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
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
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 • 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
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, 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
See the full deck plan for the Turkish gulet on page 219.
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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.
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