The Lycian Way

On some days there are significant elevation gains and losses and therefore you should be a regular walker and have a good level of fitness to gain full enjoyment from this tour.

You will need to be pretty sure-footed and have good balance. We recommend walking poles for this tour.

On some days there are significant elevation gains and losses and therefore you should be a regular walker and have a good level of fitness to gain full enjoyment from this tour.

It should be noted that the terrain in Turkey is quite rocky and stony. Some trails are smooth, but you may need to negotiate this uneven terrain from time to time, so you will need to be pretty sure-footed and have good balance. We recommend walking poles.

Terrain on The Lycian Way East: There are some narrow sections with a moderate (2-5m) drop on days 2 and day 7. However, only the most serious sufferers of vertigo are likely to find this challenging.

This tour is graded moderate. Within the tour individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

You'll stay in family-run guesthouses and hotels throughout, usually of a 3 or 4-star standard, and most properties have a swimming pool.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

In most cases a single room will simply be a double room for sole use, though this can't always be guaranteed given the smaller size of some properties.

Breakfast is included every morning. A picnic lunch is included on some days along the route, and on other days you can buy lunch from a local shop or café before setting off, or ask your accommodation to prepare one for you. A few dinners are included at specific overnight stops too - on other nights you can eat at your accommodation or choose from the local restaurants nearby.

You can start this tour any time between April and May, or from September to October - the height of summer (June to August) gets too hot in Turkey for comfortable walking. Expect a warm Mediterranean climate with mostly clear, sunny days from March through to around September, though rain is possible at any time of year.

Spring brings fewer crowds and pleasant walking conditions, with wildflowers coming into bloom by May. Autumn is equally favourable, with cooler weather and striking seasonal colour, though you can expect the odd afternoon or evening thunderstorm. The earlier or later in the year you travel, the higher the chance of rain, with October through March being the wettest stretch. Before May and after late October, some local shops and restaurants may have reduced hours or be closed for the season, and swimming pools at accommodations are typically closed outside of June to September.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

This tour follows the Lycian Way, an official long-distance trail that's way-marked with red and white painted signs for the most part, although you'll also pick up some other paths along the way. We provide comprehensive route notes and maps alongside the app.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

If you choose the Lycian Way East tour:

Getting to the start: the best airport to fly into is Antalya Airport, served by low-cost airlines such as Easyjet and Thomson, as well as scheduled airlines such as Turkish Airlines. On arrival, you'll be provided with a transfer to your first night's accommodation, and you'll also be transferred back to Antalya Airport on your last day.

If you choose the Lycian Way West tour:

Getting to the start: Dalaman Airport is the most convenient airport for both the beginning and end of the tour, served by low-cost and charter airlines from across the UK, including Thomson, Easyjet, Jet2, Monarch and Fly Thomas Cook, as well as scheduled airlines such as Turkish Airlines. Transfers to and from your first and last night's accommodation are included - please provide your flight arrival and departure details as soon as possible after booking.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

We also recommend bringing a compass, since the terrain underfoot can be quite rocky and uneven in places.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

This route is split into an eastern and western section, each bookable individually or combined into the full Lycian Way. The eastern section tends to bring slightly longer days close to the coast, with a quieter, more off-the-beaten-track feel, while the western section is shorter but steeper, with more ancient history along the way, including a stay at a unique lighthouse hotel.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation