Turkey is a vast country ... get the best from the historic sites nearby, and the trail connects 19 ancient cities between Fethiye and Antalya. The highlights for history buffs are plentiful.

Koç himself is a pescatarian, which he says can be a challenge in meat-loving Turkey ... Due to Antalya's soaring summer temperatures, it is recommended to tackle the trail in spring (February ...

In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia ... north of the Turkish coastal city of Antalya. Clusters of pines and gnarled olive trees clung to the walls ...