Blue Voyage - Life on Board a Turkish Gulet

 A Blue Cruise is probably one of the most relaxing and marvelous vacations to be had. Cruising leisurely on board a Turkish gulet along a mountainous and pristine coastline rich with the remains of ancient civilizations offers the traveler much to see and experience. The turquoise blue sea in this part of the world is so clear that the sea bed is often visible. Numerous wooded bays and coves, many of them secluded, dot the shoreline and Blue Voyage charters give one enough opportunity to wander around and explore at will. Anatolia's rich culture and history unfold along the way as the gulet stops at charming fishing villages, market towns, popular resorts as well as a host of ancient ruins and monuments. Add to that the relaxed and friendly atmosphere as well as modern comforts on board the gulet and you have something close to a floating paradise Turkey Gulets.

A Blue Cruise charter gulet, which is a motor powered wooden yacht made by hand, combines indigenous boat building traditions with modern technology. These yachts run on motors at speeds between 8 and 11 knots, usually, and are generally capable of sailing only when the wind permits. Gulets are designed to accommodate a maximum of 16 passengers who sleep in twin or single cabins, which have attached showers and WCs. Many gulets are air - conditioned. Most of the time on board is spent lounging, making friends and sunbathing on the spacious deck or dining in the saloon or under an awning. Gulets usually have well equipped galleys and fresh delicious Turkish cuisine is served on board. Since all gulets have bars, passengers can buy alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. 

On an average, gulets cruise for three hours everyday and keep close to shore. On board a gulet, one rarely confronts choppy waters because the boat normally moves in and out of bays and coves, stopping at least twice a day. Gulets have water sports equipment for those interested in snorkeling, windsurfing, diving and water - skiing. Guests have plenty of opportunity to swim in the clean waters of the Turkish Mediterranean and sunbathe as much as they wish. As the gulet drops anchor near quaint villages and towns, islands as well as interesting historical sites, one can undertake short treks inland to explore secluded spots, the remains of ancient civilizations as well as to get a feel of life in Turkish fishing villages and small towns. Though the yacht normally stops for the night at solitary coves, it will dock at fairly large coastal towns at least twice or thrice over the duration of the cruise in order to give passengers the chance to shop, wander around as well as sample the nightlife. 

Blue Voyage cruises are known for attentive and personalized service as well as for the fresh delectable cuisine served on board. The captain, cook and crew are friendly and take pains to ensure that guests are happy with the food and service. The emphasis is on relaxation and enjoyment. On some evenings, guests are entertained by the captain and crew. The idea is to encourage passengers to mingle and have fun together. Dinner on the aft deck under the stars is a wonderful experience. Though the crew can usually manage to speak a few words of English, guests are advised to take a pocket dictionary along to facilitate communication if need be.

Laundry facilities are rarely offered on board so it's best to take more than one swimsuit. Guests may, of course, wash their own clothes if they wish. Some light warm clothing will come in handy as the evenings can be cool. Other clothes and gear that are recommended are a pair of full length trousers for historical and nature treks, a few long and short sleeved shirts, sun shades, beach towel, sun screen, hat and flip - flops. Snorkeling enthusiasts might want to take their own goggles along with them. Bed and bath linen are provided on board. Though each cabin has storage space, it is best to carry a collapsible bag rather than a suitcase because the former are easier to stow.

Sailing through History - Cruising in Turkey by Gulet

 Rain was smacking against the window. It was icy cold. Sitting in the dark depths of a British University's library in 1994, I was gazing out dreaming of somewhere warm and exotic. Turkey was the place that lit up my imagination.

Three great things embody this country. Just four hours flight away from international London, it has a culture which is profoundly different, distinctly unfamilar. A land on the very cusp of Europe and Asia, with two heads simultaneously facing both east and west, it embodies the magic and mysticism of the orient. Once nomads from Central Asia, the Turks were for centuries the middlemen of the world, famed merchants uniting three continents - Europe, Africa, and Asia, as far east as China. Today, its people are famed for their warmth and hospitality, a gift of their nomadic ancestry and Islam's code of respect for strangers in a strange land.

