Trekking and Hiking in Turkey

Turkey is ideal for those who like to walk eco friendly and at the same time take in spectacular scenery. Marked pathways include, on the Mediterranean coast, the Lycian Way between Fethiye and Antalya and the St Paul Trail between Perge and Yalvac. There are many eco friendly short trails in the Cappadocian landscape and for serious trekkers the Kackar Mountains in the northeast of the country can be recommended.

St Paul`s Trail:

St Paul, along with St. Peter, is acknowledged as the most famous of the early Christian missionaries. It is within Turkey`s boundaries that his birthplace is found, and where all his journeys took place. Most of the first Christian communities he founded are also located in Turkey. Without doubt it is in large part down to him that Christianity spread here from Jeruselam and from here into the heart of Europe. Although he also travelled in Syria, Cyprus and Greece,

Lycian Way Trekking:

The Lycian Way is a very long-distance footpath in Turkey. It is 500 km long and stretches from Fethiye to Antalya, around part of the coast of ancient Lycia. It is way marked with red and white stripes. The Sunday Times has listed it as one of the world's top ten walks. Its name comes from the ancient civilisation which once ruled the area. The route is graded medium to hard; it is not level walking, but has many ascents and descents as it approaches and veers away from the sea. It is easier at the start near Fethiye and gets more difficult as it progresses. It is recommended that you walk the route in spring or autumn; February-May or September-November. Summer in Lycia is hot, although you could walk short, shady sections. The route is mainly over footpaths and mule trails; mostly limestone and often hard and stony underfoot.

Kackar Trail

Please visit Coruh Valley for further information.

Evliya Çelebi Way

The Evliya Celebi Way is a proposed cultural route for riders and walkers to be established in northwest Turkey in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the birth, in 1611, of the great Ottoman traveller of that name. Evliya Celebi travelled the Ottoman Empire and beyond for some 40 years, and left a 10 volume account of his journeying.

We have compiled a list of trekking and hiking tours in Turkey. If you are interested in any of these trekking and hiking holidays and tours please contact us with any questions for ordering free brochures or booking. Our trekking and hiking list is updated frequently so do not forget to visit us again. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Trekking Departure Dates for 2013

Seven Capes Trek (7 days)
31 March to 6 April for Easter
7 April 13 April
14 April to 20 April
21 April to 27 April
28 April to 4 May
5 May to 11 May
29 September to 05 October

Pirates Coast Trek (8 days)
21 April to 28 April
28 April to 5 May
6 October to 13 October

Lycian Way ( Two weeks Trek )
12 May to 26 May

St Paul Trail (10 Days)
11 May to 20 May
14 September to 23 September

Kackar Mountains
21 July to27 July
28 July to 3 August
4 August to 10 August
11 August to 17 August
18 August to 24 August
25 August to 31 August
1 September to 7 September
8 September to 14 September

Kackar Mountains
11 August to 24 August

Combined Kackar Mountains – Ararat Mountain Trek (14 DAYS)
12 August to 25 August

Mt. Ararat Climb
28 July to 4 August

Cappadocia – Aladaglar
22 June to 05 July

Cappadocia (7 Days)
31 March to 7 April
7 April to 13 April
14 April to 20 April
16 September – 22 September