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Trekking
On The Lycian Coast
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trek in the most beautiful coastal area of the
Turkish Mediterranean laying between Marmaris
and Antalya. 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, Pinara,
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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Dalaman
Meet at the airport
and transfer to hotel for overnight. |
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Day
2 :
Dalaman - Dalyan
In the morning
drive to Ekincik village, winding through the
mountainous backcountry. We begin our walk passing
through the forest and arrive to the old Lycian
city of Caunos (400 BC) with magnificent rock
tombs carved into the rock, The extensive ruins
include a huge Roman Bath, Persian City walks,
a Carian fortress, a Greek theatre and a Byzantine
basilica. Continue the walking and arrive to Dalyan.
We take boat to the hot spring by waterway and
opportunity to swim in the natural swimming pools
of hot water and mud bath. 5 hours walking. Dinner
and Overnight in pension. |
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3 : Dalyan
- Oludeniz
Drive to Fethiye
was the prominent town of Telmessos, but earthquakes
have left only a few Lycian stone sarcophagi
from the old town, along with the dramatic Tomb
of Amyntas carved into the sheer rock cliff
high above the town. Walk up to Kayakoy, the
largest Greek ghost town in Asia Minor. After
the foundation of Turkish republic, the governments
of Turkey and Greece changed the population.
Then walk down to oludeniz, an idyllic sea bay
and a quiet lagoon set against a wild mountain
backdrop of dense forest. Its beach takes its
eerie name from the secluded lagoon at the beach's
western end. Protected by hills and entered
by a narrow channel, the lagoon is calm during
even the worst storms. Chance to swim. 5 hours
walk. Overnight in pension. |
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4 : Oludeniz
- Minare
We hike a footpath,
through a fragrant pine forest of Mediterranean
coast up to Dokuz Gol plateau (1200 m). We stop
en route to enjoy spectacular views of the snow-covered
top of Babadaglari (1976 m). Descent to Dip village
through a low marquis. Arrive in guesthouse but
first a coffee at the little teahouse just beyond
in Minare village. 6 hours walking. Dinner and
overnight in guesthouse discovering a local way
of life. |
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Day
5 : Minare
- Izzettin
Sometimes our walks
are combined with sightseeing as when we explore
the old ruined city of Pinara - reputedly 1200
rock tombs in various shapes and sizes. On the
eastern slope of the lower acropolis, beyond the
city walls, there are remains of a Roman bath
which was quite popular throughout the Lycian
area. and the theatre, leaning against a natural
slope, opposite the acropolis and the bath. Afternoon
trek on a foothill to Izzettin village, crossing
isolated villages in the forested hills and olive
groves. A great sight-seeing on the summit of
Akdag ridge (3016 m). 5/6 hours walking. Dinner
and overnight guesthouse. |
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6 : Bel-Bukcegiz - Kas
Today we begin
our excursion from Bel village. We mostly follow
mule tracks and spend time to isolated houses.
We can expect to be invited in their primitive
house and be offered some traditional tea as welcome
sign. Arriving to Gavuragili beach has 17 km long
beach. Depending of the season, we may swim in
the clear Mediterranean sea Then we drive to visit
old Lyxien city Xanthos that has reputation of
committed mass suicide by throwing themselves
into the flames. The city itself consists of the
Lycian acropolis, Roman theatre and the Harpy
Monument .. Then drive to Kas. The ruins of Antiphellos
are spread around the town of Kas, which lies
at the neck of a small peninsula in the Mediterranean..
5 hours walk. Overnight hotel. |
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Day
7 : Kas
- Antalya
In the morning
driving to Olympos which was a port city established
in the 2nd century. here we visit Chimera, known
as the " burning mountain " (Yanartas),
it is a result of escaping natural gas, whose
flames have been shooting heavenwards for centuries.
Afternoon we have opportunity to swim on the Cirali
beach. Then drive to Antalya, Turkey’s principal
holiday resort. On the picturesque old quarter,
Kaleici, has narrow windings streets and old wooden
houses abut the ancient city walls. Overnight
in pension in old part. |
Day
8 : Antalya - Home
Drive to airport
and fly home. |
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Season : September – May
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