Tour Information
Day 1 - Arrive in Kayakoy
We meet you at Dalaman airport and take you to your hotel in Kayakoy (70mins). Time for a swim in the pool before dinner.
Accomodation : Melekler Evi
Day 2 - Ruins and Lagoons of Kayakoy 8km/5mi/3.5hr
Walk from the door through the adjacent ghost village of Kayakoy, whose original Greek inhabitants were expelled in 1923. An eerie climb past abandoned schools and frescoed churches takes you high above the village for shimmering views of Aegean bays below. After a panoramic picnic, descend through pines to a ruined C7 church on the shore of a crystal lagoon - a perfect swimming spot - before a taxi back (pay locally).
Accomodation : Melekler Evi
Day 3 - Kayakoy/Ovacik to Faralya 15km/9mi/5hr
Your first steps on the Lycian Way take you above perfect beaches past holly oak and strawberry trees. After cresting a saddle, you wind through scented pine forest alive to the drone of honeybees, before picnicking by poplar and plane trees under Baba Dag - 'Father Mountain'. A steady descent through villages laced with vineyards brings you to your hotel in Faralya in time for a swim and a chilled drink.
Accomodation : Onur Hotel
Day 4 - At Faralya
Faralya village is set on ancient terraces above Turkeys famous Butterfly Valley. Today you have the possibility of an optional 2-3 hour walk down to the shores and to a place where you can swim in the sea. Or relax at the hotel, an environment which has been created with tranquility and relaxation very much in mind - lovely pool too.
Accomodation : Onur Hotel
Day 5 - Faralya to Alinca/Patara 13km/8mi/4.5hr
You follow the Lycian Way winding south from Faralya through thyme and oleander rich terraces to Kabak Gorge on the flank of Baba Dag mountain. A beautiful pine-shaded route leads you through this spectacular chasm, before a hillside picnic gives turquoise bay views far below. On reaching Alinca - a veritable eagle's eyrie - relax with a drink before your transfer to Patara, where you'll enjoy dinner in the village.
Accomodation : Delfin Hotel
Day 6 - In Patara
Patara was a giant among Roman trading ports, as big as Ephesus, though today only partially excavated. Half buried by giant sand dunes, you can see broken mosaics, pottery shards and columns scattered between bath houses, theatres and marble streets. Just beyond the ruins is an amazing 18km long beach, perfect for picnics and swimming.
Accomodation : Delfin Hotel
Day 7 - Patara to Akbel 13km/8mi/4.5hr
From Patara, you rejoin the Lycian Way skirting the fertile Xanthos Valley on an easy red earth track through daphne bushes, leading to a fabulously preserved Roman aqueduct with views of Kalkan Bay. After a picnic under shady olive trees, continue through maquis and pines with bee-eaters and cicadas for company, before a descent to a village cafe and a transfer to the hotel in Patara.
Accomodation : Delfin Hotel
Day 8 - Leave Patara
We drive you back to the airport (1,5 hours) for your flight home.
PER PERSON PRICE : PLEASE ASK
INCLUDED
7 Nights HB Accommodation
4 Lunches
Transport
Guidance
Entrance Fees
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Not Included Personal Expenses Tips (optional) |