Aegean Coast

The Carian trail is a long-distance trekking route located in the south western corner of Turkey. With over 800km of trails it offers a rich variety of natural beauty. Isolated mountain slopes, untouched coves, hills full of olive and almond trees, all can be enjoyed while hiking the age-old foot paths that pass by by monuments from the Carian civilization that thrived in this region during Antiquity. We hike from small mountain villages on lush green hills to friendly coastal towns alongside a deep blue sea.

The 850 km Carian trail is the longest of Turkey's long-distance trekking routes. Located in the south western part of Turkey it runs through the provinces of Muğla and Aydın, passing by numerous monuments from the Carian civilization that thrived in this region during Antiquity. The region has its own unique architecture and many ancient villages, untouched coves, hills full of olive and almond trees, and ancient cities, some of which are only accessible on foot. This guided tour takes in the Bozburun Peninsula, one of the 5 sections of the Carian trail. Leaving busy tourist centres such as Marmaris behind, we hike from the blues of the sea to the greens of the hills, starting on forested slopes above Kumlübük and slowly making our way to the more barren hillsides of the southern part of the peninsula. We pass sleepy coastal towns and traditional mountain villages, on the way enjoying the ever changing, amazing views.

A week of perfect cycle touring beside the blissful Mediterranean. Choose from guided or self-guided options to suit you best. Flexible tour lengths from 5 to 12 days. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus. Cycle the Bozburun peninsula with it’s beautiful coves and villages. Discovering little known beaches on the Dilek Peninsula. Dalyan’s protected turtle beach and unique fresh water lagoon. Lake Bafa National Park and it’s unique rock formations. Get away from it all in the remote wilderness of Latmos Mountains.

This luxury cycling tour is the finest and most complete holiday in the Biking in Turkey portfolio, designed from the ground up to meet world class service standards and exceed expectations every step of the way. Based on our popular and highly praised Aegean Road Bike Touring programme, this tour breaks the route up into smaller, more manageable chunks, discarding anything other than the most perfect rides, and anchoring the evenings at superior boutique hotels throughout. With shorter distances averaging 50km per day the route retains enough hills to be challenging but leaves you with plenty of free time simply to enjoy your time with us. Whether you choose to explore historical sights, relax in blissful tranquility on little-known beaches or unwind and distress in the fine facilities of our hotels, you will relish the time and freedom. The route itself takes to a network of roads that link coastal mountains with paradise beaches and rugged peninsulas. It is a chance to experience the true beauty and character of Turkey’s less-developed seaside and coastal hinterland areas, far away from the hustle bustle of modern life.

Capturing the highlights of Turkey in one tour is not easy, but this 14 day culture & hike program comes close. It gives you a chance to discover the rich history of Istanbul, the city that embraces two continents and to admire the 'out of this world' natural and cultural wonders of Cappadocia. Next, you can strengthen your legs on some of the most beautiful sections of the Lycian Way, before ending the holiday with a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in Turkey, Ephesus.