8-day Lycian Way coastal hike
Tour details
- Hiking & Trekking Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
- Group Tour Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- High Intensity Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Itinerary
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Spend a week walking Turkey's Lycian Way, following coastal trails that link ancient ruins, pine forests and quiet villages. Each day brings sea views, traditional teahouse stops and nights in family-run guesthouses with private bathrooms. The route covers the official trailhead near Ovacik down to Kas, with a boat trip to the sunken city of Kekova on the penultimate day.
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Arrive in Fethiye any time today. A transfer from Dalaman Airport (about 90 minutes) can be arranged. Your leader meets the group at 7pm for a welcome briefing. If you land early, you can visit the Fethiye Archaeological Museum, the cliff-cut Amyntas Tomb, the Greco-Roman theatre or try a Turkish bath in the old town before settling in.
Locations
- Fethiye
Accommodation
Yeniceri Hotel · Hotel 3*
Optional Activities
- Visit Fethiye Archaeological Museum
- Explore Amyntas Tomb
- Visit Greco-Roman theatre
- Traditional Turkish Bath in Paspatur (old centre)
- Dinner at nearby restaurant
Landmarks
- Fethiye Archaeological Museum
- Amyntas Tomb
- Greco-Roman Theatre of Fethiye
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After breakfast, a short transfer takes you to the Lycian Way trailhead near Ovacik. The path climbs through pine forest and remote hamlets to Baba Dagi, where Oludeniz Beach spreads out below. You then descend to Faralya, a village perched above Butterfly Valley. Tonight you stay at Montenegro Motel, a simple family-run place with private bathrooms and a pool overlooking the coast.
Locations
- Ovacik, Oludeniz, Faralya
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Montenegro Motel · Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Guided hike on the Lycian Way to Faralya village (14 km / 8.8 miles, approximately 5 hours)
- Views of Oludeniz Beach
Landmarks
- Oludeniz Beach
- Butterfly Valley
- Baba Dagi
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A steep uphill section through pine forest opens onto a level coastal terrace with wide sea views. You pass through Alinca village, where tea with locals is a good pause, then continue to Gey. Accommodation is a traditional village house with en-suite rooms in a rural Turkish setting.
Locations
- Alınca, Gey
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Gey Village House · Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Guided hike through forest and farmland to Gey village (18 km / 11.3 miles, approximately 7 hours)
- Tea break in Alinca village
Optional Activities
- Alternative transport option from accommodation to Alinca (approximately halfway, available for luggage vehicle space or taxi at own expense)
Landmarks
- Alinca village
- Kabak Beach
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The trail crosses farmland and then follows the coast toward Sidyma Ancient City, where Roman and Byzantine tombs are well preserved. Tea is served at a house near the mosque before a 30-minute transfer to Patara village, your base for the next two nights.
Locations
- Gey, Patara
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Patara Delfin Hotel · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Sidyma Ancient City (12 km / 7.5 miles, approximately 5 hours)
- Visit Sidyma Ancient City ruins
Landmarks
- Sidyma Ancient City
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Today follows the ancient aqueduct from Delikkemer to Patara across rolling fields and pine forest with constant coastal views. You descend to Patara Beach for a swim and time to explore the ruins: a 5,000-seat theatre, a Nero-era lighthouse, a Byzantine basilica and a bath complex.
Locations
- Patara
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
Patara Delfin Hotel · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Guided hike along the aqueduct route to Patara Beach (10 km / 6.2 miles, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
- Swimming at Patara Beach
- Visit Patara Ancient Ruins
- Explore Patara Theatre
Landmarks
- Patara Beach
- Patara Ancient City
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The route crosses streams and remote villages before climbing Mount Felen for panoramic views of inland peaks and the sea. A vehicle transfer then drops you into Kas, a harbour town backed by limestone cliffs. The evening is free to wander the cafes, restaurants and narrow back alleys.