The second great thing about Turkey is its age. The place is steeped in history. It's the site of some of the very earliest cities, like Çatal Hoyuk, stretching back 10,000 years. Ever after it was a veritable crossroads of civilisations. When archaeologists dig in Turkey they are confronted by layers upon layers of peoples and cultures, from Hittite fortifications to Byzantine churches. Before I'd even set foot there, Turkey conjured up images of all the things that I longed to see, great sun-burnt plains on which ancient battles were fought, theatres where Greek philosophers declaimed, and the marble clad ruins of Rome's imperial ambitions.

It's widely said that Turkey has more and better preserved Greek and Roman archaeological sites than Greece and Italy combined. The landscape is simply riddled with ruins, many of which are virtually untouched. You can literally stroll through an olive grove and stumble upon a Greek temple still standing proud, and have the place all to yourself. Many people say part of Turkey's charm is that it is like Greece was thirty years ago.

The third fantastic thing about Turkey is the landscape. About three and a half times the size of Britain, it has almost the same population, leaving vast areas wide, empty, and pretty much as nature intended. Add to that soaring mountain ranges, brilliant white sunlight, and a vast coastline stretching along three seas, the Black Sea, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean, and you have a truly marvellous holiday destination.

I first went to Turkey eleven years ago, on a 2,000 mile walking adventure, to retrace Alexander the Great's footsteps from Troy to the battlefield of Issus, where the epic warrior defeated the Persians for a second time. A five month journey took me down the western Aegean coast past some of the giant cities of classical history, like Ephesus, Priene, and Miletus; deep into the interior through tiny farming villages where I was feted as an honoured guest; and south through the peaks and valleys of the Taurus mountains, where donkeys are still a favoured mode of transport Gulets In Turkey.

A decade later and my love affair with Turkey still beats strong. While it was walking that brought me to Turkey, today I prefer a very different way of travelling: sailing. With some 5,178 miles of coastline, Turkey is a paradise for cruising. Its south and west coasts offer perhaps the most spectacular sailing in the Mediterranean, full of craggy coves and sleepy fishing villages, bustling harbours and deserted bays shaped like giant theatres with breathtaking vistas. Littered with antiquities, protected by law, large sections of it have remained undeveloped, still lapped by the clear waters on which the giants of ancient history sailed: Achilles, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar...

In places, mountains of limestone drop sheer into the sea, elsewhere pine forested peninsulas stretch out like sinuous fingers hiding a cornucopia of golden beaches, deep gulfs, and tiny offshore islands. With such a stunning everchanging backdrop, I can't think of a better way to see Turkey, to explore its culture, discover such rich ruins, and drink in the landscape, than to set sail on a gulet. Spared the need to constantly pack, unpack, and change hotels, instead one travels in luxurious style. Perhaps the key thing for me is that it's travel the way the ancients usually did. It makes thinking about the past altogether easier. Out on the waves, time can literally dissolve in the water, two millennia can disappear from the mind.

Sailing through History - Cruising in Turkey by Gulet

 Rain was smacking against the window. It was icy cold. Sitting in the dark depths of a British University's library in 1994, I was gazing out dreaming of somewhere warm and exotic. Turkey was the place that lit up my imagination.

Three great things embody this country. Just four hours flight away from international London, it has a culture which is profoundly different, distinctly unfamilar. A land on the very cusp of Europe and Asia, with two heads simultaneously facing both east and west, it embodies the magic and mysticism of the orient. Once nomads from Central Asia, the Turks were for centuries the middlemen of the world, famed merchants uniting three continents - Europe, Africa, and Asia, as far east as China. Today, its people are famed for their warmth and hospitality, a gift of their nomadic ancestry and Islam's code of respect for strangers in a strange land.

The second great thing about Turkey is its age. The place is steeped in history. It's the site of some of the very earliest cities, like Çatal Hoyuk, stretching back 10,000 years. Ever after it was a veritable crossroads of civilisations. When archaeologists dig in Turkey they are confronted by layers upon layers of peoples and cultures, from Hittite fortifications to Byzantine churches. Before I'd even set foot there, Turkey conjured up images of all the things that I longed to see, great sun-burnt plains on which ancient battles were fought, theatres where Greek philosophers declaimed, and the marble clad ruins of Rome's imperial ambitions.

