Sailing Turkey's Turquoise Coast
Trip Length |
Trip Code |
| 7 days | PETQ |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 12 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Turkey | |
Start City |
End City |
| Antalya | Antalya |
Cruise along Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline in a traditional sailing boat, known as a gulet. You’ll have lots of downtime to swim, sunbathe and relax in picture-perfect splendour. While time onshore provides some brilliant opportunities to shop and try the local delights.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Antayla
Accommodation: Khan Hotel or similar, Antalya
On arrival at Antalya Airport you are met and transferred to your starting hotel. After checking in, please look out for the Peregrine notice board in the hotel lobby, which has a list of suggestions for things to see and do in your free time. As today is an arrival day, there is no formal sightseeing planned. Antalya one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. A historic port city, Antalya was formerly known as Attaleia and was founded by Attalos II, King of Pergamum, in the 2nd century BC. The old part of town, known as Kaleici, contains many remnants of past civilisations with its narrow winding streets and old wooden houses. Today much of Antalya is an attractive modern city with shaded palm-lined boulevards and a lively marina area. In the evening there will be a Welcome Meeting (please check notice board for exact time) held in the hotel, where you will meet your tour leader and fellow travel companions.
Day 2: Antalya - Kemer
Meals included: 1 dinner
Accommodation: On Gulet
Our morning is free for us to explore Antalya. Then in the afternoon drive to Kemer where we board our gulet (traditional sailing boat) for an idyllic cruise on the Mediterranean Sea. With private twin-berth cabins and a full complement of crew, our four days afloat will include a myriad of highlights. Tonight we spend our first night on board docked at a port.
Day 3: Kemer - Phaselis - Adrasan
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Accommodation: On Gulet
After breakfast we sail for the Lycian city of Phaselis, which was founded in the 7th century BC and flourished as a commercial trading centre where anything could be bought and sold, including citizenships for 100 drachmas! The Phaselians were more concerned about preserving the affluence of their commerce than with staking any political independence, so they pragmatically accepted any conquerors that came their way. The city thrived until the 12th century when it was superseded in importance by the nearby ports of Antalya and Alanya. The beauty of Phaselis is in its picture-postcard setting. It is built around three small bays, each with its own beach, surrounded by fragrant woods and mountains. After the visit we go on sailing to Adrasan Bay where we spend another night on board our boat.
Day 4-5: Adrasan – Gökkaya - Kekova
Meals included: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Accommodation: On Gulet
We cruise through a series of peaceful and picturesque uninhabited islands, all with distinctive rock formations and mountainous landscapes. We sail above sunken cities and see ancient house submerged under the crystal clear water. We will visit the settlement of Ucagiz where we enjoy spectacular views from its castle and the quaint village of Simena, with its stone houses covered in bougainvilleas. We sail from large open bays to beautiful protected inlets with plenty of time to go swimming from our boat or simply relax on board and soak up the beautiful vistas.
Day 6: Kas
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Accommodation: On Gulet
As we continue sailing west out of Kekova, we arrive at Kas, a very lovely spot surrounded on three sides by mountains. The swimming is excellent in the clear cool water around Kaş. Even though there are only some sarcophagi left from the ancient Antipellos, the charm of Kas remains and it is a pleasure to wander through the streets of this idyllic seaside town.
Day 7: Antalya
Meals included: 1 breakfast
Today we disembark our from gulet and drive to Antalya for our flight home. Our tour ends on arrival at Antalya Airport just before 3pm.
Your Trip
What's Included
• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leader.
• 3 nights sailing on a gulet (traditional sailing boat) along the Turquoise Coast,in a private twin-berth cabins.
• Arrival transfer at Antalya Airport.
• Entrance fees to Simena Castle and Phaseli.
Summary of accommodation, transport & meals
Transport
- Gulet
- Minibus
- Plane
Accommodation
- 1 night Comfortable hotel
- 5 nights Gulet boat
Meals
- 5 breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 5 dinners
Meals
Breakfasts
Breakfasts in Turkey are quite different to what you might expect in your own country. A typical Turkish breakfast generally consists of tea/coffee, bread, butter, jam and/or honey, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese/feta, yogurt, fruit juice and in some cases boiled eggs and cold meats.
Not Included
International flights, departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, travel insurance (compulsory on all trips), meals (where not listed as included in the itinerary), drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
What to know
VaccinationsVaccinations may be required for this trip. Talk to your doctor about the up-to-date information for this region.
Visas and PermitsIt is your responsibility to ensure you have all required visas for your trip. Rules and regulations governing the issuance of visas are constantly changing, and vary for different nationalities and you should check visa requirements with your travel agent or relevant consular authority well before travel.
Turkey
Australians, Americans, British and Canadians require a visa for Turkey. New Zealanders do not currently require a visa for Turkey. For all other nationalities, please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent of the nearest Turkish Consulate or Embassy. Both Single and Multiple entry visas are available on arrival and are payable in cash in either US dollars, Euros, or Pounds Sterling in exact change (travellers’ cheques and credit cards are not accepted). Some travellers may be eligible to apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) prior to travel. E-visas are payable online by credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Once processed your e-visa will be emailed to you and you will be required to print it off and have it with you when you enter Turkey and during your travel through Turkey. For more information about applying for an e-visa visit https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ At the time of writing, the cost of a single-entry visa is EUR 45 or US$60 for Australians and Canadians and EUR 15, $20 or GBP 10 for British and US Citizens. Please note that these amounts may change without notice.
InsuranceYou are required to have travel insurance before heading off on a Peregrine trip. Insurance can be organised by your Peregrine representative or your travel agent.
Responsible Travel
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Please visit our Responsible Travel (http://www.peregrineadventures.com/rt) page for more information.
Our Pre Departure Information or Travel Dossier (provided upon booking a trip) provides tips on how you can show respect for the local customs and culture in the country you are travelling in.
The information listed above is a brief description of some things you may need to consider when booking a trip. Once a tour is booked you will be provided with a link to your Travel Dossier which will contain detailed Pre Departure information.
Further Reading
TurkeyIstanbul - The Imperial City-J. Freely A Fez of the Heart-J. Seal Midnight Express-B. Hayes Birds without Wings-Louis de Bernières A Traveller's History of Turkey • Richard Stoneman A comprehensive history of the country from the Paleolithic to the present. This ambitious book is a well written and accessible overview of Turkish history, necessarily superficial. Read it as an introduction and guide to further study. Turkish Reflections, A Biography of a Place • Mary Lee Settle A cross-country odyssey from the Aegean shores to the Bosporus and interior by an author and poet who lived in Bodrum 20 years before. Settle's captivating travelogue is a richly detailed portrait of contemporary Turkey, its people, monasteries, myths, archaeological treasures and living traditions. Travelers' Tales Turkey • James Villers An engaging, insightful and entertaining selection of eyewitness reports, mostly contemporary, by writers including Mary Lee Settle, Stephen Kinzer, Jeremy Seal and Robert Kaplan.
About this Information
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Last Updated
25 February 2013
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