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THE LYCIAN WAY IN THE EAST

HIKING THE LYCIAN WAY IN THE EAST

The Lycian way from Fethiye to Antalya is considered as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. On this trip, you will discover selected stages on the east coast of Lycia. Through the mountainous coastal landscape in the Olympos national park, you hike above the blue-green shining sea and arrive at beautiful swimming bays. They come through vast, mountainous landscapes and through dense forests, where the oriental strawberry tree grows. From the pass at Musa Daği you can enjoy a great view of the towering mountains. At the end of the trip, you will be enchanted by the coastline of Kekova with its countless bays, peninsulas, and islands.

During your hike, you will always meet impressive historical testimonies. Lycians, Greeks, Persians, and Romans also left their mark on the Byzantine era and the Ottoman Empire. The Lycian Mountain Trail takes you past impressive ruins of once flourishing cities of antiquity, now abandoned in the solitary wilderness. The conspicuous tombs of the Lycians are often scattered in the landscape.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival flight to Antalya

Flight to Antalya and transfer to your accommodation

Day 2: Swimming in Maden Bay
In the morning you will be driven to the start of the hike and first hike through pine forest and a partly rocky path down to Maden Bay where there was once a chrome mine. Along the way you will always come across lonely, small bays that invite you to swim. Then you continue along a path along the coast with a beautiful panorama of the Mediterranean to Cirali to your hotel. 13 km, ascent: 450m, descent: 800 m (WT: 5 hours)

Day 3: Pirate City Olympos
Today you will first see the ruins of the ancient city of Olympos. Discover the remains of temples and thermal baths and the Acropolis perched on a coastal rock. Overnight in Adrasan. 18 km, ascent: 800m, descent: 800m (WT: 6-7 hours)

Day 4: Gelidonya lighthouse
One of the most beautiful hiking stages of the Lycian Way awaits you today. You can enjoy wonderful views of the Gelidonya Islands from the Gelidonya Lighthouse. Your route accompanies you with a fantastic view of the blue, sparkling sea through pine forests back to Adrasan. Overnight stay in Adrasan again. 16 km, ascent: 750m, descent: 790m (WT: 6-7 hours)

Day 5: Kekova Coast
Transfer to Kapakli. From here you hike to the ruins of the ancient city of Istlada. Along the beautiful coastal landscape of Kekova and past Simena Castle (a detour is worth it), the Lycian Way takes you to the small harbor town of Üçağiz, where you spend two nights 11 km, ascent: 200m, descent: 300m (WT: 4 hours. )

Day 6: Evidence of antiquity
Short transfer to the hiking start above the small village of Sahilkilincli. First you visit the ancient city of Apollonia with a small theater. You then hike over slopes covered with oak and carob trees to the remains of the ancient city of Aperlai. Here, in a long bay between two mountain ridges, an arm of the sea reaches up to the ruins. On a narrow path along the coast we return to Üçağiz 13 km, ascent: 250m, descent: 500m (WT: 5 hours)

Day 7: Myra & Antalya
Today you will first receive a transfer to the ancient city of Myra. The Lycian rock tombs carved into a towering rock face are impressive. Afterwards you can visit the Byzantine Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Demre before taking the bus (approx. 3 hours) back to Antalya. Alternatively, you can book a transfer with us. In Antalya, visit the old town, the old harbor or the beautifully landscaped parks with viewing terraces.

Day 8: Journey home
Transfer to the airport and return flight.

INCLUDED SERVICES

7 nights in rooms shower/WC based on half board
5 times picnic (days 3-7)
all transfers due to the program below
Luggage transportation from/to accommodation
Detailed roadbook
Hiking map

IDEAL TRAVEL TIME

Every day in the periods below
Beginning of March till the end of May
Beginning of September till mid of November

Additional nights possible in all accommodations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Start: Antalya

Finish: Antalya

Arrival:
Flight to Antalya

DIFFICULTY

Well marked hiking paths, Often with rocky and / or stony ground.
Daily walking time of 4-6 hours Longest climb 600 m, longest descent 620 m

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