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Hiking tour · TQ506

Lycia on Foot, Along the Mediterranean Coast

Forest and clifftop trails above the sea, Lycian sites, Mount Chimaera and a day by boat from bay to bay.

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Level Moderate
  • Hiking · Culture · Swimming · Boat
  1. Antalya
  2. Phaselis
  3. Adrasan
  4. Olympos
  5. Çıralı
  6. Antalya
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This trip has you walking the Lycian coast, among pine forests, ancient sites and wild coves. You pass through Phaselis, the Gelidonya lighthouse, Olympos and Mount Chimaera, before a day by boat and a final free day in the old town of Antalya.

Highlights

  • The ancient site of Phaselis by the sea
  • The clifftop trail to the Cape Gelidonya lighthouse
  • The descent from the Mount Musa plateau to Olympos
  • The natural flames of Mount Chimaera
  • Maden Bay and a boat trip
  • Antalya's walled old town
Day-by-day itinerary

Your route

  1. Day1
    Antalya

    Arrival at Antalya Airport

    You are welcomed at Antalya Airport, then driven to your hotel. The evening is free.

  2. Day2
    Lycia

    Between Çamyuva Bay and Phaselis

    The trail links ruins, woodland and coves where you can stop for a swim. You then visit Phaselis, an ancient Lycian port that still has its aqueduct, theater, baths and three natural harbors.

  3. Day3
    Lycia

    Along the clifftops to the Gelidonya lighthouse

    You follow a trail high above the sea, from cove to cove, to the lighthouse at Cape Gelidonya. The descent through the forest brings you to the village of Karaöz, from where a transfer takes you to Adrasan for some time on the beach.

  4. Day4
    Lycia

    The Mount Musa plateau and the site of Olympos

    The climb through the forest leads you to the plateau, then you stop beside a river with small waterfalls. You then head back down to Olympos, an ancient site hidden at the foot of the mountain.

  5. Day5
    Lycia

    Mount Chimaera and the Ulupınar valley

    You walk to the natural flames of Mount Chimaera, the eternal fire of ancient tales, before reaching the summit and its view of the sea. The Ulupınar valley, with its mountain streams, then brings you back to the coast, where you can go for a swim.

  6. Day6
    Lycia

    Maden Bay on foot, then a day by boat

    The Lycian Way takes you to little Maden Bay for a swim. You then board a boat for lunch, with another swimming stop in the afternoon. Return to the village and free time by the sea.

  7. Day7
    Antalya

    Transfer to Antalya and free day

    You travel to Antalya and a hotel in the heart of the old town, protected by its walls. The day is free to explore the lanes of the old quarter and the marina.

  8. Day8
    Antalya

    Transfer to Antalya Airport and return

    Your hike along the Lycian coast comes to an end. A transfer takes you to Antalya Airport (AYT) for your return flight.

This itinerary can be adjusted: pace, stops, extra nights or hotel category are tailored to your group.

Included

  • Accommodation in 3★ hotels
  • Breakfasts
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Transfers and private transportation

Not included

  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • International and domestic flights
  • Site entrance fees
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Tips for guides and drivers
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