To enter Turkey, you need a passport that is valid for 180 days from the date of entry into Turkey.

For optimal comfort, it's advisable to wear hiking shoes with a sturdy sole that's about 1.5 sizes larger than your foot. This ensures that your toes, particularly the big toe (and ideally, all the others), won't hit the front of the shoe when you're descending downhill. Walking downhill with your toes jammed against the shoe's front can lead to discomfort and foot issues if your footwear isn't chosen correctly.

Some hikers on my tours suggest that trekking boots are indispensable. If you have a pair, it's a good idea to bring them along. However, keep in mind that the Lycian Way can get quite hot, so trekking sneakers can be a suitable alternative.

Consider bringing Crocs along. Not for the trail itself, but they can be a welcome relief for your feet in the evenings after a day in sneakers.

Trekking poles are more of a personal choice. If you're accustomed to hiking with them, then by all means, bring them along. I, for one, always prefer to hike with trekking poles.

• Trekking poles (optional but recommended);
• Earplugs for the Western Lycian Way route (one hotel has a rooster that wakes up at 5 a.m.);
• Small backpack for daily use;
• Seat pad (optional, but it's a very convenient item);
• Thermos (optional);
• Fork/spoon (for snacks on the trail);
• Compact microfiber towel (if available).

You need to take medications if you have chronic illnesses.
Band-aids and antiseptics are recommended.

There is almost no water along the route, so you should always carry it with you from the hotel or store. It is best to take at least 1 liter per person per day, preferably 1.5 liters. Detailed information about water availability on the trail will be provided in the guidebook.

Breakfasts are provided at the hotels and are included in the program cost.

Lunches: on some days, you will eat at cafés along the route, and on other days, you will need to bring snacks with you. Supermarkets like Migros (found in Antalya, Demre, Fethiye, and Kaş) sell ready-to-eat packets that do not require water. You can show a picture of these packets (below) to the store clerks, and they will help you find them on the shelves.

You can also buy canned tuna, Turkish dolma (rice with spices in grape leaves, though this is an acquired taste), eggplants, beans, or other items. There is a variety to choose from. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and bars are also available in stores.

Detailed information about which days you need to buy snacks and which days will have cafés along the route will be provided in the guidebook.

Dinners: at hotels or cafés near the hotels. Detailed information about dinners will be provided in the final program.

For private transfers to or from Antalya, you can book through SkyTransfer. Their WhatsApp and Telegram number is +90 (553) 341 89 89, they speak English. Payment can be made to the driver in dollars, euros, or lira, or in advance by bank card. The cost of a transfer to Demre is $120, to Kaş is $150, and to Fethiye is $150.

For private transfers to or from Dalaman, you can book through Bluehill Travel via WhatsApp at +90 533 321 39 56. The cost of a transfer from Dalaman to Fethiye is $55, from Dalaman to Kaş is $120-$140, and from Dalaman to Demre is $150.

Below is information on how to get there by public transportation.

1. From Antalya Airport to Antalya Bus Station:

1.1. Taxi: No need to bargain, the trip will be by meter. They accept cash and sometimes cards. Make sure the driver resets the meter after you get in the taxi to avoid being overcharged. The trip costs around 20 USD.

1.2. OR tram: Right opposite the airport exit, there is a tram stop. Here is the location: Dropped pin. Take either of the two trams to the İsmetpaşa stop (if you need to go to the city center) or to the Otogar stop (bus station). You can pay for the tram by card or with cash at the machine (you need to exchange a minimum amount of dollars for lira at the airport). Ticket machines are located upstairs after taking the escalator or near the elevators. The fare is around 2 USD or less.

Note: Your plane may land at a different terminal located nearby. In this case, you will need to walk or take a taxi to the tram stop (location above) and then take the tram.

Take the tram to the Otogar stop. Here is the location: Dropped pin. After arriving, you need to walk around the entire bus station building and reach this point: Dropped pin.

Antalya Bus Station to Fethiye Bus Station: You enter the bus station, go through the scanner, and ask any staff member for “Fethiye.” They will direct you to your bus. The bus departs every hour on the hour, i.e., at 12:00, 13:00, etc., but the schedule may change. The schedule can be found here: https://www.obilet.com/otobus-bileti/antalya-fethiye. You need to look for the bus from the company Bati Antalya. The fare is 5-7 USD, and the trip takes 3.5 hours.

Fethiye Bus Station to Hotel: When you arrive at the bus station, take a taxi to the hotel. It will cost about 10 USD.

Antalya Bus Station to Kaş Bus Station: You enter the bus station, go through the scanner, and ask any staff member for “Kaş otobüs.” They will direct you to your bus. The bus departs approximately every 45 minutes, and the trip takes 4 hours. The fare is about 10 USD. The bus schedule is below. Look for departures marked with green dashes.

