Day 1 – Arrival in Antalya
- Arrival: Welcome to Turkey! Your hiking adventure begins in Antalya, an ancient city sitting atop cliffs rising dramatically from the sea.
- Welcome Meeting: Kick off your trip with a welcome meeting at 6:00 PM to meet your fellow travelers and trip leader.
- Exploration: Arrive early to wander the narrow streets and wooden houses of the historic Kaleiçi old quarter.
Day 2 – Alacasu to Phaselis Breakfast Included
- Alacasu to Phaselis Hike: Enjoy a nice, easy introduction to the terrain, finishing in Phaselis to explore well-preserved crumbling streets, a theater, and baths shaded by leafy pine trees.
- Yanartaş (Fire Mountain): Stroll along the rocky mountainside above Çıralı village to explore the eternal flames dancing on the mountainside, historically used by sailors for navigation and athletes for sacred torch lighting.
Special Information: Travel time approx. 1.5 hours; trekking time approx. 4 hours. Museum Entrance: Olympos Ancient City.
Day 3 – Çamburnu to Olympos Breakfast Included
- Çamburnu Hike: Walk from your guesthouse past a medieval tower and rock-climbing route to a cave descending into the sea.
- Beach & Swim: Break for lunch at a beach with an opportunity for a refreshing swim (weather permitting).
- Olympos Ancient City: Continue hiking to Olympos, a city built in the 4th century BC now surrounded by wild trees and greenery, before trekking back via Maden Bay and Çıralı Beach.
Special Information: Hiking time approx. 5.5 hours.
Day 4 – Adrasan Breakfast Included
- Olympos to Adrasan Trek: Embark on the longest hiking day of the adventure along one of the most scenic trails of the Lycian Way.
- Musa (Olympos) Mountain: Cross through the mountain, winding through pine trees with glimpses of turquoise beaches below.
- Scenic Finish: Conquer steep hills and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way before finishing in the seaside oasis of Adrasan.
Special Information: Hiking time approx. 7 hours (14 km).
Day 5 – Simena Breakfast Included
- Gelidonya Lighthouse: Take a short drive to begin a relaxed hike to this lighthouse built in 1934, offering captivating sea views and distant islands.
- Cultural Explorations: Visit the ancient city of Myra, the Museum of Lycian Civilizations, and the ancient city of Simena in the afternoon.
Special Information: Travel time approx. 3 hours; hiking time approx. 2 hours. Museum Entrances: Ancient city of Myra & St. Nicholas Museum.
Day 6 – Simena & Aperlai Breakfast Included
- Aperlai Ancient City: Walk to this formerly significant trading city to view crumbling city walls, a standing stone gate, and two Roman bath remains.
- Local Lunch & Leisure: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Simena for an afternoon of shopping or seaside relaxation.
Special Information: Hiking time approx. 4 hours.
Day 7 – Kabak & Sidyma Breakfast Included
- Delikkemer Aqueduct: Hike to this magnificent early Roman aqueduct.
- Sidyma Ancient City: Have lunch in the local village of Sidyma and explore the ancient city ruins on the southern slope of Mount Cragus.
- Sunset Walk & Evening: Take a leisurely downhill walk as the sun sets over the Mediterranean, finishing at a turquoise beach. Enjoy accommodation surrounded by greenery, sea views, an optional yoga class, and a farewell dinner.
Special Information: Travel time approx. 2 hours; hiking time approx. 3.5 hours.
Day 8 – Fethiye Breakfast Included
- Scenic Drive to Fethiye: Enjoy a final breakfast and a scenic drive with stops to explore Kayaköy and Ölüdeniz.
- Departure: Your Lycian trekking adventure concludes in Fethiye with arrangements for drop-off to the airport, city center, or your hotel.