Hiking the Efes Mimas Trail
Hiking holiday around Kusadasi
A great coastal hiking holiday program on the Efes Mimas trail, stunning vieuws, great hiking paths , nice villages and ancient city’s on the trail.
For the complete program read the text below.
“Hiking in the Aegean area around Kusadasi offers a perfect combination of serene nature trails and vibrant evening experiences.
After immersing yourself in the tranquility of nature, you can unwind at the restaurants, pubs, and shops lining the boulevard or explore the city center, which stays open until 22:00. Kusadasi is renowned for its Bird Island and the ancient castle perched upon it. However, venturing beyond the city reveals pristine natural landscapes, with small paths meandering along the seaside, hilly and mountainous terrain, and nearby ancient cities like Ephesus and Claros. Our thoughtfully crafted hiking program spans six days out of a ten-day vacation, allowing ample time to relish beach life, discover the city at your own pace, and even join boat trips or other excursions based on your preferences. Here is our program:
Day 1: Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, our non-smoking and air-conditioned bus will transport you to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day as you please.
Day 2: After breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your accommodation and head to our hiking starting point for the day. Today’s hike takes us around the village of Zeytinkoy, offering captivating sights of an old water basin, picturesque villages, and scenic mountains and woods. At the end of the hike, our driver will bring you back to your accommodation in Kusadasi.
Day 3: After breakfast, we’ll pick you up for our hiking adventure. Today, we’ll walk to Notion and Claros, with an opportunity to explore the ancient city of Claros (entrance included).
Day 4: After breakfast, we’ll pick you up and proceed to our hiking starting point from Camlik to Sirince. Along the 15 km hike through the mountains, we’ll visit a train museum (entrance included) before reaching the village of Sirince. Enjoy wine tasting, a short village tour, and some free time before our driver returns us to the accommodation. Sirince is an old Greek village known for its fruit-flavored wines like melon, strawberry, blackberry, and cherry wine.
Day 5: Relaxation day with no hiking.
Day 6: After breakfast, we’ll pick you up for our hiking excursion to Kirazli, where we’ll embark on a leisurely trail with gentle slopes. At the end of the day, our driver will bring you back to your accommodation.
Day 7: After breakfast, we’ll head to Davutlar for another captivating hike. Our goal is to reach the top of the mountain where the ruins of an ancient monastery await. At the end of the day, our driver will return us to the accommodation in Kusadasi.
Day 8: After breakfast, we’ll embark on a hiking adventure to Millipark, the national park known for its wild pigs, chipmunks, turtles, and stunning landscapes. This trail combines sections on asphalt and the beach. If the weather permits in April, you can even swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. As the last hiking day, we’ll indulge in some beach time before our driver brings us back to the accommodation.
Day 9: Enjoy a full day at leisure to engage in souvenir shopping and pack your suitcase.
Day 10: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your return flight home. We hope to welcome you on one of our future hiking holidays in Turkey.”
