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9 Days Turquoise Coast By Sea Tour Package
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights Priced From: $10,495 pp dbl. occ. Dates: Oct Start/Finish: Istanbul/Bodrum


When Herodotus, the “Father of History,” embarked on his epic travels from Bodrum, chances are he wasn’t this comfortable. Aboard our traditional teak gulets, we cruise the dazzling Aegean and historic coastline in style. Our itinerary includes the greatest hits of antiquity: remains of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. But here, excavation is the exception and nature rules: we walk along old Roman roads littered with ruins, and find the ancient city of Bybasso populated by wandering herds of goats. Ambling through olive groves and almond orchards, we encounter isolated communities where fishing, sponge-diving and boat-building are still the main industries. Best of all, our elegant vessels slip quietly into spectacular bays impossible to detect from the sea – allowing us to hike from one uninhabited bay to the next. Stumbling upon ruins, dining in local tavernas, and sipping sundowners on deck, we think it’s the only way to experience the Turquoise Coast.
Trip Highlights
• View remains Bodrum’s Mausoleum at Bodrum – one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Visit a traditional carpet-making community on the Datça Peninsula
• Receive a vigorous body scrub and massage at a Turkish hammam
• Dine on mouth-watering mezes, freshly grilled shrimp and octopus, and kebabs cooked over open coals
• Go water-skiing or kayaking in the Gulf of Goçek
• Walk along the barren landscape of the Carian Coast, then explore the fertile plains and marshlands of Caunos • Snorkel over sunken ruins
Accommodations
Marmara Bodrum, Bodrum The Marmara Bodrum is the lap of luxury. The hotel’s hilltop location makes it superb for sunset gatherings and its incredible facilities (massage, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, squash courts and swimming pools) are complemented by playful art and a minimalist décor. Our rooms overlook the Aegean Sea.
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10/08
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