ALPINO TOUR
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OVERVIEW
Archaeology expedition with easy dayhiking
LODGING
12 nęghts aboard,first-class or "best available" country hotels and inns
MEALS
All meals included except one dinner and one lunch
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TOUR PROGRAM 1
PEARLS OF TURQUOISE COAST ( 17 DAYS )
The best way to experience Turkey's idyllic Turquoise Coast is by sailing on a traditional Turkish gulet, moving with the Mediterranean's orange-blossom wind, dropping into calm lagoons and forested beaches, roaming through seaside villages and evocative ruins. One of our most popular trips, this cruising and dayhiking adventure features fascinating ancient ruins, lovely anchorages and swimming, wonderful food, comfortable yacht accommodations, and the legendary hospitality of the local Turks--an unforgettable experience!
Anchoring in sheltered coves, we cruise between Marmaris and Antalya aboard a beautiful traditional gulet yacht. Our days are spent visiting tranquil whitewashed villages, snorkeling off hidden beaches, and feasting in charming lokantas. We'll meet friendly villagers and hike to ancient ruins that recall the splendor of classical Greece and Rome.
Our 12-day cruise is the best way to fully experience the Greek, Roman, and Lycian ruins along the Aegean coast. Shorter cruises miss the finest ancient sites and small villages that this stunning region has to offer.
Years of experience in Turkey guarantee us the finest yachts and the most experienced crews. Our spacious gulet yachts were designed specifically for cruising this coast; they feature commodious double cabins with private bath, plenty of deck space, and wonderful food.
We will also enjoy the extraordinary ruins at Ephesus and the Byzantine and Islamic wonders of Istanbul--crossroads of Asia and Europe, and one of the world's great cities.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Days 1 & 2: USA to Istanbul
Day 3: morning flight to Antalya, next 12 nights aboard yacht, with day excursions
Day 4: Aspendos and Termessos
Day 5: sail to Phaselis, hike to Chimaera, anchorage at Porto Genovese
Day 6: Sazak Cove, Finike, and Arycanda
Day 7: Myra and Kekova
Day 8: hike to sunken ruins at Aperlea
Day 9: Kas and Xanthos, lunch at a mountain village
Day 10: Kalkan to Greek ghost town of Kayakoy, on to Oludeniz
Day 11: hike on Gemiler Island, Fethiye
Day 12: Agalimani and hike to ancient Lydae
Day 13: sail to Marmaris, drive to Aphrodisias
Day 14: ruins of Hierapolis, short hike to Pamukkale hot springs, drive to Kusadasi
Day 15: sightseeing in Ephesus, fly to Istanbul
Day 16: Istanbul
Day 17: back to USA
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