Photo: Georgii Eletskikh ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
An ancient path above a turquoise sea.
The Lycian Way runs 760 km from Fethiye to Antalya along a coast of ancient ruins, pine forest and cliffs above the sea. In November it is 20 °C, the water is still warm and the visitors have gone. A travelling camp: we run the best western stages from Ovacık to Kaş, moving along the coast, and finish with a climb of Tahtalı.
- The opening stage from Ovacık above Ölüdeniz and Butterfly Valley
- Patara: the trail through the dunes to an 18 km beach
- Ancient Sidyma and Letoon along the way
- Tahtalı (2,366 m): from the sea to the summit
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · 6 km, 300 m of ascent
Dalaman — Ovacık
Transfer to Ovacık above Ölüdeniz (an hour and a half). An evening warm-up on the first stretch of the trail to the lagoon viewpoint; the week’s plan.
Overnight: Pension in Ovacık - DAY 2 · 17 km, 900 m of climbing
Ovacık — Faralya — Kabak
The classic first stage: the climb above Ölüdeniz, the traverse above Butterfly Valley and the descent to Kabak cove for a swim. Rock-step and scree technique on the way.
Overnight: Pension in Kabak - DAY 3 · 16 km, 1,100 m of climbing
Kabak — Alınca — Sidyma
The steep climb to Alınca (800 m) above the Seven Capes cliffs and on across the mountain plateau to the ruins of Sidyma. The most vertical day on the western trail.
Overnight: Pension in Bel - DAY 4 · 10 km, 150 m of climbing
Patara and recovery
Drive to Patara. An easy run through the ancient city and the dunes to the beach, a swim and stretching. Kaş by evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Kaş - DAY 5 · 29 km, 1,100 m of climbing
The long run: Kaş — Limanağzı — Aperlae
The coast east of Kaş: the trail above Limanağzı bay, ancient Aperlae with its sunken ruins and a finish at Üçağız. Thirty kilometres of rock and pine needles.
Overnight: Hotel in Kaş - DAY 6 · 12 km, 1,450 m of climbing
Tahtalı
Drive to Çıralı. The trail from Beycik (900 m) to the summit of Tahtalı (2,366 m), the mountain visible from the whole gulf. Down on the Olympos cable car and a swim.
Overnight: Pension in Çıralı - DAY 7 · 6 km, easy
Olympos and departure
A morning cool-down through the ruins of Olympos to the beach and a debrief. Transfer to Antalya airport.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
Six nights in pensions and small hotels along the trail
Half board
Coaching with Ivan
A local guide who knows the waymarking and water sources
Minivan with luggage transfers between stops
Transfer from Dalaman airport and back from Antalya
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Lunches
Entry to the archaeological sites (Patara, Letoon)
Single supplement
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
You need trail experience beyond 20 km and readiness for rocky paths where a slip on the cliffs matters. Ivan prepares you for warmth and sustained running with 1.5 litres of water on your back.
Prepare with IvanROUTE QUESTIONS
BEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- Trail shoes already tested in training
- A running vest, soft flasks and rain protection
- Layers for changing weather and familiar trail food
- Poles, if suitable for the route and you know how to use them
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.