Hiking Turkey's Lycian Way

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Fethiye, Turkey

Ends

Dalaman, Turkey

Highlights

Hike Turkey's spectacular Lycian Way through mountain villages

Enjoy traditional hospitality and home cooked meals in rural guesthouses

Final two nights in charming port town of Kas

Itinerary

Follow ancient coastal paths and discover Turkey’s natural beauty on the Hiking Turkey’s Lycian Way tour—a moderate walking adventure perfect for travelers drawn to history, culture, and sea views. Over 8 days, this small-group tour takes you from Fethiye to Dalaman, winding through Lycian ruins, tranquil valleys, and charming villages.

Explore the golden sands and Roman ruins of Patara, marvel at sunken cities on a relaxing boat trip along the Turquoise Coast, and cool off with swims in secluded bays. The journey concludes in the scenic seaport town of Kas, famed for its whitewashed houses and ancient rock tombs.

With accommodations, transport, and meals included, you can focus on enjoying traditional Turkish hospitality—stopping by local teahouses and staying in rural guesthouses for an authentic experience. The unique selling point of this tour package is its seamless blend of cultural discovery and natural exploration, offering access to both time-forgotten villages and stunning coastal trails. For those who appreciate walking holidays with a touch of the exotic, this trip delivers Turkey’s Lycian wonders in style.

day 1 - Join trip in Fethiye

Our trip starts today in Fethiye, a thriving coastal town that's home to remains of the ancient Lycian city of Telmessos. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into Dalaman Airport (DLM) which is a one-hour drive away.

For those arriving in time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for the initial tour briefing. Afterwards, there'll be the option to have dinner at a nearby restaurant. Should you miss the welcome meeting, our tour leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. The main trip briefing will normally take place on the morning of day 2 due to some late flight arrivals.

If your flight arrives earlier in the day, there'll be the opportunity to take a walk to the Fethiye Archaeological Museum before continuing up to the Amyntas Tomb, cut into the cliffs behind the town. There's an impressive Greco-Roman theatre to be discovered too. In the old centre, known as Paspatur, there's a traditional Turkish Bath that would make a great start to the holiday, too.

Accommodation:Yeniceri Hotel (or similar)

day 2 - Walk to Faralya village with views of Oludeniz Beach

After breakfast this morning, we'll have a short transfer to the official start of the Lycian Way near Ovacik village, nestling on the hillside overlooking Oludeniz. We'll commence our hike heading south up onto the outflung shoulders of Baba Dagi (1,989 metres/6,524 feet). Along the way, we'll be rewarded with views back over Turkey's most photographed beach, Oludeniz. Passing through pine forests and remote villages, we'll descend to the village of Faralya which lies on a small plateau above the fjord-like Butterfly Valley, where steep limestone cliffs drop to the sea.

Our accommodation tonight is a simple graded family-run hotel. The rooms are simply furnished but comfortable and clean, with private bathrooms. Please note, the rooms may vary in size. Montenegro Motel grows a lot of their own produce and has a small swimming pool (closed during the off-season). It's the perfect spot for a sundowner as it looks out over the stunning Butterfly Valley and the coastline.

Today's 14 kilometre/8.8 mile walk is expected to take around 5 hours with 780 metres/2,560 feet of ascent and 800 metres/2,625 feet of descent. The morning is mostly uphill, but the gradient is never severe.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation:Montenegro Motel (or similar)

day 3 - Hike through forest and farmland to village of Gey, stay in village house

Starting steeply uphill through a pine forest, the ascent levels out somewhat when we reach the coastal path giving way to spectacular terraces with views to the villages far below, as well as across the sea to distant islands. We'll descend for a while, towards the distant beach and village of Kabak. Skirting the higher slopes of the village, we'll follow an ancient path into a blind valley before climbing up through pine forest again to the tiny village of Alinca. Perched high over the sea we might stop to take a well-earned tea break with the villagers before continuing.

In the afternoon, we'll pass high above the beautiful bays of this spectacular coastline as we continue towards the village of Gey, our destination for the night. Please note that there are a couple of very short scree sections that people with bad vertigo may find difficult. Please speak with the tour leader if you're concerned - it will be possible to avoid this by travelling by vehicle from the accommodation to Alinca, around halfway through the walk. Normally there's space in the luggage vehicle for this but on occasions, it will require a taxi at your own expense.

Tonight, we'll stay in a traditional village house. Accommodation will be in a combination of twin and multi share en-suite rooms of up to four people, depending on the size of our group. Gey is a very typical rural Turkish village and the food and hospitality you'll receive is wonderful after a long day walking.

Today's 18 kilometre/11.3 mile walk is expected to take around 7 hours with 900 metres/2,950 feet of ascent and 490 metres/1,605 feet of descent, relatively steep for about 1 hour and 30 minutes before lunch.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation:Gey Village House (or similar)

day 4 - Hike to ancient city of Sidyma with dramatic coastal views

From Gey, the Lycian Way continues through farmland with open fields, then continues with stunning coastal scenery staying high as far as Bel. The path climbs more via some large plains and pine forests, before descending steadily to Sidyma Ancient City (Dodurga Village). The site has some well-preserved and unusual tombs from the Roman and Byzantine periods - the village is amongst, and indeed part of the site. A tea stop can be made at the house opposite the mosque.

