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The Lycian Way is a 335-mile hiking trail between Fethiye and Antalya along Turkey’s Mediterranean Sea coast. Hiking the whole trail takes about 30 days, but short lengths are easily accessed from towns along the route.\u00a0 Ancient ruins dot the landscape and add cultural depth to the stunning natural scenery.<\/p>\n

Our privately escorted Magnificent Turkey tour<\/a> visits sites on the Lycian Way. This tour can be customized to spend more time in the area, if desired.<\/p>\n

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the Delikkemer Aqueduct<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"ancient
ancient sarcophagi near Kekova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Pataras
Patara Beach and dunes near remains of the ancient Lycian city of Patara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Lycian
Lycian tombs at Myra (modern Demre)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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