Walking and Cruising the Lycean Shore 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.
The
harbour at Kas |
Day 9: Inland to one of the most remarkable Lycian towns, mountain-top Kyaenai. We overnight in Kaş, 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.
On
top of the world, at Kale |
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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