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Day 1: Welcome Flight to Dalaman or Antalya.
From Dalaman Airport, it's about a 45-minute transfer to Fethiye to the hotel, and from Antalya Airport, it's about a 3-hour transfer (with extra charge) to Fethiye to the hotel. Overnight in Fethiye or Faralya.

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Day 2: Ovacik - Faralya
A short transfer after breakfast takes you to Ovacik, the starting point of your hike. Your hike starts with one of the most beautiful views, on one side the 2,000-meter high Babadag mountain, and on the other, the bay of Ölüdeniz. On the way, you pass two quaint villages before your hike ends in the village of Faralya. Overnight in Faralya. Distance: 13 km, Ascent: 550 m, Descent: 560 m, Walking time: 4 hours.

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Day 3: Faralya - Alinca

Your hike begins from your pension, first directly into the village of Faralya, then with a fantastic view of the bay of Kabak. Here you have the choice: you can go down to the sea, swim, and continue hiking from there, or take the mountain route and circle the bay without descending to the beach. The hike ends in the mountain village of Alinca. Overnight in Alinca or Faralya. Distance: 12 km, Ascent: 920 m, Descent: 600 m, Walking time: 6 hours.

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Day 4: Alinca - Bel
Straight from the pension, it goes steeply down towards Sancakli bay with breathtaking views until you reach the village of Gey later. The village is well-suited for a break. The hike continues with beautiful views around a bay before you arrive in the village of Bel. Overnight in Bel or Patara. Distance: 14 km, Ascent: 620 m, Descent: 550 m, Walking time: 6 hours.

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Day 5: Bel - Karadere

From Bel, the hike first leads over a gravel path to fields. Then begins a steep descent with gigantic views down to sea level. Then it goes up again to a pass, offering a view over the 16 km long Patara beach. At the end, you can enjoy a swim break on the sandy beach of Karadere before being picked up and driven to your accommodation in Patara. Overnight in Patara. Distance: 15 km, Ascent: 350 m, Descent: 950 m, Walking time: 6 hours.

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Day 6: Akbel - Patara

Today's hike takes place in the historical footsteps of the Lycians. A short transfer first brings you to Akbel. Shortly after the hike begins, you will reach the ancient aqueduct of Patara and continue your hike in the aqueduct. Then you arrive at Delikkemer, where the Lycians once used a pressure pipe system to transport water from one hill to another. The hike continues to the ancient city of Patara, where St. Nicholas spent several years. Overnight in Patara. Distance: 17 km, Ascent: 200 m, Descent: 350 m, Walking time: 6 hours.

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Day 7: Üzümlü - Cavdir

After a short transfer, the hike begins in Üzümlü. Today's hike leads inland, passing several small quaint villages. Shortly before the village of Cayköy, you reach a stream at the beginning of the aqueduct of the Lycian capital, Xanthos, which still serves as a water canal for Cayköy. After the village, you will come across the aqueduct again, which partially crosses ancient bridges. The hike ends in Cavdir, where you are picked up and driven a few kilometers to Xanthos. Here you have the opportunity to visit the ancient city. Overnight in Patara. Distance: 10 km, Ascent: 300 m, Descent: 450 m, Walking time: 3.5 hours.

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Day 8: Return or Extension

Transfer to Dalaman or Antalya Airport (if you booked the 8-day variant).

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For the 15-day variant:

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Day 8: Gökceören - Cukurbag

The transfer to Gökceören takes about 45 minutes. You begin the hike at the edge of the village of Gökceören along a stream bed. The path then winds up to a small alpine meadow, from which you can enjoy an impressive view of the high Taurus Mountains. Upon reaching a pass, you visit the ancient ruins of Phellos, once a cult city of the Lycians, hidden deep in the forest. After descending to the village of Cukurbag, the hike ends. A short transfer takes you to the small coastal town of Kas. Overnight in Kas. Distance: 15-19 km, Ascent: 650 m, Descent: 800 m, Walking time: 6 hours.

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Day 9: Karabelen - Bogazcik

A short transfer brings you to Bayindir, the starting point of today's stage. First, you hike into a small bay, then over a hill with a constant view of the sea. In some places in this bay, you can enjoy a refreshing swim. The path then continues along the coast to the next bay. Then begins an ascent past rock sarcophagi to the small village of Bogazcik. From here you will receive a short transfer to Ücagiz. Overnight in Ücagiz. Distance: 12 km, Ascent: 450 m, Descent: 300 m, Walking time: 4.5 hours.