East Lycian Way
Self-guided, 3 days, from $235. Check FAQ for pricing
East Side of the Lycian Trail in 3 Days
Everything is taken care of for you—transfers, accommodation, and full support. Most importantly, we’ll be available daily from 9:00 to 21:00 local time to assist with any questions during your hike.
You’ll also receive an offline map of the route and a detailed itinerary to guide you along the way.
Everything is taken care of for you—transfers, accommodation, and full support. Most importantly, we’ll be available daily from 9:00 to 21:00 local time to assist with any questions during your hike.
You’ll also receive an offline map of the route and a detailed itinerary to guide you along the way.
East Side of the Lycian Trail in 3 Days
Everything is taken care of for you—transfers, accommodation, and full support. Most importantly, we’ll be available daily from 9:00 to 21:00 local time to assist with any questions during your hike.
You’ll also receive an offline map of the route and a detailed itinerary to guide you along the way.
Everything is taken care of for you—transfers, accommodation, and full support. Most importantly, we’ll be available daily from 9:00 to 21:00 local time to assist with any questions during your hike.
You’ll also receive an offline map of the route and a detailed itinerary to guide you along the way.
About the tour
Route and difficulty
Moderate/hard, 3 days, 14 km/day.
Luggage can be transported by car.
Luggage can be transported by car.
Hotels, meals and pricing
Dinners in cafes, snacks for lunch. Overnights in guesthouses.
From $235, more details on pricing in the FAQ.
From $235, more details on pricing in the FAQ.
Dates and weather
September - May.
Winter: 12-18°C; March, November: 22°C, May, September, October: closer to 28°C.
Winter: 12-18°C; March, November: 22°C, May, September, October: closer to 28°C.
Start and finish, plane tickets
The tour starts in Antalya. The finish is in Cirali.
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Itinerary
Arrival to the starting point
The tour starts in Antalya and there is Antalya airport (AYT).
It is advised to arrive one day before, but it is also possible to start it right from the airport in the morning.
We’ll provide you with detailed instructions for reaching city center from the airport and good cafes to eat in.
It is advised to arrive one day before, but it is also possible to start it right from the airport in the morning.
We’ll provide you with detailed instructions for reaching city center from the airport and good cafes to eat in.
Day 1
Kuzdere to Beycik
The driver will pick you up at 9 am from your hotel in Antalya and take you to the trail (1.20m ride).
Today’s Hiking Options:
1️⃣ Full Hike: Yaylakuzdere to Beycik, with an optional Tahtali summit — 12 km (1000 m ascent/descent) or 18 km (1500 m ascent/descent).
2️⃣ Cable Car + Hike: Transfer to the cable car ($20 USD one-way) to reach the summit, then descend — 9 km (1500 m descent).
The driver will pick you up at 9 am from your hotel in Antalya and take you to the trail (1.20m ride).
Today’s Hiking Options:
1️⃣ Full Hike: Yaylakuzdere to Beycik, with an optional Tahtali summit — 12 km (1000 m ascent/descent) or 18 km (1500 m ascent/descent).
2️⃣ Cable Car + Hike: Transfer to the cable car ($20 USD one-way) to reach the summit, then descend — 9 km (1500 m descent).
Day 2
Beycik to Çıralı
Breakfast and departure. 17 km with 800-meter descent.
Your second day promises a diverse and exciting journey. The first 8 kilometers take you along a gentle unpaved road or comfortable trail. The trail then becomes more rugged, offering more challenging terrain. Along the way, you’ll pass fascinating ruins and the famous Mount Chimera, where eternal flames rise mysteriously from the ground — an unforgettable sight.
The hike ends in the picturesque seaside town of Çıralı, where a pristine beach awaits you for some well-deserved relaxation.
Breakfast and departure. 17 km with 800-meter descent.
Your second day promises a diverse and exciting journey. The first 8 kilometers take you along a gentle unpaved road or comfortable trail. The trail then becomes more rugged, offering more challenging terrain. Along the way, you’ll pass fascinating ruins and the famous Mount Chimera, where eternal flames rise mysteriously from the ground — an unforgettable sight.
The hike ends in the picturesque seaside town of Çıralı, where a pristine beach awaits you for some well-deserved relaxation.
Day 3
Out-and-back hike in Çıralı
Today’s hike is an out-and-back route from the hotel, allowing you to start whenever you’re ready.
The 9 km trail follows a scenic coastal path from Çıralı to a beach on the way to Tekirova, passing through a pine forest with stunning sea views and secluded beaches along the way.
You’re free to hike as much or as little as you prefer. If you need a break, feel free to skip the hike entirely and take the day to rest and recover from the previous days’ hikes.
Today’s hike is an out-and-back route from the hotel, allowing you to start whenever you’re ready.
The 9 km trail follows a scenic coastal path from Çıralı to a beach on the way to Tekirova, passing through a pine forest with stunning sea views and secluded beaches along the way.
You’re free to hike as much or as little as you prefer. If you need a break, feel free to skip the hike entirely and take the day to rest and recover from the previous days’ hikes.
Our transfer will take you to the Olimpos bus stop, providing easy connections to your next destination, or a private transportation can be arranged.
What is on the trail
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Overnight stays in family-owned hotels on the trail
Accommodation
FAQ
If one person goes on the tour - $410;
If two people or more - $235/person, stay in double room.
Optional luggage transfer: 90 usd for any amount of bags.
If two people or more - $235/person, stay in double room.
Optional luggage transfer: 90 usd for any amount of bags.
You can go on such a tour at any time convenient for you
- Accommodation in hotels for 2 nights;
- Breakfasts and dinner on day 1;
- Transfer from Antalya to the beginning of the trail;
- Detailed information about the route with an offline map;
- Online support during your tour from 9 to 21 Turkish time
- Transfer from Cirali to Antalya or another place (you can take public bus or order a private transportation);
- Airplane tickets;
- Insurance
- Lunches / dinner on day 2 and 3;
- Optional luggage transportation ($90 total for all travellers).
You can fly to Antalya or Dalaman.
The tour starts in the morning, so it is better to arrive in Fethiye or Kas a day earlier and relax after the journey. The road from Dalaman airport to Fethiye will take 1 hour by public transport, to Kas - 3.5 hours. The road from Antalya Airport to Fethiye takes 4 hours, to Kas - also 4 hours.
Return: the tour ends in the evening. You can fly from Dalaman after 20:00, from Antalya - the next day.
The tour starts in the morning, so it is better to arrive in Fethiye or Kas a day earlier and relax after the journey. The road from Dalaman airport to Fethiye will take 1 hour by public transport, to Kas - 3.5 hours. The road from Antalya Airport to Fethiye takes 4 hours, to Kas - also 4 hours.
Return: the tour ends in the evening. You can fly from Dalaman after 20:00, from Antalya - the next day.
- Trekking poles (optional but recommended);
- A small backpack for everyday use;
- Sit matt (optionally);
- Thermos (optionally).
- Raincoat;
- Pants;
- Headgear;
- Comfortable worn sneakers or hiking boots;
- Shorts;
- Underwear;
- T-shirts;
- Jacket or hoodie;
- Swimming suit;
- About the shoes: the trail is very rocky and uneven. Accordingly, if you already have trekking boots or are willing to spend some money on them, then take the boots. If you do not want to spend money on boots, you can walk the trail in sneakers with a thick sole, or in special trekking shoes.
The hotels have wi-fi. It can work intermittently, so if you need to stay connected 24/7, it is better to take a SIM card.