With its unrivalled combination of ancient structures, epic byways, tranquil villages, and mythological tales, the Lycian Way in Southern Türkiye is an adventurer's dream.

 One can hardly imagine a better way of exploring the Turkish Riviera than slowing things down a bit and setting out on the Lycian Way - Türkiye’s first long-distance hiking trail traversing the Teke Peninsula’s awe-inspiring scenery. With rugged mountains soaring directly from the sea, rock-cut tombs some 2,000 years old, and charming villages and towns overseen by modern cliff-side villas and infinity pools, this fabled Lycian land from Fethiye to Antalya, unveils a unique Mediterranean microcosm in modern-day Türkiye. 

Usually shortlisted among the most beautiful long-distance treks in the world, Lycian Way offers a 540-km moderate to difficult waymarked trail - combining old shepherd’s paths, mule trails, and caravan routes that require average fitness but no climbing. Around 30,000 enthusiasts walk the trail every year, completing the entire route in about a month’s time or tackling it in shorter, multi-day segments. It’s possible to set out in either direction, though most people start from Fethiye, with their sights set on Antalya. Either February-May or September-November provides the best months to enjoy the venture when the weather is warm and mostly dry, and the experience most inviting. This is a perfect off-season destination as well, due to the warm winters of Antalya.