LYCIAN WAY TURKEY

Lycian Way Turkey which has one of the most beautiful views in the world, reaches far from our borders and attracts great interest from many local and foreign tourists every year.

The Lycians were able to connect the cities they founded throughout their history dating back to the 15th century BC by this road. There are important ancient cities such as Letoon and Xantos on the route.
The Lycian Way lies between Muğla’s Köyceğiz Lake in the west, Burdur’s Gölhisar district in the north, and Antalya in the east.

With the semi-autonomous model of the Lycians at every stop; They made money through piracy, mercenary service and seafaring. The shuttling between these semi-autonomous regions has left us this ancient road.

The 540-kilometer walking path between Fethiye and Antalya, which wraps around the Lycian coast, is ready to generously share a piece of paradise of the Mediterranean with you, while immersing you in its rich cultural heritage. I only had the opportunity to experience the Lycian Way walk, which I had been planning to do for many years, in the summer of last year.

Of course, you don’t have to travel the whole route. If you want, you can create a Lycian Way route with a tour or with sections from Fethiye or Antalya that you deem appropriate.

We create a Lycian Way guided or self guided tours for you.

HOW CREATED THE LYCIAN WAY ?

Lycian way connected the Lycian city with each other. This trail was military and commercial path in Lycian period. Lycian way path was designed by Kate Clow in 1999 years. Kate and his team found sponsor firm like Garanti Bank for desinging the Lycian Way again. First years, Lycian way was 509 kms between Fethiye and Antalya but in 2024 that path is 760kms. Lycian way path starts from Ovacık and Goes to Antalya.

What You Need on Lycian Way Hiking ?

For Safe and Confort Hiking you need,

• Trekking Shoes with cover your ankle
• Canteen
• Trekking Stick
• First aid-kit
• Raincoat( march-april-may)
• Map

What Kind of Shoes Should You Choose ?

Your shoes should be both comfortable and have a design that can protect your ankles against sprains and injuries. Ankle Trekking boats prevent sprains by wrapping your wrist on slippery surfaces, potholes and similar situations. However, they prevent your feet from breathing more than ankle-less shoes. If your feet are sensitive, your shoes may hurt with normal socks. So you should buy thick socks.

When to Go to Lycian Way Trekking Tour ?

Best time for Lycian Way trekking months are March, April, May, September, October. These months are not very hot, it is relax and calm days for trekking on Lycian way.

What Does The Lycian Way Signs Mean ?

There are 3 different signs on Lycian way. First is red and white paralell line. Red and white lines, which make the route easier walking. These signs appear every 50 meters on the paths and every 200 meters on the dirt roads. 

Second type signs are on intersection point. These signs are red-white-red-white 3 lines. It means you are at intersection point and there is alternative way.

Third type sign is red cross. It means that you are wrong way, walk back to last seen red and white line.

Fourth sign is curve to right. It means that keep the walking to rights side.

Fifth sign is curve to left. It means that keep the walking to left side.

Below, you can see the signs. You will appear on the rocks or land that signs on lycian way. It make the walking easier for trekkers. They find the route easly.