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This is a dream trip for walkers and sailors alike, with fabulous swims and stunning archaeology thrown in for good measure. We’ll stroll along Roman roads, retrace the routes of 2,000 year old aqueducts, and follow in the footsteps of characters from Alexander the Great to modern day shepherds.
On foot we will be able to discover many of the truly remote archaeological sites, like Phellos ‘stony place’, a small town perched precariously on a pinnacle, or Apollonia, a wild ancient place, with a grand necropolis. More often than not we’ll be the only people exploring such ruins.
From footpaths by the coast, to goat tracks high up in the hills, this is sure to be an archaeological tour and gulet cruise packed full of breathtaking panoramas.
Itinerary
| Day 1 Our gulet is about 30 minutes from Dalaman airport at Göcek, a pretty harbour beneath mountains at the head of the Bay of Fethiye, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Welcome dinner aboard. | | Day 2 A chance to unwind in the Bay of Fethiye. | | Day 3 We set sail east to explore the ghost town of Kaya, abandoned by the Greeks in 1923. Walk back to the gulet near Gemiler Island, an area perfect for swimming. | | Day 4 We drive inland to the impressive ancient ruins of Sidyma, a 2,500 year old Lycian city that surrounds a modern farming village. Then walk down to a tiny beach to meet the Almira. | | Day 5 Up the Xanthus valley to Pinara, where a mighty cliff riddled with tombs stands guard over one of the most striking and spectacularly situated archaeological sites. | | Day 6 East to investigate Apollonia, where a Byzantine fortress and church surround an ancient Greek theatre. Then a walk through a wild moonscape back to the sea. | | Day 7 We explore the Byzantine remains on Kekova Island then stroll through ancient burial grounds to the Ottoman castle at Kale. One of the most romantic stops of the holiday. | | Day 8 We visit Sura, site of a famous fish oracle dedicated to Apollo, then trek along a beautiful stretch of coast to ancient Istlada and our waiting boat. | | Day 9 Inland to one of the most remarkable Lycian towns, mountain-top Kyaenai. We overnight in Kas, a beautiful whitewashed village, surrounding an ancient harbour. | | Day 10 The longest hike of the tour, but well worth the effort. Up to the lost city of Phellos and along a high ridge. Stunning views abound. | | Day 11 A wondrous walk retracing the route of the Roman aqueduct to Patara. A sunset dip offers a refreshing finale. Overnight in the pretty harbour at Kalkan. | | Day 12 We hike from Kabak up to Farayla for breathtaking views down into butterfly valley. | | Day 13 A glorious final trek across the shoulder of Father Mountain to Ovacık. Breathtaking views all day long. | | Day 14 A day of total leisure aboard out luxurious gulet, sailing and swimming. We moor in Fethiye for a final chance to shop. | | Day 15 Transfer back to Dalaman airport, on Turkey’s south coast. |
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Rated by The Sunday Times as one of the ten best walks in the world, the Lycian Way in Turkey follows 500km of ancient trails and mule roads that linked the region before the coming of the car. We follow some of its very best stretches, averaging about 6-7 miles walking a day, with a traditional gulet ever present offshore, providing luxurious transport, dining and accommodation.
Price From
£2885
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Holiday valid to
01 October 2010
Price Includes Tour Price includes:
Full board accomm on Turkish gulet
All road transfers
All crew services on gulet
Entrance fees & tips on land
Archaeological excursions
Price Excludes Not included:
Flights and airport taxes
Visas
Travel insurance
Gratuities on the boat (it is customary to tip the crew at the end of the tour. We recommend a tip of about £5 per passenger per day).
Highlights of Walking and Sailing the Lycian Shore
| - The Lycian Way, Turkey's first national footpath |
| - One of the best hiking trails in the world for its combination of stunning vistas, scenery, and the archaeological sites that litter the way. |
| - Take walks at a leisurely pace, with some wonderful sites and great swims thrown in for good measure. |
| - Of course the beauty of being on the gulet, means that it's perfectly possible for guests to skip a day's walk if they so wish, and simply relax on the boat. |
| - Lazy swimming in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, sailing under clear blue skies, walking to remote and ancient cities with an expert guide and finishing the day with a glass of wine and delicious Turkish food |
| - The Walking & Sailing the Lycian Way holiday provided all of this and more, every day, for two wonderful weeks. Professor Carol Johnston, Melbourne, Australia |
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