Antalya to Dalyan
Starting in Antalya and ending in Dalyan, this 8 day tour offers travelers with a mix of rarely visited sites and popular destinations on the coast.
SEASON | March through November |
Duration | 8 Days, 7 Nights |
MEALS | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
Distance | Aprox 593 km of total driving |
AIRPORT | Arrival: Antalya |
1885€
Per Person
1055€
Per Person
795€
Per Person
What to expect
DAY 1
The transfer will meet you at the airport to take you to your hotel in the old town of Antalya. The trip book, mobile phone and GPS will be ready at the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit some of the nearby sites like the Old Town, Antalya Archaeology Museum, Perge ancient city, or just relax at the Konyaaltı Beach.
Overnight at Puding Hotels, Antalya
DAY 2
After picking your rental car up this morning, you’ll drive to the ruins of Phaselis; the sea here is just as or even more impressive than the ancient ruins themselves, swimming is highly recommended! Then from the coast you’ll head straight up into the mountains to reach Beycik, a village sitting high up at 1000m above sea level. After checking into your hotel, you’ll begin the scenic 6.5 km loop hike through the surrounding forest. Have dinner at your hotel and get ready for a nice cool night.
Dinner and overnight stay at Olympos Mountain Lodge
Driving Distance: 74 km
DAY 3
Drive from your hotel in Beycik back down to the coast for a visit to Olympos. Visit the ruins and the museum before taking a well-deserved swim in the Olympos beach’s crystal clear waters. In the afternoon head to Hoyran, a small settlement surrounded by ancient rock tombs. Away from the crowds, you’ll feel like the first people to discover these hidden ruins. This is also where you’ll be spending the night tonight.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hoyran Wedre Evleri
Driving Distance: 125 km
DAY 4
Your first stop today is Kekova, home to an ancient city that was partially submerged after an earthquake in ancient times. The best way to visit these ruins is by boat, which is why we’ve arranged a boat tour for you today. After the boat trip, you’ll head to Kas, a lively seaside town. Take lots of time to explore the bars, cafes, ruins and shops on the stone-paved backstreets of Kas.
Overnight stay at Payam Hotel
Driving Distance: 64 km
DAY 5
From your hotel in Kas, you’ll head up to Gombe, where traditionally, shepherds living near Kas would bring their flocks in summer. Enjoy the fresh, cool mountain air with a short loop walk around Gombe’s green lake, and then a picnic on its shady shores. You’ll then head to Bezirgan, a hilltop village with an especially eclectic teahouse. Here you’ll be staying in a traditional village home which has been renovated and made into a guesthouse. Decorated with numerous antiques from the village, you’ll feel like your sleeping in a museum.
Dinner and overnight stay at Owlsland, Bezirgan
Driving Distance: 121 km
DAY 6
Leaving your special village retreat, you first stop will be the ancient city of Xanthos, dating back to at least the 8th century BCE, this city was once the capital of ancient Lycia. Next you’ll head to Pinara, another ancient site located in a tranquil mountain setting of pines and olive trees. Here you’ll take a short walk and be served a traditional village lunch. Then drive to Kayakoy where you’ll be staying for the night.
Dinner & overnight at Villa Rhapsody
Driving Distance: 104 km
DAY 7
Start the day with a hike through the abandoned Greek village near modern day Kayakoy, then head down to the well-known Oludeniz (Butterfly Valley) Beach. After this beautiful 6 km hike, nothing could be better than a swim. After a transfer back to your hotel, you’ll head to Dalyan. The tour concludes with a boat trip; you’ll see cliffside rock tombs, visit a beach/sea turtle nesting ground, and explore the ruins of Caunos. You will hand the car back when you arrive at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Dalyan Pension, Dalyan
Driving Distance: 73 km
DAY 8
Our services end today as you are transferred to Dalaman Airport (30 min)
Driving Distance: 32 km
EXTENSIONS
Got some more time? Extend your tour to include another diverse and exciting region.
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HIKE
Western Lycia
4 days of hiking on some of the Lycian Way’s most popular paths. Starting in Fethiye and ending in Sidyma, you’ll see high coastal views and witness traditional village life.
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HIKE
Bozburun Peninsula
This 4 day self guided tour on the Carian Trail covers some of the best walks on the Bozburun Peninsula. Amazing coastal views, remote ruins, ancient trails, and more await you.
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DRIVE & HIKE
Dalyan to Bodrum
This 8 day tour of the Turkish Coast starts in Dalyan and takes you all the way up to Bodrum. You’ll have half-day hikes combining mountains and the sea, experience Turkey’s culinary side and see ancient ruins in beautiful locations.
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Includes
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Car Rental
7 day car rental with unlimited mileage and basic insurances (theft protection and collision waiver damage).
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Transport
All transport during the walking program including the main transport from Antalya Airport on day 1 and to Dalaman Airport on day 8.
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Boat Trip
Full day boat trip in the Kekova Sound on day 4 and
a 3 hour private boat trip in Dalyan on day 7. -
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch Packs, 4 Dinners
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Accommodation
7 nights accommodation in good standard hotels.
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Equipment
We provide a GPS (handheld for hikers and a car GPS for self-drive tours), a prepaid Turkish phone , a detailed trip-book outlining your tour program, with lots of pictures and relevant information.
Excludes
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Entrance Fees to Historic Sites
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Lunches and Dinners not listed above
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Drinks at hotels or restaurants
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Personal expenses
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Flight tickets
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Travel Insurance
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Tips
For different group sizes and prices, please contact us.