LYCIAN TRAIL

The seashore, village and mountain paths of the Lycian Trail, stretching from Fethiye to Antalya, once linked the ancient cities of the Lycia people. This trail holds the secrets and mysteries of 3000 years of Lycian civilization (2500BC-600AD). As you walk along the trail, you’ll see startling panoramic views, original cave dwellings, city remains (Lycian, Roman, and Byzantine), and fascinating rock-cut tombs (dating from 5th Century B. C. to the Roman period), and semi-nomadic villages. The Lycian country is best traveled in the spring and autumn. Ancient roads and mountain paths make the journey easier, although it can be difficult, and in many places the magnificent view is a splendid reward for the challenging climb. Experience a unique part of Turkey. Walk as the Lycians did, feel the richness of their history, touch the magic of their civilization, and see the wonderful natural beauty of the Lycian Trail where mountains caress the sea.  Grade: Grade B, Medium trekking with daypack. All luggages are transported to the next night’s stop. Minimum 6 maximum 18 pax  Equipment: Adventurers should have trekking boots, raingear, swimwear, sunhat and sunblock, waterbottle and a daypack. Accomodation and Meals: 6 nights in  (**) hotels in Ovacýk, Kalkan and Kas, 1 night Pension in Faralya. Including Turkish breakfast, local yougurt and honey. Lunches are picnics with local produce, barbeques or at local restaurants. Prices do not include alcoholic or soft drinks, which are available at hotels or pension.   Itinerary: Day 1: Transfer to Ovacik. Stay at a Hotel. Day 2: Walk begins at Hisaronu, passes through Kirme village, then onto Faralya (Uzunyurt), an ideal village for your first night (5-6 hrs walk). Dinner and night in pension in Faralya, overlooking Butterfly Valley. Day 3: Leave early from Faralya, hike to Kabak village and Gemile Bay followed by the steep and difficult road to Alinca village (7-8 hours). Transfer to Kalkan, Stay in Hotel. Day 4: Leaving Kalkan, transfer to Akbel starting trek to Delikkemer, then to Patara Aquaduct ending at Patara Beach (6 hours). Transfer back to Kalkan. Day 5: Transfer to Gokceoren, hike to Hacioglan River before following the path to Phellos, about 14 km (4 hours) away. After the ruins, you take a narrow, downhill footpath for three kilometers (70 minute) to Cukurbag village (6 hours). Transfer To Kas. Day 6: Take a little fishing boat to Ufakdere cove early in the morning. Take the path from there to Kilicli (7-8 hours). Transfer back to Kas. Day 7: Free day for relaxing and exploring the town, opportunities to walk to the theatre on the peninsula and the rock-cut tombs in Town. Excellent shopping, swimming and restaurants. Day 8: Early morning call, breakfast, and then a 3-hour transfer directly to the airport at Antalya or Dalaman. online reservation