The Lycian coast in 9 days, from Fethiye to Antalya
9 days · Couples, lovers of the sea and ancient sites, walkers, families with children over 12 · May, June, September and October
Nine days and eight nights along the Lycian coast, between sea and mountains: three nights near Fethiye for the islands of the bay and Saklıkent Gorge, three nights in Çıralı, between the Olympos ruins and the flames of the Chimaera, after a drive via Kaş and Myra, then two nights in Antalya's old town for Aspendos and Perge.
from 1,390 € per person
Price collected on 22 October 2026. Based on 2 adults, listed hotels, excursions, entry fees and private transfers, breakfast included in Fethiye and Çıralı; flights, stops in Kaş and Demre, breakfast in Antalya and meals not included. Indicative price, taxes included, to be confirmed with your request.
Itinerary
- Days 1–4 Fethiye, Yanıklar bay · 3 nights — Yonca Lodge
- Days 4–7 Çıralı, below Mount Olympos · 3 nights — Olympos Lodge
- Days 7–9 Antalya, Kaleiçi · 2 nights — Casa Sur Antalya
Activities included in the indicative price
- Private transfer from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye (price per vehicle) · 53 € per vehicle
Public price collected on: Kiwitaxi, transfert privé aéroport de Dalaman – Fethiye (relevé pour le 1/06/2027) — accessed 23 October 2026
- Boat trip around the islands of Fethiye bay (7 hours) · 45 € per person
Public price collected on: Civitatis, balade en bateau dans les îles de la baie de Fethiye — accessed 22 October 2026
- Saklıkent Gorge day trip (8 hours) · 29 € per person
Public price collected on: Civitatis, excursion aux gorges de Saklıkent — accessed 22 October 2026
- Private transfer from Fethiye to Çıralı, direct route; stops in Kaş and Demre extra (price per vehicle) · 195 € per vehicle
Public price collected on: Kiwitaxi, transfert privé Fethiye – Çıralı (relevé pour le 4/06/2027) — accessed 23 October 2026
- Myra and St Nicholas Church (Demre) entries · 34 € per person
Public price collected on: KTB, barème des musées et sites pour les visiteurs étrangers à partir du 1er avril 2027 (reproduit par alomaliye.com) — accessed 22 October 2026
- Olympos ancient site and beach entry · 11 € per person
Public price collected on: KTB, barème des musées et sites pour les visiteurs étrangers à partir du 1er avril 2027 (reproduit par alomaliye.com) — accessed 22 October 2026
- Private transfer from Çıralı to Antalya (price per vehicle) · 70 € per vehicle
Public price collected on: Kiwitaxi, transfert privé Çıralı – Antalya (relevé pour le 7/06/2027) — accessed 23 October 2026
- Aspendos, Perge and Manavgat waterfall day trip (10 hours) · 45 € per person
Public price collected on: Civitatis, excursion à Aspendos, Perge et à la cascade de Manavgat — accessed 22 October 2026
- Private transfer from Antalya to Antalya airport (price per vehicle) · 29 € per vehicle
Public price collected on: Civitatis, transferts à Antalya — accessed 23 October 2026
How it works
Ancient Lycia covered the mountainous peninsula between Fethiye and Antalya. Its coast alternates coves, small harbours and ancient sites, with their tombs cut into the cliffs. This trip runs west to east, flying into Dalaman and out of Antalya: Dalaman is linked to Istanbul and, in season, to several European cities; Antalya is 3h55 from Paris and 3h35 from Lyon by direct flight3h45 from Brussels by direct flighta few hours' flight from Europe's main cities, direct or with one stop.
The trip has three stops of two or three nights, in small hotels by the water or in an old town. The price includes the excursions, the entry fees for the sites along the way and private transfers, from Dalaman airport to Antalya airport; stops in Kaş and Demre, on the drive from Fethiye to Çıralı, are extra.
