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Walking the Lycian Way: Turkey's Turquoise Coast with Katie Nadworny
Katie Nadworny

Walking the Lycian Way: Turkey's Turquoise Coast with Katie Nadworny

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Stretching 540 km (310 miles) and nearly 30 days, the Lycian Way is a contemporary walking tour along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast that skirts ancient ruins, clear bays, and mountain villages. It’s a route that can be completed in sections--a few days here, a few days there--or straight through, from Fethiye in the west to Antalya farther east. Created by a British trekker in 1999 and lovingly maintained by local volunteers, the Lycian Way is a way to discover the raw beauty of the Turquoise Coast with your feet.
This conversation will take participants along the Lycian route, pausing to delve into some of the sites and cities along the way. Explore the ancient city of Patara, perched on the longest beach in Turkey. Skirt the slopes of Babadağ, part of the Taurus Mountains range. Discover Lycian tombs carved into cliffs or semi-submerged in the shallow waters of Aperlae. Learn about the nitty-gritty of the hike, how to prepare, when to go, what skill level is required.
Led by travel writer and photographer Katie Nadworny, this interactive seminar will explore the Lycian Way in Turkey. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of this breathtaking but little known coastal trail.

Katie Nadworny is an American writer and photographer who has lived in Istanbul for eight years. She writes about travel and the intersection of culture and politics throughout the region. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, The Daily Beast, BBC, The Guardian, The Independent, Atlas Obscura, and other publications. She is a co-author of the most recent edition of Fodor's Essential Turkey travel guide and has traveled extensively throughout every corner of Turkey. Learn more about her at katienadworny.com.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
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N.C. (Pleasant Hill, US)
Explore not only the Beauty of Nature but History too.

Katie Nadworny takes us to beautiful stretches of this trail, with historical and local information and shows a glimpse of the beauty of this part of the Mediterranean Turkey. She is a good speaker, has a well prepared talk and knows the history of the region. She conveys the fun and failures of her hike and gives recommendations of the best times to take this adventure, and practical advice on preparation for this hike. I am very motivated to tackle the 'easier and shorter' stretches of this Walk in my next trip to Turkey late fall. Thank you Katie.

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H.P. (New Rochelle, US)
Fabulous virtual walk along the Turkish coast.

This program was superb. The Lycian Way is a stunning stretch of the Turkish coast. Katie Nadworny is a great guide and raconteur. We hope she will lead other virtual tours of Turkey. We will sign up for every one.

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A. (Sechelt, CA)
Great session

Well done, well presented, great images and great information. Would have liked more images on the ruins that were talked about, as well as some pictures of the coastal towns and food. Changed our views on Turkey and we are ready to travel there now.

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Anonymous (Eugene, US)
Technical Difficulties

Screen blocked by photos of attendees being positioned on the right side. Suggest relocating to top or bottom of screen.

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M.V. (Ridgefield, US)
A long walk

I wish we had seen more scenery of the turquoise coast of Turkey. Like cities, places close to the walk.
Katie was very pleasant and honest on her various walks with us. Guess it was only about the Lycian walk period. I think it will be important to let the public know that s exactly what it is. The way, the walk, with a few images of the beautiful scenery.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
57%
(4)
14%
(1)
14%
(1)
14%
(1)
0%
(0)
N
N.C. (Pleasant Hill, US)
Explore not only the Beauty of Nature but History too.

Katie Nadworny takes us to beautiful stretches of this trail, with historical and local information and shows a glimpse of the beauty of this part of the Mediterranean Turkey. She is a good speaker, has a well prepared talk and knows the history of the region. She conveys the fun and failures of her hike and gives recommendations of the best times to take this adventure, and practical advice on preparation for this hike. I am very motivated to tackle the 'easier and shorter' stretches of this Walk in my next trip to Turkey late fall. Thank you Katie.

H
H.P. (New Rochelle, US)
Fabulous virtual walk along the Turkish coast.

This program was superb. The Lycian Way is a stunning stretch of the Turkish coast. Katie Nadworny is a great guide and raconteur. We hope she will lead other virtual tours of Turkey. We will sign up for every one.

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A. (Sechelt, CA)
Great session

Well done, well presented, great images and great information. Would have liked more images on the ruins that were talked about, as well as some pictures of the coastal towns and food. Changed our views on Turkey and we are ready to travel there now.

A
Anonymous (Eugene, US)
Technical Difficulties

Screen blocked by photos of attendees being positioned on the right side. Suggest relocating to top or bottom of screen.

M
M.V. (Ridgefield, US)
A long walk

I wish we had seen more scenery of the turquoise coast of Turkey. Like cities, places close to the walk.
Katie was very pleasant and honest on her various walks with us. Guess it was only about the Lycian walk period. I think it will be important to let the public know that s exactly what it is. The way, the walk, with a few images of the beautiful scenery.

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