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Cruising the Turquoise Coasts of Turkey, The Lycian Cruise
offered by supplier M06957 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 4
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Boating and Sailing
Season: April - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 3875 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3875 US Dollar (USD)
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Embarking on one of the best gulets in the country at Gocek, we will cruise along the famous turquoise waters of the Lycian coastline, one of the oldest sailing routes. The small ancient harbor sites of Lycia, which we will visit during daily excursions, will give you a full impression of this unique land and its people.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Flight Day
Flight from the United States.
Day 2: Istanbul / Gocek
Arrival in Istanbul and connection flight to Dalaman. Arrive Dalaman and transfer to Gocek to embark on the gulet, a traditional Turkish wooden-hulled boat. Cruise to Gocek Island to anchor for the night. Included: (D).
Day 3: Gocek Bays
Cruise along Gocek's beautiful bays and coves, enjoying nature at its best. Overnight at Agalimani, one of the most beautiful bays on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, or Hamam where you can see an ancient sunken church and the ruins of Cleopatra's sunken baths. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Kaya / Gemiler Island
Cruise to Sarnic Bay. Optional walk to the abandoned Greek mountain village of Kayakoy. Return to Gemiler Island to anchor for the night. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: Xanthos - Patara / Kas
Early morning cruise to Kalkan, a lovely, small coastal village. Stop for breakfast on the way to Firnaz. Drive to Xanthos, an ancient capital of Lycia, then Patara, where St. Nicholas was born. Relax and enjoy the beautiful beach. Overnight at Kas Marina. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: Kekova
Cruise to Aperlae for snorkeling over the sunken city. Continue to Kekova Bay. Visit the Lycian necropolis at Theimussa and ancient Simena, overlooking the bay and situated below the ramparts of a Roman castle which houses a small theatre cut into rocks. Overnight in Kekova Bay. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: Kekova - Myra - Arycanda / Finike
Cruise along Kekova Island and see the sunken city as well as the ruins on the island. Continue to Cayagzi, the ancient city of Andriake. Disembark and drive to Myra, where outstanding examples of Lycian funeral architecture can be seen. Visit the church of St. Nicholas, who was once bishop of Myra, in the middle of the town. Drive to Finike and to Arycanda. Overnight at Finike Marina. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Adrasan / Genova Bay
Cruise to Adrasan and Port Genova. Visit Olimpos, the ancient city that was used by pirates as a homeport in Hellenistic times and has been inhabited ever since. See the remains of a monumental gateway, an acropolis, and a small theatre. Overnight in Genova Bay. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Phaselis / Antalya
Cruise to the ancient site of Phaselis and stroll through this well-preserved city. See the two ancient harbors and enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches. Disembark before noon at the modern town of Kemer. Transfer to the hotel in Antalya or to the airport for return flight to Istanbul or the United States. Included: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Rates are land only, only double occupancy on the boats, please ask for availability for a single cabin.
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