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Trekking
and Cruising in the Mediterranean
We
trek in the most beautiful coastal area of the
Turkish Mediterranean laying between Antalya and
Kas. Known to the ancients as Lycia this fabled
coast of clear turquoise blue water is rich with
archaeological sites. Fragrant pine forests tumble
down a back cloth of mountain slopes to end abruptly
in red cliffs, secret coves and sandy beaches.
We visit splendid Greco-Roman ruins of the lycian
period: Caunos, Letoon, Pýnara, Xanthos... With
its excellent climate, guaranteed sunshine, this
delightful coastal offers to spend holidays trekking
in a culture, history and nature combining area. |
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Day
1
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Antalya
Meet the group
at the airport and transfer to the pension for
overnight. BB. |
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Day
2 :
Ulupinar – Olympos
In the morning
transfer to Ulupinar (1 h. ).We start our trekking
in this small town . We walk through a forest
path with splendid scenery ,beautiful landscape
.Our trek continues by a path by the sea that
bring us directly to the Cýrali village, known
by the local inhabitants as the " burning
mountain " (Yanartas), it is a result of
escaping natural gas. Overnight pension (5 h walks).
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Day
3 : Andrasan
- Finike
In the morning
cross on foot the traces to Olympos, fine sites
extension by the sea with a beautiful beach
that a charm irresistible. Punctuated with unexplored
antique ruins, the path climbs till Yayla (680
m) by the dominated pines in the heights Mt
Musadag. Arrive to yayla ,we may to see shepherds
with their flocks according to the season. We
continue our walking while taking a path that
descends through the forest by a throat to situated
Andrasan by the sea. Our bus transfer us to
Finike where our boat wait us. Overnight on
board. |
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Day
4 : Kale
– Gokkaya
Today, we sail
to Demre , we will stop to visit the archaeological
ancient ruins of Myra , and the Church of St.
Nicholas was built in the third century. After
visit we sail again through Andrasan while offering
nevertheless splendid views on the creeks and
the island of the direction . continue the sailing
to Gokkaya where we will spend the night. Overnight
on board. |
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Day
5 : Kekova
In the morning
we sail through Kekova island and the channel
to the village itself. As trade between the Lycians
and the other Hellenistic Greeks increased so
did piracy and many harbours and ports were fortified
in the same way that Kekova is. We visit Sumela
castle, the medieval castle sitting high on the
hill is surrounded by the remains of the ancient
city and the climb to the summit, through the
little village where is worth it just to sit in
the little theatre. Overnight on board. |
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6 : Kekova – Kas
After the breakfast,
we leave our boat for a short walking. The path
starts with follow the quotation to the Aperlae.
Here before we board our boat , we may have possibility
of swimming. We embark again our boat for the
visit of along to beach to Kas which lies at the
neck of a small peninsula in the Mediterranean.
Overnight on board in the bay. (3-4 h.walk). |
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Day
7 : Kas
– Phaselis –Antalya
In the morning
we leave our boat reluctantly and transfer to
Antalya. On the way stop to visit Phaselis was
founded in the seventh century by colonists from
Rhodes. It was a Lycian city and had three important
ports which were constant use. Driving to Antalya
is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards.
Kaleici where we will stay is narrow, winding
streets and old wooden houses abut the ancient
city walls. Overnight pension. |
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8 : Antalya - home
Transfer to the
airport and fly home. |
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Season
: May – October
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