| "> | | | | the back of the boat is one of the distinguishing |
| If you like sunshine, the smell of the sea air, water | | | | characteristics and advantages of this type of vessel. |
| sports, Mediterranean cuisine, and a chance to visit | | | | Sitting at the large table in this section, you can have |
| important historical sites, then you should set your sites | | | | your meals under the sunshade, you can get a sun tan |
| on Turkey. It is here where you can explore one of | | | | or you may watch stars at night. |
| civilization's great crossroads, choosing from a variety | | | | For 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 in | | | | vacation. "Bareboating" is the term given to a |
| Turkey. One of the popular choices of tourists in | | | | chartered 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 you | | | | and 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 the | | | | you. |
| dishes prepared by the onboard chef. | | | | Along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of |
| If you fancy travelling on a vessel that is reminiscent of | | | | Turkey there are a number of scenic routes that you |
| a romantic galleon or old pirate ship, then a cruise on a | | | | can choose from touching a rich array of historical |
| Gulet (or Gullet) is in order. Gulets are traditional | | | | sites including the ancient cities of Pergamon, Ephesus, |
| wooden and handmade Turkish boats, usually | | | | Miletus, Knidos, Xanthos, Myra, Perge, Aspendos and |
| equipped with a crew of three comprising of the | | | | Side. There are also dozens of other, smaller sites |
| captain, the cook, and a sailor. The boats have a | | | | dating back many thousands of years, the remains of |
| motor as well as sails. The route can be fixed , or | | | | which are equally as interesting. If you are on a Gulet |
| arranged to the preferences of the group, and the | | | | cruise 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 modern | | | | The Mediterranean is also renowned for its great |
| touring Gullets are fully equipped with the comfort of | | | | cuisine and a cruise holiday in Turkey will give you a |
| the tourist in mind. They usually contain four to ten | | | | chance to get acquainted with Turkish hospitality and |
| cabins, equipped with en-suite showers, WCs and hot | | | | the colorful and tasty dishes of this region |
| water facilities. Turkish Gullets also have music | | | | Sunshine, the sea, historical sites, sailing, swimming and |
| systems, navigational, electronic, fishing and diving | | | | fine cuisine: add it all up and you have the makings of |
| equipment. Spacious and light sitting-space provided at | | | | an unforgettable holiday or vacation. |