Walk The Lycian Way Option 2 Eastern Section

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Introduction

Here we have put together the highlights of the Eastern section of the route into one week's walking holiday. Enjoy the pretty mountain villages and coastal towns including: Adrasan, Cirali, Ulupinar, Tekirova & Beycik. Discover the ancient ruins at Olympos, the natural wonder of Chimera & climb the highest peak in the region, Mount Tahtali. There is also an optional boat trip on the rest day to explore the beautiful turquoise seas and surrounding islands.

Lycian Way Trip Schedule

Here is the schedule of our Lycian Way holiday. If you would like to change any find then please contact us.
Day ‘Lycian Way’ Option 2 Itinerary Approx walking times
1 Arrive Antalya Airport, private transfer to Adrasan, accommodation on Adrasan beach, (depending on arrival time) chance to explore the area, swim/relax evening meal at accommodation  
2 Morning transfer to Melanippe Beach, walk from here to the lighthouse and beyond returning to Adrasan. The walking is mainly through sparse pine forest steady climbs to the lighthouse and beyond with fine coastal views of the islands close to shore. 7-8 hours
3 Walk from Adrasan to Cirali. Luggage transfers to Cirali. Today's walking takes you over "Moses" Mountain (980mtrs) , through very pretty, lightly wooded pine forest with magnificent views near the summit of surrounding mountains and valleys then descending through ancient woodland to the historic ancient ruins at Olympos and onto Cirali. 7 - 8 hours
4 Walk from Cirali to Yukari Beycik. Leaving Cirali you will make a climb to the Chimera (natural gas flames) on the mountainside onwards and upwards to pretty village of Ulupinar with its abundant trout streams and restaurants on finally to Yukari Beycik 7 hours
5 Rest day - chance to relax on the lovely beach at Cirali, explore Olympos or take an optional gulet (wooden boat) trip to nearby islands.  
6 Today's walk starts and ends with a transfer to and from Yukari Beycik and takes you over the pass of Mount Tahtali with magnificent views then returns the way you came back to Yukari Beycik. There is an option to climb the mountain as we can arrange a local guide - we do not recommend attempting to climb the mountain without one. 7 hours
7 Walk from Cirali to Tekirova. This long coastal route is much flatter and therefore easier walking than previous days with fine views of beaches ad deserted coves. 8 hours
8 Private transfer to Antalya Airport. Return home  
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Trip Details

  • Description: One weeks holiday walking the on the eastern section of the route providing opportunity to experience more remote sections of the route with fantastic daily views, ancient ruins, pretty beaches & traditional Turkish hospitality.
  • Nights: 7
  • Price: £595
  • Single Supplement: £168
  • Includes: 7 night's accommodation at our recommended Pensions and Hotels, all food (fresh Turkish cuisine): breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners. The official guide book, our recommendation list and detailed itinerary, all people and luggage transfers.
  • Excludes: Flights to and from Turkey
  • Optional: Boat trip on day 5: £50 p.p. Local walking guide to climb summit of Mt. Tahtali (day 6) £30 per person
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