way went no further north. Now you’ll firstly be transferred by private vehicle to visit the ancient city of Myra (transfer time approx 1hr). Myra in its day surpassed Xanthos in early Byzantine times and became the capital city of Lycia. After exploring Myra, you then travel for a further 30 mins by private vehicle to reach the village of Kapakli. Once again your baggage carries on by vehicle to your overnight accommodation. You’ll then walk coast wards to the village of Simena, where there is a large necropolis and onwards to the small boat-building and very charming village of Ucagiz. Walking distance - 10,5km; walking time - approx 4 hrs; 260m of ascent and descent. Pension, Ucagiz
Day 6. Kılıçlı- Aperlae -Uçagız
A short transfer (20 mins) takes you Kilinci from where you then walk to the ancient Lycian city of Aperlai. Be sure to take your swimming gear with you, as there’s a rather attractive isthmus here, which will no doubt be inviting if it’s a hot day. Aperlai itself dates back to the 5th Century and is one of the lesser-visited ancient Lycian sites, primarily because it isn’t so easy to reach. You’ll then return along a mostly coastal trail to Ucagiz. Walking distance approx. - 13km; walking time - approx 4 hrs; 150m ascent and 500m descent. Pension, Ucagiz
Day 7. Uçagız-Phasellis-Antalya
After breakfast drive to Antalya. Two hours later rech Phaselis antique village dated B.C. 691-690. Phaselis, with its 3 seaports at the foot of Tahtali mountain, considered to be used for commercial purposes at that times. There have a chance to swim and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Arrive in Antalya to spend the last night in the hotel there.
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:
- All Transfers
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation
- Guide (English-German-French)
- Air Ticket
- Drinks
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Date 2024:
Price 2024:
IN DBL ROOM PR PERSON:
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
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.
- Guided
- Tour-Nr:LW 30
- Duration:8 Days
- Persons:4
- Difficulty:B
- Location:Antalya
- 799,00 €
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