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CENTER BASED SELF-GUIDED HIKING ON LYCIAN WAY

LYCIAN WAY - INDIVIDUAL CENTER BASED HIKING TRIP IN CIRALI

Experience a comfortable and individual hiking trip where packing and unpacking every day is a thing of the past. Our tours offer you short transfers to the starting points of the hikes, so you have more time to enjoy the impressive landscape.

On your journey, you'll discover carefully selected stages along the eastern coast of Lycia. Hike through the breathtaking, mountainous coastal landscape of the Olympos National Park, always accompanied by the view of the turquoise-blue shimmering sea. Discover idyllic bathing bays, vast mountain landscapes shaped by pastoral agriculture, and dense forests where the exotic oriental strawberry tree grows.

A special highlight awaits you on the summit of Musa Daği: From here, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the majestic mountains.

Immerse yourself in this unique combination of nature and relaxation and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of Lycia. Your hiking trip will be an unforgettable experience that will delight you anew every day.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Welcome

Flight to Antalya. Transfer to Cirali to your hotel, duration 1 1/2 hours.

Day 2: Ulupinar - Olympos - Cirali

Transfer to Ulupinar. The hike leads along a rushing stream down to a settlement, then through pine forests to the ancient city of Olympos and further along the beach to Cirali to your hotel. Overnight in Cirali. 9 km, Ascent: 200 m, Descent: 450 m (Walking time: 3.5 h)

Day 3: Yaylakuzdere - Beycik

Transfer to Yaylakuzdere. From Yaylakuzdere, the hike leads up to the 1,850 m high saddle of Mount Tahtali (2,360 m). The scent of cedar trees and pines and the breathtaking view of the valley and the sea will accompany you. Then descent to Beycik. Transfer to your hotel. 15 km, Ascent: 900 m, Descent: 1000 m (Walking time: 6 h)

Day 4: Adrasan - Cirali

Transfer to Adrasan. Through a pine forest with a magnificent panorama, you will reach the summit of Musa Mountain. The descent leads through dense laurel and strawberry tree forests down to the ruins of the ancient city of Olympos. A walk through the remnants of the city is worth it. You will hike to your hotel. 16 km, Ascent: 800 m, Descent: 800 m (Walking time: 6 h)

Day 5: Ulupinar - Maden Bay - Cirali

After a transfer to the main road, the path leads through a pastoral landscape to a pass, then the hike is accompanied by a beautiful sea view. In the secluded bay "Maden," you will have the opportunity for a swim break at the beach. Continue along the coast to Cirali. The hike ends at your hotel. 15 km, Ascent: 450 m, Descent: 800 m (Walking time: 5 h)

Day 6: Gelidonia Lighthouse - Adrasan

Transfer to Karaöz. Here begins one of the most beautiful hiking stages of the Lycian Way. The hike first leads up to a lighthouse, offering a unique view of several islands. Continue along old paths along the coast to Adrasan Bay. Transfer to Cirali. 15 km, Ascent: 750 m, Descent: 790 m (Walking time: 6 h)

Plaj Otel Lykischer Weg
Der Gelidonia Leuchtturm

Day 7: Ovacik - Göynük Canyon

Transfer to Ovacik. The diverse hike traverses pastoral landscapes with beautiful orchards. After Göynük Plateau, descent through pine forest into Göynük Canyon. After crossing the river, an ascent to a mountain shoulder begins, offering breathtaking views of gigantic rock walls during the descent. Transfer to Cirali. 16 km, Ascent: 500 m, Descent: 1200 m (Walking time: 6 h)

Day 8: Return or Extension

Transfer to Antalya and return flight.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • 7 nights in rooms with shower/WC including half board in Cirali

  • 6 packed lunches + 1.5 liters of water (Days 2-7)

  • All transfers as per program

  • Detailed route descriptions

  • GPS data

  • Overview maps with marked routes

 

IDEAL TRAVEL TIME

Daily arrivals are possible within the following periods: April 1st - May 22nd and September 15th - November 15th. Tours are available starting from 1 person. Additional nights can be booked; please indicate this when making your reservation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Starting Point: Cirali

Ending Point: Cirali

Arrival: Flight to Antalya

 

ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS

Well-marked hiking trail, often with rocky and/or stony ground. Daily walking times of 4 1/2-6 hours.

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