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Lycian Path

Mediterranean Coastal Walk.

The Lycian Path is one of the most stunning long-distance walking trails worldwide. A coastal hike where you can enjoy both the sea and the mountains simultaneously. Daily tours run along trails high above the sea, which offer phenomenal views onto the coastline and onto the peaks of the Taurus Mountains of up to 3,000 meters in altitude. In the hinterland you come across typical cultural landscapes, your path lined with aromatic pine forests, olive groves and Mediterranean macchia.

Details of the hiking holiday on the Lycian Path

On our eight-day hiking tour along the Lycian Path, you experience the region of Turkey in what is probably the most beautiful way – by foot. You walk through small original villages and enjoy the Turkish hospitality. The current long-distance hiking trail was already used as a trade route in ancient times, which is still evidenced by the rich cultural heritage, which you will encounter in the form of rock tombs and ancient ruined cities. Look forward to a hiking week on the Mediterranean coast with magnificent vegetation and wonderful views.

Highlights of the hiking holiday on the Lycian Path

  • Picturesque panoramas: Enjoy a great panorama from the Gelidonya lighthouse onto the surrounding landscape and the coast on the initial day of your hiking holiday. With a height of 227 metres, this lighthouse is the highest lighthouse in the entire Turkish coastal region and the view onto the lighthouse itself was voted the most beautiful view in Turkey in 2007.
  • City stroll through Antalya: The picturesque port city of Antalya is also known in Turkey as the gateway to the Mediterranean coast. As the final destination, Antalya offers plenty of opportunities for strolling, shopping, enjoying Turkish specialities or visiting the historical sights in the historic centre.
  • Turkish cuisine: There is hardly anyone who does not like Turkish cuisine. The dishes and specialities that you can choose from on your hiking holiday are so diverse, fresh and varied. The regional desserts such as Baklava, Lokum, Lokma, Revani, Kadayif, Künefe, Ayva Tatlisi and many more are particularly delicious.

Worth knowing about the mountain hiking holiday on the Lycian Path

This hiking tour in Southern Turkey is assigned our level of hiking “mountain hiking”. Daily stages are planned to last around 4 to 6 hours and a good basic fitness level and sure-footedness are required for these tours. Due to the partly rocky ground, we recommend good hiking shoes.

Mountain Hiking
Mountain Hiking
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
  • Minimum of participants: 2 people
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Itinerary

Arrival in Antalya and transfer to the picturesque bay of Adrasan, where you will spend the next two nights. We recommend you seize the day and go for a leisurely walk or for a swim in the sea.

One of the most stunning hiking segment of the Lycian Path awaits you today, immediately on your first hiking day. Enjoy magnificent views from the top of the Gelidonya Lighthouse onto the Chelidonia Islands. The route leads you - with a phenomenal view onto the blue glittering sea - through pine forests back to Adrasan.

approx. 6 hours
16 km
650 m
700 m

After a short walk you reach the access point to the Lycian Path. Walk along the old trading route, through pine and arbutus forests all the way to the col at 700 metres in altitude. After that the path ascends on the other side and leads through a dense laurel forest down to Olympos. We highly recommend a stroll through the ruins of Olympos.

approx. 6 hours
17 km
700 m
700 m

Initially you walk along the lovely coast and through dense pinewoods towards the idyllic bay Maden (stop for a swim) with a view onto the snow-capped Tahtali Dagi. After that you continue along quiet paths into the hinterland and through fragrant pine forests to Ulupinar, the finish of today’s hike. Transfer to Beycik.

approx. 5 hours
15 km
500 m
250 m

In the shadow of Mount Olympus you ascend to the highest point of this hiking week, the Tahtali pass on 1,850 meters in altitude. A remote path snakes all the way up to the pass of Tahtali, where giant cedar trees thrive. On your trail you can enjoy fascinating views onto the valley and the sea. The hiking tour ends in the mountain village Yayl Kuzdere, then a short transfer to Ovacik.

approx. 6 hours
15 km
1100 m
1100 m

After a short transfer to the ancient city Kitanaura, you walk in the hinterland past plantations, along gurgling streams and through idyllic mountain villages. This tour does not take you along the official Lycian Path, it is however, due to the enchanting mountain villages you come across along the way, a must. Throughout you will be accompanied along the way by glorious long-distance views onto the peaks of the Taurus Mountains.