At a glance
| Day | Plan | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Dalaman, drive to Fethiye | Yonca Lodge |
| 2 | The islands of Fethiye bay by boat | Yonca Lodge |
| 3 | Saklıkent Gorge | Yonca Lodge |
| 4 | Drive via Kaş and Myra to Çıralı | Olympos Lodge |
| 5 | The Olympos site and beach, the Chimaera in the evening | Olympos Lodge |
| 6 | Phaselis or the Tahtalı cable car | Olympos Lodge |
| 7 | Drive to Antalya, the old town of Kaleiçi | Casa Sur Antalya |
| 8 | Aspendos, Perge and the Manavgat waterfall | Casa Sur Antalya |
| 9 | Fly home from Antalya |
Days 1 to 3: Fethiye
An orchard by the water
Yonca Lodge is in Yanıklar, between Fethiye and Göcek, 40 km from Dalaman airport. Its 20 rooms are spread through a large orchard running down to the sea, with a private beach and a waterside pool; the hotel does not take children under 12 and opens from May to the end of October. It was priced at about €180 a night in June, breakfast included.
The islands and the lagoon
On day two, a seven-hour boat trip tours the islands of Fethiye bay, with swimming stops. In the evening, in Fethiye, the Lycian tombs of Telmessos look down on the town from the cliff; the 4th-century BC Tomb of Amyntas is the best preserved. Eight kilometres south, Kayaköy, a Greek village abandoned during the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, keeps 350 to 400 ruined houses. The Ölüdeniz lagoon, 24 km from Fethiye, has a 3 km beach with calm water.
Saklıkent
On day three, the eight-hour excursion to Saklıkent Gorge leads to a canyon 300 m deep and 18 km long, 50 km from Fethiye. After April, about 4 km of it can be walked; the canyon is impassable in winter.
Days 4 to 6: Çıralı and Olympos
The road via Kaş and Myra
Day four follows the coast east. Kaş, 106 km from Fethiye, is a small harbour from which boats leave for Kekova and its sunken ruins: the Kalkan, Kaş and Kekova page describes them. At Demre, 45 km from Kaş, Myra keeps its Lycian rock tombs and its Roman theatre, and the Church of St Nicholas stands over the tomb of the bishop of Myra, whose relics were carried off by merchants from Bari in 1087. Both entries, €15 and €19 from 1 April 2027, are included in the price. From Kaş to Çıralı the road is 122 km, about 1 h 55.
A turtle beach
Olympos Lodge has 14 white rooms in a large garden reserved for its guests, on Çıralı beach, below Mount Olympos and next to the ancient site. It was priced at about €375 a night in June, breakfast included. The beach at Çıralı, backed by dunes, is a nesting site for loggerhead turtles.
On day five, visit the site of Olympos, a Lycian port founded in the 3rd century BC, whose beach lies within the site; entry, €11, is included. In the evening, walk up above Çıralı to see the Chimaera of Yanartaş, natural flames rising from the rock that mythology links to the fire-breathing monster.
Phaselis or the Tahtalı
Day six is free. Phaselis, a port founded in the 7th century BC on a peninsula with three harbours, keeps its main street, agora and a small theatre (€11). The Tahtalı cable car climbs to the summit of the mountain, at 2,365 m.
Days 7 and 8: Antalya
Kaleiçi
Çıralı is 79 km from Antalya, about 1 h 15. Casa Sur Antalya, eight rooms in the restored house of the painter Muhittin Selamet, against the ancient wall and near Hadrian's Gate, has a botanical garden and a terrace bar. It was priced at about €218 a night in June, room only. The old town of Kaleiçi, inside its horseshoe-shaped walls, has about 3,000 tile-roofed houses; you enter through Hadrian's Gate, built in 130, and walk down to the old harbour, where boats leave to see the Düden waterfall drop into the sea.
Aspendos and Perge
On day eight, a ten-hour excursion combines Aspendos, Perge and the Manavgat waterfall. The theatre of Aspendos, built between 138 and 164, seats 15,000 and is one of the best preserved in the world. At Perge, 18 km from Antalya, the colonnaded street leads to the baths and agoras; the theatre is closed until its restoration is finished.
