Day 1
01Arrival in Antalya
Arrive in Antalya and transfer to a hotel in the old town. Depending on your arrival time, explore the historic centre.
Trekking & hiking · overview
About Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek
The Saint Paul Trail blends history and nature across the Antalya and Isparta regions. Hikers encounter ancient city ruins, mountain views, forests, clear lakes, and the distinctive flora of the route.
Historic Roman roads
Termessos and ancient ruins
Lake Eğirdir landscapes
Moderate guided hiking
Trekking & hiking · itinerary
Full itinerary · Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek
Read the complete route, day by day, without leaving this tour page. Weather, safety, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes to the program.
Day 2
02Yazılı Canyon to Yeşildere
Hike through Yazılı Canyon National Park along the river and historic paths to alpine pastures, with views of the Karacaören reservoir. Finish in Yeşildere and transfer to the pension in Sütçüler.
Day 3
03Canyon, Roman roads and ruins
From Çürük, descend through forest to the Sütçüler Canyon and follow a well-preserved ancient Roman road past Taşkapi before returning to the guesthouse.
Day 4
04Gümü to Sütçüler
Walk from Gümü through village fields and along a historic trade path, seeing daily life in the Taurus villages before descending to Sütçüler.
Day 5
05The temple city of Adada
Cross fields and alpine pastures to the ancient Pisidian city of Adada, explore its temple remains, and follow the historic road to the end of the stage. Transfer to Eğirdir Lake.
Day 6
06The plateaus at Sipahiler
Hike from Sipahiler through rocky ground, oak and spruce forest, and open plains to the apple orchards of Serpilköy. Return to Eğirdir by transfer.
Day 7
07In the shadow of Barla Mountain
Walk from Bedre toward Bağören with views of Mount Barla, then follow old Roman roads through the fields of Barla beside Lake Eğirdir. Return to Eğirdir by transfer.
Day 8
08Departure
Transfer to Antalya airport for your onward journey.
Trekking & hiking · tour inclusions
What is included · Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek
- Seven nights in rooms with shower and toilet, including breakfast and dinner
- Six picnic lunches on Days 2–7
- All transfers according to the program
- Luggage transport between accommodations
- Detailed route directions
- Maps with marked routes
Not included
- Flights, available on request
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Individual activities
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
Turkey’s long-distance trails reward light packing, broken-in footwear and reliable protection from sun and sudden rain. Technical climbing gear is not expected on the standard program. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Broken-in hiking boots with a firm, grippy sole
- Trekking poles suited to uneven ground
- Spare walking socks and a dry base layer
- Small personal first-aid and blister-care kit
Recommended or optional
- Personal energy snacks for long walking or summit days
- Dry bags or waterproof protection for clothing and electronics
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Light shoes or sandals for accommodation and rest
- Small quick-dry towel and minimal toiletries
- Phone charger and a power bank for remote days
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- Local guide, accommodation and meals stated in the selected trekking itinerary
- Luggage transport between the confirmed accommodations where listed
Rent or confirm with the team
- Whether this itinerary includes camping, and whether a sleeping bag or mat is supplied
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
frequently asked questions · Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek
Questions about this tour
The practical answers below cover the route, preparation, changes, and the reservation process.
What is included in the tour?
The complete included-services list appears above and follows the published itinerary for this route.
Who can join this tour?
The group policy and minimum participant number are shown in the route summary. TAF Travel confirms the final group and availability after your inquiry.
What equipment should I bring?
Use the route-specific equipment checklist on this page. The guide’s final check takes precedence when weather, snow, access, or local rules change.
Can the itinerary change?
Weather, safety, permits, access, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes. The confirmed program and guide instructions take precedence.
How do I request a place?
Choose a listed departure or send your preferred travel window through the reservation form. TAF Travel confirms the route, availability, and next steps before payment.
No payment is taken with this inquiry.
2027 Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek departures
2027 departure dates for Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek
Existing groups only. We do not assemble open groups for this tour. Departure minimum: 6 participants. These are the planned 2027 departures for this route. Send a reservation inquiry and we will confirm availability with you.
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Plan your Saint Paul Trail 8-Day Trek with TAF Travel.
Existing groups only. We do not assemble open groups for this tour. Departure minimum: 6 participants. Tell us your preferred departure and group details. This is a reservation inquiry, not an upfront payment.