Walking Turkey's Turquoise Coast
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- Enjoy easy and moderate hikes from our base in the beautiful harbour town of Kas
- Discover the Taurus Mountains, ancient sites and the Turquoise Coast of Southern Turkey
- Savour a rustic lunch in a traditional village with warm hospitality
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Our walking tour of southwestern Turkey starts in the charming seaside town of Kas. Set against a backdrop of forested cliffs at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Kas is a picturesque base for a week of walking. It's known fo...
This morning, we'll get our bearings with a guided orientation walk around Kas's cobbled streets and alleyways, passing some of the Lycian tombs that are scattered across the town. Kas is built around the remains of ancient Antiphellos and just a short walk from the c...
We start the day with a 45-minute drive to the village of Gelemis where our walk starts. After hiking through some old olive groves, we start to see views of the wetlands that were once the site of the great harbour of Patara, now a good spot for birdwatching. Passing...
We'll spend today walking between hidden villages in the hinterland. Walking above the farming community of Gökçeoren, we'll pick up the Lycian Way and trek through tiny settlements. The path ascends to give us magnificent sea views all the way back to Baba Dagi ...
Today is free to spend at your leisure. Kas has plenty to offer for those who want to relax and soak up the atmosphere, with its shady cafes, coves for swimming and beautiful local crafts shops and stalls. There are also possibilities for day trips including ...
Today we'll journey into the mountainous interior, driving up to the 1,580 metre/5,185 feet Kuruova Pass. We'll spend the morning hiking in the shadow of Mount Akdag (3,048m/10,000 feet), following a network of trails and tracks taking us through forests of cedar, pin...
Today, we'll walk on another section of the Lycian Way. We'll start by driving to the village of Kapakli where we'll pick up the trail with lovely coastal views. We'll descend to the coast and a cove of sparking white limestone pebbles before approaching the sandy Dem...
Our tour ends at our hotel in Kas. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like a hotel transfer, you'll need to depart from Dalaman Airport (DLM), around a three-hour drive from the hotel.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Yvonne
Jan 2025
Walking Turkey's Turquoise Coast
I loved this holiday. Great group and we did get the weather! Wal...
Lisa
Jan 2025
Walking Turkey's Turquoise Coast
Nebil was a great guide to the paths and routes that we took. Great group of fellow-walkers, dined together every night. Walks were mixed with additional local infor...
Martin
Jan 2025
Walking Turkey's Turquoise Coast
As long as you have good knees , this is a great trip as there is a lot of boulder climbing. However, the scenery is fantastic. Food choice in restaurants is super a...
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