Lycian Way Trek: Chimaera, Kekova & Termessos — Aventures Anatoliennes

8-day hike on the Lycian Way: Chimaera flames, sunken city of Kekova, coastal trails and the ancient city of Termessos.

The Lycian Way is one of the finest hiking trails in the world. This journey takes you along Turkey's turquoise coast in the southwest, revealing pristine nature and an exceptional ancient heritage. From the eternal flames of the Chimaera to the Lycian sarcophagi of Simena, from the secret coves of Kekova to the wooded heights of Termessos, each stage blends walking, swimming and history. A perfect balance of accessible effort, Mediterranean landscapes and major archaeological sites.

8 days · Level 3/5

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 / Arrival and transfer to Çıralı — Arrival on the Mediterranean coast and transfer to Çıralı. Check-in, dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
  2. Day 2 / Chimaera flames – Maden Bay – boat return to Çıralı — Hike to the Chimaera flames then descent to Maden Bay, boat return to Çıralı. 11.1 km, 4–5 h – +350 m / -570 m. Moderate.
  3. Day 3 / Andriake – Simena – Kekova — Hike from Andriake to Simena facing the sunken city of Kekova. 14.7 km, 4–5 h – +200 m / -200 m. Difficult.
  4. Day 4 / Kılınçlı – Aperlai — Coastal trail from Kılınçlı to the ancient site of Aperlai. 6.1 km, 3–4 h – +90 m / -360 m. Moderate.
  5. Day 5 / Alınca – Faralya — Balcony stage from Alınca to Faralya, above Butterfly Valley. 8.7 km, 4–5 h – +170 m / -720 m. Moderate.
  6. Day 6 / Kirme – Faralya — Hike from Kirme to Faralya through pine forests with sea views. 8.7 km, 4–5 h – +400 m / -700 m. Moderate.
  7. Day 7 / Kozağaç – Ölüdeniz & ancient city of Termessos — Descent from Kozağaç to Ölüdeniz lagoon (5.2 km, 2–3 h – +40 m / -480 m), then visit of the ancient city of Termessos (2.8 km, 1h30–2h – +194 m / -187 m). Moderate.
  8. Day 8 / Return flight — Transfer to the airport for the return flight.

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