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Lycian Way for adventure, history, nature

and a brand new experience

One of the first routes to come to mind when you say trekking in Turkey, Lycian Way is a route that attracts
attention from outdoor athletes and trekking groups. This 535 kilometers-long historical trekking route starts
from Fethiye and ends in Antalya, which was formed by marking and mapping out some of the walkways in the
Teke peninsula. The Lycian way can be completed in 21 days, and hosts thousands of tourists every year who
are looking for adventure, history, nature, exploration, and a brand new experience.

Regarded as one of the ten best trekking routes in the world, Ly- route can be best trekked during spring or fall. But what does
cian Way is a 535 kilometers long track, stretching from Fethiye this route offer to its visitors? There are 19 ancient sites located
to Antalya. As Turkey’s first long-distance trekking route, Ly- along the Lycian Way. Those planning to walk from its beginning
cian Way can be completed in 21 days. This natural wonder of- to its end, will have a chance to see the traces of ancient civiliza-
fering unique views of the deep blue Mediterranean on one side tions. However, depending on the planned route, you may choose
and Taurus Mountains on the other, also passes through many to see some of the major sites that are worth a visit including
ancient sites left over from the Lycian Civilization. Pınara Ruins, Ancient Site of Letoon, Ancient Site of Xanthos,
Ancient Site of Antiphellos, Ancient Site of Simena, Ancient Site
Choose your own route… of Myra, Ancient Site of Olympos, and Ancient Site of Phase-
You should wisely choose the season when you will walk the Ly- lis. Fethiye offers many different options for accommodations to
cian Way. Since summer heat can weigh you down, this long adventurers before they set off on this ancient route. Travelers