Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bozburun
You'll get picked up from Dalaman airport and driven to Bozburun, a quiet coastal village on the Bozburun Peninsula. From there, you'll settle into your accommodation for the next four nights. It's a straightforward start to the trip after your flight arrives.
- Day 2
Sögüt to Bozburun
A short transfer takes you to a viewpoint above Söğüt, where your hike begins. You'll head down into the fishing village, then walk along the coast through Cumhuriyet before crossing over a pass that leads to the Bozburun shipyard. The trail ends at your hotel. Expect to walk about 12km over roughly 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Sögüt viewpoint to Bozburun
- Visit to ancient Carian city of Phoenix (Day 4 activity mentioned in itinerary structure)
Landmarks Sögüt Cumhuriyet Bozburun Shipyard - Day 3
Selimiye to Bozburun
You'll transfer to Selimiye in the morning and have the option to swim or grab a coffee at a local café before hitting the trail. The hike makes a semicircle over a hill that brings you back to Bozburun, and throughout the walk the blue Aegean Sea stays visible. This one's roughly 12km and takes around 3.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Selimiye to Bozburun
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Selimiye
- Coffee or refreshment at local café in Selimiye
Landmarks Selimiye - Day 4
Ancient Phoenix to Taslica
Your hike starts at the ancient city of Phoenix, where you can look at what remains of the old Carian settlement and check out their distinctive stonework. The path then takes you to two viewpoints with sea views stretching toward Rhodes and Symi. You'll finish the day in Taslica village. Plan for about 10km over 5 hours of walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike with visit to ancient city of Phoenix
Landmarks Phoenix Rhodes Symi - Day 5
Bahceli to Akyaka
You'll head to the farming hamlet of Bahceli and start hiking uphill through terraced valleys until you reach a saddle with sweeping sea views. A coastal path takes you high above the shoreline with the deep blue Aegean below you the whole way. The hike ends in Selimiye, then you transfer to Akyaka. Roughly 11km takes about 4 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Guided hike on coastal panorama trail from Bahceli to Selimiye
Landmarks Bahceli Selimiye - Day 6
Gökova Bay
Starting from Akyaka, your hike goes through old forest trails along the coastal slopes, and Gökova Bay stays in view most of the day. You'll walk forest paths before stopping at a seaside restaurant near the end. From there, it's a transfer back to Akyaka. This hike covers about 16km and takes roughly 4.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through forests along Gökova Bay coastal slopes
Optional Activities
- Lunch or refreshment at seaside restaurant
Landmarks Gökova Bay - Day 7
Yenice - Mount Sakar - Akyaka
This hike mixes different terrain starting through forest around Yenice village, then into dense forest where you'll feel quite far from other people. The route passes through the small village of Kuyucak before heading back into the woods. Once you reach a pass near the top, the Gulf of Gökova comes into view. A long forest descent brings you back down to Akyaka. Expect about 10km over 4.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Yenice through Mount Sakar forest to Akyaka
Landmarks Yenice Mount Sakar Kuyucak - Day 8
Departure from Akyaka
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your return flight home. This wraps up your hiking trip along the Turkish coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
