The Lycian Way trekking tour
5 days, moderate / hard. From Antalya to Karaoz. starting at %%price_standard%% p.p.
East Side of the Lycian Trail in 5 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.
Pricing Options
Highlights include:
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.
Pricing Options
- Standard Package: %%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
- Upgraded Accommodation: %%price_upgrade%% per person (based on two people sharing)
Highlights include:
- Mount Tahtalı
- The peaceful village of Çıralı
- The mystical Chimera Flames
- The ancient ruins of Olympos
- The iconic Gelidonya Lighthouse
- Beautiful beaches along the way
East Side of the Lycian Trail in 5 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.
Pricing Options
Highlights include:
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.
Pricing Options
- Standard Package: %%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
- Upgraded Accommodation: %%price_upgrade%% per person (based on two people sharing)
Highlights include:
- Mount Tahtalı
- The peaceful village of Çıralı
- The mystical Chimera Flames
- The ancient ruins of Olympos
- The iconic Gelidonya Lighthouse
- Beautiful beaches along the way
Briefly about the tour
Route and difficulty
14 km/day, rocky path most of the way.
Luggage can be transported by car.
You will use Organic Maps navigation app with detailed instructions provided.
Luggage can be transported by car.
You will use Organic Maps navigation app with detailed instructions provided.
Hotels and meals
Meals cost about 30 USD per person per day (dinner in hotels or cafés; lunch as snacks or a café meal). The guidebook lists recommended places to eat. Accommodation is in small, family-run hotels.
Dates and weather
You can hike between September and June.
Winter: 16-18°C; March, November: 20-25°C, possible wind/rain; April, October: 25-28°C, May and September: 28-33°C
Winter: 16-18°C; March, November: 20-25°C, possible wind/rain; April, October: 25-28°C, May and September: 28-33°C
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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.
If you arrived in advance, we recommend to stay at White Garden hotel.
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.
If you arrived in advance, we recommend to stay at White Garden hotel.
We’ll provide you with detailed instructions for reaching city center from the airport and good cafes to eat in.
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Kuzdere to Beycik
The driver will pick you up at 8:30 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 - 12km (950m ascent/descent) or 18km (1450m ascent/descent).
2️⃣ Cable Car + Hike: Transfer to the cable car ($20 USD one-way) to reach the summit, then descend - 9km (1500m descent).
The driver will pick you up at 8:30 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 - 12km (950m ascent/descent) or 18km (1450m ascent/descent).
2️⃣ Cable Car + Hike: Transfer to the cable car ($20 USD one-way) to reach the summit, then descend - 9km (1500m descent).
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Beycik to Çıralı
Breakfast and departure. 17 km (+300m, -1150m).
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.
Breakfast and departure. 17 km (+300m, -1150m).
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.
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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 (+450m., -450m.) 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 (+450m., -450m.) 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.
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Çıralı to Adrasan
Today is 15-kilometer hike that takes you through lush forested paths, offering a mix of shade and tranquility as you ascend and descend 850m. Along the way, you’ll pass the ancient city of Olympos, a fascinating Lycian site nestled in a lush valley, where you can take time to explore its ruins and immerse yourself in history.
The trail continues with stunning views and varied terrain, eventually leading you to the village of Adrasan.
Today is 15-kilometer hike that takes you through lush forested paths, offering a mix of shade and tranquility as you ascend and descend 850m. Along the way, you’ll pass the ancient city of Olympos, a fascinating Lycian site nestled in a lush valley, where you can take time to explore its ruins and immerse yourself in history.
The trail continues with stunning views and varied terrain, eventually leading you to the village of Adrasan.
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Adrasan to Karaoz
Today is a challenging 20-kilometer route (800m total ascent and descent) with breathtaking sea views at every turn. The highlight of the day is passing the iconic Gelidonya Lighthouse, perched high above the turquoise waters.
The trail winds through coastal landscapes and rugged terrain. The hike concludes in the peaceful village of Karaöz.
Today is a challenging 20-kilometer route (800m total ascent and descent) with breathtaking sea views at every turn. The highlight of the day is passing the iconic Gelidonya Lighthouse, perched high above the turquoise waters.
The trail winds through coastal landscapes and rugged terrain. The hike concludes in the peaceful village of Karaöz.
From Karaöz, a transfer will take you to the Kumluca bus station, providing easy connections to your next destination, or a private transportation can be arranged.
Our transfer will take you to the Kumluca bus station, providing an easy connection to either Antalya or Kas. Private transportation can also be arranged if you prefer.
On this day, you will finish your hike between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., and the journey to Antalya takes around two hours. If you plan to catch a flight from Antalya, we recommend booking your departure after 9:00 p.m. to allow enough time for travel and airport procedures.
A private transfer from Karaoz to Antalya or Antalya Airport can be arranged for %%karaoz-ayt-cost%%.
Our transfer will take you to the Kumluca bus station, providing an easy connection to either Antalya or Kas. Private transportation can also be arranged if you prefer.
On this day, you will finish your hike between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., and the journey to Antalya takes around two hours. If you plan to catch a flight from Antalya, we recommend booking your departure after 9:00 p.m. to allow enough time for travel and airport procedures.
A private transfer from Karaoz to Antalya or Antalya Airport can be arranged for %%karaoz-ayt-cost%%.
Trail Highlights
- Accommodation in hotels for 4 nights;
- 4 breakfasts and dinner on day 1;
- Transfer from Antalya to the beginning of the trail;
- Transfer from Karaoz to Kumluca bus stop;
- Detailed information about the route with an offline map;
- Online support available daily from 09:00 to 20:00 (Turkish time)
- Transfer from Kumluca to Antalya or another place (you can take public bus or order a private transportation);
- Chimera national park and Olimpos ancient city entrance fee (15 USD per person);
- Insurance;
- Dinners and lunches (approx. $30 per person per day)
- Optional luggage transportation (+ %%luggage_price%%, %%luggage_conditions%%)
You’ll find answers to common questions about accommodation, food and water, difficulty and fitness level, insurance, internet access, and the booking and cancellation process on this page.
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Contact Us
Email us: lycianwaytours@gmail.com