Trekking Tours - Lycian Way Seven Capes - 7 day tour

Turkey Trekking

This exciting new trek follows the prettiest parts of Turkey's first ever long-distance footpath - the Lycian Way. The route snakes its way over bare hillsides and through scented pine forests overlooking the blue Mediterranean. It dips down to wonderful hidden beaches where sparkling waves lap smooth sands.

We spend the nights at tiny villages where grape vines wreathe the stone cottages. The trek descends to the ancient Lycian coastal fort of Pydnai and the three temples of Letoon, where French archaeologists are re-creating history. 

Itinerary - Day 1

On arrival in Dalaman airport you will be met by your driver and tour guide. We will transfer and check in at green Anatolia Hotel in Ovacik. Welcome drink, briefing and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2

We transfer to the beginning of the Lycian Way, and start walking with spectacular views as we climb the shoulder of Baba Dagi (Father mountain) (5-6 hrs walk). Dinner and night in pension in Faralya, overlooking Butterfly Valley.

Day 3

In the morning we have an optional descent to Butterfly Valley, down dry waterfalls. We can swim at the Butterfly Valley beach and climb back up to Faralya (4 hrs scramble). In the afternonn we trek from Faralya to Kabak along a forested path; dinner and night in tree houses (3.5 hrs walk). Midnight swim.

Day 4

For those who wake up early there is a possibility for a morning swim. After breakfast we trek into the forested Kabak valley; splash in the waterfalls, and we climb up a beautiful old mule trail to Alinca, with spectacular views over Yedi Burun (Seven capes) (4-5 hrs). Dinner and night in village house.

Day 5

From Alinca village we have an optional descend to a secret beach; explore and swim in crystal waters. Then we then return to main trail (4 hrs). We walk along clifftops to Gey village (3 hrs). Dinner and night in village house.

Day 6

We trek a tiny goat path around a spectacular bay to Bel, then to Belcegiz and descend a steep rocky Roman road to Gavuragili (7 hrs). We meet our vehicle here and taka a transfer to Patara. Patara is famous for its very long beach where the giant sea turtles, caretta caretta are also known to come for laying eggs. Dinner and night in pension in Patara.

Day 7

We transfer shortly to the roman aquaduct that supplies water for the city. We walk back from the aquaduct to the ancient site of Patara and explore the ruins. (3-4 hrs walk). Trek ends with transfer to Dalaman airport.

Grade:

Grade B, with C options: Medium trekking with daypack. All luggage is transported to the next night’s stop. Two Grade C optional half-day treks.

Grade B: Treks mean that you will be on trek for 4-6 hours per day, with some loose stone and occasional steep ascents.

Grade C: Demands a bit of experience and fitness to tackle steep slopes and narrow, stony paths for up to 8 hours per day.

Equipment:

Trekkers should have a good quality sleeping bag, mat, good quality hard soled trekking boots, raingear, swimwear, sunhat, sunglasses and suncream , and a 30-40 litre daysack. Walking sticks are recommended.

Accommodation and Meals

3 nights in hotel or pension, 2 nights in village house, 1 night in wooden cabin. Lunches will be picnics. Trekkers are expected to carry some part of the food for lunch. Evening meals in camp will be hot soup or salads, a main course with pasta or rice and fruit.

Inclusions

Price includes all transfers, accommodation, guide, transfers, meals and mule support. Soft drinks, beer and tips are not included as well as entrance fees to historical sites and museums.

Minimum 6, maximum 12 persons. (For under 6 people add £50 per person to the price).

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