Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Library of Celsus, Ephesus
DAY 12 • Bay of Gemiler • Hike to Kayakoy Cruise to the Bay of Gemiler, and then drive near Kayakoy, a Greek“ ghost town,” which we’ ll reach by hiking along a scenic trail. Later, cruise to Gemiler Island, with its sixth-century Byzantine monastery.
Meals: B, L, D | Turkish gulet
DAY 13 • Hike on the Turquoise Coast Our gulet docks in a scenic cove along the Turquoise Coast where we’ ll have opportunities for hiking and swimming.
Meals: B, L, D | Turkish gulet
DAY 14 • Ekincik Cove • Dalyan River boat ride • Kaunos
Cruise to Ekincik Cove, where a small boat takes us up the Dalyan River. Then, visit the ancient Lycian site of Kaunos to view the remains of temples, baths, and an ancient theater.
Meals: B, L, D | Turkish gulet
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 15 • Disembark ship • Kusadasi Disembark in Marmaris, and then journey overland to Kusadasi, gateway to ancient Ephesus.
Meals: B, L, D | Charisma Hotel or similar
DAY 16 • Kusadasi • Ephesus Visit ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, visit the Ephesus Museum before returning to Kusadasi. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Meals: B, L, D | Charisma Hotel or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U. S. Fly home, or begin your post-trip extension to Northwest Turkey: Battlefields of Ancient Troy and Gallipoli & Istanbul.
Meals: B
On Day 11, begin a four-night cruise along the Turquoise Coast aboard a private gulet, a modern version of the traditional wooden-hulled sailing vessels that plied the enchanting waters of the Aegean for centuries.
See the full deck plan for the Turkish gulet on page 365.
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. oattravel. com / tmh
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