Day 9: departure
Antalya airport is 17 km from Kaleiçi, about 20 minutes, by private transfer.
Good to know
- When to go. In Fethiye, average highs are 27 °C in May and 32.1 °C in June, and exceed 35 °C in July and August; the sea averages 24.1 °C in June. Yonca Lodge opens from May to the end of October.
- Getting around. Private transfers are included; the Fethiye to Çıralı transfer is priced as a direct drive, and stops in Kaş and Demre are extra. Driving times given are without stops.
- Children. Yonca Lodge does not take children under 12; families with young children should choose another hotel in Fethiye.
- Ramadan and holidays. Opening hours change at some places: see Ramadan and holidays 2027 in Turkey.
- Entry requirements. The visa and entry requirements guide covers the document required and the length of stay. The rule for your country:
Entry requirements
| Nationality | Visa | Travel document | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | No visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, continuous or split | National ID card or passport, valid for at least 150 days after the date of entry and in good condition; an expired passport is not accepted. An ID card extended by five years is officially accepted, but a valid passport is strongly recommended | France Diplomatie, Conseils aux voyageurs, Entrée / séjour (Site last updated 15 September 2026) |
| Details: Minor travelling without one of their parents: ID card or passport valid 150 days after entry and a return travel authorisation signed by the parent(s) (service-public.fr form). French-Turkish dual nationals: carry a valid French document for the return; the Turkish authorities do not always inform the consulate of an arrest. Always carry ID. Registration on Fil d'Ariane recommended. According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, French citizens entering with their ID card are exempt from the 150-day validity rule, and a French passport expired for less than five years is accepted; France Diplomatie nevertheless requires 150 days' validity and states that an expired passport is not accepted. Travelling with a document valid for at least 150 days avoids any refusal, at boarding or on arrival | |||
| Belgian | No visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days | See the official page | SPF Affaires étrangères (Belgique), Voyager en Turquie, Informations pratiques (Site last updated 2 July 2026) |
| Details: Belgian (European) driving licences are valid. Travel insurance with assistance, repatriation and legal cover is considered absolutely necessary. Belgian-Turkish dual nationals: no Belgian consular assistance in Turkey; exit bans have been reported. Registration on Travellers Online recommended. According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, entry is possible with an ID card, with no 150-day validity requirement; a Belgian passport expired for less than five years is accepted; otherwise, the passport must remain valid for 60 days after the end of the stay, i.e. 150 days for a 90-day stay | |||
| Swiss | See the official page | The FDFA asks travellers to always carry their passport or ID card for checks — See the official page | DFAE (Département fédéral des affaires étrangères, Suisse), Conseils pour les voyages – Turquie (Site last updated 30 September 2026) |
| Details: Swiss-Turkish dual nationals: treated exclusively as Turkish, in principle without Swiss consular protection; those liable for military service should check with the Turkish representation before travelling, as they could be called up. Major medical procedures and hospital stays must be paid in advance. According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, entry is possible with an ID card, with no 150-day validity requirement; a Swiss passport expired for less than five years is accepted; otherwise, the passport must remain valid for 60 days after the end of the stay, i.e. 150 days for a 90-day stay | |||
| British | No visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for tourism or business, on a full 'British citizen' passport; other British passport types should check with the Turkish Embassy | Passport with an expiry date at least 150 days after the date you arrive and at least 1 blank page | GOV.UK (FCDO), Turkey, Entry requirements (Site last updated 19 October 2026) |
| Details: Carrying photo ID is a legal requirement. When leaving Turkey with a dual British-Turkish child aged 18 or under, you may need permission from the Turkish parent; some hotels refuse under-17s without a parent unless written consent is provided. Driving: a 1968 international driving permit, obtained in the UK, or a UK licence notarised in Turkish; the 1949 permit is no longer accepted; a green card for third-party insurance is required | |||
