Walking Turkey's Turquoise Coast — 8 Days
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
- Medium Intensity Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Itinerary
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Spend a week walking the Lycian Way and the Turquoise Coast, based in the seaside town of Kas. The route threads through pine forests, olive groves and coastal cliffs, linking Lycian rock tombs, a Roman lighthouse, the 13-kilometre sweep of Patara Beach and the mountain forests around Mount Akdag. Swims in the Mediterranean are built into most days, and a free day lets you choose between a Greek island ferry, a sea-kayak over the sunken city at Kekova or simply cafes and coves in Kas.
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Arrive in Kas, a harbour town backed by forested cliffs. Your leader meets the group at the hotel at 7 pm for a welcome briefing; an optional group dinner follows. The evening is free to wander the waterfront and settle in.
Locations
- Kas
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner with tour leader
Landmarks
- Kas
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Morning walk through Kas's cobbled lanes past Lycian tombs and up to the Hellenistic theatre for sea views. Then follow a coastal cliff-top path to Limanagzi Beach, a sheltered bay reachable only on foot. Swim and relax before returning to Kas either on foot or by water taxi.
Locations
- Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Guided orientation walk through Kas town and Lycian tombs
- Visit Hellenistic theatre with sea views
- Coastal hike to Limanagzi Beach
Optional Activities
- Water taxi return from Limanagzi Beach to Kas
Landmarks
- Kas
- Hellenistic Theatre of Kas
- Limanagzi Beach
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Drive to Gelemis village and walk through ancient olive groves and wetlands to the remains of a Hadrianic granary. Continue to the 26-metre Patara lighthouse, built under Nero and one of the world's oldest. From there reach Patara's 13-kilometre beach for a swim and lunch at a beach cafe. Optional time to explore the Lycian city ruins with colonnaded streets and a theatre.
Locations
- Gelemis, Patara, Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Walk through olive groves and wetlands to Patara
- Visit Patara lighthouse
- Access to Patara Beach
- Return drive to Kas in early afternoon
Optional Activities
- Explore ancient Lycian city ruins at Patara
- Swimming at Patara Beach
- Relax at beach cafe
Landmarks
- Patara Lighthouse
- Patara Beach
- Patara Ancient City Ruins
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Pick up the Lycian Way inland, walking through mountain villages with views of Baba Dagi, Patara Beach and the Greek island of Meis. The red-and-white marked trail passes Lycian rock tombs and eroded rock formations before finishing near Saribelen, where a vehicle returns you to Kas.
Locations
- Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Walk Lycian Way through inland villages and Gökçeoren area
Landmarks
- Lycian Way
- Gökçeoren
- Baba Dagi Mountain
- Meis Island
- Saribelen
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Free day in Kas. Options include the ferry to Meis island (one mile offshore, schedule permitting), a boat trip or sea-kayak over the sunken city at Kekova with a hike to Simena's medieval castle, or simply cafes, craft shops and secluded coves around town.
Locations
- Kas, Kekova, Simena
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Greek island of Meis
- Day trip to Kekova with boat trip over sunken city
- Sea-kayaking at Kekova
- Hike to medieval castle at Simena
Landmarks
- Meis Island
- Kekova
- Simena Castle
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Drive to Kuruova Pass at 1,580 metres and hike through cedar, pine and juniper forests below Mount Akdag (3,048 m). After the mountain walk, descend to Sutlegen village for a traditional floor-seated lunch served from communal plates. Visit the village mosque before driving back to the coast via a different route, with a possible swim at Kaputas Beach if conditions allow.
Locations
- Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch Home-hosted lunch in village house - traditional Turkish meal with hot and cold meze (starters) including cacik yoghurt and garlic dip, aubergine dishes, dolma vine leaves stuffed with rice, fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumber and red onion, hearty pulse stew with chickpeas or beans, bulgar wheat or rice, and fried potatoes
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Mountain hike at Kuruova Pass area near Mount Akdag
- Home-hosted lunch in Sutlegen village
- Village exploration and local mosque visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kaputas Beach (if time and weather allow)
Landmarks
- Kuruova Pass
- Mount Akdag
- Sutlegen
- Kaputas Beach
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Drive to Kapakli and follow the Lycian Way along the coast to a white-pebble cove, cross the Demre river mouth on a wooden bridge and walk an untouched golden beach to Andriake harbour. Visit the Roman port that served Myra, including Hadrian's Granary (129 AD), now the Museum of Lycian Civilizations with a reconstructed Roman boat and bird-observation platforms; flamingos often feed in the wetlands.
Locations
- Kapakli, Demre
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kayahan · Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Walk Lycian Way section to Andriake
- Visit Andriake ancient harbour remains
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of Lycian Civilizations at Hadrian's Granary
Landmarks
- Kapakli
- Demre River
- Andriake
- Hadrian's Granary
- Museum of Lycian Civilizations
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Tour ends after breakfast with no planned activities. Depart at any time; the hotel offers luggage storage if your flight is later in the day.
Locations
- Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks
- Kas
Dates & Prices
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From Saturday 19 Dec 2026To Saturday 26 Dec 2026
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From Sunday 28 Mar 2027To Sunday 4 Apr 2027
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From Sunday 4 Apr 2027To Sunday 11 Apr 2027
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From Sunday 18 Apr 2027To Sunday 25 Apr 2027
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From Wednesday 28 Apr 2027To Wednesday 5 May 2027
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From Sunday 9 May 2027To Sunday 16 May 2027
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From Sunday 19 Sep 2027To Sunday 26 Sep 2027
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From Sunday 3 Oct 2027To Sunday 10 Oct 2027
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From Sunday 17 Oct 2027To Sunday 24 Oct 2027
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From Sunday 7 Nov 2027To Sunday 14 Nov 2027
Partners
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Alesia Tour
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Explore!
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Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
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Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
All accommodations are subject to change
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Annegret
I had a lot of fun; it's too bad I didn't know about Explore before.
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Valerie
A great variety of walks and we ended ever day by swimming in the sea.
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Melanie
being able to swim every day and see such beautiful scenery.
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Loraine
The variety of days on offer and the lovely group
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Morgane
All the hikes were wonderful. The wonderful hide away hotel, the view from the rooftop and breakfast room, and the delicious breakfast. And evening listening to guitar in the amphitheater.
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Matthew
Day trip to Meis was superb, views from the top of the island are incredible
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Katrina
Evening meal at a local family’s house - bard was excellent as was the view of the sun setting. Walks were varied and interesting and Nebil was an enthusiastic leader.
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Martin
the bard in particular the meals in villages and private houses very good guide nice hotel excellent breakfasts and views good walks
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Kathleen
Loved the walks, particularly the Taurus mountains, and sections of Lycian way.
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Rachel
My first Explore trip, which was so good I'm a bit worried to book another. Knowledgeable and entertaining local guide, gorgeous diverse scenery, great to spend time with like-minded people and have fun!
Tour ID: 208649
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