Itinerary
- Day 1
Izmir to Şirince
You'll land at Izmir airport and head to your hotel in Şirince village. If you've arranged it ahead of time, there's an optional Ephesus visit that leaves at 4pm and gets back around 6pm. Later that evening, you'll meet up with the group for a welcome meeting, and then everyone heads out for dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with new friends at a nearby restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nisanyan Hotel Sirince)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Ephesus Visit
Landmarks Ephesus 
- Day 2
Şirince to Bodrum
Heading south today to see the ancient ruins at Priene and Miletus, walking through temples and theaters that go back thousands of years. You'll stop at a local tea house and have Turkish bagels for lunch, then check out the temple complex at Didyma before reaching Bodrum. The evening is yours to pick a restaurant or join the CEO at their local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Turkish bagels lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Torbahan Hotel Torba)
Included Activities
- Priene Visit
- Miletus Visit
- Turkish Bagels Lunch
- Apollo Temple of Didyma Visit
Landmarks Priene Miletus Temple of Apollo at Didyma 
- Day 3
Bodrum
This morning you're exploring Bodrum's history by visiting the castle and wandering through historical sites. After that, head to the ancient city of Halikarnasos to see the Mausoleum of Mausoleus and the theater. Stop in Gumusluk for lunch with views across the bay, then visit the Bodrum windmills for panoramic views. The rest of the day and evening are completely free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch overlooking the bay in Gumusluk with local specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Torbahan Hotel Torba)
Included Activities
- Bodrum Castle Visit
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Visit
- Free Time
Landmarks Bodrum Castle Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Bodrum Windmills - Day 4
Bodrum to Dalyan
Drive to Dalyan and board a boat for the day on the river. You'll soak in the natural mud pools and rinse off in the river or lake. Cruising upriver, you'll explore the ancient site of Kaunos and see rock tombs carved into the cliffs. Lunch happens by the river at Dalyan beach, and after swimming and relaxing, the boat takes you back to your hotel where the evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch next to the river at Dalyan beach)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Arp Dalyan)
Included Activities
- Dalyan Boat Trip
- Mud Baths
- Acropolis of Kaunos
- Dalyan Beach
Landmarks Kaunos Dalyan Rock Tombs Dalyan Beach 
- Day 5
Dalyan to Göcek
Travel to the village of Minare for a hike up to the remote ancient city of Pinara. You'll walk through the theater, basilica, and see Lycian rock tombs carved into the stone cliffs. Back in Minare, a local family has prepared lunch for you, which gives you a chance to learn about life in the region. Later you'll head to Göcek and check in at your hotel with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch prepared by a family in Minare)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Layla Gocek)
Included Activities
- Minare Village Day Tour
- Hike to the Lycian Era Ruins of Pinara
- Free Time
Landmarks Pinara - Day 6
Göcek to Ölüdeniz
You've got two options today: either hike sections of the Lycian Way going from village to village with the Mediterranean on one side and forest on the other, or paddle a sea kayak along the turquoise coast exploring rocky coves and Saint Nicholas Island. Both groups meet up in the seaside village of Ölüdeniz for lunch at a local restaurant. Spend some free time checking out this beach destination before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Ölüdeniz)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Layla Gocek)
Included Activities
- Oludeniz Lagoon Swim
- Free Time
- Kayak or Hike Along the Lycian Way
Landmarks Ölüdeniz Lagoon Saint Nicholas Island - Day 7
Göcek
The full day happens on a boat exploring Göcek's bays, with time for swimming and snorkeling along the way. You'll stop for a hike to Cleopatra's Baths where hot spring water meets the sea. A barbecue lunch is served onboard before heading back to Göcek. End your Lycian Way adventure with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Barbecue lunch onboard), Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Göcek)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Layla Gocek)
Included Activities
- Göcek Boat Trip
Landmarks Cleopatra's Baths - Day 8
Departure
Your adventure wraps up today. You can leave anytime with complimentary transfer to Dalaman airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
