Day 1
Until 14:00 - group gathering at the bus station of the city of Antalya (near the entrance to the suburban bus station). Transfer by bus to the village of Goynuk (1.5 hours). Our journey through Turkey begins in the village of Goynuk. It is a seaside town with cozy beaches and luxurious orange and pomegranate gardens. The magnificent Bedaglar Mountains rise above the village. In these mountains the river Goynuk originates, the canyon of which is considered a natural monument! For the night we stop near the canyon, admire the beauty, relax. And all the feats of arms set aside for tomorrow ....
Day 2
Goynuk Canyon (Harmony Canyon) is a long, deep gorge. The walls of the canyon rise up to 350 meters! And along its bottom flows a calm, azure river. The canyon pleases tourists with picturesque lagoons and huge stone blockages. Our path goes over the canyon, along the real Turkish mountains. Today we go up a lot, as a reward we will have excellent views from the viewing platforms! For the night we go down to the river. The active part of the passage along the route: 8.9 km, elevation difference of 50-590-310 m, the duration of the route is 7 hours.
Day 3
The upper reaches of the canyon of Harmony, Goynuk plateau. In the morning we collect the camp and move on along the river. There are a lot of stones around: small, large and simply huge. They give special picturesqueness and zest to these places! Further along the route, almond and pomegranate gardens begin. In the fall, here is a real paradise. Ripe pomegranates just ask in hand! Ahead we have the village of Gedelme. A little before reaching it, we will stop for the night. The active part of the passage along the route: 8.5 km, vertical drop 310-970-880 m, the duration of the route is 6 hours.
Day 4
The village of Gedelme, the Genoese fortress, the village of Yailakuzdere. We get down to the village of Gedelme. Long time we were not in civilization. Here we will see the ruins of an ancient Genoese fortress and embrace a HUGE plane tree, which is more than 2.5 thousand years old. There is a small shop in the village where you can buy small joys of life and Turkish sweets. We go to the next village - Yailakuzdere. From the first time they could read the name of the village? Nope? Do not be sad. Behind the village, our path begins to climb through the forest. Around plane trees, Lebanese cedars, bizarre rocks ... And above all this rises a mighty, Turkish Olympus! The active part of the passage along the route: 18.6 km, vertical drop 880-690-1650 m, the duration of the route is 6-7 hours.
Day 5
We get up early and go to the saddle of Olympus. And then the fun begins: we climb light to the top of the Turkish Olympus - Mount Tahtaly-Dag (2365 m). From here you can see the coast from Antalya to Finike, the mighty mountain range Bei Dag. Yes, everything can be seen from here, the main thing is that the weather pamper us with a clear sky. We admire the views and go down to the village of Beychik. The descent is very long, we are not too lazy to take trekking poles on a hike, today they will be very handy! On the way there will be a tea house where you can taste local tea and buy designer bone pendant. The active part of the route: 10.3 km, elevation 1650-1810-1010 (with backpacks), 1810-2365 (light) m, route duration 7-8 hours.
Day 6
Today is our most delicious day! In the fall, in these places we feast on pomegranates and tangerines, in spring we try medlar. The town of Ulupinar will delight us with its magical trout in a cafe, and in the evening we will fry delicious treats right on the lights of the Chimera! Chimera fires are a place where flames burst from the ground. On the slope of the mountain dozens of fire torches burn all year round. This happens because a natural gas constantly comes out of the city with admixtures of substances that are likely to be replaced by open air. It's so nice to fry sausages or marshmallows at night. The active part of the passage along the route: 13.7 km, vertical drop of 1010-330 m, the duration of the route is 6 hours.
Day 7
Going down to Cirali - one of the most amazing places on the route! The azure sea, marvelous bays! ... These places are not only loved by tourists: at night, sea turtles come to this bay to lay eggs. In ираıralı we will stop at the campsite. Shower, toilet and other benefits of civilization at our service. Today we swim in the sea, relax and look at the ancient city of Olympos. Scientists suggest that Olympos was founded by pirates in the 3rd century BC. e. The pirates really liked the picturesque bay on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and they founded the city here. The city developed rapidly and soon its inhabitants already had their own coins and their own written language. Now the city is a huge complex of ancient ruins with temples, a theater, a Roman gate and a fortress. Take a walk around the city, touch the history! The active part of the passage along the route with backpacks: 3.7 km, elevation difference of 330-10 m, the duration of the route is 1.5 hours.
Day 8
Wild bays, the village of Tekirova. A hike in Turkey is remarkable in that it takes place in contrast: at the beginning of the hike, we were pleased with high mountains, deep canyons, and at the end of the route, marvelous beauty bays and the Mediterranean Sea. Today we leave Cirali and set off further, admiring the new, wild bays. We swim and enjoy the views along the way! The active part of the passage along the route: 9.2 km, elevation difference of 10-80 m, the duration of the route is 5-6 hours.
Day 9
Return to Antalya. In the morning we collect the camp and return by bus to Antalya. Until 15:00 - arrival in the city of Antalya. In Antalya, we will have time to walk around the local market, buy souvenirs and treat yourself to goodies in local cafes. On the same day you can go home or continue your vacation in Turkey!
ATTENTION! Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the trip can be changed.