Lycian Way Hike · Recommended tour · 5 days
Begin where the Lycian Way itself begins, above the Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz. Over five days the trail climbs through pine forest, looks down on Butterfly Valley, dips into the waterfall at Kabak and runs along the high, wild cliffs of the Seven Capes, with sea views that rate among the best in the Mediterranean. The trek ends at Xanthos, the old capital of Lycia.
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We meet at Dalaman Airport or Fethiye bus station and drive to Ovacık, the official start of the Lycian Way. The path climbs gently with views over the Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz and Mount Babadağ, reaches the village of Kozağaç for lunch, and continues through the pines to Kirme. A short drive takes you to Faralya for the night.
12 km · 490 m ascent · Moderate
Overnight in Faralya
Start with the view down into Butterfly Valley, home of the Jersey tiger butterfly. Descend to Kabak Valley for a dip under its waterfall, then follow the cliffs above Kabak Bay to Alınca, a village perched high above the sea at the start of the Seven Capes. Dinner comes with a sunset view.
13 km · 550 m ascent · Moderate
Overnight in Alınca
Walk straight out of the lodge onto one of the most dramatic stretches of the Lycian coast, the Seven Capes. Zigzag down to Yassı Kaya above Paradise Bay, then on through forest and meadows to the village of Gey for lunch. The afternoon is free at eco-bungalows looking out to sea, with a path down to a secluded beach.
14 km · 320 m ascent · Moderate
Overnight in Yediburunlar
An early start towards Patara through pine forest to the village of Bel for lunch. Then comes the hardest part of the trek, the steep and rocky Gavurağılı descent down to Karadere Beach, and a well-earned dinner by the sea.
13 km · 620 m ascent · Challenging
Overnight in Karadere
Visit Xanthos, the ancient capital of Lycia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its pillar tombs and theatre. Then transfer to Dalaman Airport for your flight home.
4 km · Easy
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5-Day Lycian Way Trek from Fethiye, from €580 per person. Per person, joining a small group of up to 15 and sharing a room.
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