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Sun-drenched skies, a warm, translucent
sea, a dream world of astounding Greek,
Byzantine, and Roman treasures, expert
Trip Leaders who bring history alive—
our idyllic journey reveals
all the enchantments of
the Turquoise Coast!
Traveling cove to cove
by traditional
gulet
(motor-sailing yacht), we
snorkel above the ruins
of ancient Aperlae, hike
to spectacular Lycian
rock tombs, stroll the
lanes of magnificent
Ephesus, enjoy lunch
with a farm family in Bezirgan, and
savor on-board cuisine that’s beyond
fabulous. Don’t miss this trip!
Days 1-4
Istanbul / Ephesus / Kaunos /
Gocek
(Eastbound)
Our insider’s experience
of Istanbul brings us to its Ottoman gems,
including the amazing Topkapi Palace, and
we cruise by private boat at sunset along
the Bosphorus. At astounding Esphesus,
we walk the marble-paved Arcadian Way,
feeling transported back to ancient times.
Traveling by local boat along the Dalyan
River, we explore Kaunos, an ancient harbor
city with Greek temples, Roman baths, and
a Byzantine church, then board our elegant
gulet
in the sailing haven of Gocek.
Days 5-8
Lydae / Kaya Koy / Xanthos /
Patara / Kas
We hike across a peninsula
marked by the hidden ruins of Lydae,
accessible only by foot, swim in “Cleopatra’s
Sunken Baths,” then head to Gemiler Island
for a hike to the striking Byzantine ruins
of a 4th century monastery dedicated to
St. Nicholas. We stroll in the eerie Greek
ghost town of Kaya Koy, then enjoy a
home-cooked lunch with a family in the
The Turquoise Coast A MEDITERRANEAN VOYAGE WITH HIKES TO HIDDEN RUINS AND SEASIDE VILLAGESfarming village of Bezirgan. After visiting
ancient Xanthos, a World Heritage Site, we
relax with a swim in azure seas at Patara
before continuing to the harbor town of
Kas, with its charming streets lined with
pink bougainvilleas.
Days 9-10
Aperlae / Myra
At Aperlae, we
see the mysterious submerged remains of a
Byzantine city, and at Myra, we’ll find fine
examples of Lycian rock tombs set high on
the hillsides.
Days 11-14
Chimaera / Termessos /
Antalya / Istanbul
Sailing across the Bay of
Finike to Cape Gelidonya, the southernmost
point of our voyage, we contour a coastline
that is among the wildest and most beautiful
on the Turquoise Coast. We hike to the
legendary eternal flames of Chimaera,
visit haunting Termessos, a mountain-top
acropolis, and depart Istanbul on Day 14,
or join our “insider’s” extensions to Istanbul
or Cappadocia.
“This is one of the
most outstanding
trips we have ever
taken. The depth
of information, the
comfort of the
boat, the culture
we learned about...
all added up to a
perfect trip.”
Lynn B., Portland OR
With hikes to hidden archaeological sites, wonderful cultural encounters, and the good life aboard our welcoming
gulet
, this is a magical adventure in the Mediterranean.
PHOTO: ROSSI GUIDO ALBERTO
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