approx. 4 hours
11 km
450 m
400 m

For the finale of your week of hiking, once again an unforgettable route awaits. First you pass the Göynük Alp and farms, until the path leads you into the Göynük ravine. Once you have crossed the river, you start a forest walk via an old trading trail, which leads you over the pass and down to the end of the ravine. Trip to Antalya, enjoy the busy goings-on in this holiday metropolis, located on the Mediterranean coast.

approx. 6 hours
16 km
250 m
1150 m

Characteristics of the tour

For tours with a walking time between 4.5 and 6 hours, surefootedness and a good basic fitness level are required. You walk on walking paths, often on rocky and stony ground, so a good pair of walking shoes is essential.

Prices and events

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Adrasan
  Season 1
01.03.2023 - 18.06.2023
01.09.2023 - 11.11.2023

Arrival daily
Lycian Path, 8 days, TU-LWWAA-08X
Base price
589.00
Surcharge solo traveler 169.00
Surcharge single room 179.00

Category: 2x middle class hotels (Adrasan, Antalya), comfortable inns & guest houses

Season 1
Mar 1, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Nov 11, 2023
Arrival daily
Lycian Path, 8 days, TU-LWWAA-08X
Base price
Surcharge solo traveler
Surcharge single room
589.00
169.00
179.00

Category: 2x middle class hotels (Adrasan, Antalya), comfortable inns & guest houses

Season 1
Mar 1, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Nov 11, 2023
Adrasan
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
Antalya
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
45.00
25.00
49.00
35.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Adrasan
  Season 1
Mar 1, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Nov 11, 2023

Arrival daily
Adrasan
Double room p. P. 45.00
Surcharge single room 25.00
Antalya
Double room p. P. 49.00
Surcharge single room 35.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services and infos

Services

Included:

  • Accomodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • 6 evening meals (not in Antalya)
  • 6 lunch packages
  • Luggage transfer

 

  • Transfers according to program
  • Transfer from/to airport Antalya
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • Service hotline
Infos

Arrival / Departure:

  • Airport Antalya. Organized transfer to start hotel and return transfer to the airport at the end of the tour, transfers included in tour price.
  • Visitors who are not exempt from the entry visa must apply for their visa or make an appointment at the Turkish consular offices via the Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa (www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Visa). Applicants meeting the requirements will be directed from the Pre-Application System for Turkish Sticker Visa to the e-Visa system (www.evisa.gov.tr). The visas issued to the persons entering Turkey do not guarantee absolute rights of entry into Turkey.
  • Please note that a valid passport is required for this trip.

Things to note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Contact & booking
Do you still have questions about the tour? We are happy to help and look forward to your inquiry.
Christina Hofer
"I will help you with the planning of your holidays with advice and action"
Christina Hofer, Travel specialist
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Ratings

