Lycian Way Hiking Tour Antalya – Kaş - 6 Days/5 Nights

Arrival at Antalya Airport. Short transfer to your hotel in the centre of Antalya, inside the old city walls.
Depending on your flight time, you will have time to stroll the cobbled streets, visit a Turkish bath or relax in the cafes and bars before dinner. We’ll have dinner in a Restaurant.
Overnight stay in Art Hotel in Antalya. ( Dinner )

After a relaxing breakfast in the hotel courtyard, our private bus will take us to Phaselis' site. Here, we’ll explore three harbours, an aqueduct, and a bathhouse, with time for a swim in the crystal-clear sea, making it a perfect start to our tour. It is said that Alexander the Great chose to spend a winter here during his journey to conquer the world, and he certainly picked a fantastic location!

Next, we will visit the great spring of Ulupınar, nestled under the watchful gaze of Mount Olympus (Tahtalı Dağı). We will enjoy a delicious lunch at this beautiful site featuring memorable mezze and fresh trout farmed in the ice-cold spring water that gushes through the rocks.

After lunch, we will begin a hike of approximately 9 kilometres along the Lycian Way. This hike will take us down to a valley where we will cross a stream and ascend to the first of the famous natural flames burning through the rocks since ancient times. Known as the Chimera, after the legendary monster defeated here by Bellerophon and Pegasus, this natural phenomenon is one of the most renowned sites along the Lycian Way.

As we descend the hill, we will be rewarded with stunning sea views of the beach at Çıralı. Our journey will end at the charming beachside Odile Hotel with a large pool. However, given how inviting the sea looks, we highly recommend swimming in the ocean!

Hiking Approximately 14 Km
Overnight stay at Odile Hotel in Çıralı.   ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )

After breakfast, we will walk directly from the hotel, passing by local shops where you can buy picnic supplies and drinks for the day. We will ford the stream and continue back to the beach, following it to the entrance of the ancient site of Olympos. Once one of the most important cities of Lycia, it was overrun by pirates in the 1st century BC and significantly damaged when liberated by Roman General Pompey the Great.

From Olympos, we will begin our long climb to the pass of Mount Musa, where we will encounter a small ancient site called Phonekeios. Afterwards, we will descend along a picturesque stream valley to the plains of Adrasan, which are abundant with citrus trees. Our journey will continue to the River Hotel or the Deniz Hotel near the beautiful sandy beach. 
Hiking approx. 16 km.
Dinner and overnight in Papirus Hotel at Adrasan.  ( Breakfast - Dinner )

After breakfast and purchasing our lunch for today’s hike, we will climb to a viewpoint above Adrasan, where we will leave all signs of human life behind and follow the untouched coastal trail to the iconic Gelidonya Lighthouse. This lighthouse protects ships from running aground on the small islands that dot Cape Gelidonya, known for its infamous shipwrecks. We will then continue to the beautifully named cove of Melanippe, named after the daughter of a Centaur king, for our last swim before taking our private bus to Finike. 

Hiking approx. 19 km
Dinner and overnight stay in Şimşek Hotel in Finike. ( Breakfast - Dinner )

After breakfast, we will drive along the winding road to Demre, where you can visit the site of Myra, featuring its stunning theatre, and the church of St. Nicholas, the burial site of the Byzantine bishop. St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, was a Lycian cleric renowned for his gift-giving and miracle-working abilities. He was also a significant figure at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, where the fundamental tenets of the Christian church were established under Emperor Constantine.

After the lunch break, we'll drive to Kapaklı Village. From there, we'll walk through the small city of Istlada and follow the beautifully indented coastline of the Kekova Island Special Environmental Protected Area to the picturesque village of Simena. This village can only be reached by sea, as no roads connect it to the outside world.

We'll board a boat for a short trip to the Sunken City of Dolikhiste, with a final swim stop at Tersane Bay. Afterwards, we will arrive at the village of Uçağız Village and transfer to the town of Kaş for our last night.
(Hiking approx. 8.5 km)

Overnight stay in Hotel Club Phellos or Ekici Hotel in Kaş.  (Breakfast – Dinner )

After a long week of hiking, you’ll leave Antalya with unforgettable memories. Pick-up and transfer times will be set according to your flight time and distance to Antalya Airport or Dalaman Airport. We wish you a safe flight back to your home. (Breakfast)

Important note:
*  Hotels or guesthouses on the hiking routes do not have high room capacities. Note that hiking guides are specially trained
   people who know the region well, and not every tourist guide can do these tours. 
 * In Private Trekking Tours, flight dates should be compatible with hotel and guide availabilities.
   Therefore, we encourage you to discuss and decide on your dates beforehand. 
* We can accommodate up to 16 people for group hiking tours. If there is availability on the day
   of booking, the tour will be confirmed with payment.

Note: Hotel changes may depend on availability for your tour dates. In such cases, similar hotels will be booked.

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