| German | No visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; leaving for a day no longer starts a new 90-day stay. The exemption does not give an absolute right of entry | Passport, temporary passport, ID card or child passport, accepted even if expired for up to one year; temporary ID card accepted but not recommended. A passport needs one blank page | Auswärtiges Amt, Türkei: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise, « Einreise und Zoll » (Site last updated 20 October 2026) |
| Details: No special rules for minors travelling alone or with one parent if they left Germany legally; a German-Turkish child needs a German document to return to Germany. German-Turkish dual nationals: treated only as Turkish, consular help limited or impossible; leave on the passport used to enter. Germans, especially those with ties to Turkey, have been refused entry or arrested over social media posts or activities in Germany. German driving licences are recognised for tourist stays. Travel health insurance with repatriation strongly recommended | |||
| Dutch | No visa for stays of up to 90 days with a Dutch passport or ID card; for longer stays, check with the Turkish embassy in the Netherlands | Passport or ID card valid for at least 150 days on arrival; a passport needs at least 1 blank page | Nederland Wereldwijd (ministère néerlandais des Affaires étrangères), Reisadvies Turkije (Site last updated 16 October 2026) |
| Details: Each child needs their own passport or ID card; an adult travelling alone with children under 18 should carry the documents required for travelling with a minor. Dutch driving licences are valid. Dutch-Turkish dual nationals: treated as Turkish; questioning, phone searches, arrest or exit bans are possible. Always carry your passport or ID card. According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dutch citizens entering with their ID card are exempt from the 150-day validity rule; the Dutch ministry requires 150 days for both passport and ID card | |||
| Luxembourgish | Not checked by Sabaro: see mae.gouvernement.lu | ||
| Irish | Not checked by Sabaro: see ireland.ie (DFA) | ||
| Swedish | Not checked by Sabaro: see Regeringen (UD) | ||
| Danish | Not checked by Sabaro: see Udenrigsministeriet (um.dk) | ||
| Norwegian | Not checked by Sabaro: see Regjeringen | ||
| Polish | Not checked by Sabaro: see Odyseusz (MSZ) | ||
| Czech | Not checked by Sabaro: see MZV ČR | ||
| Austrian | Not checked by Sabaro: see BMEIA | ||
| Italian | Not checked by Sabaro: see Viaggiare Sicuri | ||
| Spanish | Not checked by Sabaro: see exteriores.gob.es | ||
| Portuguese | Not checked by Sabaro: see Portal das Comunidades | ||
| Finnish | Not checked by Sabaro: see Ulkoministeriö (um.fi) | ||
Rules change: always check the official website before you travel.
- Safety. None of the stops is in an area advised against by the foreign ministries Sabaro follows. The safety in Turkey guide goes through the country area by area. The advice from your country:
| Country | Official advice | Source |
|---|---|---|
| France | The country is under heightened vigilance and the terrorist risk remains high nationwide. Keep away from gatherings and demonstrations, which can lead to arrest; political statements, including sharing posts on social media from abroad, can lead to an entry or exit ban. Advised against (red): the immediate vicinity of the Syrian and Iraqi borders; movement may be restricted in Reyhanlı, Kırıkhan, Siirt, Şırnak and Hakkari districts. Advised against unless essential (orange): Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır and Batman provinces, where an escort arranged with the local authorities is recommended. Iran is advised against; the land border has been closed in the direction of Iran since 2 March 2026. Earthquakes are frequent (those of 6 February 2023 devastated the south-east): install the AFAD Acil app. Balloon flights in Cappadocia: check the operator's safety measures. From 9 to 20 November 2026, COP31 in Antalya may disrupt travel and limit hotel availability. | Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs, Sécurité (Site last updated 15 September 2026) |
