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As if gulet cruising along this beautiful coastline weren’t enough; you get to dance on deck with the feel of teak beneath your feet, amongst ancient ruins and maybe in the garden of a once nomadic family. We’ll take short hikes in forests of pine with stunning coastal views and simply be immersed in nature.
One of the joys of this trip are the unplanned surprises. It was happenstance that took us to the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre just as a class of schoolchildren were already dancing; of course their teachers immediately asked us to join in and were thrilled to discover Anne had already taught us a turkish dance “Damat Halayı” which we danced together.
If you’d love to join us – to make the admin easier for Anne – simply press the Book Now button.
| Type of boat: | Cabin with ensuite bathroom on comfort plus gulet East Meets West 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 or Fethiye depending upon actual itinerary |
| Disembarkation: | Marmaris or Fethiye depending upon actual itinerary |
| Optional excursions | Turkish Hamam |
| Sept 27 – Oct 4 | |
| Deposit | £200 pp due at the time of booking |
| Interim Payment | £200 due 12 weeks before departure |
| Balance | due 8 weeks before departure |
| Single Occupancy | Limited availability. Supplement applies |
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 before the holiday 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
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
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.
If you wanted to island hop you could take an hour long ferry journey between Rhodes and Marmaris or Fethiye.
There will be one free group transfer between the airport and the gulet. The time for the transfer will be arranged to meet flights carrying the highest number of our passengers.
| Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way | £65 |
| Dalaman to/from Fethiye one-way | £55 |
| Price is for the vehicle | |
| Private Transfer (5-14 pax) | |
| Dalaman to/from Marmaris one way | £105 |
| Price is for the vehicle | |
| Shuttle service: | |
| Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way | £16 per person |
If your flights arrive outside the time of the free 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 dancing 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 dance. 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 dance amongst Nomadic artefacts in the garden of a local family; see the ancient ruins of Kaunos and Lycian tombs.
Day 4 An early cruise sees us in another turquoise bay where you can dance overlooked by 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, dance in the atmospheric bay of Bedri Rahmi; hike along a coastal path with fabulous views of the Gocek Islands (2-3 hours) 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; dancing when the mood takes us. Dinner of Dalyan Kofte , Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Yoghurt, Broad Bean Salad
Day 7 A day of cruising, singing and relaxation. Healthy lunch of Chickpeas and Lamb in a fresh Tomato sauce, bulgur wheat and salad
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.
Dancing
Anne has been circle dancing for about 30 years, and running classes since 2008. Her down to earth approach means her sessions are fun and relaxed. In all her teaching (dance, massage, crafts) she is known for her clarity, patience and sense of humour.
Anne loves the variety in circle dance and so teaches both traditional and modern, fast and slow, upbeat and meditative, simple and more complicated.
For many years she danced regularly with Laura Shannon and Andy Bettis; and she completed the teacher training with Judy King. She has run annual circle dance holidays in Croatia since 2008, and is once again looking forward to the experience of dancing onboard and onshore.
Low to Intermediate Hiking is optional.
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 the optional hikes. Appropriate footwear must be worn (trainers are not enough). If you like to hike and want to join the optional walks you need to bring a rucksack, hiking boots/shoes (with/without ankle support), hiking poles are very useful. Bring a refillable, reusable container for water.
