September 4 – 13, 2026
Solo, Not Alone: A Full Week in Kaş with Likya is a hosted women’s journey created for The Fifty Factor community. Based at Villa Savad on the Lycian Coast, this trip is designed for women who want the freedom of solo travel with the comfort of a small, welcoming group.
Over 10 days and 9 nights, guests unpack once and experience Kaş through sea, Turkish cuisine, local life, ancient Lycian history, beach time, slow villa mornings, and shared meals. The trip uses the Labor Day weekend to make the journey easier for working travelers while still giving guests a full week on the ground in Türkiye.
The experience is hosted but not overly scheduled. Daily timing is included as a helpful guide, but the itinerary is designed to stay flexible. Some times may shift based on weather, sea conditions, group energy, and the pace of the day.
Every excursion is led by a licensed, English-speaking guide with deep knowledge of Lycian history and archaeology. They don't just narrate. They contextualize.
Private transfers from as far as Dalaman Airport, plus all ground transportation for the trip. Coastal roads, mountain passes, ancient harbors. Gaze at the views from a luxury van.
All trips are packed with Ancient history, Archaeology, Local culture, nature, and a variety of Sports. Some include Diving, Boat Tours, SUP & Kayaking. Customized to your itinerary.
Turkish language and cultural classes with Jordan and Ece. Cooking with Hatice, you'll learn how to make stuffed grape leaves. Market visits in town to watch the live haggling. You don't observe the culture. You live it!
A private three-bedroom villa with two and a half baths, overlooking the Mediterranean. Pool, terraces, gardens, and a long table for shared dinners. The villa is cleaned daily, beds are made, and your laundry is washed and folded.
Homemade Turkish breakfasts every morning by Hatice. Picnic packed or casual street food lunches on excursion days. Group dinners at the villa most evenings, with select nights out at local restaurants.
The drive from Dalaman to Kaş takes about 90 minutes along the coast. By the time the villa comes into view, the week has already started. Check in, complimentary arrival drinks, find your room, and mingle with other Fifty Factor members during a late dinner that is at the table waiting on arrival, served on the terrace everything out at once, an introduction to the trip and the rhythm of Kaş happening naturally over a home-cooked local meal.
8:00pm: Arrive at Dalaman
10:00pm: Check in at the villa
10:30pm: Dinner Starts
12:30am: Calm night, adjust to the new time zone, and sleep
After breakfast, the group has a gentle language lesson before an introduction. Jordan or Ece introduces a few useful Turkish phrases and customs so guests feel more comfortable during the week. Then to Kaş, including the harbor, old town streets, local shops, cafés, and key meeting points. The afternoon includes a local swim, sunset back at the villa, followed by dinner in town.
9:30am: Breakfast at the villa with Language
11:30am: Drive to Kaş town center (10 minutes)
11:45am: Guided walking tour of Kaş. Harbor, Lycian tombs, Ottoman architecture, key streets
11:30am - 2:00pm: Free time in town. Cafés, shops, the bazaar street, the harbor (On own for lunch)
2:00pm: Tea stop; meet up
2:30pm: Stand Up Paddle Board at İnceboğz
4:30pm: Return to villa. Rest, pool, and clean up for the evening
7:00pm: Watch the sunset from the pool & happy hour
8:00pm: Dinner at Sempati Turkish Cuisine or Çınarlar Pizza Garden in Kaş
After dinner explore Kaş on your own or with the group; Jordan will show you some local spots for night life in town.
The group drives to Üçağız and boards a boat for a full day on the water. The route includes views of Kekova’s Sunken City, swimming in clear coves, and a relaxed lunch on board. Stop at Kaleköy and explore the ancient castle.
8:00am: Breakfast at the villa.
9:00am: Drive to Üçağız. About one hour along the coast road.
10:00am: Board the gulet. Cast off and head east toward Kekova.
10:30am–12:30pm: Cruise the sunken city and learn the ancient history as we cruise along the shore full with stone structures.
12:30pm: Anchor in a sheltered cove. Swim. Lunch prepared by the crew.
5:00pm: Return to Üçağız harbor. Drive back to villa.
6:00pm: Happy hour on the terrace and relax after a day on the water.
8:00pm: Dinner at the villa.
This day is intentionally lighter after the boat day. Guests can spend the morning at the villa, then choose a comfortable beach option such as Blanca Beach, also known by locals as Hidayet Cove. Optional hammam or massage can be offered while dinner stays easy and unhurried back at the villa.
