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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TREK ON THE MEDITERRANEAN

LYCIAN WAY - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TREK OF THE MEDITERRANEAN 

Likya Yolu – the Lycian Way fascinates! At the sight of such beauty, even the imam fainted, and Master Homer dropped his pen. Just as Lycia once enchanted thinkers and poets, trekkers are now coming to savor it. This path shows us the land in its original form: Grapes glow along the roadside, and goats bleat behind us. Today, the coast with its magnificent cliffs and bays; tomorrow, mountains, passes, alpine meadows, and the last snowfields line our path. Dreamy villages deep in the mountains, harbors full of life, from Mediterranean to Alpine, ancient next to modern – an breathtaking diversity that enchants!

ABLAUF DER REISE

 

Day 1: Flight to Antalya

Arrival and transfer to the hotel (1 overnight stay).

Day 2: On to Ovacik

Transfer to the starting point of the hike above the village of Gedelme in the mountains of Olympos National Park. On a varied hike to our destination Ovacık (1 overnight stay), we enjoy magnificent views of Tahtalı Dağı (2,370 m) and the sea (walking time: 4 hrs, +600 m, -300 m).

Day 3: Lonely bays around Cirali

After a transfer, we hike through a pine forest and an alpine landscape. A beautiful sea view accompanies us throughout. In the secluded bay "Maden," there is an opportunity for a swim break on the beach. We continue along the coast to Çıralı (2 overnight stays) (walking time: 4.5 hrs, +440 m, -830 m).

Day 4: The ethernal flames of Chimera

After a transfer to the Ulupinar Valley, we hike through pine forests to the "Burning Mountain" with its natural gas fires, the "Eternal Flames of Chimera." In ancient times, the fire god Hephaestus was worshiped here by the Greeks. Some ruins still testify to this ancient cult site. Then we descend to the bay of Çıralı, lined with green gardens (walking time: 3 hrs, +200 m, -450 m). Please pack a small towel and slippers, as we need to cross a small river on our hike.

 

Day 5: Adrasan Bay

First, we visit the ancient city of Olympos. Then we reach the saddle of Musa Mountain after a steep ascent (walking time: 6 hrs, +/- 750 m). Pines and strawberry trees, that's the scent of the Mediterranean, the view is magnificent! We overnight in Adrasan (3 overnight stays).

Day 6: To the Lighthouse

The coastal path, the king stage! Bays and islands washed by turquoise waters, rugged rocks flooded by azure: The route to the Gelidonya Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful sections of the Lycian Way (walking time: 7 hrs, +/- 400 m).

Day 7: Boot-free

Relax and let your soul unwind? Or a boat trip with lunch to various swimming bays around Adrasan? The day is at our disposal.

Day 8: From Kapakli to Simena Castle

We drive towards Üçağız (3 overnight stays), making a stop along the way to visit the unique rock tombs of Myra. In Kapaklı, the coastal path to Simena starts. The village with its castle is only accessible on foot or by boat. With its ruins from Roman and Byzantine times, it invites you to linger, then we continue hiking to Üçağız (walking time: 5 hrs, +100 m, -130 m).

Day 9: Ruins of Aperlai

This hike is typical of the Lycian Way. On the left, the sea glitters; the forest banks gleam green. At the bay of Aperlai, we marvel at the ancient traces along the path before reaching Üçağız (walking time: 6.5 hrs, +80 m, -380 m).

Day 10: The Villages Kilincli and Bayindir

Lonely, wild, and pristine is the coast near Kaş. This stage takes us to the Uluburun Peninsula, even hikers are rare here (walking time: 6 hrs, +270 m, -360 m).

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Day 11: Coastal Hike

Gentle ascents offer beautiful views, sandy and rocky bays invite you to swim and rest. Passing by Lycian rock tombs, there is a short, steep rock passage to overcome before we arrive back at the sea.

Days 12 - 13: Ship and Sea Anchors up, we set sail!

On a two-day cruise, we sail along the coast westwards to Kalkan. On the way to Finike, we pass the ruins of the "Sunken City" of Kekova. The Lycian Way in a different light: now we experience what we have hiked once again, relaxing from the sun deck of our boat (2 overnight stays, full board).

Day 14: Drive to Antalya

... and time for a city stroll (1 overnight stay).

Day 15: Return Journey

Transfer to the airport and return flight.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Flight with Condor, the Lufthansa Group, Pegasus Airlines, Marabu, TUIfly, Sun Express or Turkish Airlines in economy class to Antalya and back

  • CO₂ compensation for your Wikinger flight booking

  • Rail & Fly ticket (2nd class) from/to your DB home station

  • Transfers in Turkey

  • 12 overnight stays in double rooms with shower/WC in Dalyan, Akyaka, and Bozburun; 2 overnight stays in a double cabin with shower/WC on a motor sailer (Gulet)

  • 12x half board, 2x full board on the boat (excluding drinks)

  • Program as described

  • Entrance fees in Olympos, Myra, Yanartas, Simena

  • Always there for you: German-speaking, qualified Wikinger tour guide

NOT INCLUDED

  • Zusätzliche Mahlzeiten und Getränke

  • Trinkgelder

  • Versicherung

TOUR DATES 2025

This tour can only be booked by private groups and from our partner company Wikinger Reisen. The price is determined based on the number of participants in the group and can be requested for any desired date.

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