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WALKING AND TREKKING IN THE TURKISH COUNTRYSIDE
lycian
way ,turkısh holıdays
Turkey’s First Long Distance Walk is along
The
Lycian Way and has
been acclaimed by the Sunday Times as one of the
world’s ten best walks, taking about five-six weeks to
complete!
We offer you an easier introductory
Seven
Day WALKING Tour that is a unique experience.
Conducted at a leisurely pace you will have ample time to
visit significant Lycian
sites, admire the rich diversity of
local flora, marvel at
the unsurpassable Mediterranean and mountain
scenery of the
historical Lycian coast and experience warm
hospitality in
unspoiled mountain villages.
DAY 1
Arrival
Dalaman Airport. Tour Leader accompanies you to
accommodation.
Evening introductions welcome drink and
Itinerary Briefing.
DAY 2
After breakfast we visit fascinating
Kayaköy, formerly
Levissi. This deserted town of some
2000 stone houses is now an historical monument to peace.
Our guided tour includes two churches, the school and wine
store. From the hill we admire the fertile valley with its
farms, orchards, tobacco fields and crops. Lunch includes
traditional bread-making. Our afternoon coastal walk takes
us up cobbled village pathways and down to the Blue Lagoon
at Ölüdeniz.
Stunning scenic photo opportunities.
DAY 3
This morning we drive to the slopes of
Baba Dağ Mountain
where we commence our trek through lovely countryside with
welcoming villages. We follow the ancient
Lycian Way
with the blue
Mediterranean
on one side and magnificent
Taurus Mountains
on the other. After lunch we head down through olive groves
to picturesque Faralya,
first village on the Yedi Burun (Seven Capes) that was,
until recently, isolated and self-sufficient. We enjoy local
refreshments before meeting our transport.
DAY 4
Our air-conditioned bus takes us to impressive hilltop
Tlos, home of Pegasus,
with its fascinating rock-cut tombs, amphitheatre and fort.
We then walk to the Roman keystone arched baths overlooking
the fertile Xanthos valley. We pause on our drive to visit
the Carpet Weavers Association
that supports traditional weavers and we have an opportunity
to purchase investment carpets and kilims. At the amazing
Saklikent Gorge we
walk part of the 18km long water-sculpted limestone canyon,
so steep and narrow walled that the canyon floor remains in
shade. Lunch is beside the gushing icy spring waters. Next
is an extensive tour of
Xanthos, once the capital and grandest city of
ancient Lycia. We visit a fine Roman theatre and look at
pillar tombs with Lycian inscriptions used to decipher the
language. We admire fine rock face Lycian tombs before
driving to Patara.
Time for a stroll along part of the 18km golden sands before
returning to our accommodation.
DAY 5
Today we walk to the infrequently visited ruins of
Afkule Monastery in
the cliffs above the Mediterranean. We appreciate the
peaceful seclusion and amazing views experienced by the
former monks. In this area we can identify indigenous
aromatic plants such as thyme, oregano and sage and may also
observe wild tortoises, birds of prey and evidence of wild
boar. Before arriving at
Gemiler Beach we pass through coastal pine
forests where shepherds tend their goats. Following a
barbeque lunch we cruise to St
Nicholas Island, once the Saint’s home, and along
the beautiful Lycian Coast visiting bays and coves before
disembarking at Ölüdeniz
for our return drive.
DAY 6
We have an exciting walk of about 6 hours ahead of us today
from
Üzümlü
Village
to the rarely seen ancient site of
Cadianda. This is a
medium difficulty walk. We may observe raptors, small birds
and numerous plant species. We start near a very old plane
tree and commence our climb up the stony path and into the
woods where we see our first Lycian tombs.
Hector’s Tomb is a
fine example, cut from rock and decorated with reliefs.
Inside the ancient Roman walls of Cadianda we enjoy a
magnificent panorama of the valley and walk up to ancient
water cisterns and on
to the Stadium.
After lunch we return downhill to see the
Theatre,
the Necropolis, Stoa and
Agora and then head
down a rather steep incline past more ruins and tombs to the
forest and back to Üzümlü
Village which is renowned for its attractive
traditional loom weaving.
DAY 7
Ancient Telmessos,
450BC, is the focus of today’s tour. Now the modern market
town of Fethiye
there is an abundance of historical sites. Our guided tour
includes the Lycian stone sarcophagi throughout the town
including the impressive 350BC
Tomb of Amyntas. This
Ionic temple façade is carved into the sheer rock face and
well worth the climb for the stunning photographic views
across Fethiye bay and its 12 islands. We explore the
Crusader Fortress and
pause at the
Roman Theatre.
There is time to wander through
Paspatur, the old town
area, with its appealing shops. Late afternoon a marvellous
experience awaits us at our accommodation - a genuine
Turkish Bath (Hamam)
followed by a massage. There is no better way to complete
our wonderful week’s walking tour.
DAY 8
After a leisurely breakfast there is time for a swim or last
minute shopping in nearby
Hisarönü before we depart for the airport.
For an optional 2nd week beach
holiday click on
accommodation |
7
Days Trekking Tour for 6-12 persons
Walking-grade: 3
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TOUR NOTES:
- All activities ‘Easy to Medium’ degree of
difficulty.
- Small backpack to carry water bottle,
camera, sunblock, light waterproof jacket, etc.
- Good walking shoes essential.
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Swimming costume
- Camera
- Warm clothing for evenings
INCLUDES
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation at Sea Breeze Apart Hotel
- Welcome Drink
- Full board includes Turkish breakfast, lunch
(some days packed, others in restaurant), 3
course dinner
- All walks and excursions accompanied by
Ezmen’s expert tour guide
- All transport
- All entry fees
EXTRAS
Call on : 0161 449 5228 United Kingdom |
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