This archaeological cruise and cultural tour explores the virtually untouched coastline of ancient Lycia, on Turkey’s breathtaking turquoise coast. Behind the soaring Taurus mountains an extraordinary culture and a fiercely independent people developed. Their funerary architecture, unlike anything else in the world, still litters their once prosperous ports.
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.
Sailing aboard a luxurious 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.
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It was the loveliest and most memorable of vacations. Anyone drawn by echoes of antiquity, the rise and fall of empires, the spiritual quest, salt air, sunshine and a beautiful well-manned boat would find it so.
PA Connecticut, USA
Sat 6 Sept - Sat 20 Sept 2008 15 DAYS
£2,095 / $4,280
Sing supp £475/$975
Tour Guide: Dr. Jennifer Tobin
Tour Price includes:
Full board accomm on gulet
All road transfers
All crew services on gulet
Entrance fees & tips on land
Archaeological excursions