4.8 of 5 Stars (10 Ratings)
5 stars
Sabine K. DE | 20.06.2022
Wunderschönes Erlebnis
Es war unsere erste Reise in die Türkei. Die Betreuung vom Partnerunternehmen vor Ort war super!!!! Die Hotels waren zwar teilweise veraltet, manchmal gab es kein warmes Wasser, aber alle Leute vor Ort haben sich immer sehr um unser Wohlbefinden gekümmert. Die Wanderungen waren fantastisch. Jeden Tag gab es neue Highlights und immer eine tolle Landschaften zu entdecken. Danke an die perfekte Logistik: Pünktliche Transfers, gutes Kartenmaterial, ausführliche Wegbeschreibungen und GPS-Daten (wichtig!!) und jederzeit erreichbar. Es war uns ein Vergnügen.
5 stars
Johann-Karl Weiss DE | 12.06.2022
Lykischer Weg - eine Traumwanderung in der Türkei
Kommen gerade von einer Woche Wanderung des Lykischen Wegs zurück - die Kombination aus Landschaft, Gastfreundschaft, Betreung vor Ort, Wanderstrecken und Unterkunft, wie Essen war überwältigend - viel besser geht es nicht. Mit dem Wetter hatten wir Glück - es war nicht zu heiß, die Experten vor Ort würden eher April für eine Wanderung empfehlen.
5 stars
Gundula Hanebuth DE | 09.06.2022
Anstrengende aber superschöne Wanderwoche
Alles war bestens organisiert, alle Unterkünfte waren sauber, das Essen war überall sehr reichhaltig und lecker und die Gastgeber ausnahmslos sehr freundlich. Die Wanderungen waren sehr abwechslungsreich, die Landschaft einfach atemberaubend. Auf einer Wanderung hatten wir sogar 2 Hunde als Wegbegleiter. Der Kontakt zu den Einheimischen war ebenfalls sehr nett, wir wurden hier und da mal auf einen Tee eingeladen. Die Strecken waren gut markiert, es gab ein paar Einkehrmöglichkeiten unterwegs. Gute Wanderschuhe und Stöcke sollte man dabei haben. Den Lykischen Weg sollte man auf jeden Fall mal wandern. Er hat soviel zu bieten.
4 stars
Peter Wolf DE | 13.05.2022
Entschleunigen
Sehr schöner und anspruchsvoller Weg, im Einklang mit der Natur. Perfekte Durchführung, gute Organisation, fernab vom Massentourismus.
5 stars
Markus M. AT | 20.11.2019
sehr schöne Tour!
Schöne Wanderungen entlang von Buchten, schöne Bergetappen, wunderschöne Küste, freundliche Leute und gutes Essen!
Julia Winklhofer
Julia Winklhofer answered:
Lieber Wandergast - vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihr Reisefeedback! Wir freuen uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Wanderreise am Lykischen Weg so gut gefallen hat!
5 stars
Gotthard F. DE | 10.04.2019
Frühling in der Türkei
Perfekte Organisation mit abwechslungsreichster Routenführung, nette Betreuung und einheimische Gastfreundlichkeit.
Julia Winklhofer
Julia Winklhofer answered:
Lieber Wandergast - vielen Dank für das nette Reisefeedback! Sehr schön zu hören, dass Sie die Gastfreundschaft der Einheimischen genießen konnten und mit der Routenführung und Organisation vollstens zufrieden waren.
5 stars
Ingrid P. DE | 13.11.2018
Wunderschöne Woche
Die Tour war landschaftlich wunderschön, der Weg war gut markiert. Wir hatten 2 x Fragen bezgl. Transfers, der Ansprechpartner vor Ort (spricht auch sehr gut Deutsch) hat uns aber sofort informiert und es hat alles geklappt. Beim nächsten Mal auch gerne wieder über Eurohike.
5 stars
Helmut Heinzl AT | 03.11.2016
Türkei abseits der Hotelburgen
Landschaftlich sehr reizvoll. Die Tagesetappen ideal geplant. Der Transfer hat überall bestens geklappt. Die Verpflegung war ausreichend und sehr gut.
5 stars
IVO REETZ DE | 14.04.2016
Tolle Eindrücke mit Bergen und Meer
Der Lykische Weg ist, zumindest in diesem Frühjahr, sehr wenig belaufen. Es ist einfach super schön, auf der einen Seite das Meer zu haben, auf der anderen schneebedeckte Berge. Unsere Favorit war der Abstieg nach Olympos und dann auf Tahtali Dagi. Gute Auswahl an komfortablen Hotels mit sehr freundlichen Wirten, gute Streckenführung.
4 stars
Peter Glanzner DE | 28.04.2015
Anspruchsvolle Wanderung in herrlicher Landschaft
Sehr gut organisierte Reise. Überwiegend sehr gute Hotels mit sehr freundlichen Gastgebern. Sehr schöne, aber recht anspruchsvolle Wanderung, deren Anforderungen (zumindest in dieser Jahreszeit mit Schnee in den Bergen und viel Wasser in den Flüssen) in der Beschreibung im Prospekt nicht deutlich genug zum Ausdruck kommt.
Sabrina Huber
Sabrina Huber answered:
Sehr geehrter Herr Glanzner, vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Ihnen unsere Wanderreise am Lykischen Weg so gut gefallen hat! Gerne werden wir die Ausschreibung des Schwierigkeitsgrad noch einmal prüfen. Jedoch war Ihr Reisetermin schon sehr früh. Da erhöht sich mit Schmelzwasser und stellenweise Schnee natürlich auch der Schwierigkeitsgrad. Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis.

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