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New Year's trip to Turkey
A leisurely stroll through the wonderful places of the Turkish coast from Marmaris, through Ekenchik with its famous Lycian tombs and turtle beach, to the Cleopatra baths and the island of St. Nicholas.
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January 2 – 9, 20218 days · 8 active days
- Start and finish
- Marmaris, Turkey
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced, Professionals
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Organizer
About the event
Our New Year's journey along the route Marmaris-Ekinchik-Göcek Bay-Gemiler-Marmaris will discover the extraordinary beauty of the Turkish coast. Secluded coves with pine-covered hills and the wonderful beauty of sunsets and sunrises on a yacht. ⠀
We will see the island of Gemiler - the island of St. Nicholas, famous all over the world thanks to legends and a large number of historical ruins. We can visit the palace located on a hill, the floors of which are decorated with beautiful ancient mosaics.
We will visit the Lycian tombs, which are one of the symbols of Turkey, we will see the famous bay of Cleopatra, where, according to legend, she met with Mark Antony. ⠀
And, of course, we must not forget about the gastronomic side of the trip.
Offers and pricing
OrganizerSvetlana D
One crew seat with accommodation on a yacht
€865per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€150per person
Refundable security deposit
€200per person
What the price covers
Additional costs are not provided, except for personal.
Itinerary
- Saturday
Arrival and check-in on the yacht, distribution to cabins, purchase of products necessary for our cruise, meeting the captain, safety briefing before going to sea. Trekking to Ekinchik 20 miles
- Sunday
Day in Ekenchik. Walk to Kaunos, or to the turtle beach of Istuzu. On an excursion to Dalyan, where Kaunos is located, you can go only on a small boat, which is organized by a local cooperative. The ancient city of Kaunos, located in Dalyan, was founded around the Archaic period and is often mentioned in ancient scriptures. The well-being of the ancient city can be judged by the remains of public buildings, an amphitheater, a large public bath, a monumental fountain, a square and a harbor. The most important attraction of Kaunos is the monumental ancient tombs, which are rightly captured in every commercial about Turkey.
- Monday
Trek to Kapi Creek - 25 miles A picturesque bay with a restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine. Hikers can climb to the top of the mountain along the path that starts from the bay. The views from the mountain to Skopea Limani and Fethiye Bay are breathtaking. Also nearby is the ancient Lycian Trail
- Tuesday
Walk to Cleopatra Bay - 5 miles As if it had opened its arms to meet the gentle waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the bay stood still surrounded by rocks, in the outlines of one of which, one can clearly read the appearance of the beautiful Queen of Egypt Cleopatra. Perhaps it is thanks to this unusual rock that the bay got its name. Or maybe it originates in a beautiful legend that tells how, in ancient times, the great queen fell in love with this secluded place. The picturesque corner became for her a secret meeting place with the notorious Roman commander Mark Antony. It was here that lovers could meet in peace, away from prying eyes and fuss. And it was here that Queen Cleopatra washed her beautiful body, which marked the beginning of the rumor that the waters of the bay have the power of rejuvenation, and bathing in them is shown to every representative of the fair sex. Return to Kapi Creek
- Wednesday
Trekking to Gemiler Island - 12 miles, walking along the island. Gemiler Island is also called "St. Nicholas Island" and has become famous all over the world due to the large number of historical ruins. Archaeologists suggest that the island may have been the site of the original burial of St. Nicholas. The Turkish name Gemiler Adası means “Island of Ships”, which may indicate Saint Nicholas, who is considered the patron saint of sailors. Already in the Middle Ages, this island was known among sailors as the Island of St. Nicholas. Experts believe that Nikolai could have been buried in a church carved into the rock. His name is repeatedly found on the walls of the temple. Presumably, the relics of the saint lay in the church until the 650s, when, due to the approaching Arab fleets, they were transferred to the city of Mira, located about 25 km to the east. Dinner, celebrating Christmas
- Thursday
Slowly we begin to return back, go to Ekinchik, ~ 30 miles. The day will be dedicated to the sea and communication with it.
- Friday
Ekinchik-Marmaris. We slowly wake up and examine what we did not have time to see for the first time. At lunchtime we leave towards Marmaris.
- Saturday
Fees and eviction from the boat. City walks and sightseeing (optional)