Escorted Tours 2022-23 2nd Edition

Europe Day 1: UK to Marmaris D Depart the UK on your flight to Dalaman. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the city’s yacht marina. Board your traditional wooden Turkish ‘gulet’, remaining docked until the next morning. Enjoy some free time before tonight’s dinner on board with your fellow passengers. Day 2: Marmaris to Ekincik B/L/D After a leisurely breakfast, your Rota Yacht guide will brief you on your route along Turkey’s spectacular Blue Coast before you sail toward Ekincik. On arrival at the tree-lined coastline of the bay, relax on board or take a dip in the azure waters. Alternatively, take an optional excursion (at a fee) to the Dalyan Mud Baths before passing Dalyan’s ancient royal tombs, intricately carved into a cliff face. Make your way back to your gulet, stopping to visit Iztuzu beach, a breeding ground for the Caretta-Caretta turtle. Anchor in Ekincik Bay for the night. Day 3: Ekincik to Kizilda B/L/D Set off early this morning and reach the dazzling Gulf of Fethiye, passing picturesque bays and quaint seaside towns before arriving at Tersane Island. Enjoy breakfast amongst the ruins of this once-inhabited island then sail through the day, taking in fantastic vistas before arriving at Kizilda. Day 4: Kizilda to Fethiye B/L/D Arriving at Fethiye Marina in the morning, you’ll have the option to take a day excursion by Jeep safari or bus to a secret canyon, where striking rock formations offer some of Turkey’s most breath- taking scenery. Return in the afternoon for dinner on board and your overnight stay at Fethiye Marina. Day 5: Fethiye to Yassica Islands B/L/D After breakfast, depart Fethiye and make your way towards to the Gocek Islands. Sailing among these impressive islands, the boat will stop for numerous swimming breaks in the sparkling waters. Continue to the Yassica Islands, an area offering outstanding views, where you will anchor for the night. Day 6: Yassica Islands to Aga Limani B/L/D Sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay, named after the Turkish painter Bedri Rahmi Eyuboglu who was one of the first people to experience the now classic Blue Voyage. Look out for his work painted onto one of the cliff-side boulders. Continue through these crystal-clear waters to the cove of Sarsala before reaching beautiful Aga Limani in the afternoon, where you will moor overnight. Day 7: Aga Limani to Marmaris B/L/D In the morning, sail to Kadirga Bay, stopping to swim in the tranquil bays along the way. Take in scenic Turunc Bay and Paradise Island as you sail by, arriving back in Marmaris Marina in the early evening for your final night on board. Day 8: Marmaris to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. Caretta-Caretta Turtle Marmaris  Ekincik Bedri Rahmi Bay Yassica Islands Fethiye Kizilda Tersane Island Aga Limani Kadirga < <       Air Boat Extend your tour Marmaris beach stay, 3 nights, 5 H All-Inclusive from £159 Sailing Turkey’s Blue Coast Tour highlights ✔ Discover the picturesque bays of the Gulf of Fethiye ✔ Explore the waters of the Yassica Islands ✔ Visit scenic Bedri Rahmi Bay ✔ Pass Turunc Bay and Paradise Island, with swimming breaks ✔ Dine al fresco meals cooked by your on-board chef Tour includes • All meals and drinks daily • 3 H accommodation: Turkish Gulet • Flights from London Gatwick with easyJet Tour pace: Easygoing Sail Turkey’s unspoilt coastline on a traditional wooden gulet, taking in secluded bays, hidden coves, uninhabited islands and pine-clad mountains on this eight- day cruise. Cruise Tour Life on board your gulet A gulet is a wooden sailing boat traditionally used as a fishing and cargo vessel. Modern gulets are now diesel-powered and built to carry passengers. Your vessel will have 6-8 cabins and be crewed by up to 4 sailors. Air conditioning supplement from £199 Departures & from prices 1 Oct 22 £1,249 22 Jul 23 £1,769 8 Oct 22 £1,099 29 Jul 23 £1,769 15 Oct 22 £1,299 5 Aug 23 £1,769 6 May 23 £1,249 12 Aug 23 £1,669 13 May 23 £1,299 19 Aug 23 £1,669 20 May 23 £1,699 26 Aug 23 £1,669 27 May 23 £1,349 2 Sep 23 £1,469 3 Jun 23 £1,349 9 Sep 23 £1,469 10 Jun 23 £1,469 16 Sep 23 £1,569 17 Jun 23 £1,399 23 Sep 23 £1,569 24 Jun 23 £1,399 30 Sep 23 £1,299 1 & 8 Jul 23 £1,669 7 Oct 23 £1,149 15 Jul 23 £1,669 14 Oct 23 £1,349 2024 DATES AVAILABLE • A single supplement starts from just £269 157 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk