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Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way
Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way
Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way
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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Izmir
 Trip Finishes
Dalaman
8 Day Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Turkey
Trip Style
Geluxe Collection
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Premium
Max. Group Size
12
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
ETSG

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way. Turkey's Mediterranean coastline offers seemingly endless stretches of rocky outcroppings, quaint towns nestled in hidden coves and dramatically coloured water. On this seven-day adventure, you'll dive deep into the region's history with visits to ancient Greek and Roman sites and sample delicious local delicacies along the way.

Explore Bodrum castle and soak in mud baths before witnessing the cliff-side rock tombs along the Dalyan River. Trek through small villages and along read more the historic Lycian Way, then experience the Turquoise Coast in all of its glory from a sea kayak or following coastal hiking trails. Sprinkled with local charm and incredible food throughout, this is Turkey beyond your wildest dreams.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time and transfer from Izmir airport to your hotel in the village of Şirince. For those who have pre-booked the visit to Ephesus, the tour will depart the hotel at 4pm and will return at approximately 6pm. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. After dinner, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends. Stay: Nisanyan Hotel Sirince (D)

Drive from Şirince to the ancient sites of Priene and Miletus to visit the ancient ruins, theatre and temples. After a light typical lunch, stop in a local tea house before visiting the temple complex of Didyma on the way to Bodrum. Enjoy a free evening to choose from one of the many great restaurants around or join the CEO at their local favourite. Stay: Torbahan Hotel Torba (B/L)

Visit Bodrum Castle before heading to the ancient city of Halikarnasos to see the tomb of Mosaleus and the theatre. Continue to Gumusluk for lunch overlooking the bay before stopping at the Bodrum windmills perched on a hill with views of the surrounding area. Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at leisure. Stay: Torbahan Hotel Torba (B/L)

Drive from Bodrum to Dalyan and take a boat trip on the Dalyan River. Soak in mud baths and then travel upriver to visit the Acropolis of Kaunos and see the nearby rock tombs. Continue to Dalyan beach to have lunch next to the river, relax and swim before arriving by boat to the hotel for a free evening. Stay: Hotel Arp Dalyan (B/L)

Travel from Dalyan to the village of Minare to start the hike to the historical site of Pinara. Back in Minare, enjoy a local lunch prepared by a family before continuing on to Göcek to check into the hotel and have an evening at leisure. Stay: Hotel Layla Gocek (B/L)

Choose either a half-day hike along part of the Lycian Way or go sea kayaking along the Turquoise Coast. Have lunch at a local restaurant in Ölüdeniz and then take some free time to explore before returning to the hotel in the evening. Stay: Hotel Layla Gocek (B/L)

Head out on a full-day boat tour of Göcek's bays for swimming and snorkelling with a barbecue lunch onboard. Stop for a hike to Cleopatra's Baths before returning to Göcek. Enjoy a delicious farewell dinner at a local restaurant in the evening. Stay: Hotel Layla Gocek (B/L/D)

Departure transfers to Dalaman airport are included. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Turkish Bagels Lunch, Akköy
  • Your Wellness Moment: Mud Baths, Dalyan
  • Your Local Living Moment: Minare Village Day Tour, Minare Your OM
  • G Day: Kayak or Hike Along the Lycian Way, Fethiye
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Visit the ancient sites of Priene, Miletos and Didyma
  • Tour Bodrum Castle and the ancient city of Halikarnasos
  • Walk around the Bodrum windmills
  • Boat trip on the Dalyan River
  • Explore Kauros historical site
  • Hike from Minare Village to the Pinara historical site
  • Full-day boat trip from Göcek with swimming, snorkelling and a barbecue lunch onboard
  • Hike to Cleopatra's Bath for a swim
  • Farewell Dinner
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection

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