From the site, we'll make a transfer (approximately a 30-minute drive) to the village of Patara, where we'll spend two nights. Please note that there's another short section of scree on our walk today, in total 500 metres, with a 40-metre section where the path narrows and there's a 45-degree angle. Most people manage it fine but if you suffer from vertigo and would prefer to avoid this section, the tour leader can assist you with alternative options. You could wait in Gey for the group transport and travel with the luggage to Sidyma, normally without charge but not walking at all, or the leader can help to arrange a taxi (this would cost approximately 20GBP) to meet the group in Bel and walk the final third of the route.

Today's 12 kilometre/7.5 miles walk is expected to take around 5 hours with 450 metres/1,475 feet of ascent and 600 metres/1,970 feet of descent.

Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation:Patara Delfin Hotel (or similar)

day 5 - Follow route of the aqueduct to Patara Beach

Following the route of the aqueduct from Delikkemer to Patara, we'll hike across fertile rolling fields and through pine forest, enjoying beautiful coastal views before descending to the southern end of Patara Beach. Here, we'll have an opportunity to swim at the beach; there are changing rooms available close to the beach. We will also visit the impressive extensive ruins of ancient Patara, the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, where it's not unusual to have the site to yourself. The main section of ruins is dominated by the remains of a 5000-seat theatre; the site also features the remains of a lighthouse built in the reign of the Emperor Nero, a Byzantine era basilica and a bath complex near the harbour.

Today's 10 kilometre/6.2 miles walk is expected to take around 3 hours and 30 minutes with 150 metres/490 feet of ascent and 250 metres/820 feet of descent, with additional time for exploration of the ruins and on the beach.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Patara Delfin Hotel (or similar)

day 6 - Ascent to Mount Felen, drive to Kas

Taking a route across streams and through villages, almost untouched by modern life, our path today climbs to a ridge, Mount Felen, with views of the higher mountains inland and the coast below that are almost unsurpassed. We'll descend by vehicle to Kas, one of the most beautiful ports on the Turkish Riviera, with a dramatic backdrop of limestone cliffs. Kas is a great place to relax, with cafes and restaurants spilling out onto cobbled streets and a network of tiny back alleys to explore.

Today's 16 kilometre/10 miles walk is expected to take around 5 hours and 30 minutes with 570 metres/1,870 feet of ascent and 370 metres/1,215 feet of descent.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Ekici Hotel (or similar)

day 7 - Walk to ancient port of Aperlae, Kekova Bay boat trip

This morning, we'll hike to the hamlet and ancient port of Aperlae and from there travel by boat to the castle-topped village of Simena, possibly one of the most beautiful settings on the Mediterranean. A tiny village accessible only on foot or by boat (it has no roads), its harbour is dotted with ancient sarcophagi (tombs), Roman baths and houses that cling to a hillside beneath a medieval castle. Hiking up to the castle, we'll find a tiny ancient theatre within its walls (the smallest in Lycia, with a seating capacity for about 300 people). Carved from solid rock it's a wonderful place to sit and soak up the beautiful surroundings and layers of history.

En-route to Simena, we'll visit the sunken city of Kekova by boat where you can enjoy a BBQ lunch on board. The results of various earthquakes, the partly submerged streets and buildings are visible in the crystal-clear waters and there are visible mosaic pavements, terracotta amphorae, walls and staircases that once formed part of this remote island community. Afterwards, we'll return to Kas for our final evening.

Today's 10 kilometre/6.2 miles walk is expected to take around 3 hours with 20 metres/66 feet of ascent and 370 metres/1,215 feet of descent.

Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation:Ekici Hotel (or similar)

day 8 - Transfer to Dalaman airport where trip ends

Our trip ends today at Dalaman Airport.

There'll be two transfers provided to Dalman Airport (DLM) today, which is around a 2 hour and 30 minute drive from the hotel. The morning transfer will be at 7am to arrive at the airport by 9:45am and another later in the day departing at 4:30pm to arrive at the Airport for around 7pm. The earliest your flight can depart is 11:15am or 9pm.

Meals:Breakfast

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Yeniceri Hotel (or similar) (1 night)Montenegro Motel (or similar) (1 night)Gey Village House (or similar) (1 night)Patara Delfin Hotel (or similar) (2 nights)Ekici Hotel (or similar) (2 nights)

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Itinerary

day 1 - Join trip in Fethiye

day 2 - Walk to Faralya village with views of Oludeniz Beach

day 3 - Hike through forest and farmland to village of Gey, stay in village house

day 4 - Hike to ancient city of Sidyma with dramatic coastal views

day 5 - Follow route of the aqueduct to Patara Beach

day 6 - Ascent to Mount Felen, drive to Kas

day 7 - Walk to ancient port of Aperlae, Kekova Bay boat trip

day 8 - Transfer to Dalaman airport where trip ends

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Itinerary

day 1 - Join trip in Fethiye

day 2 - Walk to Faralya village with views of Oludeniz Beach

day 3 - Hike through forest and farmland to village of Gey, stay in village house

day 4 - Hike to ancient city of Sidyma with dramatic coastal views

day 5 - Follow route of the aqueduct to Patara Beach

day 6 - Ascent to Mount Felen, drive to Kas

day 7 - Walk to ancient port of Aperlae, Kekova Bay boat trip

day 8 - Transfer to Dalaman airport where trip ends

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