Tour Date: 10/3 –21/3/2027 (12 days)
Tour Fee: RM 7,200
Booking Deadline: 10/1/2027
Travel style: Trekking
Group size: min 9 pax, max 13 pax
Age limit: 16 – 60
Lycian Way is the longest marked trekking trail in Turkey, total length is 540km, however, for this trip, we have selected a portion of the trail that reveal the essence of ancient Lycian civilization for a mini trek. We shall hike along mountainous terrain hugging the coastline of Mediterranean Sea, exploring ancient ruins along the way, including rock-hewn tomb, amphitheater, and aqueduct in secluded hills and woods. The Lycians were an ancient maritime people having close contacts with the Greek, Roman, and Persian civilizations. Asides from picturesque views of the Mediterranean (sighting lagoons, islands, bays, and beaches from vantage points), the trail passes tiny hill villages and fishing village, enjoy homestay, and observe local lifestyle up-close.
Some portions of this trip are done with chartered transport, such as excursion to the “Ghost town” Kayakoy, an abandoned Greek town following population evacuation after Greco-Turkish war in 1920s.
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Board a late-night flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, Turkey, arrival the following morning.
Meal: NIL
After landing in Istanbul airport, change to the domestic terminal for a flight to Dalaman in the southwest of Turkey. Upon arrival, transfer by chartered transport some 50km to Fethiya (ancient Lycian port city of Telmessos), set by a gulf facing the Mediterranean Sea, a great place to enjoy fresh seafood.
Meal: NIL
After breakfast, drive to nearby “Ghost Town” of Kayakoy. Grand stone houses and churches built along the hills stand eerily abandoned and taken over by wild bushes, resulted from ethic-Greek being evacuated under population exchange program following the Greco-Turkish war in the 1920s. Back in Fethiya for lunch, later, visit rock-hewn Tomb of Amyntas on a cliff overlooking the city.
Meal: B
The trek on Lycian Way begins today. Car transfer to the trailhead in Ovacik marked with a Lycian Way gateway. Hike along the ridge hugging the coastline of Mediterranean Sea, view of beautiful bay and valley. Lunch enroute at family-run small café in tiny hill village. Overnight in Faralya village overlooking the Butterfly Valley.
Meal: B / D
Today continue the trek along the mountain terrain hugging the Mediterranean coastline, picnic lunch enroute under tree shade or facing the sea. Later, a strenuous steep uphill climb, following ancient mule trail to reach the next village. Overnight in Alinca village.
Meal: B / L / D
Transfer to trailhead near Bogazici, enroute visit ancient cistern from Ottoman period. Today’s trail pass through farmland and olive orchard, followed by gentle uphill climb to reach the tiny village of Dodurga, sitting on top of ancient ruins of Sidyma, with local homes built amidst ancient walls and tombs. Enjoy a home cooked lunch, later drive to nearby Pinara ancient city, hike up to monuments scattered on hill slope, including honeycombed rock tombs, amphitheater, royal tomb with fine reliefs. Overnight at homestay in Dodurga.
Meal: B / L / D
Car transfer to trailhead of Delikkemer aqueduct, trek on the 2000-year-old structure that transported fresh water to Patara, ancient Lycian capital. At the end of the trail, have lunch then explore Patara ruins. Later, transfer by car some 75km to the quaint fishing village of Ucagiz (ancient Lycian city Kekova), stay at pension with sea view.
Meal: B / D
Enjoy a relaxing day in this sea front village. After breakfast, take a slow walk to visit ancient ruins in the surroundings, such as Simena Castle and ancient cemetery, enroute pass through open-air boat repair workshops. Later, take a boat trip to explore the Sunken City. Back in Ucagiz for lunch, later, free & easy.
Meal: B / D
Car transfer to Dalaman Airport (180km), take an afternoon domestic flight to Istanbul, upon arrival, transfer to a hotel near the old city of Sultanahmet, known for its Ottoman era grand buildings and monuments. At night, stroll around the commercial streets or check out the night scene of this metropolitan.
Meal: B
Free and easy day. Sights of interest include Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. One may opt to hop onto a local ferry to cruise along the Bosphorus Straits to admire view on both banks, or take a nostalgic tram along the Independence Avenue (Istiklal Caddesi), a 1.5km long pedestrian street lined with various commercial outlets.
Meal: B
In the morning could do some last-minute souvenir shopping. After lunch, bid farewell to Turkey, board a late afternoon flight bound for Kuala Lumpur, arrival the following day.
Meal: B
Morning arrival in Kuala Lumpur. End of tour.
Meal: NIL
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