Day 1: Arrival — Dalaman Airport → Transfer to Fethiye/Ölüdeniz
Day 2: Kayaköy Ghost Town → Sarısu Beach → Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon (6 km).
Day 3: Lycian Way: Ovacık → Faralya via Baba Dağı ridge (14-16 km, ~5–6 hrs).
Day 4: Lycian Way: Faralya → Kabak Waterfall → Kabak Beach (~9–14 km, ~4–5 hrs).
Day 5: Lycian Way: Kabak → Cennet (Paradise) Bay (~6.8 km, ~3.5–4 hrs).
Day 6: Cennet Bay → Kabak Beach. (~6.8 km, ~3.5–4 hrs). Transfer to Dalaman Airport.
HIGHLIGHTS :
Walk the official start of the Lycian Way from Ovacık — one of the world’s top long-distance trails — with panoramic views over the iconic Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon far below. Explore Kayaköy, a hauntingly beautiful abandoned Greek village of some 3,500 stone houses, a UNESCO-recognized site of cultural heritage. Descend through fragrant Turkish pine forests to remote Kabak and Cennet (Paradise) Bay, two of the most unspoiled beaches on the Mediterranean coast. Restore body and mind with optional sunrise yoga sessions, fresh Turkish cuisine, and starlit nights in carefully selected clifftop and beachside retreats.
Walk Among Lycian Ruins
Epic Coastal Panorama Trails
Discover Turquoise and Pristine Beaches
Experience Authentic Local Villages
Handpicked Comfortable, Unique Stays
Airport Transfers and Luggage Support
DAY 1: Arrival & Transfer | Dalaman Airport → Fethiye
Arrival day. Private transfer from Dalaman Airport to Ölüdeniz hotel (~45 km, ~45 min). Afternoon free. Welcome dinner and full trail briefing with licensed guide.
Day 2 — Kayaköy to Ölüdeniz via Sarısu Beach
Trail Name | Kayaköy – Sarısu Beach – Ölüdeniz (Lycian Way variant) |
Duration | Approx. 5–6 hours hiking |
Distance | Approx. 10-12 km |
Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
Altitude | Start: ~200 m (Kayaköy) | Finish: Sea level (Ölüdeniz) |
Best Season | All Year |
Start Point | Kayaköy (short drive from Ölüdeniz hotel) |
Finish Point | Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon |
Overnight | Ölüdeniz |
Begin with a short drive to Kayaköy, the haunting ghost town of abandoned 18th-century Greek stone houses vacated during the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Walk through the atmospheric ruins, then follow the trail descending to the secluded cove of Sarısu Beach — a perfect spot for a refreshing swim. Continue along the pine-scented coastal path to the world-famous Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz, one of Turkey’s most photographed natural landmarks.
Day 3 — Ovacık to Faralya (Lycian Way Stage 1)
Trail Name | Lycian Way — Stage 1: Ovacık to Faralya |
Duration | Approx. 5–6 hours |
Distance | Approx. 13–14 km |
Difficulty | Moderate to Challenging |
Altitude | Start: ~300 m (Ovacık) | Highest: ~808 m (Baba Dağı ridge) | Finish: ~257 m (Faralya) |
Best Season | All Year (early start essential in summer) |
Start Point | Ovacık (Hisarönü) — official Lycian Way trailhead |
Finish Point | Faralya village, above Butterfly Valley |
Overnight | Faralya |
This is the flagship stage of the tour and the official opening section of the Lycian Way. From the ceremonial start arch in Ovacık, the trail climbs steeply through pine and cedar forest up the western flank of Baba Dağı, rewarding every step with ever-expanding panoramas of the turquoise Ölüdeniz lagoon below. The path passes through the traditional village of Kirme, then descends dramatically to Faralya, a clifftop settlement perched above the legendary Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi).
Day 4 — Faralya to Kabak Waterfall & Kabak Beach
Trail Name | Lycian Way — Faralya to Kabak (waterfall route) |
Duration | Approx. 4–5 hours (hiking) + return transfer |
Distance | Approx. 9–10 km (one way) |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Altitude | Start: ~257 m (Faralya) | Lowest: Sea level (Kabak Beach) |
Best Season | All Year |
Start Point | Faralya village |
Finish Point | Kabak Beach (vehicle return to Faralya) |
Overnight | Faralya |
Descend from Faralya through fragrant Turkish pine forest on the Lycian Way, pausing at a seasonal waterfall before arriving at the remote, bohemian Kabak Beach — a pristine crescent bay hemmed by cliffs and crystal-clear Mediterranean water. After time to swim and relax at the beach, a vehicle transfer returns you to your comfortable accommodation in Faralya, avoiding the steep uphill climb.
Day 5 — Kabak to Cennet (Paradise) Bay
Trail Name | Lycian Way coastal route: Kabak to Cennet (Cennет) Bay |
Duration | Approx. 3.5–4 hours hiking |
Distance | Approx. 6.8 km |
Difficulty | Moderate to Challenging (steep sections) |
Altitude | Multiple ascents/descents; max approx. 350 m |
Best Season | All Year (early morning start recommended in summer) |
Start Point | Kabak (short drive from Faralya) |
Finish Point | Cennet (Paradise) Bay |
Return |
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Overnight | Cennet Bay campsite/pension |
A short drive returns you to Kabak, from where the coastal trail winds along dramatic limestone cliffs to the secluded Cennet (Paradise) Bay — only accessible on foot or by sea, making it one of the most exclusive destinations on the entire Lycian Way. The route features several steep, narrow sections with spectacular open sea views. Evening yoga on the beach completes a transformative day.
DAY 6 Cennet Bay → Kabak Beach → Dalaman Airport
Wake to a final morning at one of the most remote and beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. After a last breakfast at Cennet Bay, a short hike or boat transfer returns the group to Kabak, where luggage is loaded and a private vehicle departs for Dalaman Airport (approximately 90–100 minutes by road). Time is planned carefully to allow a swim and shower at Kabak before boarding the transfer — the perfect final act of a week spent on the water and the trail.
* Airport Transfers – * Luggage Transfer
* Entrance Fees – * Trekking Guidance
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