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Self-Guided Walking: East Lycian Way

Turkey
1 review
Available Departures: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

8 days from

US$1,060

without flights
Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
MODERATE MODERATE

Take in the jewels of the Eastern half of Turkey's Lycian Way at your own pace

Trip Code: SGLE
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 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

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Self-Guided Walking: East Lycian Way

Highlights
  • Hike a long distance trail considered one of the ten best by The Sunday Times
  • Enjoy the unsurpassed Turkish hospitality of small, family-run hotels
  • Discover the myths and mysteries of the Eternal Flames of Olympos
  • Round out the week by summiting Mt Tahtali with the help of a cable car

At a Glance
  • Self-guided
  • 6 days walking
  • Transfers included
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily departures available
  • Max altitude 2365m
  • Join At Antalya Airport

Accommodation & Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 1 Dinner
  • 7 nights Hotel
Overview

Walk on undulating trails through a repeating pattern of shaded pine and cedar forest punctuated with picture perfect secluded coves. Bright sandy beaches, towering hills pocked with vegetation, and the azure blue green gentle hush of the Mediterranean as it caresses the shore. This stretch of coastline constantly surprises, from the ancient ruins of civilisations gone by, to the eternal flames that ground themselves in myth and legend, and the modern yet varied beach resorts that appear seemingly out of a parting in the trees like a mirage upon reaching the end of your days walk.


This self-guided walking holiday completes the eastern section of the Lycian Way, considered one of the ‘top ten long distance trails in the world’ by The Sunday Times. The walks range from long and undulating stages with occasional swimming spots, to short but sharp descents from incredible lunch stops, and viewpoints. And as a final hurrah to mark the end of an excellent week exploring this varied and spectacular coastline, you climb to one of its highest points with the help of a cable car, to soak up a view of the entire peninsula. A truly magical place atop the region’s so called Olympos, Mount Tahtali.

 

Looking to walk the complete Lycian Way?

Fancy the ultimate Lycian Way experience?  For a complete two week self-guided holiday along this stunning trail, why not precede this East Lycian Way itinerary with our Self-Guided Walking: West Lycian Way holiday; starting in Dalaman and ending in Antalya. Reductions apply for using fewer transfers in this combination - contact our Sales team for further details.

Is this holiday for you?

This holiday is perfect for you if love the combination of walking and swimming, and walking and picnicking, or if you simply just can’t get enough of the Lycian Way.

The walking on this trip will be on a mixture of rocky single-track path and wide forest double-track, and walks could take between 4-7 hours depending on walking pace and stops for swimming/picnicking etc. There are a c …

This holiday is perfect for you if love the combination of walking and swimming, and walking and picnicking, or if you simply just can’t get enough of the Lycian Way.

The walking on this trip will be on a mixture of rocky single-track path and wide forest double-track, and walks could take between 4-7 hours depending on walking pace and stops for swimming/picnicking etc. There are a couple of days with ascents up to 800m in a day, plus a mountain descent for the final day’s walk. However, the week is well balanced with shorter days (and an option for a rest day) to help you recoup between the longer legs.

If you want to complete the Lycian Way, this is the trip to bolt on to our Self-Guided Walking: West Lycian Way holiday to create the ultimate Lycian experience. Both Lycian Way trips travel in the same direction and focus on showing you the absolute highlights of this spectacular long distance trail.

Why KE?

On this holiday unique to KE, you can explore the hidden coves of Lycia, enjoy the warm hospitality of family run accommodation, and, culminating on a high, hike from the summit of Mt Tahtali, the Olympos of Lycia.
Additionally, this trip starts at the other end of the same bay that KE’s West Lycian Way finishes on, creating a near seamless link for exploring the whole Lycian peninsula over two consecutive weeks, from Dalaman to Antalya.


Transfers are included not only to and from Antalya Airport but also all walks, where they are required.

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