Rock-cut temple tomb, Fethiye

This archaeological gulet cruise and cultural tour in Turkey explores the virtually untouched coastline of ancient Lycia, on the breathtaking turquoise coast. Travel behind the soaring Taurus Mountains and you will discover an extraordinary culture and a fiercely independent people that developed over many centuries. Their funerary architecture, unlike anything else in the world, still litters their once prosperous ports.

On this escorted holiday, we step back in time, to see how these towns evolved from

Greek, Roman and Byzantine times to the present day. Their location, history, and state of preservation make for some of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world.

The gulet Almira near Gemiler

Taking a luxurious sailing vacation on a Turkish gulet is simply the best way to explore the maritime civilisation of the Lycians. We can reach otherwise inaccessible places in relaxing and stylish fashion without even the need to change hotels. There are frequent opportunities to swim in the crystal waters of the Turquoise coast, windsurf, kayak, or go for a hike and admire the flora. Naturally, delicious Turkish food is a vital component of all our gulet cruises in Turkey.

Once a day we visit one of the antique cities that adorn Lycia’s timeless coast. We stroll along ancient roads lined with wild herbs, and through olive trees strewn with rock tombs.
We have the chance to snorkel over sunken harbours and climb rocky fastnesses for unrivalled vistas.

From soaring aqueducts to the best preserved Roman theatre in the world, each site is an archaeological adventure, part of a historical puzzle that reveals a remarkable story of human civilisation. A holiday in Turkey designed to relax and inspire in equal measure.

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