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Lycian Way
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An
omnipresent mountain in sublime juxtaposition with the
sea; this is, no doubt, the first image you will retain
of this voyage on lands that Alexander the Great was the
conqueror. The Akdag and Beydaglari massifs are part of
the majestic Taurus range. Their slopes are arid in some
places, and green in some others, and their calcareous
rock are reddened by the iron contained in the ground.
Their high summits are snow-covered during most of the
year. On this coast with a rich history, added to the
amazing spectacle of a sea with limpid water striking
the abrupt cliffs, you will discover the archaeological
richness dating back to 8th century BC of Greek and
Roman cities which are admirably preserved, with a
Lycian necropolis lost in the vegetation, or immersed at
the bottom of a turquoise sea. |
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The most
attractive points of this program are:
- Six days of easy excursion, accessible to everyone, on
mountainside paths with pleasant sea views.
- Discovery of archaeological sites, with the privilege
of visiting those accessible only on foot.
- One day sea-trip, around the remains of the immersed
city of Kekova.
-And, finally, a truly enriching cultural exchange with
the hospitable and gracious people of the coastal
villages, and with shepherds who live with their
families in isolated farms far from civilisation. |
Itinerary: 8 days
Day 1 / Antalya:
Meet and transfer to hotel for the night.
Days 2 to 7 / Lycian coast:
6 days of easy hiking across the unusual landscape of
the Lycian coast whose turquoise gulfs and bays have
been eroded by the sea. Walk through pine forests and
olive graves between the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas
on paths traced by shepherds. Visit the sites Phaselis,
Pinara, Simena, Kayakoy Xanthos, Myra, Tlos, Telmessos
and cirali with its eternal fire. Not only will you
marvel at the beauty of the Oludeniz lagoon, but also
our one-day sea trip will show you the vestiges of a
blue tinged sunken city, in the bluish lights of
seabeds. Overnight stops in hotels, pensions and in
villager-guesthouses. 3 / 5 h of trek per day.
Day 8 / Return:
Flight by Dalaman airport.
Favourable season: October - mid-April.
Level: Easy, accessible to everyone. |
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