We've had a number of requests for family gulet cruises over the years. Parents have told us that their children are so fascinated with the Greeks and Romans that they would love to bring them along on a trip.
My four year old daughter, Rebecca, has sailed on gulets numerous times, and revelled in the chance to swim in the warm sea whenever she likes. Bearing this in mind we have created a new one week trip for families to coincide with the October half-term holidays. This family cruise visits exactly the same sites as our Cruising Western Lycia trip, the only difference being that this is a round trip, with Dalaman airport as our entry and exit point.
From lizards to wild herbs, tortoises to all manner of creepy crawlies, there's a wealth of Mediterranean animals and plants for children to discover. There's wonderful new foods to savour, different sounds to hear, and loads to see - a truly exotic adventure.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Our gulet is about 30 minutes from Dalaman airport at Göcek, a pretty harbour beneath mountains at the head of the Bay of Fethiye. Welcome dinner on board.
Day 2: We sail east to begin this family vacation, to the island of Gemiler, with its superb Byzantine churches, pilgrimage centre for St Nicholas. The area is perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
Day 3: We sail on to Kas, a beautiful village of white-washed houses covered with purple bougainvillea. Ancient Antiphellos lies littered in amongst the modern town: stunning sarcophagi and a theatre with a magnificent sea view.
Day 4: East to the spectacular village of Ucagiz, old Teimiussa, one of the most evocative of all Lycian burial sites.
Day 5: West to fascinating Kale, site of ancient Simena, perched beneath a melee of Lycian tombs and an Ottoman fort. One of the most romantic settings of the holiday.
Day 6: We set off west for pretty Kalkan. Inland to Xanthus, the great capital of ancient Lycia, and the Letoön (if there is time). A sunset swim at Patara, where excavations are uncovering a vast monumental Roman city, offers a refreshing end to the day.
Day 7: A last dip before sailing into Fethiye. A visit to Telmessus' massive cliff face tombs and a final chance to shop. A fitting end to this inspirational family holiday.
Day 8: Transfer from our gulet back to Dalaman airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Children - $2,240. Price includes:
- Full board accomm on gullet;
- All road transfers;
- All crew services on gullet;
- Entrance fees & tips on land;
- 6 daily excursions with Peter.
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