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Trekking - Lycian Way Turkey (guided or self-guided) offered by supplier M14951 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 8 day(s) Group Size: 4 - 16 people Destination(s): Turkey   Specialty Categories: Hiking & Trekking   Archeology/History   Season: September - July Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 1190 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 1320 Euro (EUR)

This exciting new trek follows the prettiest parts of Turkey’s first ever long-distance footpath - the Lycian Way. The route snakes its way over bare hillsides and through scented pine forests overlooking the blue Mediterranean. It dips down to wonderful hidden beaches where sparkling waves lap smooth sands. We spend the nights at tiny villages where grape vines wreathe the stone cottages. The trek descends to the ancient Lycian coastal fort of Pydnai and the three temples of Letoon, where French archaeologists are re-creating history.

Tour Details:
- Total climbing: 3000 m/ 9843 ft
- Max. climb in one day: 1000 m/ 3281 ft
- Max. altitude: 1500 m/ 4921 ft
- Accommodations: Value (2-3 stars and casual inns).

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Transfer. On arrival in Dalaman airport you will be met by your driver and tour guide. We will transfer and check in at hotel in Ovacik. Welcome drink, briefing and dinner at the hotel. Lodging and dinner: Hotel in Ovacik.

Day 2: Baba Dagi. We transfer to the beginning of the Lycian Way, and start walking with spectacular views as we climb the shoulder of Baba Dagi (Father mountain) (5-6 hrs walk). Lodging and dinner: Pension in Faralya, overlooking Butterfly Valley.

Day 3: Butterfly Valley. In the morning we have an optional descent to Butterfly Valley, down dry waterfalls. We can swim at the Butterfly Valley beach and climb back up to Faralya (4 hrs scramble). In the afternoon we trek from Faralya to Kabak along a forested path (3.5 hrs walk). Midnight swim. Lodging and dinner: In tree houses.

Day 4: Kabak valley | Alinca village. For those who wake up early there is a possibility for a morning swim. After breakfast we trek into the forested Kabak valley; splash in the waterfalls, and we climb up a beautiful old mule trail to Alinca, with spectacular views over Yedi Burun (Seven capes) (4-5 hrs). Lodging and dinner: Village house.

Day 5: Alinca village | Gey village. From Alinca village we have an optional descend to a secret beach; explore and swim in crystal waters. Then we then return to main trail (4 hrs). We walk along cliff tops to Gey village (3 hrs). Lodging and dinner: Village house.

Day 6: Bel | Belcegiz | Gavuragili |Patara. We trek a tiny goat path around a spectacular bay to Bel, then to Belcegiz and descend a steep rocky Roman road to Gavuragili (7 hrs). We meet our vehicle here and take a transfer to Patara. Patara is famous for its very long beach where the giant sea turtles, caretta caretta are also known to come for laying eggs. Lodging and dinner: Pension in Patara.

Day 7: Patara. We transfer shortly to the roman aqueduct that supplies water for the city. We walk back from the aqueduct to the ancient site of Patara and explore the ruins. (3-4 hrs walk).

Day 8: Departure. Transfer to the airport.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Prices:
- 1190€: Price for local-guided tour (September to July)
- Extra hotel night in Istanbul: 100€.

Price Includes:
- 7 accommodations
- 7 dinners
- 6 lunches or picnics
- European and local guide
- Maps and documentation
- Insurance, VAT taxes
- Transfers
- Our company t-shirt and water bottle.

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