An easy hike along the central part of the Lycian Way. The trail goes along rocky bays along the sea - the elevation changes are small, it is very warm, we swim several times a day, and spend the night in tents right on the shore. There are many “wild” ancient ruins - Lycian sarcophagi, sunken cities, a huge amphitheater in Myra. You can safely take children over 7 years old with you.
Before hiking the Lycian Way, you can go with us for 3 days to magical Cappadocia (unusual volcanic landscapes and whole hordes of balloonists).
Trek program
RouteRoute map
Open the map →The GPS track is not digitised yet, the line is approximate (by key points).
Along the trailWhat you will see
Day by dayItinerary
1 Day 1. Gathering in Antalya, transfer to Kas,
Meeting of the group at 8 am at the central bus station of Antalya (Otogar). It's about an hour's drive from the airport to the bus station. If there are no suitable morning flights, you can arrive a day earlier and spend the night in a hotel in Antalya ($10 per person).
From Antalya we take a bus to the resort town of Kas (3 hours on the road).
2 Day 2. Unusual rocks and bays (Choban, Ufakdere, Uzum)
We cross the Sebeda valley (also a former Lycian settlement) and, having crossed to the other side of the Gata Burun cape, we come out onto an unusual beach. This is not the usual sand or pebbles, but a huge stone slab, all eaten away by erosion. Similar jagged stones and unusual rocks will accompany us all day.
3 Day 3. Roman road, Apollonia, Aperlae, boat to Uchayz.
Along an ancient Roman path we climb a hill decorated with the ruins of an ancient tower. Here we leave the sea for a while to look at the ruins of the Lycian city of Apollonia. Then we go down to the sea again in the area of the half-submerged ancient settlement of Aperlae at the base of the huge Sychak peninsula. Here we will hire a boat (about 100 lire), which will take us to the other side of the bay (6 km, 40 minutes).
4 Day 4. Simena, Mira, Demre, Antalya.
Literally opposite the place where we spent the night, on the ledge of a high cape, under the protection of fortress walls, the village of Kale (from Turkic - fortress) nestled. Once upon a time there was a coastal city of the ancient Lycians - Simena. But then the sea level changed and Simena went under water. Nowadays, the sunken city has become the main attraction of these places - at the height of the season, many boats with transparent bottoms carry tourists along the bay separating Simena and the island of Kekova. If we wish, we can also take a boat ride there or go to Calais on foot. Along the way you can see a small ship repair yard and several sunken ships.
We pack up the tents and return to Uchayz. From here we take a minibus to Demre (30 minutes). There we look at the ruins of the ancient city of Mira (admission is paid, 15-20 liras per person). They are notable for their huge amphitheater and many bas-reliefs on the rock tombs. For those who have already been to Mir, there is an alternative program - we will climb the rock for panoramic views of the fortress towers.
In the center of Demre we look at the church where two thousand years ago the same Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) preached. Then we go to the bus station, take a minibus and after 3 hours we are in Antalya (usually around 17:00).
You can fly home (flights departing no earlier than 20:00) or stay overnight in Antalya. The instructor usually flies out in the morning too, so he will help with accommodation and transportation.
DetailsIncluded
- 🧭Instructor services
- 🍽Derivative nutrition
- 🎒Group equipment (first aid kit, awning, boilers, force)
Not included
- ✕Flight to Turkey ($200 to $450)
- ✕Accommodation in hotels ($10 per person per night) and paid campsites
- ✕Transfers along the route (buses, taxi, boat)
- ✕Visiting paid attractions
- ✕Medical insurance
ReviewsTraveller reviews
It was a short but very dense and intense trek through the bays of the Lycian coast of Turkey. In 3 days we managed to immerse ourselves so thoroughly in camp life and the Mediterranean Sea that in the end we barely surfaced :)
In my opinion, the route itself is very easy and picturesque. With the exception of some unpleasant stone sections, when your leg tries to give in. The weather was wonderful. During the day +15, +20. At night around zero. Therefore, it is worth taking a warm sleeping bag. Very similar to May Crimea, but better. I would recommend it to those who are going camping for the first time.
