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Between Fethiye and Antalya along Southern Turkey's Tekke Peninsula, or Lycia as it is historically known, is one of the country's first waymarked trails, the 509km Lycian Way. This mountainous route encompasses spectacular coastal views, archaeological treasures dating back to the 8th Century BCE and interesting villages with their unique Lycian flavour. During a series of day walks it is possible to discover sections of the route with well preserved Greek and Roman cities and a Lycian necropolis lost in vegetation. Traverse rugged mountain trails to meet the gracious local people, sample culinary specialties and swim in the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
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35kg of CO2-e PP per day
(242kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Arrive Dalaman, transfer to Kayakoy
On arrival at Dalaman Airport you will be met and transferred to Kayakoy, originally named “Karmilassos”; described by the UNESCO as a world friendship and peace village. Here you will spend the night in a lovely and charming small hotel/pension. Transfer time: 1 hr; transfer distance: 60 km
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Walk to the abandoned Greek village of Karmilassos and Hisaronu via beach (3hrs)
In the morning your first trek takes you to the ruins of the old Greek village of Karmilassos, given up at the end of the World War I. Today this timeless place, set in a lush valley surrounded by forests and with some vineyards nearby, is known as a kind of ghost town. You will walk through its empty streets, along its ruined stone houses and can take time to visit one of its churches, whilst enjoying the village’s air of mystery and surreal atmosphere. Afterwards a forest path, with splendid panoramic views to the turquoise water , leads you directly down to Oludeniz lagoon, one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. The amazing lagoon with its secluded sandy bay is a national nature reserve; famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, Oludeniz is an official blue flag beach and frequently rated among the top five beaches in the world by travellers and tourism journals alike. You can spend the afternoon at the beach, before continuing to your accommodation in Hisaronu/Ovacik village. Your accommodation is approx. 6 km from the beach; you can walk this part along the main road, or take a ‘Dolmush’ (small public village bus), usually departs until 18:00 h every 30 minutes from the beach to Hisaronu/Ovacik village. The village itself is located in the countryside and known as one of the liveliest resorts in the area, famous for its cool breezes and beautiful mountain views. Here you spend the night in a small family run hotel. Walking distance: 6 km/3.7mi; ascent: 193m/633ft; descent: 335m/1099ft;
Meals: B
Day 3
Walk from the southern slopes of Babadag mountain to Faralya village (6-7hrs)
After breakfast you will start your walk directly from your overnight accommodation; an asphalt road takes you to the trailhead point of the Lycian way at Ovacik. From the south foot of Babadag Mountain (1.969m) you walk along the coastal side and follow a small path with a beautiful panoramic view over the deep blue bay of Oludeniz. Your walk takes you along sheep camps to some small and authentic villages of the Mediterranean area. Over stabilized gravel roads pass the small village of Kozagac and continue your walk to Kirme, here you will pick up a small walking path again leading you to beautiful Faralya village, spending the night at a nice family run pension. Walking distance: 13.2 km/8.2mi; ascent: 556m/1824ft; descent: 573m/1879ft
Meals: B,D
Day 4
Walk via Butterfly Valley to Kabak beach (4-5hrs)
This morning you begin your walk near Faralya village where you enter into a small walking path which takes you, after a small climb, to a magnificent panoramic view over Butterfly valley, a large canyon considered to be one of the most picturesque places along the Lycian coast. On small paths continue your walk whilst enjoying the beautiful views to the coast and bays around. In the early afternoon you will arrive at Kabak beach, where you can take time to relax and take a swim. Afterwards continue to The Bus station where a vehicle will pick you up to transfer you back to Faralya where you spend the night. Walking distance: 9.5 km/5.9mi; ascent: 302m/990ft; descent: 539/1768ft Transfer time: 15 - 20 min.; transfer distance: 7 km/4.35mi; (Kabak village – Faralya)
Day 5
Ascend shepherds trails to Alinca village (5hrs)
In the morning a short transfer takes you back to Kabak village where another fabulous day of walking awaits you. A steep route takes you over old shepherd trails, along the slopes of Kabak and with spectacular views over the seven capes, to Alinca village. The beautiful village of Alinca sits perched on the slopes above sheer cliffs with amazing views to the turquoise and blue Mediterranean Sea down below. Here you will spend the night in a small local village guesthouse. walking distance: 9.1 km/5.6mi; ascent: 755m/2477ft; descent: 274m/899ft Transfer time: 15 - 20 min.; transfer distance: 7 km; (Faralya - Kabak village)
Day 6
Walk through pine forest to Gey village (3hrs)
After breakfast you will take the asphalted road out of the village. Throughout your walk you will pass high above beautiful bays of this spectacular coastline, walk past oak trees and an old cistern; pass pine forests and fenced olive groves. At the end of your trek you arrive in Gey village, perched on a headland of ancient terraces. You spend the night at the village in a small family run village guesthouse. Walking distance: 8.7 km/5.4mi; ascent:353m/1158ft; descent: 463m/1519ft
Day 7
Walk to Gavuragli, transfer to Patara/Gelemis (6-7hrs)
Today’s route takes you from Gey village to Gavuragli via Bel, also known and described on way markers as Belcegiz. You first walk in a south-east direction, past the village of Bel and continue from there for a short while on a gravel walking path. Afterwards you reach an area with a long descent on rocky slopes to Gavuragli. The view around and to the blue Mediterranean Sea down below is breath taking. At the end of your trek a vehicle picks you up in Gavuragli (between 3-4pm) and transfers you to your overnight accommodation in Gelemis/Patara village. Here you spend your final night in a small and charming family run pension. Walking distance: 13.5 km/8.4mi; ascent: 533m/1748ft; descent:1.033m/3389ft Transfer time: 1hr; transfer distance: 40 km/24.8mi; (Gavuragli –Gelemis/Patara village)
Day 8
Transfer to Dalaman airport, trip concludes
After breakfast, transfer to Dalaman airport where the trip concludes. Transfer time: 1.5 hrs; Transfer distance: 115 km/71.5mi (Gelemis/Patara– Dalaman airport)
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GRADE 3 - Daily walks of around 3-7 hours and distances of 6km to 13.5km daily with ascents of up to 750m. There are some steep sections over loose trails during the walk and such sections of the trail require care. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.
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