Pisidia Cultural Heritage Route Autumn Tour
The Pisidia Cultural Heritage Route was established as a result of a comprehensive five-year collaboration between the British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) and Equinox Travel. This impressive 350-kilometer route passes through lesser-known ancient Pisidian cities such as Termessos, Ariassos, Sia, Milyas, Selge, and Pednelissos, as well as surrounding mountain villages and the unique natural beauty of Köprülü Canyon. For more detailed information and to access the guidebook: https://pisidiaheritagetrail.com/en
Pisidia is a region where nature remains largely untouched; roads are unpaved, forests are preserved, and the Yörüks still maintain their traditional lifestyle. For this reason, the hiking trails can occasionally be challenging for those used to flat ground. The route consists of steep ascents and descents, stony and slippery paths, and occasional easy forest tracks.
October 14 - 18, 2026
Per person in a double room: €790.-
Single room supplement: €90.-
Note: A 10% discount is applied to BIAA members. Please contact us before registering if you are a member.
Pisidia is the ancient name for the mountainous geography north of Antalya. This tour is designed for you to closely experience the natural and cultural heritage of this rich historical region.
Although the route known as the "St. Paul Trail" has gained fame recently, it does not exactly overlap with the path Saint Paul actually took. Saint Paul followed the road from Pamphylia to Pisidia known today as Döşeme Boğazı, reaching Senirkent and Keçiborlu via Bucak, and finally arriving at Pisidian Antiocheia (Yalvaç). On this tour, you will follow parts of the paths St. Paul walked while discovering the hidden ancient cities and breathtaking nature of Pisidia step by step.
Day 1: October 14, Wednesday – Arrival / Pednelissos / Milyos
We meet our guide at Antalya Airport at 09:00. After a short briefing, we head towards the magnificent and little-known Pisidian city of Pednelissos. Starting our hike from Kozan village, we will explore this hidden city for about 5 hours. From here, we descend back to Kozan to meet our vehicle. In the afternoon, we complete the day by walking the forest road between Pednelissos and Bozdoğan Waterfall. Dinner is independent and overnight stay is at Milyos Hotel.
Lunch included
12 km / 9 hours / Intermediate – Difficult
Day 2: October 15, Thursday – Milyas - Çandır Yazılı Canyon / Eğirdir
In the morning, we visit the rarely recognized ancient city of Milyas (Kocaaliler). Afterward, we head to Yazılı Canyon in Çandır to walk along the stunningly beautiful canyon and see the monument inscribed with Epictetus' poem on the free man. After lunch, we take a 2-hour walk in the Davraz Kasnak Oak Forest—the only example of its kind in the world—and then continue to Eğirdir.
Lunch included
6 km / 6 hours / Intermediate
Day 3: October 16, Friday – Adada - Tazı Canyon / Köprülü Canyon
We visit the ancient city of Adada in the morning and, after touring the site, take a 2-hour walk on the Hellenistic paved ancient road, which has very few equals in the world. From here, we take a 4-hour journey accompanied by Taurus Mountain views to reach Yerköprü from the canyon originally named Kargı Canyon but popularly known as Tazı Canyon.
Lunch & Dinner included
8 km / 8 hours / Intermediate – Difficult
Day 4: October 17, Saturday – Selge - Adamkayalar - Delisarnıç - Çaltepe
Today we walk the magnificent Selge - Adamkayalar - Delisarnıç route. After a picnic-style lunch at Delisarnıç, we follow ancient roads and trails again to reach the village of Çaltepe.
Lunch & Dinner included
15 km / 9 hours / Intermediate – Difficult
Day 5: October 18, Sunday – Selge / Antalya – Return
We explore the ancient city of Selge in the morning. From there, we follow the ancient route through Yeşilvadi and descend to Gebiz. Our tour concludes at Antalya Airport around 18:00.
Lunch included
12 km / 8 hours / Easy – Intermediate
4 nights accommodation including breakfast
5 lunches and 2 dinners
Professional tour guide
Transportation by minibus and all vehicle-related expenses
Accommodation tax
Alcoholic beverages
Dinners (except where noted)
Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums (Museum Pass recommended)
Arrival to and departure from Antalya (flights/bus etc.)
Personal expenses and hotel extras
Tips
The starting and ending point of the tour is Antalya Airport.
Although some walks are long, they are manageable for anyone capable of walking on undulating terrain.
The tour is guaranteed to run with a minimum of 6 participants and is limited to 12 people.
Equinox Travel reserves the right to change the program due to external factors.
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