7-day backpack-free hike along the Lycian Way with a hotel stay
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If you have some questions, feel free to contact us or visit our website. Turkey is not only about hotels with all-inclusive programs. The country also has a huge cultural heritage attraction and an array of active tourism programs. We have combined all of the delights into one 50 km-hike along the western part of Turkey's famous hiking trail, the Lycian Way. On the way, we will pass gorgeous landscapes and ancient cities. During the hike, we will visit the museum to view the ancient tombs of the Lycians, which were created in the 4th century BC. We will also have a boat trip to the sunken island of Kekova, which was partially submerged by an earthquake in the 2nd century AD. Also, on our hike we will have an opportunity to swim every day in the sea, somewhere even with turtles :) Thus, our trip to the picturesque places of the Turkish coast will be not only active but also comfortable and interesting. You will not find a similar hike anywhere else.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: On The Wheels travel
Day 1 Meet up
Stop At: Antalya
On the first day, we meet at the bus station in Antalya at 17:00 and take a regular bus to the city of Demre. You can fly to Antalya a few days earlier and walk around the city on your own. If you arrive on a Sunday morning and want to see the city before the start of the hike, you can leave your luggage at the hotel with the guide and go for a walk.
Duration: 3 hour
Day 2 Ancient city Myra and hike
Stop At: Demre (Kale)
This morning we will go to the museum to see the remains of the ancient city of Myra.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Lycian Way
After the museum, we will head to the trail to walk about 8 kilometers hike. Upon the completion of our hike, we will return to the hotel by car to have dinner and retire for the evening.
Duration: 8 hour
Day 3 Kekova sunken city and hike
Stop At: Kekova Island
We will have a boat tour to the sunken city of Kekova, which was founded by the Lycians a couple of thousand years before our era. During the excursion, we will dive directly from the boat into the clearest water in a secluded bay. Don't forget to pack your swimming attire! Day 1This morning we will go to the museum to see the remains of the ancient city of Myra. After the museum, we will head to the trail to walk about 8 kilometers hike. Upon the completion of our hike, we will return to the hotel by car to have dinner and retire for the evening. Day 2In the morning, we will have a boat tour to the sunken city of Kekova, which was founded by the Lycians a couple of thousand years before our era. During the excursion, we will dive directly from the boat into the clearest water in a secluded bay. Don't forget to pack your swimming attire!
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Lycian Way
We will hike 11 kilometres along the Lycian Way
Duration: 8 hour
Day 4 Hiking to Bogazcik village
Stop At: The Lycian Way
Today we will walk about 15 kilometers. Let's pass by the ancient cities of Apollonia and Aperlae. We will see many free-standing tombs of the ancient Lycians. We will return to our hotel by car.
Duration: 8 hour
Day 5 8-kilometers hike to Uzum village
Stop At:
We will hike out and back 6 kilometres from our hotel. Along the hike, we can appreciate the view and take plenty of photos including "selfies" from a high observation deck. Since the hotel is located not far from the Mediterranean, we can enjoy our free time and cool down by swimming in the sea. :)
Duration: 5 hour
Stop At: Kas
After the hike we will head out to Kas to enjoy its vibrant atmosphere. If you like, it is also possible to attend local hamam with massage.
Duration: 4 hour
Day 6 Hiking to Kas
Stop At: The Lycian Way
We will walk 11 kilometers and finish our route in the cozy Limanagzi Bay. From there, we will go by boat to Kas. On our way we will try our luck to swim with turtles in a secret place :) After we arrive to Kas, we can walk around little bit more and then we will head to our hotel for dinner.
Duration: 8 hour
Day 7 Departure back to Antalya by bus
Stop At: Kas
We'll have breakfast and between 10-11 am, we'll go to the bus station and take a regular bus to Antalya. The bus ride to Antalya typically takes 4 hours. If you plan to fly from Antalya in the afternoon, you should leave Kas around 8 a.m. And we can certainly help with that. If you would like to stay in Kas longer, it's also possible. This concludes our trip.
Duration: 5 hour
