The Lycian Way – West

DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Flight to Dalaman. Transfer to Fethiye, accommodation and Dinner.

DAY 2: KAYAKOY - OLUDENIZ
Today’s walk brings us to the Greek ghost-town of Kayakoy. The inhabitants of this 600-home ghost city were also subjects of the mass population exchanges of the 1920s. Then we walk to the cliff top monastery of Affouli, meaning Tower of Hope. The 11th Century monk who discovered this remote and beautiful spot recognized that it was a perfect place to worship god and had the vision and determination to build in a remarkable spot. God knows how he accomplished the dangerous, seemingly impossible task! The views are breathtaking, as is the sheer height (easy to moderate, 6 km; -100m, +250m; 2-2,5h).

DAY 3: OVACIK - FARALYA
The first hike is starting directly from the tourism center Ovacik along the slopes of Mt. Babadag. We stop en route to enjoy spectacular views of the snow-covered top of Babadaglari. It takes us in 6 hours to walk to the famous Butterfly Valley in Faralya. During the whole way we have a great view of Ölüdeniz- Bay. Faralya is a small village, situated in pine forests above the steep Butterfly Valley (moderate, 13 km; +450m, -450m; 6-7h).

DAY 4: FARALYA - KABAK
In the morning we have an optional descent to Butterfly Valley, walking along dry waterfalls. We trek from Faralya to Kabak along a forested path. There is a possibility for a swim break in Kabak bay easy to moderate, 6 km; +150m, -450m; 3-3,5 h).

DAY 5: KABAK - ALINCA
Today its going from Alinca to the small village of Gey. This path is again showing us during the whole hike wonderful views of the sea and several capes. After breakfast we trek into the forested Kabak valley; we ascend on a beautiful old mule trail to Alinca, with spectacular views over Yedi Burun (Seven capes) (moderate to challenging, 7 km; +700m; 4-4,5 h)

DAY 6: ALINCA - GAVURAGILI
First part of our walk today is along a tractor road, later on a path through high pine forests will bring us back to the see again. The last section is going down with a wonderful view on a rocky steep path to the coast. We are reaching the village Gavuragili. Then we will drive up to Kas (moderate to challenging, 15 km; +240m, -600m; 7-8 h).

DAY 7: KILICLI - APOLLONIA
Drive with the Bus at first to Apollonia , then walk to Aperlai: Only a few excavations have been made in Aperlai, there is still a lot to discover. The site is covered with heavy bushes, making it sometimes difficult to find a path. Afterwards we will be cruising to Kekova. From Ucagiz we will drive back to our hotel in Kas (mittel 7 km; +60m, -420m; 3,5-4 h).

DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport and fly home.

The price includes
* International flights
* Taxes and service charges for the flights
* Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
* All transportation by airconditioned vehicle
* Professional English speaking guide
* Welcomecocktail
* All entrance fees
* 7 nights accommodation with breakfast & dinner
* 6 lunch packages