9:00am: Late breakfast or brunch at the villa. No early start today.
10:30am: Drive to Blanca/Hidayet Cove. Sun loungers, swimming, snorkelling. Food and drinks on own at the beach club.
3:30pm: Return to villa if not already there. Pool, terrace, nap, reading.
3:00pm: Optional hammam or massage in Kaş
7:00pm: Wine at sunset on the terrace.
8:00pm: Dinner at the villa. Simple, easy, no rush.
The day starts early to beat the September heat. Xanthos comes first, then Patara. Both are Lycian capital cities, and the guide moves through each site at a pace that feels exploratory rather than academic. Xanthos and Patara are planned as a cultural day, with final guide and entrance costs to be confirmed in the budget. Lunch is a gözleme stop or packed lunch on the road. After the ruins, there is time at Patara Beach before returning to the villa for a Turkish BBQ dinner.
7:30am: Early breakfast at the villa
8:15am: Depart for Xanthos. About 45–60 minutes from Kaş
9:30–11:30am: Guided visit of Xanthos ruins. Lycian tombs, the Harpy Monument, the Roman theater
11:45am: Drive to Patara (20minutes) with Gözleme stop
12:00am–1:30pm: Guided tour of Patara archaeological site. The colonnaded street, the theater, the triumphal arch
1:30pm: Walk to Patara Beach. Swim, rest, dunes. The beach is long and mostly empty in September
4:30pm: Drive back to villa and rest up for the evening and rest
6:45pm: Sunset and enjoy happy hour
7:30pm: Turkish BBQ dinner at Villa Savad. Hatice cooks outdoors on the coal fire grill
9:30pm: Optional night life in Kaş
Guests take the water taxi from Kaş harbor to Limanağzı, a cove with no road access. There is no road in. Once there, the day is open: swimming, snorkeling, shade, and time on the platform. Food and drinks at the beach are on own unless arranged in the final package. After returning to Kaş, the evening is easy, with the option to join a recommended restaurant dinner or spend the evening independently
9:30am: Breakfast at the villa
11:00am: Drive to Kaş harbor
11:15am: Water taxi to Limanağzı Cove. About 15 minutes by boat
12:00am–4:30pm: Swim, snorkel, relax at the cove. Snack platter and 2 drinks are covered
4:30pm: Water taxi back to Kaş harbor
3:30pm: Drive back to villa and rest. Optional free afternoon in Kaş. Cafés, shops, etc
6:30pm: Happy hour at the Villa
8:30pm: Dinner at a recommended restaurant in Kaş
10:00pm: Evening stroll through the old town. Turkish ice cream stop in the town center. Galleries, street art, harbor social scene, and optional nigh life
The morning focuses on Kaş’s local side, including galleries, artisan shops, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and old-town browsing. Guests can try Turkish ice cream, street food, coffee, or fresh juice while exploring. Later, the group returns to the villa for a hands-on cooking lesson with Hatice and dinner together.
7:45am: Start Day
8:15am Leave for Ferry
8:30am: Drive to Kaş harbor & pick up Turkish borek breakfast on the go
9:00am: Passport check and ferry boarding
9:40am: Arrive in Kastellorizo and customs
10:15am: Coffee, shops, and free time around the village
11:30pm: Blue Cave boat visit, and St. John beach
2:00pm: Waterfront lunch at a local taverna
3:00pm: Swim, wander, café time, or independent exploring
4:00pm: Return to ferry and boarding
4:30pm: Ferry from Kastellorizo to Kaş
5:00pm: Arrive back in Kaş and transfer to the villa
6:30pm: Happy hour at the villa
7:30pm: Dinner at the villa
The Friday Bazaar gives guests a chance to browse produce, textiles, spices, gifts, and local market life. Because this comes near the end of the trip, the rest of the day stays flexible and low-pressure. Guests can return to the villa, visit a café, swim locally, pack, or enjoy a quiet evening in Kaş.
Our Villa chef will teach you how to cook a Turkish dinner, or you may relax at the beach or pool.
9:00am: Breakfast at the villa.
9:45am: Drive to Kaş. Friday morning bazaar in the town center. Local produce, spices, textiles, cheese, olives, gifts.
10:00am: Free time. Browse, buy, wander, or hang out and observe the atmosphere.
11:30am: Gözleme at the bazaar. Fresh-made, hot off the griddle.
