Hike through lush pine forests to ancient Byzantine churches, fortified Crusader castles, Roman baths and theatres, Ottoman mosques, palaces and harem quarters. Swim in crystalline waters and snorkel over sunken ruins as we cruise between Finike and Marmaris in Turkish gulets, hand-built, wooden sail-motor yachts featuring ample deck space and plenty of delectable Turkish cuisine.

Travel the back roads into the heartland of western and central Turkey to villages rarely seen by tourists. This in-depth cultural tour begins in historic Istanbul then proceeds west and south along the Aegean coastline.

On this voyage of history and myth cruise the southwest coast of Turkey aboard a lovely Turkish gulet (motor/sail yacht) and stop to rampble among Greek, Roman and Lycian ruins. Visit friendly locals and feast on Epicurean delights.