The Mediterranean coast

Itinerary

• DAY 1

  Arrival Antalya & drive via ancient Phaselis to Adrasan

  Meet at the Antalya airport with Demavend Travels representative and drive to Adrasan, on the way we visit Phaselis, an ancient Greek and roman city with three harbours. Through the middle of the city runs a 24m wide ancient street. The 'Hadrian waterway gate' is on the southern part of the street with ruins of shops and stores on the sides and near these are ruins of public places such as roman baths, agora and theatres. In the afternoon we arrive in Adrasan, a pleasant small settlement with a two km long sand beach. Here you will find an area ideal for excursions and discoveries, located at an unspoilt cove surrounded by an outstanding natural beauty. A paradise for nature lovers and an attractive choice for those who like to have a swim in the sea.

  Transfer time: 1 - 2 h; transfer distance: 110 km (Antalya - Adrasan)

  ON: in Adrasan at the hotel

  Meals: - / - / D

• DAY 2

  Adrasan to Karaöz via Gelidonya lighthouse

  A simply superb day of coastal walking awaits us, as we begin today’s hike from our accommodation climbing steadily to a pass at 470 metres. Then dropping down closer to the sea’s edge, the route twists and turns amongst limestone crags, sometimes under pine trees and sometimes on the cliff edge. There are views down to hidden coves and across to desert islands. This is a beautiful walk contouring the range of hills which forms the backbone of Gelidonya. We climb again to arrive on a rocky ridge crest overlooking the peninsula of cape Gelidonya with its two lighthouses. Descending a stony path to the upper of these we then follow a wide trail down through pine forest to our waiting vehicle and drive back to Adrasan where we spend the night.

  Walking time: 5 - 6 h; walking distance: 18 km; ascent: 400m; descent: 400m

  Transfer time: 20 min.; transfer distance: 14 km (Gelidonya/Karaöz – Adrasan)                                                        

  ON: in Adrasan at the hotel

  Meals: B / L / D

• DAY 3

  Adrasan to Cirali - hike via flames of the Chimaira to Ulupinar village and drive to Antalya

  Today’s walk takes us through a beautiful pine forest with nice streams, rivers and viewpoints. There is a short transfer to the starting point in Cirali, where we pick up the Lycian way and continue to follow the trail north. We climb up to a small hill and follow the walking path to the flames of Chimaira, called in Turkish Yanartas (flaming rock). The spot consists of some two dozen vents in the ground, grouped in two patches on the hillside. The vents emit methane thought to be of metamorphic origin. In ancient times sailors could navigate by the flames. After following the stream for a while, we arrive in Ulupinar village where our vehicle is already waiting for us.

  In the late afternoon we arrive in Antalya where it is possible to walk through the old city centre (Kaleici); with its narrow cobbled streets of historic Ottoman era houses; with streets and buildings still bear the marks of Antalya’s history. The old city centre has been restored to retain much of its historical character; most famous the Hadrian’s gate, the clock tower, Yivli Minare and Hidirlik tower.

  Walking time: 3 - 4 h; walking distance: 9 km; ascent: 330m; descent: 190m;

  Transfer time: 1 - 2 h; transfer distance: 80 km (Ulupinar – Antalya)

  ON: in Antalya city centre at the hotel

  Meals: B / L / D

• DAY 4

  Trip concludes at Antalya airport

  After breakfast; transfer to Antalya airport where the trip concludes.                                                                                        

  Transfer time: 20 min.; transfer distance: 15 km (Antalya Kaleici – Antalya airport)

  Meals: B / - / -