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Welcome to a restorative, nourishing holiday.
I wonder if you can imagine being immersed in nature 24 hours per day whilst being cocooned onboard a handcrafted wooden yacht; surrounded by pine clad mountains, shaped over millenia and home to deer, porcupines, badgers, wild boar and so much more.
Swim in bays of turquoise and green and blues of every hue; maybe try snorkeling for the first time, maybe you will spot a loggerhead turtle as you’re swimming.
Some would say the absolute best thing is sleeping out on deck under the stars, all is quiet, all is calm; waking to the sun rising over the tops of the mountains and going for that first swim of the morning whilst others are sleeping….. pure bliss.
It takes no effort at all to find what you need; space and time to read that book you’ve been holding on to, quiet space to meditate or maybe some yoga stretches, share some laughs with your new found friends – this holiday lets you have it all.
You can even feel grounded by joining me hiking through forests of eucalyptus, olives, pine, arbutus, lentisc and more – always with wonderful views.
It’s good for the soul. Let us welcome you onboard.
| Type of boat: | Cabin with ensuite bathroom on comfort plus gulet for 7 nights/8 days. |
| Full Board: | Turkish Breakfast, Cooked Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Biscuits, Cooked Dinner starting with dinner on day 1; finishing with breakfast on day 8. |
| Embarkation: | Marmaris, Fethiye or Selimiye depending upon actual itinerary |
| Disembarkation: | Marmaris , Fethiye or Selimiye depending upon actual itinerary |
| Optional excursions | Turkish Hamam |
| June 1 – 8
Booking Discount |
£1345 pp (based on 2 sharing twin cabin) £1100 pp (2 friends sharing a double cabin) £100pp until 31 March 2024 BOOK NOW to lock-in this price |
| Deposit | £300 pp due at the time of booking |
| Interim Payment | |
| Balance | due 30 April 2024 |
| Single Occupancy | Limited availability. Supplement applies |
To pay in instalments email anne@meridiantravels.com
Full Board
We have a very good reputation for our food which is cooked using fresh, locally grown vegetables; our olives, honey, fish and meat are locally sourced from truly organic smallholders.
Vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free are available but please advise at the me of booking to help us with our provisioning. We may not be able to provide your food choices if you advise us on arrival.
Cabin: 7 nights in a twin or double cabin with ensuite private bathroom
Riverboat Cruise: riverboat, packed lunch (excludes entrance tickets)
Diesel: 3-4 hours cruising per day
Harbour Fees ,
Crew: food and wages
Flights: Please book your own flights. Dalaman is the local airport.
Turkish Bath: book onboard.
Drinks: there is a reasonably priced bar onboard stocked with water, soft and alcoholic drinks including beer, wine and spirits. Please do not bring your own drinks onboard.
Tips for the Crew. Tips are optional and discretionary – but if you have enjoyed your holiday a suggested recommendation is £40 per traveller for the week
Port Fees £45 pp payable on arrival onboard
Travel Insurance: please remember to arrange your own travel insurance and provide a copy to the Captain on arrival.
You will need to book your own flights to/from Dalaman airport. Please check that your booking is ATOL protected and that you pay by credit card. Do not book your flights until this trip has been confirmed as a guaranteed departure.
There will be one group transfer between the airport and the gulet, the charge will be £15 pp each way. The time for the transfer will be arranged to meet flights carrying the highest number of our passengers.
| Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way | £85 |
| Dalaman to/from Fethiye one-way | £75 |
| Price is for the vehicle | |
| Private Transfer (5-14 pax) | |
| Dalaman to/from Marmaris one way | £90 |
| Price is for the vehicle | |
| Shuttle service: | |
| Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way | £30 per person |
If your flights arrive outside the time of the group transfer we recommend that travellers book their transfers directly with us because occasionally the start/finish ports can change at the last minute due to weather conditions. If transfers are booked with us it is easy for us to ensure travellers are delivered to the correct port.
Overview Marmaris – Fethiye*
Our flexible itnerary will allow for at least one singing session each day, often more; with the opportunity to hike on at least 3 days if you want.
Day 1 Arrive in Marmaris. Join the gulet and settle into your cabin before dinner. The Turkish kitchen is very diverse and these meal choices are described to give you an idea of the variety of foods prepared for you
Day 2 After having your Turkish breakfast onboard we take a short cruise across the bay for your first opportunity to swim. Dinner of Sea Bass, Aubergine meze, Purslane and Yoghurt salad, Green salad
Day 3 A wonderful day of cruising amongst reedbeds to the village of Candir where we can visit the garden of a once nomadic family and see their artefacts which have been handed down over generations; see the ancient ruins of Kaunos and Lycian tombs; visit the mudbaths and thermal pools.
Day 4 An early cruise sees us in another turquoise bay where you can snorkel or join us hiking in the footsteps of Romans – they once moored their ships here some 2000 years ago. Later we will cruise around to the sunken ruins of Cleopatra’s Bath. Delicious lunch of Green Peppers stuffed with rice and tomatoes, Courgette and Aubergine Salad served with yoghurt
Day 5 Overlooked by Lycian tombs, the atmospheric bay of Bedri Rahmi is a great start for a short coastal walk to Kille with fabulous views of the Gocek Islands (1 hour) Delicious lunch of Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Day 6 Plenty of opportunity to swim and snorkel or just relax as we cruise from one bay to another. Dinner of Dalyan Kofte , Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Yoghurt, Broad Bean Salad
Day 7 A day of cruising and relaxation. Healthy lunch of Chickpeas and Lamb in a fresh Tomato sauce, bulgur wheat and salad. Opportunity to see Fethiye.
Day 8 Say your goodbyes to the Captain and crew after breakfast.
Note
*This itinerary is flexible and open to change
*Tour could operate in reverse
*Air-conditioning can be available for 3 to 4 hours daily in summer months. The use of A/C in harbours is strictly forbidden.
Depending on sea and weather conditions, Meridian Travels & Yachting reserves the right to make necessary changes to the tour itinerary to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. The Captain’s decision is final.
Cabins on are smaller than you’d expect in a hotel but larger than on a sailing yacht. They are handcrafted from mahogany, iroko, teak and pine so are rustic but are clean and have a small wardrobe with storage under the bed for luggage. Every cabin has a private en-suite bathroom with toilet, hand basin and shower; hot water is available in the evenings. One bath towel and one hand towel are provided; a beach towel is also provided.
With plenty of sunbeds on the fore and aft decks choose how to relax; sunbathing, reading, chatting or perhaps you’ll even sleep here under the stars. Meals are usually taken on the aft deck where you have a different view for almost every meal.
Hiking is optional.
We walk to suit the needs of the group so that everyone is able to participate some of the time if they want to. So the walks won’t exceed 4 or 5 miles and may be shorter, but the terrain is rocky, stony and uneven. There are some steep sections over loose trails; some narrow coastal paths and such sections require care. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate in optional hikes. Appropriate footwear must be worn (trainers are not enough). If you like to hike and want to participate in the optional hikes you will need to bring a backpack, hiking boots/shoes (with/without ankle support), hiking poles are very useful. Bring a refillable, reusable container for water.
