Turkey · Trekking

4-Day Lycian Way Trekking Tour with Patara and Kekova

4 Days Round trip from Ksantos Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy swimming at Patara Beach
02 Wander across the incredible Limanağzı Bay and Ufakdere
03 Marvel at the famous Limanağzı Rock Tombs
04 Witness the ancient ruins of Aperlai
05 Take in views of Meis Island, Kalkan, Kaş, and Aperlai Bay

Sign up for this exciting 4-day trekking vacation along the Lycian Trail in Turkey for an amazing cultural and authentic experience of Turkish history and landscape. Explore the ancient city of Xantos, pass through Çayköy and Üzümlü villages, and enjoy scenic walks with views over Kalkan, Kaş, Kaputaş Beach, Meis Island, and Limanağzı Bay. The journey also includes the mesmerising view of Aperlai Bay, Patara Ruins, and time to swim at Patara Beach.

This walk, where we can see Meis Island closely, is one of the most beautiful tracks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Fethiye, Kalkan, Kekova, Kaş

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Xantos, Çayköy and Üzümlü Village Trek

We will start our walk from Çavdır village with a visit to the ancient city of Xantos, the first capital of the Lycian Civilization. We walk with a view of the Kınık plain along the waterway built to meet the drinking water needs of Xantos in the 2nd century.
We will complete our walk by passing the original old waterway and aqueduct through Çayköy and Üzümlü villages.
We will then move to our hotel in Patara village for accommodation.

Day 02

Sarıbelen to Gökçeören Nature Walk

With a short transfer, we reach the starting point of our walk to Sarıbelen.
At the beginning, we use a dirt tractor road used by the nomads (yörükler) and reach the path with views of Kalkan and the islands.
Now that we have left the centre of Kaş and Kalkan, we see 1-2 nomadic groups (yörük obaları) and walk on a flat route to Gökçeören, intertwined with nature.
After finishing our walk in Gökçeören at an altitude of 900 metres, we explore the village.
We will drive back to our hotel in Patara and explore the Patara Ruins. Those who wish to end the day with a swim at the fine sandy Patara Beach in the evening can do so.

Day 03

Kaş Limanağzı, Ufakdere and Üzümlüdere Walk

After a 40-minute transfer to Kaş, we start the walk from Limanağzı. Seeing the Limanağzı Rock Tombs, we proceed through the forest path.
As we move forward, we will be enchanted by the wonderful landscapes. We walk parallel to the sea with a view of Meis Island. This walk, where we can see Meis Island closely, is one of the most beautiful tracks.
After reaching Ufakdere, our walk ends with a sea break at the end of the day in Üzümlüdere.

Day 04

Apollonia to Aperlai Bay Walk and Kekova Boat Tour

Half-day Kekova Sunken City boat tour. Option: those who do not want to participate in the walk can go directly on the boat.
We start our walk from Apollonia with a short transfer from the hotel. After the hiking trail in the forest, which begins after a scrub vegetation area, we see the view of Aperlai Bay and reach the ancient ruins of Aperlai, including the castle, ancient tombs, cistern, and Aperlai Bay. Aperlai is one of the ports where valuable purple colour was produced from snails in ancient times. Purple-coloured fabrics and other purple materials were obtained from this area. In that period, a bad smell spread around due to production, and we can still see some remnants. We will then go to our boat, which is waiting for us.
We will take a trip on the Kekova Sunken City boat tour. We take our breaks in Tersane Bay, Kaleköy, the Sunken City, and Hamidiye Bay.

Where this trip takes you

Limanağzı Rock Tombs, Meis Island views, Patara Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ksantos 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking guide
3 nights' accommodation in bungalows, hotels, and village houses
Air-conditioned transfer by minibus, Vito, or private car
Dinners

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Boat tours
Lunch
Drinks
Personal expenses

What to bring

Hiking shoes: Since the trail consists of hard ground and some stony areas, you should have boots with a hard sole and ankle support.
Rucksack: A 30-40 litre backpack that does not cause sweating on the back and has back protection can be preferred. It is necessary for personal needs and for carrying picnic items and water.
Raincoat: There might be some rain due to weather conditions and seasonal changes.
Jackets & polar: According to the season, the weather can be a little cool in the evening and in the morning.

Know before you go

Private tour price applies on a per-person basis.
We can create a different program for you according to the number of people in your group and the areas you are more interested in.

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