22 independent reviews for The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Reviews for The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Maureen Connors review 2 Nov 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Excellent guide very knowledgeable2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Hiking poles helpful. Teaiks are steep and rocky3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Supported local businesses4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Alan Chaffey review 3 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Great scenery and walks; Alper the guide was excellent. The group were fantastic and we all got on really well with each other. The boat trip and swim in the sea on the last day was a bonus.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The walks were classed as moderate and judging by other walking holidays I've done I'd say that was accurate. Nevertheless a reasonable level of fitness is required, especially if it's hot. Strong and worn-in walking shoes/boots are a must as some of the paths are loose shale and rocks. Also don't forget your poles, these are essential.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local restaurants were used and the village house we stayed in for a one night was locally owned.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent value for money - one of the best walking holidays I've done.Rebekka Dickinson review 29 May 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
A clear highlight was seeing the ancient city of Patara, with barely any other tourists there, and the boat ride at the end of the trip which felt like such a big reward for completing the hike!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't underestimate the difficulty of this hike. It was difficult terrain in the ascents and descents, and rather challenging in the heat. It's absolutely manageable for experienced hikers though.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, supporting the small local guest houses and restaurants felt like we were able to make an impact on the local communities. Overall it felt like a good way to minimise our ecological footprint, whilst exploring this fantastic part of the world.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10/10! We loved the whole experience, our tour leader Nebil was absolutely perfect and the whole group had such a fantastic time!Angela Allan review 12 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Patara2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be fit - this is not a walk in the park - quite demanding stony ascents and descents3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
GoodMarylyn McQuaide review 26 May 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The scenery, the guide (Nebil) and swimming in the Turquoise Sea!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure you are fit enough and can manage scree and rugged paths!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very goodMaggie Bartlett review 23 Nov 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being in touch with the landscape by walking and swimming in it.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don’t forget that Turkey can be cold and wet in late November.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - we supported small growers by buying drinks etc along the way and stayed one night in a small village house. Most of the trip was walking so there wasn’t much vehicle use involved.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent- everything was very well organised and the guide was great.Tim Hill review 17 Nov 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Boat trip/sunken city. A grand finale!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Well described in brochure but be prepared to rough it (a bit!). Sections are tricky but v. well supervised by guide.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, within parameters of international flights!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
ExcellentCatrina Hudson review 11 Nov 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Great group and incredible scenery.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for basic accommodation3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, the guide took us to local places to eat4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
ExcellentGill Vaughan review 7 Oct 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The wonderful ever-changing views of mountains and rocky coastline, the friendliness of the people in all the places we stayed, great food and a lovely group. The guide was really good too.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Walking boots and poles for the stony mountain walking3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, as all the places we stayed were locally owned as were the restaurants we ate at4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great trip with some challenging but rewarding walking and some easier days tooWendy Sanders review 23 May 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Hiking through ancient ruins with an incredible group and incredible guide was the highlight of my vacation.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Read the hiking itinerary, know your fitness level.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, my vacation benefitted local people, including those in hard to reach places.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Five starts! It was truly wonderful.Jacqui Scott review 22 Apr 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The hiking in spectacular scenery in unspoilt areas. The local people were so lovely. Friendly, trusting, helpful and honest. Stopping to eat and drink at very local family run places. Staying in rural, unspoilt villages etc.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be flexible and open minded. Relax and enjoy the locality. Appreciate the local people and guides and enjoy the company of fellow travellers.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes definitely. We stayed in locally run places and stopped to eat and drink in trackside establishments. Eating their local dishes etc. buying their home made goods.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was one of the best for allowing us a certain amount of freedom whilst being very well organised by the company and our guide who was very experienced, popular with the locals, kept her cool and seemed able to deal with any eventuality.Janine Bendit review 20 Nov 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The tour leader, the environment, the local villages and the group.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring poles, there are some challenging bits that are very doable, enjoy yourself3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I did feel it benefited local people but I don’t think there was anything I noticed in place that supported conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I thought there would be more meals included and better access to wifi so that was disappointing. But I had a great time. The walking and the company and the learnings were fabulousJennifer West review 14 Apr 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Beautiful scenery, great guide and good walking companions.