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CARIAN TRAIL - THE BAYS OF APHRODITE

CARIAN TRAIL - THE BAYS OF APHRODITE SELF-GUIDED

In the south-west of Turkey, the Karian way leads through a fascinating coastal landscape, divided into countless smaller and larger peninsulas, bays, and islands. Hanging with dense, green forests and white glowing rocks rise above the sea. On the Carian Trail, you will experience a constant interplay of land and sea, 300 to 1,000 m high mountains and bays, which invites you to swim. Again and again, you will have far-reaching views of the Aegean Sea. Moreover, Caria, named after the people of the Carians, is rich in testimonies of antiquity. Visit the settlements of Hydas, Amos, and Loryma that surrounded by still well-preserved city walls.

TOUR ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Dalaman Airport (approx. 2 1/2 hours) to Bozburun on the peninsula of the same name. 4 nights in a hotel in Bozburun.


Day 2: From view point to Bozburun
After the short transfer to a viewing point above the village of Sögüt, the hike goes down to the fishing village of Sögüt, from here along the coast to the district of Cumhuriyet. Then over a pass to the Bozburun shipyard. The hike ends at the hotel in Bozburun 12 km, ascent 400m, descent: 550m (WT: 5 hours)

Day 3: Hike from Selimiye to Bozburun
Short transfer to Selimiye. You can take a swim break as soon as you arrive in Selimiye or have a coffee in one of the numerous cafes in the town. The hike begins on the coast of Selimiye village. The hike leads in a semicircle over a hill to Bozburun, but always with a unique view of the blue of the Aegean Sea. 12 km, ascent: 300m, descent: 300m (WT: 3 1/2 hours).

Day 4: From the ancient city of Phoinix to Taslica
The hike begins with a poorly preserved, ancient Carian city. It's worth taking a look at the town on the hill and seeing the stone work of the Carians. Then we go twice to viewing points that offer magnificent views of the sea and small islands, even Rhodes and Symi in the distance. The hike ends in the village of Taslica. 10 km, ascent: 500m, descent: 400m (WT: 5 hours)

Day 5: Coastal Panorama Trail
Transfer to the farming hamlet of Bahceli. Through a terraced high valley it goes up to a saddle from which there is a spectacular view down to the sea. A panoramic path takes you high above the coast with a wide view of the deep blue Aegean Sea. After reaching the coastal town of Selimiye, you will transfer to Akyaka. Overnight stay 3 nights in Akyaka. 11 km, ascent 450m, descent: 600m WT: 4 hours)

Day 6: Gökova Bay
From Akyaka, the hike takes you mainly through the extensive ancient forests on the coastal slopes. You always have beautiful views of the Bay of Gökova. From a restaurant by the sea you will be transferred back to Akyaka. 16 km, ascent: 450m, descent: 450m (WT: 4 1/2 hours)

Day 7: Villages of Mugla
Finally, a delightful hike through the forests and villages of Mugla awaits you. After a transfer from the hotel to the village of Yenice, we go partly through dense styrax forests and partly through pine forests to a beautiful viewpoint over the Bay of Gökova. A path winds its way down to Akyaka. 16.5 km, ascent: 450m, descent: 1,100m (WT: 6 hours)

Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport (approx. 1 hour) and return journey.

INCLUDED SERVICES

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  • 7 hotel nights in 2 different hotels in Bozburun and Akyaka. All rooms with shower/WC included breakfast and dinner (7 breakfasts & 3 dinners)

  • 6 times packet lunch (day 2-7)

  • all necessary land transfers like written in the itinerary

  • luggage transport from hotel to hotel

  • detailed way description

  • GPS data

  • Hiking maps

 

IDEAL TRAVEL TIME

 

Every day in the periods below
Beginning of April till the end of May
Beginning of September till the end of October

 

Additional nights possible

You can book this trip also as a single person!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Starting point: Bozburun

Ending point: Akyaka

Arrival destination: Flight to Dalaman (DLM)

DIFFICULTY

 

The very good waymarked route, often stone terrain.

Daily 4 1/2-6 hours of walking. Longest ascend 850 m, longest descend 850 m

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