Eastern Lycia & Antalya — Private Walking Journey
A private Mediterranean walking journey along the eastern Lycian coast, combining sections of the Lycian Way with ancient cities, pine forests, secluded bays and the great archaeological sites around Antalya.
Journey Overview
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 nights
- Route
- Antalya · Çıralı · Olympos · Phaselis · Termessos
- Suggested airports
- AYT
- Travel style
- Special Interest Journeys
Destinations on This Journey
Antalya · Çıralı · Olympos · Phaselis · Termessos
Journey Highlights
- The Lycian Way — Walk selected coastal and forest sections of Turkey's most celebrated long-distance path, adjusted to your pace and the season.
- Olympos & the Chimaera — A romantic riverside ruin among the trees, paired with the eternal flames of the Chimaera on the mountainside above.
- Phaselis — An ancient harbour city set between three bays, where pines meet clear water and ruins line the shore.
- Göynük Canyon — A dramatic gorge in the Beydağları mountains, with easy walking and optional canyon experiences by season.
- Perge & Aspendos — Two of the grandest Roman sites in the region, including one of the best-preserved theatres of the ancient world.
- Termessos — A mountain stronghold of tombs and ruins set among the crags, reached by a memorable uphill walk.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival on the Lycian Coast
Antalya · Çıralı
Private welcome at Antalya Airport and transfer to Çıralı or Kemer. After settling in, your guide gives a relaxed briefing over dinner, adjusting the walking days ahead to your fitness and interests.
Day 2 — Beycik & the Tahtalı Slopes
Beycik · Tahtalı
A walking day on the forested slopes below Tahtalı Mountain, with mountain and sea views opening between the pines. The afternoon stays flexible, with distance and pace set around the group.
Day 3 — Ulupınar, Chimaera & Olympos
Ulupınar · Chimaera · Olympos
Walk sections of the Lycian Way toward Çıralı, visiting the eternal flames of the Chimaera and the riverside ruins of Olympos among the trees, with time by the beach where the season allows.
Day 4 — Alacasu & Phaselis
Alacasu · Phaselis
A coastal walking day toward Phaselis, the ancient harbour city set between three bays. A private guided visit among the ruins is followed by optional swimming depending on the season.
Day 5 — Ovacık & Göynük Canyon
Ovacık · Göynük Canyon
Head into the Beydağları to Göynük Canyon, with easy walking beside the water and Taurus scenery all around. Optional canyon experiences are available depending on season and conditions.
Day 6 — Perge, Aspendos & Antalya
Perge · Aspendos · Antalya
A private cultural day among two of the region's grandest Roman cities — the streets of Perge and the remarkable theatre of Aspendos — with the option of the Antalya Archaeological Museum.
Day 7 — Termessos & Farewell
Termessos · Antalya
A private guided walk up to Termessos, a mountain stronghold of tombs and ruins among the crags, followed by a return to Antalya and a farewell evening in the Old Town.
Day 8 — Departure
Antalya
After breakfast, private transfer to Antalya Airport for your onward journey.
What This Journey Includes
- Private airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout
- Licensed private guide (walking & archaeology)
- Carefully selected accommodation
- Selected meals as per itinerary
- Site entrance arrangements
- Walking-route logistics & luggage transfers where required
- 24/7 local assistance
Final inclusions depend on the selected programme and confirmed proposal.
Optional Experiences
- Private Yacht Day — A privately chartered day among the bays of the Lycian coast, subject to weather and season.
- Hotel Upgrades — Boutique and seafront properties in Çıralı, Kemer or Antalya.
- Additional Beach Days — Build in slower days by the sea before or after the walking.
- Cappadocia Extension — Continue from the coast to the valleys and cave churches of Cappadocia.
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Plan This Journey
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