Lycian Way: Highlights of the East Section

Lycian Way: Highlights of the East Section

Lycian Way: Highlights of the East Section

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Total Time

8 days / 7 nights

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From Feb. to May.
From Sep. to Nov.

Max Person

15 Person

Min Person

5 Min

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Embark on an 8-day walking adventure along the eastern section of the iconic Lycian Way. Discover turquoise bays, ancient cities hidden in pine forests, mountain trails, and timeless Mediterranean villages. Hike through unforgettable coastal landscapes and enjoy warm Turkish hospitality in local pensions and boutique hotels.

Highlights

  • Best treks from the Lycian Way’s eastern section

  • Beautiful coastal walks and secluded beaches

  • Boat tour in Ucagiz/Kekova including Simena Castle and the sunken city

  • Visit to the ancient city of Myra

  • Hike to the Gelidonya Lighthouse

  • Explore Ulupinar, Cirali, and the eternal flames of Chimaira

Best Season Program

Meet your guide at Antalya Airport and transfer to your hotel in Kaleici, the city’s charming historical center. Once known as Attaleia, this area reflects a blend of Lycian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman heritage. Stroll the cobblestone streets, admire ancient walls, and get your first taste of Antalya’s rich past.

  • Transfer time: 20 minutes

  • Distance: 15 km

  • Overnight: Hotel in Antalya (Kaleici)

  • Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Tekirova to start your Lycian Way trek. Today’s path takes you along an old mine road, remote rocky paths, and scenic beaches. Enjoy panoramic sea views and swimming opportunities along the way. End the day in Cirali, a peaceful coastal village tucked between the ruins of Olympos and the eternal flames of Chimaira.

  • Hiking time: 7–8 hours 

  • Distance: 18 km

  • Ascent: 180 m

  • Descent: 180 m

  • Transfer time: 1 hour 

  • Distance: 65 km

  • Overnight: Pension in Cirali

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin with a short transfer to Ulupinar, then hike through forests and streams before ascending to the natural eternal flames of Chimaira. Once used by sailors to navigate at night, these mystical flames have burned for centuries. After visiting the site, descend to Cirali along peaceful forest trails.

  • Hiking time: 3–4 hours 

  • Distance: 9 km

  • Ascent: 190 m

  • Descent: 330 m

  • Overnight: Pension in Cirali

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walk past the ruins of Olympos, then climb the ridges of Musa Dag (Mount Moses) through pine forests. Reach a scenic saddle with views over Adrasan valley, then descend through woodlands to the tranquil beach of Adrasan, a quiet village perfect for a swim or sunset walk.

  • Hiking time: 8 hours 

  • Distance: 24 km

  • Ascent: 660 m

  • Descent: 645 m

  • Overnight: Hotel in Adrasan

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This is one of the most scenic days on the trail. Hike through cliffs and pine forests to the iconic Gelidonya Lighthouse. After taking in the coastal views, descend to Karaöz and transfer to the seaside village of Ucagiz for the night.

  • Hiking time: 5–6 hours 

  • Distance: 18 km 

  • Ascent: 400 m 

  • Descent: 400 m

  • Transfer time: 1–2 hours  Distance: 120 km

  • Overnight: Pension in Ucagiz

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Kilicli village and walk toward Aperlai, a partially sunken Lycian city. After exploring the ruins, enjoy tea at a fisherman’s hut and possibly a swim. Continue hiking through ancient olive groves and along scenic paths with views of the bay until reaching Ucagiz by foot.

  • Hiking time: 5 hours 

  • Distance: 12 km 

  • Ascent: 65 m 

  • Descent: 350 m

  • Transfer time: 15 minutes

  • Distance: 15 km

  • Overnight: Pension in Ucagiz

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kekova area is a great place for the coastal scenery as well as for the archaeological sites well preserved because they are not easily accessible.
A pleasant excursion by boat is the best way to see the ruins on the northern coast of Kekova island, some of the old houses were completely submerged due to earthquakes during the Byzantine period. By boat, we go round the island, where you can see remains down to 2 meters deep, in the bluish light on the seabed. We walk up to the Simena castle rewarding us with a view all around, and on numerous rock tombs. You will fully appreciate this day with a stroll on the Tersane Island.
On our way to Antalya we also visit Myra; according to Strabo one of the largest towns of the Lycian alliance; the ancient city consist an impressive necropolis including tombs of rulers and family members and a large Roman amphitheatre. In the late afternoon we arrive in Antalya where it is possible to walk through the old city centre (Kaleici); with its narrow cobbled streets of historic Ottoman era houses; with streets and buildings still bear the marks of Antalya’s history. The old city centre has been restored to retain much of its historical character; most famous the Hadrian’s gate, the clock tower, Yivli Minare and Hidirlik tower.
  • Ucagiz/Kekova tour by boat: approximately 3 h                                                                                
  • Transfer time: 2 – 3 h; transfer
  • distance: 165 km (Ucagiz – Antalya)
  • ON: in Antalya city centre at the hotel
  • Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast; transfer to Antalya airport where the trip concludes.                
  • Transfer time: 20 min
  • Distance:  15 km (Antalya Kaleici – Antalya airport)

  • Meals: Breakfast

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