| Belgium | The risk of terrorist attacks persists nationwide: stay alert and avoid crowds, political gatherings and the vicinity of official buildings. All travel near the Turkish-Syrian and Turkish-Iraqi borders is strongly advised against; as a precaution, the Iranian border areas are advised against. When travelling to Adana, Hatay, Gaziantep, Kilis, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Şırnak, Muş, Bingöl, Bitlis, Batman, Kars, Iğdır, Ağrı, Van, Diyarbakır, Hakkari, Siirt or Tunceli provinces, also inform the Belgian embassy in Ankara. The earthquakes of 6 February 2023 severely hit eleven south-eastern provinces, including Gaziantep, Hatay, Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman. Forest fires in summer in the south and south-west; illicit alcohol causes dozens of deaths every month: buy only from official shops and bars. | SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement (Belgique), Conseils aux voyageurs (Site last updated 2 July 2026) |
| Switzerland | Travel to certain parts of the country is advised against. The risk of terrorist attacks persists at all times nationwide; most attacks have taken place in the south-east, Istanbul and Ankara. Regular protests and demonstrations, especially in Istanbul, with possible local curfews. Advised against: travel to the border areas with Syria and Iraq (landmines along the eastern border). Advised against for tourism and any non-urgent travel: Şırnak and Hakkari provinces. In the other provinces bordering Syria and Iraq, the greatest caution: travel by day, avoid rural roads, be accompanied by a trusted local person. Much of the country lies in an earthquake zone; forest fires in summer. | Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE, Suisse), Conseils pour les voyages (Site last updated 30 September 2026) |
| United Kingdom | Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey, mostly in the south-east, Ankara and Istanbul; targets include public buildings, places of worship, airports and large gatherings. Regular demonstrations in Istanbul and other cities, which may turn violent: avoid them. Against all travel: within 10 km of the Syrian border. Hakkari province: permission from the Governor's Office is needed for areas near the Iraqi and Iranian borders. Mount Ararat (Ağrı province): special military zone, paid permit from the Doğubayazıt government office. Earthquakes are frequent (magnitude 6.2 in the Sea of Marmara in April 2025); wildfires in summer. Travelling against FCDO advice can invalidate travel insurance. | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO, ministère britannique des affaires étrangères), Foreign travel advice (Site last updated 19 October 2026) |
| Germany | Terrorist threat in all parts of the country, especially the large cities; frequent demonstrations in big cities, to be avoided. In the immediate border area with Syria (Şanlıurfa and Mardin provinces) and with Iraq, avoid all travel that is not strictly necessary; landmines near the Syrian border, where all photography is forbidden. German citizens have been arbitrarily arrested, banned from leaving or refused entry, often over social media posts, shares or likes, a petition or membership of a Kurdish association in Germany; phones may be checked on arrival. People with family ties in Turkey and dual nationals are most affected. The 2023 earthquakes caused tens of thousands of casualties in eleven south-eastern provinces. Any road accident can lead to an exit ban. | Auswärtiges Amt (ministère fédéral des affaires étrangères, Allemagne), Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Site last updated 20 October 2026) |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg's foreign ministry publishes no Turkey-specific advice: it refers travellers to the travel advice of Belgium, France and Germany. | Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur (Luxembourg), Avis de voyage (accessed 22 October 2026) |
| Ireland | High degree of caution nationwide (level 2 of 4). High terrorist threat, with attacks in Istanbul and Ankara; the situation in the south-east is particularly serious. All travel strongly advised against within 10 km of the Syrian border; all but essential travel advised against to Hatay, Kilis and Şırnak provinces. A ban on demonstrations is in force in Istanbul: avoid all gatherings. The earthquakes of 6 February 2023 hit ten south-eastern provinces, including Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman and Hatay. Hot-air balloon accidents in Cappadocia and paragliding accidents at Ölüdeniz and Fethiye: use reputable operators and check your insurance. | Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA, ministère irlandais des affaires étrangères), Travel advice (Site last updated 30 September 2026) |
| Sweden | The Swedish ministry advises against all travel to the area near Syria and Iraq, up to 10 km from the Syrian and Iraqi borders, and against non-essential travel to the whole of the border provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Şırnak and Hakkari (decision of 28 March 2022, in force until further notice). The embassy in Ankara asks for particular caution near the Iranian border and reports temporary security zones, closed or restricted, in several border provinces. Stay alert to the risk of attacks in crowded places; avoid demonstrations. | Utrikesdepartementet (UD, ministère suédois des affaires étrangères), UD avråder (Site last updated 28 March 2022) |
