Alternative to the package - the “Blue Voyage” in Turkey

Turkey has long been one of the most popular destinations of the English , German Peoples. The fact that many tourists that Turkey oriental country primarily as a beach holiday destination, is not surprising, and it should not be criticized. However, the Turkey - known to Four Seas borders - many first-class, clean beaches. Moreover, the bathing season rather long and the cheap tourist packages in strongholds  Antalya, Bodrum , Side or are perfectly tailored to beach holiday.

Meanwhile but also discover more and more tourists Turkey that the country on the Bosporus has more to offer than standard offers for sunbathers and snorkelers. A key word is “wellness and spa tourism,” “Walking Holidays” is another. The fact that in the field of modern Turkey numerous, sometimes spectacular sights from various civilizations and cultures encountered, it is no secret tip long anyway.

Another alternative is the “Blue Voyage”, about a week cruise along the variant of the Lycian coast of Turkey. The journeys undertaken with so-called gulets, classic wooden motor sailors. As for round trips by boat or yacht not uncommon, the Blue Voyage country with many courses and “bathing freeze” the possibility of (almost) all aspects of a holiday know Turkey. The following lines are an interesting alternative to traditional package in more detail.

The Blue travel - still a secret …

The magic number is the 8333rd Just as many kilometers long is the coast of Turkey. With moderate winds a paradise for sailors and surfers - with the richness of fish and antique treasures on the seabed a tip for divers.
 
On board a sailing vessel by blue waves glide. Wind, sun and sea on the skin feel. Set sail for exploring new coastlines. And in the evening on deck to sleep under the stars - who has not already dreaming? More and more tourists Turkey fulfill this dream now and book a week sailors pure romance: You stand in the blue sea journey along the coast Lykiens.
 
Although the Blue travel becoming increasingly popular, it is still a secret. Once you with his ship, the Gulet, leaves the port, one is completely free. The route is only in broad set a durchgeplanten itinerary does not exist. Nothing would stay at a sunny beach or to remain a picturesque bay to explore. The captain and his crew are happy to the wishes of their guests.
 
Speaking of Captain: The crew consists of a Gulet the master, a ship’s boy and the cook, the passengers with local specialties of Turkish cuisine. The Blue travel offers double benefit - from breakfast on deck to barbecue in the evening.
 
So how excellent hosts, it is also comfortably accommodated: The 2-bed cabins are almost as large as a modern hotel room and with shower and toilet. So the best way to get aboard a gulet like to feel at home.
 
Constructed in the Gullets incidentally, still made of wood and clean by hand, 50 km southwest of Marmaris in 2000 residents of the city Bozburun. Here are the know-how and experience from generation to generation. Thus, the traditional ship to the 6 to 24 people fit and up to 35 meters long.

Relaxation, culinary delights - and Culture

Ship at anchor.
It offers the Blue travel from April to October, the costs are depending on the comfort from 400 to 800 euros per person *. Who wants a Gulet also for a group to rent, then the cost to around 4,000 euros *. Launch of the most one week-long trips is in Antalya, Marmaris or Bodrum. From there it goes to the Gulf of Gükova, Datça peninsula, the Gulf of Fetkiye or the Lycian coast to Kas. Numerous bathing stops in a romantic natural harbours invite for swimming and offer opportunity to the underwater world snorkeling to explore the Sonnenhungrigen during the day on the sun deck can spend.
 
But the Blue who now travel only for a mix of culinary delights and sweet nothing, is in the wrong: The gulet is also on course many cultural and historical highlights. Thus, the participants in the Blue travel the possibility Lycian royal tombs at Dalyan to visit with a Kaunos Kurzkur in mud or out of the market in the city to stroll. A window into the past, for example, opens for visitors to the island Sedir-Adasi, then through the ancient city Kederai can walk or at the rock tombs of Myra, because this is the church of St. Nicholas.
 
In short: If you are in the Blue journey, experienced more than nature and discovered more than historical sites. He goes on a journey for the mind and body, spirit and soul - at least if you are on deck at night in the starry skies.

Even seaman play - and Mitsegeln Participate
For those who like more action on board experience, are trips to Mitsegeln exactly the right thing. Here rich enjoy sailing, wind and waves - more knowledge is not required. Experienced skipper take passengers and bring their “sailors” on the one-two-week trips basic knowledge in sailing, or make node in the navigation. Always the fun is in the foreground and all work will be from the skipper and four to eight guests done. Mitsegeln is Participate.

Ideal conditions for windsurfers
With steady winds 5-6, the Cesme Peninsula ideal conditions for wind surfers - from beginner to advanced. Who is cooler temperatures and can not frighten the right equipment for this, will be held in the spring as well as non-hazardous perfect waves.

Diving in front of the Lycian coast
Before the Lycian coast divers everything a dive an unforgettable experience. A fantastic underwater world with bizarre rock formations, rock and caves. They are the habitat for rich fish stocks, for example, Barracuda-swarms, Bernstein mackerel or rays. But the great nature is not all: Testimonies from many centuries - from ancient amphorae to wreck a JU 52 - make the dive at a time trip.