When we created Likya Scholars, our goal wasn’t simply to bring people somewhere beautiful. We wanted to create a small-group experience that combines cultural immersion, adventure, meaningful conversation, and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Long before Likya Scholars existed, we fell in love with Kaş, Turkey.
Like many travelers, we had visited some of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated destinations: the South of France, Barcelona, Spain, the Amalfi Coast, Italy, and the Greek Islands. They are all beautiful in their own way.
But there was something different about Kaş.
The setting is extraordinary: crystal-clear water, mountain views, ancient ruins, and a harbor that remains the heart of daily life. More importantly, Kaş still feels authentic. Local culture, history, and community remain at the center of the experience.
The more time we spent there, the more convinced we became that this was where Likya Scholars belonged.
Eventually, we found a villa overlooking the Mediterranean and built the program around the experience we wished more travelers could have: a chance to slow down, connect with a remarkable place, and experience Turkey beyond the guidebooks.
Many guests tell us they arrived expecting beautiful scenery and memorable adventures. What surprised them most was how connected they felt to the place itself. Kaş has a way of slowing you down, encouraging curiosity, and creating the kind of experiences that stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
Guests can choose from:
• Sailing along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
• Sea kayaking over the Sunken City of Kekova
• Paddleboarding
• Snorkeling
• Scuba diving at more than 20 dive sites
• Swimming in secluded coves and crystal-clear bays
• Hiking the famous Lycian Way
• Exploring ancient Lycian and Roman ruins
• Visiting local markets, restaurants, and cafés
• Taking boat excursions to nearby islands and beaches
• Yoga at the amphitheater
Experience
One morning might be spent kayaking above ancient ruins submerged beneath the sea. Another could be spent hiking coastal trails with panoramic views of the Mediterranean. A different day might include a boat trip, a swim in a hidden cove, or simply a leisurely lunch overlooking the harbor.
Some guests fill every day with activity.
Others spend the morning on the villa terrace with coffee, a book, and nowhere to be.
Both are exactly right.
One of the things guests appreciate most is flexibility. If you’d like activities arranged before you arrive, we’ll happily coordinate them. If you’d rather decide over breakfast each morning, that’s perfectly fine too.
Your experience is built around you.
Not the other way around.
Every time I return to Kaş, I notice something different.
A conversation at the market or in the town center. The sound of boats in the harbor. The way the color of the water changes throughout the day. The way dinner can last longer than planned because no one is in a rush to leave.
Likya Scholars was built around that feeling: staying long enough for a place to become familiar, and leaving enough room for curiosity, conversation, and perspective to emerge naturally.
That is what we hope guests experience here.
Likya Scholars is designed for small, personal travel experiences, with a sweet spot of six guests. For private groups, families, and organizations, we can also create larger custom trips.
Our new trip-planning software helps us build tailored itineraries more efficiently, based on your dates, group size, and interests.
Contact Jordan to see what an itinerary may look like for your trip.
Görüşürüz, see you later,
Jordan
Your host in Kaş
