| u like sunshine, the smell of the sea air, water sports, | | | | characteristics and advantages of this type of vessel. |
| Mediterranean cuisine, and a chance to visit important | | | | Sitting at the large table in this section, you can have |
| historical sites, then you should set your sites on | | | | your meals under the sunshade, you can get a sun |
| Turkey. It is here where you can explore one of | | | | tan or you may watch stars at night. |
| civilization’s great crossroads, choosing from a | | | | For those who want more freedom and enjoy doing |
| variety of sailing options. | | | | their own sailing, then the best choice is a |
| You don’t have to be a sailor to enjoy a sea | | | | “bareboat” vacation. |
| holiday in Turkey. One of the popular choices of | | | | “Bareboating” is the term given to a |
| tourists in Turkey is to hire a crewed yacht. On a | | | | chartered holiday where you hire a whole vessel for |
| crewed yacht, a professional crew takes care of the | | | | a fixed period. You will be fully responsible for the |
| boating and you can turn your attention to | | | | boat and can sail her yourself, if you have a licensed |
| snorkeling, soaking in the sun, visiting quaint villages, | | | | captain in your group, or hire a professional to do it |
| historical sites and enjoying the dishes prepared by | | | | for you. |
| the onboard chef. | | | | Along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of |
| If you fancy travelling on a vessel that is reminiscent | | | | Turkey there are a number of scenic routes that you |
| of a romantic galleon or old pirate ship, then a cruise | | | | can choose from touching a rich array of historical |
| on a Gulet (or Gullet) is in order. Gulets are traditional | | | | sites including the ancient cities of Pergamon, |
| wooden and handmade Turkish boats, usually | | | | Ephesus, Miletus, Knidos, Xanthos, Myra, Perge, |
| equipped with a crew of three comprising of the | | | | Aspendos and Side. There are also dozens of other, |
| captain, the cook, and a sailor. The boats have a | | | | smaller sites dating back many thousands of years, |
| motor as well as sails. The route can be fixed , or | | | | the remains of which are equally as interesting. If you |
| arranged to the preferences of the group, and the | | | | are on a Gulet cruise with a full crew, then you will |
| group shares the expenses. | | | | benefit from an experienced guide with a deep |
| Although Gulets are traditional vessels, the modern | | | | knowledge of the area. |
| touring Gullets are fully equipped with the comfort of | | | | The Mediterranean is also renowned for its great |
| the tourist in mind. They usually contain four to ten | | | | cuisine and a cruise holiday in Turkey will give you a |
| cabins, equipped with en-suite showers, WCs and hot | | | | chance to get acquainted with Turkish hospitality and |
| water facilities. Turkish Gulets also have music | | | | the colorful and tasty dishes of this region |
| systems, navigational, electronic, fishing and diving | | | | Sunshine, the sea, historical sites, sailing, swimming |
| equipment. Spacious and light sitting-space provided | | | | and fine cuisine: add it all up and you have the |
| at the back of the boat is one of the distinguishing | | | | makings of an unforgettable holiday or vacation. |