Kaş Bus Station to Hotel: You can walk to the hotel as Kaş is very small. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, but the fare is fixed, starting from 5 euros, even if the trip lasts 2 minutes.

Hotel in Fethiye to Fethiye Bus Station: You need to take a taxi from your hotel to the bus station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eZbLv9BmxM2EmSrS8?g_st=ic.

Fethiye Bus Station to Antalya Bus Station: From this point https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVidrtd55bgTyMTd6?g_st=it, buses depart for Antalya. The schedule can be found here: https://www.obilet.com/otobus-bileti/fethiye-antalya. The ticket costs around 10 USD. This bus will take you to the bus station in Antalya. You need to look for the bus from the company Bati Antalya.

Antalya Bus Station to Airport (or City Center): The bus will arrive approximately here: link. After that, you need to walk around the entire bus station building and come to this point: link.

Proceed to the tram platform (through the underground passage with moving walkways) and take the tram towards Havalimani. If you need to get off in the city center, get off earlier. The final stop is the airport. The trip to the airport takes about 40 minutes.

1. Kaş to Antalya (Bus Station): Go to the bus station in Kaş: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTogqhA4XE8uxjw66?g_st=ic and take the bus to Antalya (Antalya bus station is the final stop). Buses run every hour, and the ticket costs 7-10 USD. Bus schedule (but it can change):

Частные трансферы можно заказать через меня, стоимость от 50 евро за машину.
Ниже описано, как добираться на общественном транспорте.

Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Bus Station: Exit the airport, and right across from it, there will be a bus stop. Here is the location of the stop. You need to take the bus labeled Fethiye. Pay the fare to the driver in lira (you need to exchange a minimum amount of dollars or euros for lira at the airport) or by card. It is better to exchange the remaining money in Fethiye or Kaş at a better rate. There is no schedule for these buses; they adjust to arriving flights. The trip takes about 45 minutes. The fare is 5-7 euros.

Fethiye Bus Station to Hotel: It’s easier to take a taxi. It will cost about 10 USD.

Fethiye to Kaş: From this point https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVidrtd55bgTyMTd6?g_st=it, buses depart for Kaş. The schedule can be found here: https://www.obilet.com/otobus-bileti/fethiye-kas. The ticket costs around 6-10 USD. This bus will take you to the bus station in Kaş. You need to look for the bus from the company Bati Antalya. Other buses go to the bus station outside of Kaş.

Каш - Демре: в Каше нужно сесть на автобус, который идет до Антальи и выйти в Демре у этой точки: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iVrkpkTvXBiWXJRw7?g_st=ic. Как будете подъезжать к этой точке, подойдите к водителю и попросите остановить. Поездка займет час. Отель Demyra hotel будет через дорогу.

From Kaş Bus Station to Hotel: You can walk to the hotel (Kaş is small) or take a taxi. Taxi drivers will be at the bus station; you need to approach them and say where you are going. Fares start from 8 USD, even if the trip lasts 2 minutes.

To Fethiye bus station:

If you are staying in Oludeniz, take a public minibus or a taxi from here to Fethiye bus station first.

If you are staying in Fethiye: better to take a taxi from your hotel to Fethiye bus station.

Fethiye Bus Station to Dalaman Airport: Take a bus that departs from this point. The bus schedule can be viewed here: link. The fare is 7-10 USD. The trip takes about 45 minutes. The bus will stop opposite the airport entrance.

Kaş to Fethiye Bus Station: Go to the bus station in Kaş: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTogqhA4XE8uxjw66?g_st=ic, and take a bus to Fethiye (the bus station is the final stop). The bus ticket costs 7-10 USD. Here is the schedule: https://www.obilet.com/otobus-bileti/kas-fethiye. You need to look for the bus from the company Bati Antalya. Other buses will depart from another bus station located outside of Kaş.

From the Antalya bus station to the hotel in Demre (if it was booked with the program): You enter the bus station, go through the scanner, and ask any staff member for “Demre.” They will guide you to your bus. The bus departs approximately every 45 minutes. The fare is 5-10 dollars, and the journey takes 3.5 hours. The bus schedule (departures from the Antalya bus station; look for buses with a green line):

Your hotel is Demyra Boutique Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/gwabS7DEoPazXvob7?g_st=ic. You will need to ask the driver to stop the bus at this point https://maps.app.goo.gl/iVrkpkTvXBiWXJRw7?g_st=ic (you need to watch the road at the end of the route), and then it will take about 5 minutes to walk to the hotel.

If you booked the hotel yourself, take a bus to Demre and after that a taxi to your hotel. Taxi can be found at a bus station (Otograr).

Kas - Demre: in Kas you need to take a bus that goes to Antalya and get off in Demre at this point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iVrkpkTvXBiWXJRw7?g_st=ic. As you approach this point, go to the driver and ask him to stop. The trip will take an hour. The Demyra hotel is across the road.