| Denmark | The whole country except the orange and red zones: take extra care because of the risk of unrest and terrorism. Orange (non-essential travel advised against): the south-eastern provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Şırnak and Hakkari; if you go, use main roads only, travel outside towns by day only and never alone. Red (all travel advised against): within 10 km of the borders with Syria and Iraq. Security zones may be closed at short notice, especially in the east; do not trek alone in the south-eastern mountains. Risk of severe earthquakes and of forest fires in summer. | Udenrigsministeriet (ministère danois des affaires étrangères), Rejsevejledninger (Site last updated 17 June 2026) |
| Poland | Level 1, normal caution, for the country. Level 4 (do not travel): the 30 km border strip with Syria, Iraq and Iran in Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Şırnak, Hakkari, Van, Ağrı and Iğdır provinces. Level 3 (avoid travel): Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin and Van provinces outside the cities of the same name, and Adana, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, Şırnak, Hakkari, Ağrı, Iğdır, Diyarbakır, Siirt and Batman provinces. Level 2 (increased caution): the cities of Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin and Van. Terrorist and earthquake risk; do not photograph military sites or fly drones near them. | Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych (ministère polonais des affaires étrangères), service Odyseusz (Site last updated 15 October 2026) |
| Czechia | Increased caution. Weigh carefully any travel to the big cities (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir) and to the regions bordering Syria, Iraq and Iran, where Turkish armed forces are heavily present. The main tourist areas, such as the Mediterranean riviera from Antalya to Alanya and the Aegean region, are considered safe. Strictly avoid crowds and demonstrations; transport may be disrupted. | Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí (ministère tchèque des affaires étrangères), Upozornění na cesty (Site last updated 12 March 2026) |
| Netherlands | Yellow for most of the country: specific security risks. Red, do not travel: the Turkey-Syria border area and the Turkey-Iraq border area. Orange, essential travel only: Şırnak and Hakkari provinces, where violence occurs regularly, especially at night in remote rural areas, and the Habur border crossing (Iraq), keeping to the main road. Higher risk of terrorist attacks nationwide (PKK, Islamic State); regular demonstrations, especially in Istanbul. Turkey's disinformation law provides up to 3 years in prison for sharing messages deemed false. Earthquake-prone country; forest fires in summer. | Nederland Wereldwijd (ministère néerlandais des Affaires étrangères), Reisadvies Turkije (Site last updated 16 October 2026) |
| Norway | Not checked by Sabaro: see Regjeringen | |
| Austria | Not checked by Sabaro: see BMEIA | |
| Italy | Not checked by Sabaro: see Viaggiare Sicuri | |
| Spain | Not checked by Sabaro: see exteriores.gob.es | |
| Portugal | Not checked by Sabaro: see Portal das Comunidades | |
| Finland | Not checked by Sabaro: see Ulkoministeriö (um.fi) | |
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Frequently asked questions
Can part of the journey be done by boat?
Yes: the gulet cruise and the Lycian coast idea replaces the drive from Fethiye to Kekova with three nights on board a gulet.
Can we walk the Lycian Way?
Yes. The trail starts at Ölüdeniz and crosses Lycia eastwards. Specialist operators offer walks of several days on the western section, with accommodation and luggage transfer; the Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Faralya page gives an example.
Do we need to hire a car?
It is not necessary: private transfers between the stops are included. A car is still handy on the free days. The excursions on days two, three and eight leave from Fethiye and Antalya.
Can we see Kekova by boat?
Yes, by adding a night in Kaş or Kalkan, for example at Hotel Villa Mahal, across the bay from Kalkan. The day boat trip to Kekova leaves from Kaş, with swimming stops. The island of Kekova keeps on its north shore the remains of a town partly submerged by earthquakes, facing the village of Kaleköy and Simena Castle.
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