The Lycian Way E S L
Tour code: LW Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£495 £791
TOUR ONLY
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D8 D8
Tour Highlights
✓ Lycian Way - Walk unspoilt coastal and mountain paths with breathtaking views down to the Turquoise Coast
✓ Kayakoy - Visit the deserted Greek village of Kaya Koyu
✓ Local villages - Discover traditional hill villages and be a guest in village guesthouses
✓ Patara - Explore Patara’s Roman ruins (birthplace of Saint Nicholas) and the stunning golden sand beach
Walk along Turkey’s fi rst long distance marked trail
We walk through the ancient province of Lycia, following one of Turkey’s most spectacular coastal trails, the Lycian Way. On our six-day trek we hike through the foothills of the Taurus Mountains from Kayakoy to Patara, in the hinterland above Kas, and along the coast to the ruins at Aperlae. On our way we experience village life, relax on golden beaches and discover ancient sites.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Kayakoy. Day 2 Trek to Faralya Hike through pine forests and remote villages to Faralya, admiring views of Oludeniz and the Taurus Mountain Range. Day 3 Hike to Gey Trek uphill through pine forests and continue through farmlands and open fi elds to the village of Gey. Spectacular views of the coastline. Day 4 Walk to ancient city of Sidyma. Hike across plains and through pine forest. Opportunity to enjoy a glass of tea at the site. Day 5 Around Patara Walk via the Roman aqueduct from Delikkemmer
1200m 1000m 800m 600m 400m 200m 0m
Day 2: 5hrs Faralya
to the southern end of the 18km Patara Beach. Opportunity to relax on the beach and enjoy a swim
in the warm sea, or explore the ruins of the ancient Roman stronghold, and birthplace of Saint Nicolas. Day 6 Mount Felen Follow the trail through the Taurus foothills to Mount Felen ridge. Overnight in Kas. Day 7 Kekova Trek to the ancient port of Aperlae. Explore the sunken ruins of Kekova by boat and continue to the picturesque village of Simena, overlooked by a medieval castle.
Gey Patara Day 8 Tour ends Dalaman airport.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
AYS AYS Dalaman From/To Dalaman Airport Fethiye
Olu- deniz
KAYAKOY FARALYA
Baba Dagi
Butterfly Valley
GEY
Patara Beach PATARA
Patara ruins
Aqueduct
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
0 km 25 km The Lycian Way LW KAS Ancient port
Kekova Island Sunken city
Aperlae Sidyma Kalkan Felen
Simena hilltop castle
TURKEY Tour essentials
Accommodation: 4 nights standard hotels, 2 nights basic village house, 1 night simple hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Boat, bus. Trekking details: This is a 6-day trek with approximately 5 to 7 hours walking each day. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 04 Apr - 11 Apr 18 Apr - 25 Apr 02 May - 09 May 09 May - 16 May 16 May - 23 May 23 May - 30 May 30 May - 06 Jun 06 Jun - 13 Jun 05 Sep - 12 Sep 12 Sep - 19 Sep 19 Sep - 26 Sep 26 Sep - 03 Oct 03 Oct - 10 Oct 10 Oct - 17 Oct 17 Oct - 24 Oct
2016 Tour only dates 02 Apr - 09 Apr 16 Apr - 23 Apr 30 Apr - 07 May 07 May - 14 May 14 May - 21 May 21 May - 28 May
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £125
Experience typical Turkish village life
Combine your tour... Patara Kas
Why not combine this tour with a week cruising along the Turquoise Coast in a traditional style wooden gulet.
Tour code: LWC Day 3: 7hrs Day 4: 5hrs Day 5: 3hrs Day 6: 6hrs Day 7: 3hrs 64 For our latest dates, prices and more details visit
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