It's widely said that Turkey has more and better preserved Greek and Roman archaeological sites than Greece and Italy combined. The landscape is simply riddled with ruins, many of which are virtually untouched. You can literally stroll through an olive grove and stumble upon a Greek temple still standing proud, and have the place all to yourself. Many people say part of Turkey's charm is that it is like Greece was thirty years ago.

The third fantastic thing about Turkey is the landscape. About three and a half times the size of Britain, it has almost the same population, leaving vast areas wide, empty, and pretty much as nature intended. Add to that soaring mountain ranges, brilliant white sunlight, and a vast coastline stretching along three seas, the Black Sea, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean, and you have a truly marvellous holiday destination.

I first went to Turkey eleven years ago, on a 2,000 mile walking adventure, to retrace Alexander the Great's footsteps from Troy to the battlefield of Issus, where the epic warrior defeated the Persians for a second time. A five month journey took me down the western Aegean coast past some of the giant cities of classical history, like Ephesus, Priene, and Miletus; deep into the interior through tiny farming villages where I was feted as an honoured guest; and south through the peaks and valleys of the Taurus mountains, where donkeys are still a favoured mode of transport Gulets In Turkey.

A decade later and my love affair with Turkey still beats strong. While it was walking that brought me to Turkey, today I prefer a very different way of travelling: sailing. With some 5,178 miles of coastline, Turkey is a paradise for cruising. Its south and west coasts offer perhaps the most spectacular sailing in the Mediterranean, full of craggy coves and sleepy fishing villages, bustling harbours and deserted bays shaped like giant theatres with breathtaking vistas. Littered with antiquities, protected by law, large sections of it have remained undeveloped, still lapped by the clear waters on which the giants of ancient history sailed: Achilles, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar...

In places, mountains of limestone drop sheer into the sea, elsewhere pine forested peninsulas stretch out like sinuous fingers hiding a cornucopia of golden beaches, deep gulfs, and tiny offshore islands. With such a stunning everchanging backdrop, I can't think of a better way to see Turkey, to explore its culture, discover such rich ruins, and drink in the landscape, than to set sail on a gulet. Spared the need to constantly pack, unpack, and change hotels, instead one travels in luxurious style. Perhaps the key thing for me is that it's travel the way the ancients usually did. It makes thinking about the past altogether easier. Out on the waves, time can literally dissolve in the water, two millennia can disappear from the mind.

Blue Cruise Gulet - Turkey Offers the Perfect Getaway Vacation

 The magic of a blue cruise begins when you board and set off to explore the beautiful unspoilt coastline of south-west turkey. Your yacht is usually a traditional wooden, handmade turkish gulet with comfortable cabins, showers and dining facilities.

These days most are also equipped with air conditioning so you can duck out of the heat for a cool snooze if you like. The layout of these boats consist of a broad spacious deck which allows plenty of room for you and you family or friends to stretch out and sunbathe, watch the stunning scenery, eat and drink around the large table or just enjoy a chat or a good read.

Colors of the sea alternate between a deep blue and magnificent turquoise, sometimes even green. The water is so clear that even in depths of 10 meters the sea bed is visible with splendidly colorful fish and occasionally even dolphins and sea turtles can be seen following the yacht.

The daily experience of setting off on a new adventure to enjoy the crystal clear waters is just such a relaxing journey that it is incomparable.

The blue voyage offers the perfect escape from the rigors of everyday life. As you sail along on the simmering blue waters of the Aegean sea your daily stress is completely forgotten. This is an ideal holiday for the family and close friends. The relaxation of swimming and snorkeling or just sunbathing on the deck or reading a book in the shade is totally soothing enabling you to simply let go of all your cares.

There are so many interesting places to visit while cruising in the Aegean. You can visit Xanthos, which was once the ancient capital of Lycia. Remains of the Lycian civilization can be seen by skin diving at the island of Kekova. Another worthwhile place is the castle ruins above Kale and the ancient city of Phaselis.