Cafes in Demre:

• Ipek Restaurant. A simple Turkish place with many locals in the evenings. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y9fEgKXfjBw5aJwi9?g_st=ic.
• Gaziantep Restoran https://maps.app.goo.gl/2YMvmDDS3vdvSDq66?g_st=ic

Cafes in Kas

• Smileys restaurant: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4xsUtmr3ErFTiD4M8?g_st=ic (good fish).
• 2000 restaurant: Very simple and very Turkish https://maps.app.goo.gl/ayDreyD5TSdJCXZF7?g_st=ic
• Asma6: The food is average, but it is by the sea. You can have an orange juice or a glass of wine and enjoy the view. https://maps.app.goo.gl/P7jer7X79FtgrGrDA?g_st=ic

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants:

• Pisekar: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJRZx7X8xRzWmJdGA?g_st=ic
• Oburus Momus: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uxi6KtBpvJ5tXRJJ8?g_st=ic. You can get there only by taxi for 10 dollars one way, or by bus which runs once an hour.

Turkish Desserts:

• Dessert Shop: https://goo.gl/maps/MkPzSUHZB8yhoU5W9

In April-May and September-October, it is quite hot. It's comfortable to wear shorts and a T-shirt, but there are thorns and sharp stones on the trail. There is a minimal chance of rain.

From November to March, it's cooler, so you should definitely have a raincoat and warm clothing for the evening (pants and a sweater).

In September-October and April-May, it is warm enough, with temperatures of 25-27 degrees. It is comfortable to walk in shorts and a T-shirt. There is a minimal chance of precipitation. From November to March, it is slightly cooler, with temperatures around 17-23 degrees. You should have pants and a windbreaker for trekking and dress according to the weather.

Insurance must include the “Active vacation” option.

You must have internet so we can adjust transfer time and communicate in case of questions or emergencies.
Even if you don't want to text me much, I will contact you every 3-4 hours for your location, so airplane mode is not an option!

If your phone supports eSIM, you can download the app and get $3 credits from RedteaGO. Use code ELVI0018 when you sign up or apply it at checkout. Referral link: http://app.redteago.com/invite/index.html?id=ELVI0018.

Or you can choose another e-sim supplier.

Bring cash in dollars, euros, or pounds. Cards are accepted in most places, but not everywhere.
It is better not to exchange money at the airport, or exchange only a minimal amount needed for transportation.

Exchange office in Antalya on the way from the airport to the bus station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tzjqJnx6EYDsWk3F7?g_st=ic. If you are taking the tram from the airport, you can get off, exchange money, return to the stop, and continue to the bus station.

Exchange office in Kaş: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CfBocijqQvW5w8Ba9?g_st=ic.

Exchange office in Fethiye: There are many, I haven't personally checked them. You can find the nearest one by typing "money exchange" on Google Maps.

Exchange office in Demre: Jewelry store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1cXd9zeboDWL89GK6?g_st=ic

In Migros, you can pay for purchases in dollars or euros and get change in lira, thus exchanging money.

In Fethiye:

• Visit the Lycian tombs in Fethiye (Amyntas Rock Tombs: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jB1gWYg7kNbfz96z6?g_st=ic)
• See turtles in the sea here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z1tVnbGLUZJxhAY77?g_st=ic

In Oludeniz:

• Paraglide from Mount Babadag: Sky Sports Paragliding
• Visit Kayakoy by taxi or minibus from the bus station
• Take the cable car up to Mount Babadağ here: link.

In Kas:

• Visit the Antiphellos Ancient City amphitheater: https://goo.gl/maps/p8KYrLhVQkvRWTnj9.
• Stroll through these streets: https://goo.gl/maps/wcA3H5qrNTHxwiBJ9, https://goo.gl/maps/5mVnM7DfrsAnqK7o7, https://goo.gl/maps/yZpq1DW1ZzRVSNYX8, and all the surrounding ones. Pay attention to the building facades; their beauty lies in the details.
• Visit Kaputaş Beach: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AngWafHcwKJCaYaE9?g_st=ic. The minibus departs from the bus station in Kaş; check the bus schedule (but it can change depending on the season).
• If you are taking West Lycian Way tour, and up to extra hiking activity, then you could hike to this place for the views: http://ge0.me/4yxsrulKEp/Viewpoint. If you are taking 5-day Central Lycian Way tour, it is a part of the program.

In Demre:

• Visit St Nicholas church: This is one of the attractions in Demre. St. Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, is said to have served here. The church is a pilgrimage site, famous for its beautiful Byzantine frescoes, sarcophagus, and the tomb that was believed to hold the remains of St. Nicholas. You will not visit it within the tour so it is a good option for an additional activity.
• Spend time on the beach.

There is not much to do in Demre apart from that, so do not plan to stay there for a long time. It is the best just to come and sleep and depart to the trail the next day.