Lycian Way, self-guided

Seven days on the western Lycian Way, from Fethiye to stages at Ölüdeniz, Faralya, Kabak, Alınca, Gey and Patara. A self-guided walking trip with booked guesthouses, a route book, GPS tracks and daily luggage transfers.

Lycian Way, self-guided

This seven-day trip follows a sequence of stages on the western Lycian Way. After arrival in Fethiye, the itinerary links Ölüdeniz to Faralya, Faralya to Kabak, Kabak to Alınca and Alınca to Gey, before a day devoted to Patara. You walk independently using the supplied route book and GPS tracks. Guesthouses are booked stage by stage and luggage is transferred daily. The itinerary combines coastal walking, the climb towards Alınca, ridge villages and a visit to Patara. Rated 3/5, it is intended for walkers who want to manage their own day without a guide on the trail. The seven days include ar…

CODE AA-LYC-02

7 days · Level 3/5

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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Arrival in Fethiye

    Arrival in Fethiye and collection of the route book for your self-guided walk. Your first night is by the water.

  2. Ölüdeniz – Faralya

    The walk begins at Ölüdeniz on the trail above the blue lagoon and continues towards Faralya. This first walking day opens the coastal journey. Follow the route book and GPS tracks supplied for the trip.

  3. Faralya – Kabak

    From Faralya, continue on foot towards Kabak on a coastal stage. The itinerary combines walking with an opportunity to swim in a cove.

  4. Kabak – Alınca

    This stage leaves Kabak and climbs towards Alınca and its high viewpoints. The ascent is the defining feature of the day after the preceding coastal stages. Luggage travels separately through the daily transfer service provided for this trip.

  5. Alınca – Gey

    Leave Alınca for Gey, passing through ridge villages. This stage continues the exploration of the heights after the previous day’s ascent. Walk independently using the trip’s route book and GPS tracks.

  6. Patara

    The day is devoted to Patara, its expansive beach and its ancient city. Following the village-to-village stages, the itinerary brings together two aspects of the Lycian coast: the Mediterranean shoreline and ancient heritage.

  7. Free departure

    End of the trip. Airport transfer not included.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I walk the Lycian Way without a guide? Yes. This is a self-guided trip: you walk independently using the supplied route book and GPS tracks, with no guide on the trail.

How hard is the self-guided Lycian Way? Rated 3/5. It is intended for walkers who want to manage their own day without a guide. The route combines coastal walking, the climb towards Alınca, ridge villages and a visit to Patara.

Do I carry my luggage? No, only what you need for the day; luggage is transferred daily.

Where do I stay? Village guesthouses, booked stage by stage.

Which section of the Lycian Way is it? The western part: arrival in Fethiye, then Ölüdeniz–Faralya, Faralya–Kabak, Kabak–Alınca, Alınca–Gey, and a day devoted to Patara. The seven days include arrival and departure.

When is the best time to go? April to June and September to October.

Can we swim? Yes, free swims in the coves.

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Lycia and the Antalya coast