Sailing Holidays in Turkey: A Mediterranean Paradise Awaits You

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