Towards Antalia on a cruise is the half hidden ancient city of Olympus with it's nearby amazing flaming mountain Chimera. At this incredible place fire spontaneously erupts from holes in the mountain. Chimaera was another Lycian city, and is named after the mythological son of Typhon. According to Greek legend the monster named Chimaera was killed by Bellerophon who mounted the winged horse Pegasus and attacked the Chimaera with pails of molten lead.

The most logical reason for the flames however, is that it is natural gas escaping through cracks in the rocks, but interestingly scientists have not been able to determine the chemical make up of this curious gas Blue Cruise Turkey.

A blue cruise can be a complete holiday by itself or can be an add-on to your package vacation. Either way it is a special experience which you will treasure for your whole life. Wherever you may come from, and however old you may be, after a week or two afloat in this scenic paradise you will become refreshed and invigorated by your vacation.

The coastal region of south west Turkey is dotted with hundreds of islands, bays and coves just waiting to be discovered. Blue cruise are available from Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kas and Antalia. You can choose anything from a day trip to a two week cruise. The fully crewed cruising gulet will be fully stocked to supply your every need. It is usual that the price will include all meals but drinks are charged as an extra.

On a week or two week cruise, travelers sail along the southwest Turkish coast, often being escorted by schools of dolphins. The stop-overs at small harbors and delightful bays are is a perfect tonic for body and mind alike!

Blue Cruise Gulet - Turkey Offers the Perfect Getaway Vacation

 The magic of a blue cruise begins when you board and set off to explore the beautiful unspoilt coastline of south-west turkey. Your yacht is usually a traditional wooden, handmade turkish gulet with comfortable cabins, showers and dining facilities.

These days most are also equipped with air conditioning so you can duck out of the heat for a cool snooze if you like. The layout of these boats consist of a broad spacious deck which allows plenty of room for you and you family or friends to stretch out and sunbathe, watch the stunning scenery, eat and drink around the large table or just enjoy a chat or a good read.

Colors of the sea alternate between a deep blue and magnificent turquoise, sometimes even green. The water is so clear that even in depths of 10 meters the sea bed is visible with splendidly colorful fish and occasionally even dolphins and sea turtles can be seen following the yacht.

The daily experience of setting off on a new adventure to enjoy the crystal clear waters is just such a relaxing journey that it is incomparable.

The blue voyage offers the perfect escape from the rigors of everyday life. As you sail along on the simmering blue waters of the Aegean sea your daily stress is completely forgotten. This is an ideal holiday for the family and close friends. The relaxation of swimming and snorkeling or just sunbathing on the deck or reading a book in the shade is totally soothing enabling you to simply let go of all your cares.

There are so many interesting places to visit while cruising in the Aegean. You can visit Xanthos, which was once the ancient capital of Lycia. Remains of the Lycian civilization can be seen by skin diving at the island of Kekova. Another worthwhile place is the castle ruins above Kale and the ancient city of Phaselis.

Towards Antalia on a cruise is the half hidden ancient city of Olympus with it's nearby amazing flaming mountain Chimera. At this incredible place fire spontaneously erupts from holes in the mountain. Chimaera was another Lycian city, and is named after the mythological son of Typhon. According to Greek legend the monster named Chimaera was killed by Bellerophon who mounted the winged horse Pegasus and attacked the Chimaera with pails of molten lead Blue Cruise Turkey.

The most logical reason for the flames however, is that it is natural gas escaping through cracks in the rocks, but interestingly scientists have not been able to determine the chemical make up of this curious gas.

A blue cruise can be a complete holiday by itself or can be an add-on to your package vacation. Either way it is a special experience which you will treasure for your whole life. Wherever you may come from, and however old you may be, after a week or two afloat in this scenic paradise you will become refreshed and invigorated by your vacation.

The coastal region of south west Turkey is dotted with hundreds of islands, bays and coves just waiting to be discovered. Blue cruise are available from Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kas and Antalia. You can choose anything from a day trip to a two week cruise. The fully crewed cruising gulet will be fully stocked to supply your every need. It is usual that the price will include all meals but drinks are charged as an extra.

