Lycian Way Trekking 6 Days Kaş-Kekova Gulf- Olympos

Lycian Way 6 Day Trekking Best trail from Kaş to Kekova  to Eternal Flames of Chimera – Olympos.

Hiking the marvelous Lycian Way Coastline passes through the Historical sites and awesome bays.

The Lycian Trail, which connects Fethiye and Antalya, is one of the most well-known hiking routes in Turkey. Amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea’s deep blue water, remote bays, undeveloped beaches, historic cities, rock tombs, and more may be seen while hiking.

Highlights for this Lycian Way Adventure

highlight for this section for the trail are :  Kaş – Limanagzi bay- Uzumlu Bay-Bogazcik-Aperlai Historical site-Kekova Gulf- Kale koy ( Castle )-Gelidonya Light House – Adrasan Bay- Olympos Bay and Beach – Eternal Flames of Chimera. ( Çıralı )

Day 1: Meeting and Transfer

Arrive at Dalaman or Antalya Airport and enjoy your complimentary transfer to you hotel arranger Regarding to the Departure point ( Fethiye – Antalya -Kas- eg)

Meet out representative who will brief you on the walks. ( Self Guided Guest : Maps – Gps Data and Needed Documentation ). A short City Tour

Day 2: Hiking  KAS -LIMANAGZI BAY- UZUMLU PIER BAY

Total Walking Distance: 15 km

Walking Time: 8 hours except for breaks.

Route Difficulty: Difficult A nice and difficult route, where some points require attention

After a short transfer from the kaş city center to büyük çakıl beach. Our hike starts From Büyük Çakıl beach the road soon leaves the last houses behind and becomes a proper hiking trail, crossing a fairly flat plain until the descent down rocky steps and past a cliff-face tomb, to Limanağzı beach, where you might take a drink break or decide to take early lunch.

From Limanağzı we will head inland, through some welcome shade before emerging on the far side of the headland with the waves pounding below. Cross a bare expanse of volcanic rock to windswept Çoban beach. Cross another headline and gently descend to peaceful empty Ufakdere bay, another ideal resting spot. After a break here we continue walk for another hour or so until a couple of tiny islands signal  arrival to Üzüm Iskelesi Bay.

Transfer Back to Hotel in Kaş to overnight.

Day 3: Hiking BOGAZCIK – APERLAI ANCIENT SITE-KAPAKLI – KEKOVA BAY (UCAGIZ)-KALE KOYa

the day will start with a nice breakfast at the hotel before we take place int he transfer car and drive to the departure point. Today’s hike heads inland and uphill From Boğazcık to the ruins of Apollonia. This  less well known and coumented Lycian city other lycian cities such as Patara or Xanthos – and its remote location means it is untouched by modern tourism. The final climb off the main trail to Kale Tepesi (“Castle Peak”) is steep but worthwhile, not just for the panoramic views over the coastline, but for the substantial ruined city, including a Lycian amphitheatre and necropolis, and later Byzantine fort and church.

Overnight at Kaleköy

Day 4: Hiking Finike-Karaöz- Gelidonya Light House-Adrasan

Distance : 25 km

Lycian Way is undoubtedly one of the most important hiking routes in Turkey. How can this historical trail, which brings together nature lovers with stunning views, not be at the top of the list?

This route, which is located on the Lycian Way and includes the famous Gelidonya Lighthouse, starts from Mavikent Karaoz  and extends to the beach of Adrasan. You start at sea level and gradually climb up. As your height increases, of course, the views you witness are another pleasure. We will have a  pause at Gelidonya Lighthouse and take some cool photos,  After taking a break at the lighthouse, we will continue this awesome trail to the mediterranean’s heavenly town Adrasan,

The 2 km. beautiful golden sandy beach, the nature, mountains with pine forests at the background make Adrasan one of the most beautiful places in the area. We will spend the rest of the day swimming and sunbathing, accommodation is going to be in this miracolous place.

Day 5: Hiking Adrasan- Musa Mount-Olympos

Distance : 16 km

Starting from the stream bed in Adrasan, A sustained and steep climb takes us to Phoinikous before descending Olympos.

A fairly challenging walk up and over Moses Mountain today, but well rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Zigzag uphill through shaded forests to a pass at 700 metres, before heading down through pine woods on a winding path.  The route descends through a tunnel-like stretch of strawberry trees before reaching the early settlement of Olimpos on Musa Mountain.

For lunch, stop at the foot of the adjacent Tahtalı Dağı, a mountain also known as Lycian Olympus. After an extensive rest, take on the steep and rocky descent to the ruins of Olympos, an ancient Lycian city.

The ancient city of Olympos was one of the 8 big Lycian cities in the history and is much bigger than you see while walking to the beach. The city is divided into two main parts with a river as south and north.

About Olympos

The Olympos harbour is also known as a “pirate center” in history because it stayed under the control of pirates for almost 100 years and was saved by the Roman Commander Isauricus. The temple gate, the theatre, the southern and northern necropolis, the necropolis church, the entrance complex, the alcestis sarcophagus, the monumental graves of the harbour, the harbour basilica, the southern slope settlement, the bathhouse with mosaic pavements and the agora that have reached today from ancient times, are the important structures worth to see. The excavations are still going on in the city.

Accommodation in Olympos

Day 6: Onward Travel

complete the hiking the most beautiful section of the lycian way fethiye, transfer to the bus station or to the airport regarding to your onward destination.

see you on your next wonderful adventure

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Travel:  Recommended arrival and departure airport is : DALAMAN (There are winter flights available via Istanbul). Alternatively Transfers ANTALYA airports is also available to a minimum extra cost. 

Extra Arrival and Departure Dates:

• Please plan to arrive one day before the trek begins and depart one day after the trek ends.

Luggage transfers & logistics : Luggage transfer on hiking (Walking) days is included and your baggages will transferred from departure point to the finish

Meal Arrangements:

• Breakfast and dinner will be provided at accommodations.
• Lunch will be picnic or takeaway food with fruits during the trekking days.

This itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and group preferences.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

1 – Meeting points : DALAMAN Airport & FETHIYE Bus Station ( Alternatives : ANTALYA or IZMIR Airports )

2 – The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per need and time frame of the party. Program may change according to weather and road conditions. Cost will be re-calculated  if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per party members request with appropriate additional cost. The cost may also be affected due to the requirement of number of guide and auxiliary guide.