Epic Lycian Way Section 2: Guided Hiking Trails in Turkey’s Wild Coast
- Ancient Routes
- Antalya
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- 90+ km's
Overview
On these guided hiking trails in Turkey, the Lycian Way unveils its first secrets—winding from cedar-strewn ridges to the salt-swept bays of the Mediterranean. This is not a race. It’s a soul-paced journey across ancient paths once trodden by Lycian warriors, shepherds, and silent wanderers. Expect silence. Expect sweat. Expect wonder. You’ll walk beside ruins older than memory and swim where the land forgets time.
⛰️ Dust stirs beneath your feet; the wind hums ancient rhythms—walk slow, breathe deep, return wild.
🌿 Why This Trek Matters
This isn’t about ticking off landmarks.
It’s about feeling the ghosts in olive groves.
Tasting fire-cooked bread beneath cedar trees.
Walking not to arrive—but to remember.
👇 Who This Tour Is For
- 🔸 Slow walkers with wild hearts and steady feet
- 🔸 Solo travelers, couples, and kindred spirits seeking elemental connection
- 🔸 Those drawn to ruins, ridge-lines, and salt-kissed stories
- 🔸 Hikers who value meaning over mileage, silence over spectacle
- 🔸 Conscious explorers ready to support local lives and leave no trace
Highlights
- Traverse the myth-laced Lycian Way, Turkey’s first long-distance hiking trail
- Swim in secret coves near Aperlai’s ancient sunken ruins
- Climb to Alacadağ’s 1750m summit, where cloud meets cedar
- Share tea with locals in Belören village, surrounded by carved tombs and thyme-scented air
- Watch sunrise spill gold on the Gelidonya Lighthouse, Turkey’s tallest beacon of light
Itinerary
🏞️ Day 1 — Arrival in Antalya
You arrive where pine-scented air meets coastal ease. Meet your guide and your small group over fire-lit dinner, grounding into the week ahead.
🥾 Day 2 — Ufakdere to Kaleüçağız via Aperlai
The trail wakes beneath greenhouse shadows before rising into forested hills. Cedar scents mix with stories at the ancient ruins of Aperlai (400 BC). By afternoon, the Aquarium Bay welcomes you to the sea’s cool clarity. Camp near Kaleüçağız, under a sky loud with stars.
🥾 Day 3 — Myra, Alaca Summit & Belos Ruins
Today tests your mettle—and rewards your spirit. From Myra’s rock-cut tombs to the 1,750m summit of Alacadağ, the climb is slow, steady, and soul-stirring. Cedar forests echo with wind and legend. Descend through Kırkmerdiven and arrive at Belos, sleeping near the ancient stones.
🔥 Day 4 — Rest Day: Finike
Bask, breathe, journal, swim. Or simply let your legs remember yesterday’s climb while your spirit stretches beneath orange trees.
🥾 Day 5 — Coastal Alternative: Finike Route
Trade the climb for calm. Follow the coastal trail, dipping into cool bays, walking sea-kissed paths with no rush. Savor the soft rhythm of the land and salt.
🥾 Day 6 — Finike to Gelidonya Lighthouse
We move by vehicle past greenhouse flats to spend more time where it matters most—Gelidonya, the lighthouse of lighthouses. Take in Turkey’s most legendary sea view. After stories and shots beneath the tower, we descend to Adrasan, hearts full, legs strong.
🔥 Day 7 — Day of Rest
Swim. Nap. Stretch. Repeat. Or simply reflect beside the fire with tea and laughter.
🚐 Day 8 — Farewell & Departure
You came with curiosity. You leave with cedar dust in your boots, new friends, and something quieter, deeper, that words won’t quite reach.
🌱 What Makes This Tour Special?
- ✔️ Locally-guided, slow-paced immersion — not rushed tours
- ✔️ Routes chosen for beauty, cultural depth, and nature’s rhythm
- ✔️ Fresh meals, firelight, and time to truly connect
- ✔️ Support for village economies and environmental harmony
- ✔️ Sacred rest days built in for reflection and body care
🧿 What You'll Take Home?
- 🔸 The sea’s hush in your ears.
- 🔸 Mountain wind in your lungs.
- 🔸 A name for each star above Adrasan.
- 🔸 Stone under your palm, and stories in your chest.
- 🔸 A slower way of walking — forever.
💬 What Guests Say
🎯 🎯 Ready to Move at Mountain Pace?
We only guide this stretch of the Lycian Way a few times a year — to let the land breathe and the experience stay intimate.
Lace up. Let the rhythm find you.
✅ 8 Days / 7 Nights | Locally Guided Trek
🥾 All meals, stays, and transfers included
🗓️ Limited small group departures — solo travelers welcome
🏞️ Day 1 — Arrival in Antalya
🥾 Day 2 — Ufakdere to Kaleüçağız via Aperlai
🥾 Day 3 — Myra, Alaca Summit & Belos Ruins
🔥 Day 4 — Rest Day: Finike
🥾 Day 5 — Coastal Alternative: Finike Route
🥾 Day 6 — Finike to Gelidonya Lighthouse
🔥 Day 7 — Day of Rest
🚐 Day 8 — Farewell & Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
- Emergency Support
- Meals
- Permits & Entrance Fees
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Route Maps & Itineraries
- Safety Gear
- Tour Guide
- Water & Snacks
What's Excluded
- Additional Activities
- Additional Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Custom Itinerary Changes
- Domestic Flights
- Expedition Equipment Upgrade
- Extended Expeditions
- Extra Meals
- International Flights
- Laundry Services
- Medical Expenses
- Personal Expenses
- Tipping
- Training Sessions
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fees
Select your preferred dates from the calendar below to secure your spot for this exciting experience!
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