On a week or two week cruise, travelers sail along the southwest Turkish coast, often being escorted by schools of dolphins. The stop-overs at small harbors and delightful bays are is a perfect tonic for body and mind alike!

Sail Away on a Yacht Charter in Marmaris

 Pack your sunscreen, and your shades, and sail away with me to an island escape. Take a yacht charter in Marmaris, or a yacht charter in Turkey, and see beautiful coastlines, meet some of the friendliest people you will ever meet, and dine, on local delicacies Yacht Charters Turkey.

The waters are clear, and blue, and the climate is moderate, and pleasant, for the majority of the year. You almost get a guarantee that between the months of May, and the month of October the weather will cooperate, and be perfect for you. That is to say, perfect for trips on sea faring vessels.

You will want to take the yacht charter in Marmaris, and enjoy the beautiful coastline, from the vantage point of the sea. The local harbors will welcome you, allowing you to go ashore, and take in some of the local sites, and return to the safety, and peace, of your floating hotel.

While you are on land, you will want to take part, in one of the famous beach parties, and if you are the adventurous type, you may want to go on a jeep safari.

From the water, you will want to go diving, because these are some of the most beautiful waters you will ever see. When you are on a water vessel, you can choose to see the waters from above, or below.

While on your yacht charter in Turkey, you do not want to miss the natural wonder that the locals refer to as" cotton castle", it is a magnificent, and purely white mountain. This natural wonder, is not comprised of snow, or salt, but from a distant, does resemble a pile of white fluffy cotton.

Located in this same area are mineral springs that attract many tourists. The mineral springs are formed there by rich thermal springs, and have been there for thousands of years. This beautiful place is actually, Pam-UK-kale, and is a natural wonder that you cannot see enough of.

There are many beautiful sites to see in this area, and there are many wonderful experiences to be had as well, but why go by yacht charter, instead of booking a hotel, on the island of your choice? You will find that because this is such a beautiful part of the world that many people want to travel here, and see the sites. It can get quite crowded on the islands during the peak of the tourist season. When you retire to a boat, anchored off the coastline, you are guaranteed a reprieve from the noise, and the crowds, until you wish to rejoin the throng  .

Sail Away on a Yacht Charter in Marmaris

 Pack your sunscreen, and your shades, and sail away with me to an island escape. Take a yacht charter in Marmaris, or a yacht charter in Turkey, and see beautiful coastlines, meet some of the friendliest people you will ever meet, and dine, on local delicacies.

The waters are clear, and blue, and the climate is moderate, and pleasant, for the majority of the year. You almost get a guarantee that between the months of May, and the month of October the weather will cooperate, and be perfect for you. That is to say, perfect for trips on sea faring vessels.

You will want to take the yacht charter in Marmaris, and enjoy the beautiful coastline, from the vantage point of the sea. The local harbors will welcome you, allowing you to go ashore, and take in some of the local sites, and return to the safety, and peace, of your floating hotel.

While you are on land, you will want to take part, in one of the famous beach parties, and if you are the adventurous type, you may want to go on a jeep safari Yacht Charters Turkey.

From the water, you will want to go diving, because these are some of the most beautiful waters you will ever see. When you are on a water vessel, you can choose to see the waters from above, or below.

While on your yacht charter in Turkey, you do not want to miss the natural wonder that the locals refer to as" cotton castle", it is a magnificent, and purely white mountain. This natural wonder, is not comprised of snow, or salt, but from a distant, does resemble a pile of white fluffy cotton.

Located in this same area are mineral springs that attract many tourists. The mineral springs are formed there by rich thermal springs, and have been there for thousands of years. This beautiful place is actually, Pam-UK-kale, and is a natural wonder that you cannot see enough of.

There are many beautiful sites to see in this area, and there are many wonderful experiences to be had as well, but why go by yacht charter, instead of booking a hotel, on the island of your choice? You will find that because this is such a beautiful part of the world that many people want to travel here, and see the sites. It can get quite crowded on the islands during the peak of the tourist season. When you retire to a boat, anchored off the coastline, you are guaranteed a reprieve from the noise, and the crowds, until you wish to rejoin the throng.