Turkey · Trekking

8-Day Lycian Trail Trekking Tour in Turkey with Patara and Blue Lagoon

8 Days Round trip from Fethiye Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through lush forests and ascend Baba Dağ
02 Swim in the serene Blue Lagoon and along beautiful coastal waters
03 Explore ancient Roman sites and unwind at Patara Beach
04 Discover local culture and meet shepherds in Antalya's high villages
05 Climb down into Butterfly Valley to see Jersey Tiger butterflies

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey along Turkey's historical Lycian Trail, where history, nature, and culture converge. Starting in Fethiye, you'll trek through lush forests, ascend Baba Dağ, swim in the pristine Blue Lagoon, and explore Butterfly Valley. Along the way, discover ancient Roman sites such as Patara, enjoy long sandy beaches, and connect with local shepherds in the high villages of Antalya. This tour blends scenic hiking, coastal beauty, and rich heritage into one memorable experience.

Enjoy 5 km of trekking on dirt trails, then climb down with ropes into the valley to see the beautiful Jersey Tiger butterflies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Antalya, Fethiye

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Fethiye

Arrive in Fethiye and transfer to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02

Discover Fethiye and Trek to Faralya

Discover the town and its neighbourhoods in the morning.
Trek throughout the afternoon through the forest up to the town of Faralya.

Day 03

Baba Dağ Trek and Coastal Sunset Swim

Start the day with a trek up to Baba Dağ, the highest mountain in the town.
Meet with locals along the way.
Enjoy local food en route.
Swim at sunset along the beautiful coast.

Day 04

Butterfly Valley Adventure and Boat Return

Enjoy 5 km of trekking on dirt trails, then climb down with ropes into the valley to see the beautiful Jersey Tiger butterflies.
Swim throughout the afternoon and return to town by boat.

Day 05

Old Greek Town and Blue Lagoon

Proceed to explore the old Greek town.
Trek over the mountains and reach the only lagoon in Turkey, the Blue Lagoon in Fethiye.
Swim in the lagoon.

Day 06

Roman Trail to Patara

Transfer to the Roman aqueduct canal and follow the Roman trail.
Arrive at Patara, a former ancient Roman town.
End the day at Patara, one of the longest beaches in Turkey.

Day 07

High Villages, Shepherds, and Glacier Trek

Proceed to the higher villages of Antalya and meet shepherds. This will be one of the best days of the tour.
Enjoy fresh milk.
Trek around the glaciers.
Return to the hotel.

Day 08

Departure Day

End the tour today.
See you again in this wonderful country.

Where this trip takes you

Baba Dağ ridges, Butterfly Valley cliffs, Blue Lagoon, Patara Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Fethiye 2 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation to the hotel on the 1st day
Transportation to the airport on the last day
Professional tour guiding throughout the tour

What's Not Included

Accommodation
All meals
Flight tickets
Transportation during the tour

Know before you go

Physical grading: demanding.
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities are included, but the tour is accessible to most healthy travellers.
Don't forget to bring swimsuits.

Logistics