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Blue Cruise - a Family Holiday in Turkey - 2010/11 Itinerary

8 days - from $950

• Exploring the legendary shoreline of the ancient kingdom of Lycia
• Visit little inhabited islands & enchanting harbours
• Our journey is flexible to 'go with the flow'!

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Dalyan to Delikada Island
From the overnight stop in Gocek, 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 Tersane Island, where we moor our gület.


The Gület - 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 - ideal for swimming, snorkelling and discovering secrets of ancient times. The 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. Alternatively, we walk on shore to explore the hinterland of this beautiful coast.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Dalyan. Day 2 Caunus We first travel by riverboat to the therapeutic mud baths of Ilica and then on to the ancient rock cut tombs and ruins at Caunus. We reach Iztuzu Beach with its unspoilt stretch of white sand, and finally drive back to Gocek where we board our gület. Day 3 Batik Hamam Today we hike to the Roman sunken bathhouse at Batik Hamam before sailing via Tersane Island, formerly the site of a prosperous Greek village, to Gemiler Island. Day 4 Xanthos We sail to Kalkan in the morning, where there is the option to visit the ancient capital of Lycia, Xanthos, as well as the natural wonder of Saklikent Gorge. Day 5 Coastal walks After travelling to Kekova, there is the opportunity to discover the ancient heritage of the Lycian Coast with various optional walks in the area. Day 6 Kekova Try out sea kayaking (optional) in the calm protected waters of the bay before visiting the sunken ruins of Kekova and the ancient village of Simena. We finally sail to Kas where we moor for the night. Day 7 Byzantine ruins Travel to Gemiler Island in the morning, where we explore Byzantine ruins containing churches with frescoes and mosaic floors before sailing on to Fethiye. Day 8 Transfer Dalaman where tour ends.

Accommodations: 7nts 2-berth cabins on gület with dining area, sunbathing deck and bar; 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners included.
Transport: Traditional Chartered Gület/ Riverboat/Small coach.
Comment: Ideal liveaboard holiday: swim, snorkel, explore on shore.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s). Captain, cook and crew on board. Note that the minimum age for the optional kayaking is 6 years.
Trip Reference: FCE2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
30 May 1106 Jun 11$950$950 0
18 Jul 1125 Jul 11$1030$1030 0
25 Jul 1101 Aug 11$1030$1030 0
01 Aug 1108 Aug 11$1030$1030 0
08 Aug 1115 Aug 11$1030$1030 0
15 Aug 1122 Aug 11$1030$1030 0
22 Aug 1129 Aug 11$1030$1030 0
29 Aug 1105 Sep 11$1030$1030 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.