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You need to be fit, adaptable and I think it’s worth staying an extra day in Kas at the end.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This was a fantastic experience- well considered and varied.Michael Gonsalves review 26 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing different areas of the Lycian Way and regions of Turkey. Each day unique and offered a variety of beautiful walking experiences.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Travelers need to appreciate the different terrains and be patient with themselves and others and take the time needed to enjoy each walk.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Helpful for the local economy and the lunch with a local family in the mountains was a special treat.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Our in country guide Rukiya did a great job with our diverse group. It is clear she loves her work.David Skinner review 20 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Hiking all day through the beautiful landscapes of this part of Turkey, and experiencing the archaeology and nature on foot and at a slow pace. We visited remote villages with ancient ruins mixed in with farm houses, well off the tourist trail. The boat trip, swimming and barbecue on the second last day was a highlight.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't expect luxury accommodation. Overnights are basic to average, but compensated by the warm welcome of the Turkish hosts, particularly on the night in the village house. The terrain was often rough and rocky - good boots and hiking poles (if you use them) are essential. Expect at least the possibility of rain and bring appropriate layers.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Most of the time we were in rather remote areas, where few tourists would ever go. Therefore those restaurants, guest houses, shops benefited from our group of travellers. Some of the food we ate was grown directly by our hosts - gaot's milk products, honey, eggs, vegetables.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
The holiday was excellent, and fulfilled all our expectations. Our guide Zeynep was friendly, attentive, full of information and great fun. She set a comfortable pace and made sure that nobody was over-taxed by the walking. She went out of her way to accommodate special dietary needs. Each day we reached our destination in time to rest, have a shower, etc before dinner, without being over-tired.Gill Sheahan review 4 Jun 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The last day, when a boat trip and bbq followed the walk2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, money was spent by the tour operator on local accommodation and services, and we were encouraged to buy extras locally. Not sure if we achieved any significant reduction in environmental impact - but of course we only left footprints (and no rubbish) on the trail!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good funGed Alys review 1 Nov 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The freedom to hike.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Travel lite.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful experience 10/1.Joan Mullaly review 12 Jun 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We really got out into the countryside and at times you'd feel like the only tourists on the Lycian way. The scenery was just beautiful, weather was very hot, a little cooler in the mountains but very hot and humid when down along the coast.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Best time would be April and early May, it was a bit too hot for hiking some days on the trail.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we pooled some cash at the start of the hike and all locals were tipped and we stayed mostly in small family owned hotels.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I loved it! The food in Turkey was fantastic, loads of veg, fruit and nuts. Our guide Cenk was amazing, really helpful and brought us to great restaurants in the towns. Highly recommended.Mary Anne Alston-Sengül review 8 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The wonderful views from each walking stretch.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Remember to bring long sleeve shirts for sun protection3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The visit to a village guest house and eating at local restaurants supported locals.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very enjoyable and well-organisedEurydike Kovacs review 23 Oct 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The beautiful views of the trip and meeting likeminded people2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check your fitness level3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes it did the first two.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I have enjoyed it. Very good guide.Amanda Grace review 20 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
From the moment we met the whole trip was amazing. We got real insight into how Turkish people live in the villages as well as time on the coast. The final day on the boat was the icing on the cake. The trip was great value for money and the food was excellent. Our guide Zenyep was highly organised, fun and made the trip so memorable...she even taught us some Turkish. The only downside was that we had to go home!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
I would highly recommend this trip. Some of the walks were challenging so needed a good level of fitness but the scenery blew us away. There was a real range of accommodation but all was really comfortable.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
This trip really supported local businesses especially in the villages. They produced the most amazing food made from locally grown ingredients.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Exceptional!Joy Field review 19 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The food, from local families at the homestays, from the street providers in the small towns we walked to/through, and from the restaurants/cafes in the larger towns like Kas and Patara. The food experience was matched, (and probably enhanced) by some spectacular walking, and an introduction to the Lycian civilization and their legacies. A vibrant and enthusiastic guide and a great group of like minded walkers also added to the overall experience.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Some of the walking is tough (and hot) so come prepared with the appropriate walking gear, - the rewards far outweigh the efforts though. Pack an open mind and indulge in as many aspects of the Turkish culture that you can.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local guides and transport were used and accommodation and meals were provided by local families or locally run businesses4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, - a fabulous introduction at grass roots level, to much of what Turkey has to offer.Holiday Reviews
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