Day 1       : Dalaman to Kayakoy

Airport meeting point sign: with Benchmark

Meet our representative at Dalaman Airport and drive to Ovacik. Here, you will spend the night in a lovely and charming small hotel/pension.

Transfer time: 1 h; transfer distance: 60 km (Dalaman airport to Ovacik village)

Transport : Otokar Mega (0.5-1 hour)

Accommodation : Gunes Hotel (or similar)

Meal : (On Own)

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You can arrange the departure time with the hotel owner or hotel staff. The recommended departure time is between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning.

Your first trek takes you to the ruins of the old Greek village of Karmilassos, abandoned at the end of World War I. Today, this timeless place is set in a lush valley surrounded by forests and vineyards. Known as a kind of ghost town, you will walk through its empty streets, past ruined stone houses, and can visit one of its impressive churches, soaking in the village’s air of mystery and surreal atmosphere.

Afterwards, a forest path with splendid panoramic views of the clear turquoise waters splits and leads you directly down to Oludeniz lagoon, one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean. This amazing lagoon, with its secluded sandy bay, is a national nature reserve famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine. Oludeniz is an official blue flag beach and frequently rated among the top five beaches in the world by travellers and tourism journals alike.

Upon arrival, you can spend the afternoon at the beach before continuing to your accommodation in Hisaronu/Ovacik village. Your accommodation is approximately 6 km away from the beach; you can walk this distance along the main road or take a ‘Dolmush’ (small public village bus) departing approximately every 30 minutes from the beach to Hisaronu/Ovacik village until around 18:00 h.

The village itself is situated in the countryside and is renowned as one of the liveliest resorts in the area, known for its cool breezes and beautiful mountain views. Here, you will spend the night in a small, family-run hotel.

Walking time: 3 h; walking distance: 6 km; ascent: 193 m; descent: 335 m;

Accommodation : Gunes Hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 6 kilometers

Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +196/-335 meters

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Day 3       : Oludeniz - Ovacik to Faralya via Kozagac & Kirme

You can arrange the departure time with the hotel owner or hotel staff. The recommended departure time is between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning.

The starting point of the walk is the official beginning of the Lycian Way at Ovacik. Today’s route follows the 'Lycian Way,' fully marked with red and white markers. Starting from the southern foothills of Babadag Mountain (1,969m), you will walk along the coastal side, following a small path with a stunning panoramic view over the deep blue bay of Oludeniz. Your journey continues past sheep camps and through small, authentic villages typical of the Mediterranean area. Along stabilized gravel roads, you will pass through the small village of Kozagac and continue on to Kirme. From there, you will pick up a small walking path that leads you to the beautiful village of Faralya, where you will spend the night at a lovely family-run pension."

Walking time: 6 - 7 h; walking distance: 13.2 km; ascent: 556 m; descent: 573 m

2 x ON: in Faralya village at hotel

Accommodation : Montenegro Motel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

Trekking Distance : 13.2 kilometers

Trekking Time : 6-7 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +556/-573 meters

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At the end of the hike in Kabak, you have a return transfer to your hotel in Faralya. You can arrange this transfer with the hotel owner or hotel staff.

After breakfast, you begin your walk near Faralya village, entering a small path that leads you, after a slight ascent, to a magnificent panoramic view over Butterfly Valley, a large canyon renowned as one of the most picturesque and breathtaking spots along the Lycian coast. Continuing on small paths, you will enjoy beautiful views of the coast and surrounding bays. At afternoon, you will arrive at Kabak beach, where you can take time and relax on the beach. Later, you will continue to The Bus station, where a vehicle will pick you up and drive you back to Faralya for the night.

Walking time: 4 - 5 h; walking distance: 9.5 km; ascent: 302 m; descent: 539 m

Transfer time: 15 - 20 min.; Transfer distance: 7 km;

Transport : Otokar Mega (0.5 hour)

Accommodation : Montenegro Motel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

Trekking Distance : 9.5 kilometers

Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +302/-539 meters

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Day 5       : Kabak to Alinca

You can arrange the departure time with the hotel owner or hotel staff. The recommended departure time is between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning.

In the morning, a short transfer takes you back to Kabak village where another fabulous day of walking awaits you. A steep route leads you over old shepherd trails, along the slopes of Kabak, offering spectacular views over the seven capes, to Alinca village. Alinca is a beautiful village perched on the slopes above sheer cliffs, with breathtaking views of the turquoise and blue Mediterranean Sea below. You will spend the night here in a small local village guesthouse.

Walking time: 5 h; walking distance: 9.1 km; ascent: 755 m; descent: 274 m        

Transfer time: 15 - 20 min.; transfer distance: 7 km;

ON: in Alinca village at Bayram’s guesthouse              

Transport : Otokar Mega (0.5 hour)

Accommodation : Bayram Ozdemir’s house (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

Trekking Distance : 9 kilometers

Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : 755 meters

Highest Altitude : 274 meters

Day 6       : Alinca to Gey

Today, there is no guest transfer. The recommended start time for the walk is between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning.

After breakfast, you will take the asphalted road out of the village. During your walk, you will traverse high above the beautiful bays of this spectacular coastline, passing through oak trees and past an old cistern. You will walk through pine forests and fenced olive groves. At the end of your trek, you will arrive in Gey village, situated on a headland of ancient terraces. You will spend the night in the village at a small, family-run guesthouse.

Walking time: 3 h; walking distance: 8.7 km; ascent: 353 m; descent: 463 m;  

ON: in Gey village at Muhtar’s guesthouse

Accommodation : Dumanoglu Pension (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

Trekking Distance : 9 kilometers

Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +353/-463 meters

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Day 7       : Gey to Gavuragli via Bel village

There is no guest transfer for the beginning. The recommended start time for the walk is between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM in the morning. You will be picked up at the end of your hike around 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM by our representative. Please remember to inform the manager of Flower Pansiyon Hotel before starting your walk.

Today’s route takes you from Gey village to Gavuragli via Bel, also known and marked as Belcegiz on way markers. You will start by heading southeast, passing through the village of Bel, and continuing for a short while on stabilized gravel roads and walking paths. Afterward, you will reach an area with a long descent on rocky slopes down to Gavuragli. The breathtaking views of the blue Mediterranean Sea below will surround you. At the end of your trek, a vehicle will pick you up in Gavuragli between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM and drive you to your overnight accommodation in Gelemis/Patara village. Here, you will spend your final night in a small and charming family-run pension.

Walking time: 6 - 7 h; walking distance: 13.5 km; ascent: 533 m; descent: 1.033 m;        

Transfer time: 1h.; transfer distance: 40 km; (Gavuragli to Gelemis/Patara village)

ON: in Gelemis / Patara at pension                                

Transport : Otokar Mega (0.5-1 hour)

Accommodation : Flower Pension (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Hotel Restaurant)

Trekking Distance : 13.5 kilometers

Trekking Time : 6-7 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +533/-1033 meters

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Day 8       : Gelemis/Patara village to Dalaman airport

After breakfast, transfer to Dalaman airport where the trip concludes.                                                 

Transfer time: 1 h; Transfer distance: 115 km (Gelemis/Patara to Dalaman airport)

Transport : Otokar Mega (0.5-1 hour)

Accommodation : Own arrangement

Meal : Breakfast