Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

Europe Paradise Island Marmaris  Ekincik Bedri Rahmi Bay Yassica Islands Fethiye Kizilda Tersane Island Aga Limani Kadirga < <       Air Boat 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. 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 pp Departures & from prices 7 May 22 £1,199 15 Oct 22 £1,299 14 May 22 £1,249 6 May 23 £1,199 21 May 22 £1,649 13 May 23 £1,249 28 May 22 £1,289 20 May 23 £1,699 4 Jun 22 £1,289 27 May 23 £1,329 11 Jun 22 £1,399 3 Jun 23 £1,329 18 & 25 Jun 22 £1,339 10 Jun 23 £1,449 2 & 9 Jul 22 £1,599 17 & 24 Jun 23 £1,389 16 Jul 22 £1,599 1 & 8 Jul 23 £1,669 23 & 30 Jul 22 £1,699 15 Jul 23 £1,669 13 & 20 Aug 22 £1,599 5 Aug 23 £1,769 27 Aug 22 £1,599 12 & 19 Aug 23 £1,669 3 & 10 Sep 22 £1,399 26 Aug 23 £1,669 17 & 24 Sep 22 £1,499 2 & 9 Sep 23 £1,449 1 Oct 22 £1,249 30 Sep 23 £1,289 8 Oct 22 £1,099 7 Oct 23 £1,129 More dates available on our website No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £269 30 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details