2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

The Turquoise Coast A MEDITERRANEAN VOYAGE WITH HIKES TO HIDDEN RUINS AND SEASIDE VILLAGES

Sun-drenched skies, a warm, translucent sea, a dream world of astounding Greek, Byzantine, and Roman treasures, bountiful, fresh-made meals served on deck, expert Trip Leaders who bring history alive— our idyllic journey brings you all the pleasures 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—it will be one of the most delicious, fascinating, and relaxing vacations you’ve ever had! (Eastbound Itinerary) Days 1-4 Istanbul / Ephesus / Kaunos / Gocek 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 Ephesus, 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. We board our elegant gulet in the sailing haven of Gocek. Days 5-8 Lydae / Kaya Koy / Xanthos / Patara / Kas We hike across a peninsula to reach the hidden ruins of Lydae, accessible only on foot, swim in “Cleopatra’s Sunken Baths,” then head to Gemiler Island for a hike to the striking ruins of a Byzantine

KATJA KREDER

monastery. We’ll walk the lanes of the eerie Greek ghost town of Kaya Koy, then enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a family in a farming village. After visiting ancient Xanthos, a World Heritage Site, we relax with a swim in the sea at Patara and head to the harbor town of Kas. Days 9-10 Kekova Island / Myra At Kekova Island, we see the 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 the wildest and most beautiful part of the Turquoise Coast, with a hike to the legendary eternal flames of Chimaera and a visit to haunting Termessos, a mountaintop acropolis. Depart via Istanbul on Day 14, or join our extensions to Istanbul or Cappadocia.

HIGHLIGHTS • Explore Istanbul, gem of the Ottoman and Byzantine worlds • Discover amazing Ephesus, Lycian rock tombs, ancient Xanthos • Hike to hidden ruins, swim and snorkel in the warm Mediterranean • Superb Trip Leaders who are experts on the region • The finest gulets (yacht) in Turkey, with gourmet meals prepared by chefs • Optional pre- or post-trip extensions to Cappadocia or Istanbul DETAILS • 14-day trip begins and ends in Istanbul • 9 nights aboard yacht (single cabins available), 4 nights first-class hotels • All meals included except 2 dinners

Traveling by traditional yacht, we hike to remote ruins, explore hidden coves, and savor the good life of the Turquoise Coast. PHOTO: JOHANNA HUBER

DATES May 15-28, 2019 May 29-Jun 11 Sep 4-17 Sep 18-Oct 1

TRIP COST $6395 (9-11 members) $6895 (5-8 members) $7595 (4 members)

Single supplement: $475 (hotel only) Single supplement: $750 (boat only) Internal airfare: $350 (subject to change) Inside Istanbul Extension: from $995 Cappadocia Extension: from $1375 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 7 6 days easy to moderate optional day hikes, 1-4 hours, some steep sections

CHRISTINE AND BARRY SWERDLOFF

COMBINE ANY TWO EUROPE TRIPS FOR A $400 PER PERSON DISCOUNT! 85