Pisidia Cultural Heritage Trail

The Pisidia Cultural Heritage Trail was developed as the result of a five-year comprehensive project carried out in partnership between the British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) and Equinox Travel.
Covering a total of 350 kilometers, this remarkable route passes through little-known ancient cities of Pisidia—such as Termessos, Ariassos, Sia, Sagalassos, Selge, and Pednelissos—as well as nearby mountain villages and the stunning natural landscape of Köprülü Canyon.

Pisidia is a region whose nature remains largely untouched: its roads are unpaved, its forests preserved, and traditional Yörük (nomadic) lifestyles continue to thrive. Therefore, the hiking trails are not suitable for those used to walking on flat terrain. The routes include steep ascents and descents, rocky and slippery paths, and occasional easy forest tracks.

This tour is guided by Dr. Işılay Gürsu, Assistant Director of the British Institute at Ankara, author of the book Pisidia Cultural Heritage Trail: Hiking Throught the Ancient Sites and Highlands of the Western Taurus Mountains, Turkey, and director of the short documentary Living Amid to the Ruins. The journey starts in the northern part of the route centered on the ancient city of Sagalassos and proceeds southward.
As there will be international participants on the tour, guiding will be provided in both Turkish and English.

📅 Dates: 15–19 October 2025

🏨 Price per person in a double room: 34.790 TL TL

🛏 Single room supplement: 4,200 TL

*BIAA members will receive a 10% discount. If you are a BIAA member, contact us before booking.

🏔 Why Pisidia?

Pisidia is the ancient name for the mountainous terrain north of Antalya. This tour offers the opportunity to explore this rich historical geography and discover a new world along a newly developed route. In recent years, the area has gained fame as the St. Paul Trail, although the actual path taken by Saint Paul differed somewhat. Historical sources indicate that Paul used the route connecting Pamphylia to Pisidia, now known as Döşeme Pass, and traveled via Bucak, Senirkent, and Keçiborlu to reach Pisidian Antioch (modern-day Yalvaç).
During our tour, we will explore many of Pisidia’s ancient and natural wonders, walking parts of the very paths once taken by Saint Paul.

🗓 Tour Itinerary

Day 1 / Wednesday, October 15 / Arrival – Sagalassos

Meeting with the guide at Antalya Airport at 09:00 latest. After a short briefing, we depart for Burdur Archaeological Museum. Following the museum visit and a lunch featuring Burdur’s famous şiş kebab, we continue with a visit to the ancient city of Sagalassos and hike the Sagalassos–Ağlasun trail.
Accommodation: Sagalassos Lodge
Lunch and dinner included
🥾 Total hike: 6 km / 4 hours (moderate level)

Day 2 / Thursday, October 16 / Sagalassos – Kremna

This morning we set out on a scenic trail starting near Sagalassos and heading toward Kremna. After visiting the ancient city of Kremna, we return to the lodge.
Accommodation: Sagalassos Lodge
Lunch and dinner included
🥾 Total hike: 12 km / 7 hours (through forests and village roads)

Day 3 / Friday, October 17 / Kremna – Melli

Today we hike to another stunning Pisidian city: Melli. After touring the ancient site, we proceed to Milyos Hotel.
Accommodation: Milyos Hotel
Lunch and dinner included
🥾 Total hike: 12 km / 8 hours

Day 4 / Saturday, October 18 / Kocain – Sia

Our route today takes us to the Paleolithic Kocain Cave and then we visit the ancient city of Sia. After the visit, we continue to our accommodation.

Accommodation: VIB Hotel
Lunch included
🥾 Total hike: 14 km / 8 hours

Day 5 / Sunday, October 19 / Ariassos – Via Sebaste – Departures

We begin our final day with a visit to Ariassos, then walk part of the Via Sebaste, an ancient Roman road. Our walk ends in Döşemealtı, and we transfer to Antalya Airport, arriving around 19:00.
Lunch included
🥾 Total hike: 14 km / 8 hours

Included:

• 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
• 5 lunches and 3 dinners.
• Professional tour guide
• Transportation by minibus and all costs related to the vehicle
• Accommodation tax is included.

Not included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Some of the lunches and dinners
• Entrance to archaeological sites and museums.
• Arrival and return from Antalya (plane/bus etc.)
• Personal expenses and extras in hotels
• Tips that indicate your satisfaction

Notes:

• The start and end point of the tour is Antalya Airport.
• Transportation information (Flight tickets are not included in the tour price)
• Although some of the walks in the program are long, they are tracks that can be easily walked by anyone who can walk in undulating terrain conditions.
• The tour is definitely active with the participation of at least 6 people.
• Call for child discounts.
• Due to external reasons, Equinox Travel reserves the right to make changes to the program at any time.
• Hotel reservations can be made for those arriving the day before.
• Call for flight tickets.
• Contact your own group for a private tour on your own dates

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