12:30am: Return to the Villa
2:00pm: Cooking lesson with Hatice, the chef (Stay as long as you want; she will be cooking all afternoon).
Afternoon: Completely free. Pool, rest, a last swim at the beach, or pack for tomorrow.
7:00pm: Dinner at the villa prepared by you and Hatice
The group visits Kaputaş in the morning before the beach becomes too hot and crowded. After a short swim and photo stop, everyone returns to the villa for lunch, pool time, and rest. In the late afternoon, the group heads to Büyükçakıl for a final swim and farewell dinner by the water.
8:00am: Breakfast at the villa.
9:00am: Drive to Kaputaş Beach. 30 minutes from the villa.
9:30–12:00 am: Morning swim at Kaputaş. The beach sits at the bottom of a gorge on a sandy beach. Go before the heat and crowds arrive.
12:15am: Drive back to the villa, stopping in town for takeaway lunch
5:30pm: Drive to Büyükçakıl. 20 minutes from the villa.
6:45pm: Sunset swim at Büyükçakıl cove.
7:30pm: Farewell dinner at the beach restaurant. Sunset over the water, the last night together.
The final morning is simple and calm. Guests have breakfast at the villa, collect their things, say their goodbyes, and transfer to Dalaman Airport. Afternoon or evening flights are recommended so the departure does not feel rushed.
8:30am: Final breakfast at the villa. Take your time.
10:30am: Check out. Pack, say goodbye to the villa, to Hatice, to the terrace the sea the pool and the local cats
11:30am: Transfer departs for Dalaman Airport. About 1.5 hours.
12:30pm: Arrive at Dalaman Airport. Check in and depart on recommended flight at 2:35pm
Note: Afternoon or evening flights are recommended when possible so the final morning does not feel rushed.
This villa is home
and we invite you here
this summer to experience
living like a local in Kaş.
Jordan is an ocean engineer and expedition traveler whose life has revolved around water and exploration. He has crossed the Atlantic twice, worked aboard ships in Alaska, guided diving trips along the Turkish coast, and spent much of his adult life moving between mountains and sea.Kaş has remained a constant throughout those travels. Through Likya Scholars, Jordan shares the place that first sparked his curiosity about the world.
Ece studied biology and completed her master’s degree in Berlin before returning to the coast she grew up visiting. Today she lives in Kaş most of the year. She now has been working in tourism and learning more about the history and region. She is naturally warm and thoughtful, she has a gift for bringing people together. For guests, Ece often becomes the bridge into daily life in town introducing the people, places, and small moments that make Kaş feel like home.
Villa Savad
Villa Savad is the home base for the full journey. Guests stay together in a private villa setting in Kaş, with sea views, pool time, shared breakfasts, relaxed dinners, and easy access to town, beaches, the harbor, and Lycian Coast experiences.
The villa allows the group to unpack once and settle into a slower, more personal way of traveling. Instead of moving from hotel to hotel, guests return each day to one comfortable home base.
Please note: 2 guests per room. Beds can be separated or joined together at this villa.
Guests should plan to fly into Dalaman Airport. From Dalaman, the transfer to Villa Savad in Kaş is approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic and timing.
Recommended Flight: Flight From NYC to Dalaman, Turkey
The trip is based entirely in Kaş, with Villa Savad as the single home base for all 9 nights. Most included experiences are reached by short local transfers, water taxi, or day-trip transportation arranged around the itinerary.
This trip uses the Labor Day weekend to reduce the number of workdays many guests need to take off. Afternoon or evening departure flights are recommended on the final day when possible, so guests can enjoy breakfast, pack without rushing, and transfer comfortably back to Dalaman Airport.
International flights, passports, personal travel documents, and any required visas or entry requirements are the responsibility of each guest.
Hosted Small-Group Villa Journey
This is a small, hosted experience for women who want to travel independently, but not alone. With a maximum of 6 guests, the journey is personal, comfortable, and easy to navigate.
Guests stay at Villa Savad for the full trip, using Kaş as a home base for boat days, beach time, Lycian history, local meals, old town walks, and quiet time by the pool.
Trip price: $4,850 per guest
Group size: Maximum 6 guests
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Accommodation: Villa Savad, Kaş
This estimated price is based on a hosted small-group journey with 9 nights at Villa Savad, daily breakfast, selected villa meals, local transportation for included activities, guided trip support, and the core Kaş experiences outlined in this proposal.
Expected inclusions in this price:
Not included unless specifically added:
