St Paul Trail – Walking the Heart of Ancient Pisidia

St Paul Trail – Walking the Heart of Ancient Pisidia

Total Time

8 days / 7 nights

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From Mar. to May.
From Sep. to Nov.

Max Person

15 Person

Min Person

5 Min

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Embark on an unforgettable journey along the ancient St Paul Trail, tracing Roman roads, crossing pine-covered canyons, and discovering hidden mountain villages in the heart of Turkey. This route offers not only spectacular landscapes and authentic rural culture but also a deep connection to early Christian history and some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the country.

Highlights

  • Hiking through the dramatic landscapes of Köprülü Canyon National Park

  • Exploring authentic mountain villages along ancient Roman roads

  • Visiting the stunning Lake Eğirdir

  • Discovering Aspendos, home to the best-preserved Roman theatre of antiquity

  • Climbing to the ruins of ancient Selge and walking shepherd trails

  • Exploring Sagalassos, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Turkey

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Your adventure begins in Antalya. Upon arrival, a Nature and Sea Travel representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the historic center, Kaleiçi. With its Roman foundations, Ottoman houses, and winding cobblestone alleys, Kaleiçi is the perfect place to start immersing yourself in Turkey’s layered past. Enjoy a welcome dinner and settle into the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

  • Transfer time: 20 minutes

  • Distance: 15 km

  • Overnight: Hotel in Antalya city center

  • Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, head out towards Beşkonak in the heart of Köprülü Canyon National Park. En route, stop to explore Aspendos, famous for its incredibly well-preserved Roman theatre, aqueducts, and basilica. You’ll also see the 13th-century reconstructed Eurymedon Bridge. Arrive in the village of Beşkonak by late afternoon and settle into your charming riverside pension.

  • Transfer time: 1 hour

  • Distance: 90 km

  • Overnight: Pension in Beşkonak village

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s route follows trails through Köprülü National Park, one of Turkey’s most dramatic natural reserves. Cross ancient Roman bridges, hike through cedar forests, and climb up to the remote ruins of Selge — a Pisidian city perched high in the Taurus Mountains. Explore its theatre, gymnasium, and temples before returning to Beşkonak.

  • Hiking time: 5–6 hours

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Ascent: 742 m

  • Descent: 66 m

  • Overnight: Pension in Beşkonak village

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin with a short transfer to Selge and set off through peaceful trails, dirt roads, and age-old Roman paths. Pass through the secluded villages of Ören, Delisarnıç, and Kestanelik. The final stretch winds along shepherd paths that offer panoramic mountain views. Arrive in the tranquil village of Çaltepe, where you’ll spend the night in a family-run guesthouse.

  • Hiking time: 7–8 hours

  • Distance: 13 km

  • Ascent: 215 m 

  • Descent: 675 m

  • Overnight: Guesthouse in Çaltepe village

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A scenic transfer brings you close to Kesme village, where today’s walk begins. You’ll follow quiet paths through rural landscapes, fields, and pine forests before ascending to a mountain pass. From here, descend into the remote village of Kasimlar for a peaceful overnight stay.

  • Hiking time: 6 hours

  • Distance: 11 km

  • Ascent: 253 m | Descent: 582 m

  • Transfer time: 1 hour

  • Distance: 40 km

  • Overnight: Pension in Kasimlar village

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s final trek is one of the most scenic of the journey. After a short transfer, follow trails across forested highlands and alpine pastures toward the ancient city of Adada, once believed to be visited by St. Paul himself. Explore its temples, theatre, and basilica before descending via Roman roads. After the hike, drive to Lake Eğirdir — a tranquil place where mountains meet the water.

  • Hiking time: 8 hours

  • Distance: 15 km

  • Ascent: 104 m

  • Descent: 374 m

  • Transfer time (total): 1.5 hours

  • Distance: 55 km

  • Overnight: Pension in Eğirdir town

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Eğirdir and travel through the mountains to reach Sagalassos, an extraordinary archaeological site nestled high on the hills. Once the ‘first city of Pisidia,’ its monumental bath complex, theatre, library, and aqueducts remain awe-inspiring. In the afternoon, continue to Antalya where you’ll have time to explore the historic center before your final night.

  • Transfer time: 3 hours

  • Distance: 180 km

  • Overnight: Hotel in Antalya

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Antalya airport. Your St Paul Trail journey comes to a close with memories of ruins, mountains, and timeless Turkish hospitality.

  • Transfer time: 20 minutes

  • Distance: 15 km

  • Meals: Breakfast

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