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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.

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.

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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.

Patty Auchincloss, Connecticut, USA

Sun May 18 - Sat May 31 2008

14 DAYS

£1,995 / $4,075

Sing supp £475/$975

Tour Guide: Peter Sommer

Tour Price includes:
Full board accomm on gulet
All road transfers
All crew services on gulet
Entrance fees & tips on land
Archaeological excursions