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7 days 6 nights
Specific Tour
8 people
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The Lycian Way is the most popular hiking route and scenic trail along the coastal of Turkey. Self-guided hiking tour has several advantages on lycian way in Turkey.
You are free for your own pace and schedule. Self-guided hiking allows you to explore at your leisure and take breaks whenever you want.
You are free to choose your own route. You can focus on routes of interest, and make stops to enjoy the landscape or local culture.
Self-guided tours are more affordable than guided tours. You can save on guide fees and choose your own accommodation.
You decide about the trail to hike and whether to spend more time in certain villages. Also you decide to explore off-the-beaten-path locations.
Self guided hiking independently allows for a deeper connection with the environment. You can immerse yourself in the natural beauty without the distractions of a group.
Self guided hiking allows you enjoy solitude and peace. It is a great opportunity for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Overall, a self-guided hiking tour on the Lycian Way allows you a unique and enriching experience tailored to your preferences!
Pick up Point : Antalya Airport / Antalya depends on your arrival time and hotel location.
Activity Level: Easy-Medium ( Level : 3/5 )
Tour Duration: 7 Days, 6Nights
Accommodation: During the walk, you stay at standard hotel, bungalows running by local families.
Group Size: 1-8 persons
Transportation: Air-conditioned bus, vito van or private car
Note: If you want to join group hike tour, please check here for itinerary.
We meet at the Antalya airport. If you arrive 1 day before, you can stay at hotel in Antalya. We can pick up you from Hotel in Antalya. We transfer to Göynük canyon where is the beginning point of the trail. You explore Göynük canyon and you walk inside to canyon for 5 km depends on your arrival time. Dinner and overnight in Göynük. Your luggage will be carried by van to hotel.
After breakfast, you hike from hotel with gorgeous canyon views. In the morning, you will admire to hike with the bird songs, pine trees, sandal trees with view of Mt Taurus . Then, you walk down to Göynük River and pass the river. Have a lunch break and swimming break in the river. After lunch, you are going to walk up for 2 hours more. You meet with our transfer van and transfer to Ovacık to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Ovacık-Kemer.
You will be transfered about 10 minutes where you left the trail day before. You are hiking a great view of green plateau and Mt Olympos view. You ascent around 1000 metres of Olympos Mountain. There are locals and nomads come during the summer time. You reach Gedelme village and visit the Roman castle. Afternoon, you arrive to Yayla kuzdere village. You reach our bungalows to overnight. Dinner and overnight in Kuzdere.
Today, you are walking up from Yayla kuzdere village where is located on the right slope of the Mt Tahtalı. All day, you feel the more nature, pastures, peaks and thyme. You arrive to Çukuryayla. There is a place where nomads come for summer time. Nomads are local people of the Lycian (Teke) area. They move the city in summer and move back to plateau in winter time. We still come across to nomads. Then you walk down between cedar trees to Beycik. You meet our transfer van and drive to Çıralı to your hotel. Have a dinner and accomodation in Çıralı.
Note: You can walk up to Mt Tahtalı (Mt Olympos) to 2365 m. If you climb to summit, you use the cable car to go down to Tekirova and transfer to hotel. You won't hike down to Beycik.
In the morning, you visit Olympos ruins next to Çıralı beach as optional. Olympos is one of the biggest ancient city in Lycian Union. You can swim and have a relaxing time until afternoon. You ascent to Chimera flames. It has a mythological story of eternal flame.
Dinner and overnight in Ulupınar.
You are hiking from Olympos ruins and walk up in forest, you will see pine trees, sandal trees, oak trees. If you trek in autumn, you can eat wild strawberries from tree as fresh. You arrive to Mt Musa at midday. You have a picnic here. You will see some ruins of upper Olympos city at the top. Afternoon you hike down to Adrasan beach for swimming break.
Dinner and Overnight in Adrasan
You have a short transfer from and start to hike to Kızıl Sırt hill. You hike the parallel to sea. You walk with isolated everything, just you will be in nature. After walking 4 uphill and downhill paths, you arrive to Gelidonya Lighthouse. It was built at 1936 and business a family. It helps the boats to find the way in the sea. After taking some photos at Taşlık islands and you hike down to Pirate Bay. Then transfer to airport.
Yes, you can. You can book your hotels and we adjust the price without hotel cost.
Yes, we can arrange the all transfers for you and luggage transfer. It is included the price. If you want to travel different city in Turkey, we can arrange the transfer for you.
You can cancel your tour booking in 2 week to arrival time.
Hiking Shoes: Hiking trail will consist of hard ground and some stony areas. So you should have a boot with a hard sole and ankle shoes. Backpack: A 25 litres backpack which does not sweat on the back and has a protective back can be preferred. It is necessary for personal needs and to carry picnic and water! Raincoat: İt might be some rains due to weather conditions and seasonal changes Jackets &Polars: According to the season, the weather is a little cool in the evening and in the morning. Walking stick: Optional as the hike is beginner level. The baton puts the weight of the back and body on the hands and baton. Towel-Swimwear: We take sea breaks during the walk or at the end of the day. Temperature: 22-27 C degrees Sea Water : 20-24 C
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