8 Days Blue Cruise
Cruising the Shores of Ancient
Lycia
Introduction
We take to the warm waters of southern Turkey, exploring
in our traditional gület the legendary shoreline of the
ancient kingdom of Lycia. This region of little
inhabited islands and enchanting harbours was known in
ancient times as the playground of the gods, and the
backcloth of pine forests tumbling down mountain slopes
still hides some amazing archaeological sites. Our
journey is free-form and flexible - we literally 'go
with the flow'!
DALYAN TO DELIKADA ISLAND
From the quayside of pretty Dalyan, we first meander by
riverboat through reedbeds rich in birdlife, then pause
to explore the dramatic ruins of ancient Caunus with its
rock-cut tombs before reaching Iztuzu Beach - a great
place for swimming, away from the crowds. This endless
and unspoilt stretch of white sand is one of the last
nesting sites of the loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta.
From here it's a short journey to Delikada Island, where
we find our gület moored and waiting
THE GULET - A TURKISH DELIGHT!
The traditional gület has been lovingly hand-built in
this part of Turkey for generations. Each boat has a
wide sundeck and shaded afterdeck; the cabins are fully
furnished with en-suite WC and shower. Delicious meals
are prepared on board by our cook and eaten al fresco,
and the voyage is designed so you can do as much or as
little as you want.
SUNKEN CITY & ON SHORE EXPLORATIONS Journeying eastwards, our skipper drops anchor in
the secluded coves of Fethiye Bay - ideal for swimming,
snorkelling and discovering secrets of ancient times.
These shores and islands were amongst the richest in the
known world, and our leisurely Blue Cruise allows plenty
of time to visit, for instance, the sunken Roman
bathhouse at Batik Hamam or the overgrown Byzantine
remains on Gemiler Island. Further east we moor up at
the whitewashed villages of Kas and Kalkan, and have the
option to paddle by sea-kayak over the sunken city of
Kekova. Other options include a walk on shore to explore
the hinterland of this beautiful coast.
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Blue Cruise
Tour Information We take to the warm waters of southern Turkey, exploring in our
traditional gület the legendary shoreline of classical sites.
Prices & Dates Prices and departure
dates throughout 2007/08
Itinerary & Map 8 days Gulet/Hotel - Cruising the shores of ancient Lycia
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