Tour Overview
Are you ready to chase the legend of Pegasus across the ancient paths of Lycia? Most people know the iconic winged horse, but few know his full myth. According to Greek lore, Pegasus was born from Medusa’s blood when Perseus beheaded her. With the help of Athena—some say Poseidon—the hero Bellerophon captured Pegasus and rode him into battle against the fire-breathing Chimera.
It is said Pegasus struck the monster into the depths of the mountains with his hooves, where it remains imprisoned. When Bellerophon later tried to fly to the heavens, he fell, and Pegasus rose to the sky as a constellation and the loyal servant of Zeus.
Why do we tell this ancient tale?
Because on this journey, you will ride through the very landscapes where myths meet mountains.
Your Adventure on the Eastern Lycian Way
Join us for a 7- or 8-day horseback expedition along the most spectacular section of the Eastern Lycian Way, one of Turkey’s most iconic long-distance trails. This famous 540 km route—originally a Lycian footpath and mule track—was mapped and opened in 1999 by researcher Kate Clow. Today, we follow approximately 150 km of its eastern stretch on horseback.
Some parts bring us into remote villages and untouched mountain forests, while others lead through zones open only to backpackers, making this experience uniquely authentic.
A Region Steeped in Ancient History
Lycia was once a thriving civilization on the Teke Peninsula, along today’s Muğla and Antalya coasts. Traced back to the Late Bronze Age, the Lycian people founded powerful maritime city-states and created the famous Lycian League. Their strategic location offered control over sea trade—and at times, piracy.
Over the centuries, Lycia came under Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman rule, all leaving their marks across the region. The dramatic rock-cut tombs and monumental sarcophagi carved into cliff faces still stand as proof of Lycian craftsmanship and culture.