Locations
- Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
Ekici Hotel · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Mount Felen (16 km / 10 miles, approximately 5 hours 30 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Explore cafes and restaurants in Kas
- Walk through back alleys of Kas
Landmarks
- Mount Felen
- Kas Port
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Walk to the ancient port of Aperlae, then take a boat to Simena, a village reachable only on foot or by water beneath a medieval castle. Inside the castle sits a tiny 300-seat theatre. The cruise continues to the sunken city of Kekova, where submerged streets, buildings and mosaics are visible from the deck. A BBQ lunch is served on board before returning to Kas for the final night.
Locations
- Simena, Kekova, Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch BBQ lunch on board
Accommodation
Ekici Hotel · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Aperlae (approximately 3 hours, 10 km / 6.2 miles)
- Boat trip to Simena village
- Hiking up to Simena castle and ancient theatre
- Boat visit to sunken city of Kekova
- BBQ lunch on board
Landmarks
- Aperlae
- Simena Village and Castle
- Kekova (Sunken City)
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The tour ends with two transfer options to Dalaman Airport (about 2.5 hours). An early departure leaves at 7am, arriving 9:45am; the afternoon option leaves at 4:30pm, arriving around 7pm.
Locations
- Dalaman
Dates & Prices
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From Saturday 27 Mar 2027To Saturday 3 Apr 2027
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From Saturday 3 Apr 2027To Saturday 10 Apr 2027
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From Wednesday 7 Apr 2027To Wednesday 14 Apr 2027
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From Saturday 10 Apr 2027To Saturday 17 Apr 2027
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From Saturday 17 Apr 2027To Saturday 24 Apr 2027
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From Saturday 24 Apr 2027To Saturday 1 May 2027
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From Wednesday 28 Apr 2027To Wednesday 5 May 2027
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From Saturday 1 May 2027To Saturday 8 May 2027
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From Saturday 8 May 2027To Saturday 15 May 2027
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From Saturday 15 May 2027To Saturday 22 May 2027
Partners
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Alesia Tour
Tour PartnerFrom the field to the feed: Alesia supports operations and curates tour experiences for discerning audiences.
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Explore!
Tour partnerOrganises and runs this tour on the ground, from guides and transport to accommodation.
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TourRadar
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Included
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- 1 nights simple guesthouse
- 1 nights simple hotel
- 4 nights standard hotel
- 1 nights simple village house
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- Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.
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- A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options
- 7 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 2 Dinners
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- All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.
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- Bus, Boat
Not Included
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- International flights not included in the tour cost
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- Travel Insurance is not included
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- Other activities and services are not included.
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- Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price.
- You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.
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Cecilia
Hiking the Lycian Way was an awesome experience! Each day was unique where we got to see a variety of nature, history, and culture.
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David
Highlights were the choice ce of lovely hotels, the organisation around continually transferring our luggage, having the room keys ready and the lix of hotel meals, packed lunches and restaurants.
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Sherry
The scenery was outstanding!Swimming in the Mediterrean, sunset at the beach in Patarra and the over all challenge of the hike.
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Rebecca
The Montenegro Motel was way more than described in the notes: simple, yes, but beautifully and tastefully done; stunning location; great bard and very welcoming owner. I'd have liked more nights there. My other highlight was the boat trip on the Friday and swimming off the boat.
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Karl
Boat trip on the final day
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Rosalind
The first nights hotel and pool was a highlight, the boat trip at the end (for variety), and the guide Nebil!
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Sarah
I thought Day 3 to Gey village and stay in the village house was a highlight, felt like we had come off the beaten track and the home made dinner was fabulous. Day 6 was also special. The hike the Mount Felin was varied, with great views. The boat trip from Kas was also a nice non hiking activity which I enjoyed.
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Lucy
The tour guides, Nebil and Ali, were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and clearly cared deeply about the Lycian Way which made it all the more magical. Highlights for us were the wildlife - tortoises, lizards, scorpions! - and the scenery. The boat trip at the end was fantastic, too.
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Linsey
Village house and Kale castle.
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Richard
Great walks,Turkey is beautiful in late April
Tour ID: 124715
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