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I’m updating this itinerary having just completed another wonderful cruise with Her on a Hill
My overwhelming memories are of spring flowers, the heady perfume of wild sage, thyme and lavender, outstanding hikes, fabulous food and all in the company of interesting women.
Throughout your stay, you have sole use of a traditional Turkish gulet as you cruise along the coast with its numerous unspoilt bays and secluded coves, approaching by boat is by far the easiest and most dramatic way to explore this incredible coastline.
The sea is a deep turquoise blue and the walking is on little used paths exploring the lesser known routes following the Lycian coast. You will discover ancient ruins; traditional villages and the most amazing coastal views. Since creating this itinerary, many of these hikes are now included in the long distance hike known as The Lycian Way.
On board you will be looked after by Anne who will be guiding our walks as well as looking after us on the boat. In charge of the boat will be Captain Adil and his crew including a chef who will prepare the most wonderful Turkish fare for the group.
The itinerary includes walking on 4 or 5 days and a rest day for swimming, kayaking, reading or simply being at leisure. On most days, there will be time to swim directly off the boat or from the shore.
Surely there’s no better way to explore the beautiful beaches and coves of the Turkish Aegean Sea than cruising and hiking.
| 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 or Fethiye depending upon actual itinerary |
| Disembarkation: | Marmaris or Fethiye depending upon actual itinerary |
| Optional excursions | Turkish Hamam |
| 20 – 27 April 2024 | £1895 single ensuite cabin £300 pp discount if sharing twin/double ensuite cabin |
| Deposit | £400 pp |
| Interim Payment | £400pp due by 31 October 2023 |
| Balance | due 15 February 2024 |
| Single Occupancy | Some availability |
Full Board
Vegetarians are easily catered for. Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Riverboat Trip: including entrance fees to mudbaths, riverboat hire and Captain.
Transfer: there will be one group transfer each way between Dalaman airport and the gulet. Times to be confirmed.
Drinking Water: water is provided throughout the trip when dispensed into your own refillable water bottle.
Cabin: 7 nights in a twin or double cabin with ensuite private bathroom
Guide: English speaking walking guide
Port Fees: Included
Diesel: 3-4 hours cruising per day
Crew: food and wages
Transfers: If you require a transfer outside the times of the one that’s included we can arrange it for you.
Flights: Both Marmaris and Fethiye use Dalaman airport
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 and Guide are discretionary.
Travel Insurance: please remember to arrange your own travel insurance and provide a copy to the Guide on arrival.
You will need to book your own flights to/from Dalaman airport.
If you are island hopping you could take a ferry/catamaran between the Greek island of Rhodes and Marmaris or Fethiye. The journey takes just over an hour but please do not book your seats too early. The actual ports of departure and arrival for your gulet cruise will only be confirmed four weeks before the start of the cruise.
| 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 | £35 per person |
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.
Cruising from Fethiye around the Gocek Islands and on to Marmaris you will have the opportunity to walk on 4 or 5 days taking in wonderful forest, mountain and sea views. We will visit ancient sites and nomad families and much more with plenty of time to swim and simply relax.
Day 1: Arrive in Fethiye . Dinner onboard with opportunity explore the shopping area of Paspatur.
Day 2 Cruising after breakfast, we will anchor close to the starting point for our first hike which will give us panoramic views and where we often see birds of prey circling high above. (2.5 – 3 hours)
Day 3 We start our hike from the bay of Sarsala, making our way through an olive grove and pine forest before reaching open views of the Gocek islands. (2 – 3 hours).
Day 4 Pretty walk in the mountains starting alongside the ruins of Cleopatra’s Bath, through beautiful pine forest before reaching a smallholding where we can drink tea, explore the ruins of a Roman village and then meet our gulet in a small cove. (2-3 hours)
Day 5 A day for exploring wetlands from a river boat, taking in ancient tombs and a mudbath. All before hiking from the Lycian ruins of Kaunos, taking in outstanding coastal views along paths once used by local traders long before they had road access. (3.5-4 hours)
Day 6 Our final hike starts from the bay of Kumlubuk along trails in the limestone mountains to the ruins of an abandoned Byzantine church (2—3 hours)
Day 7 A day to relax onboard with plenty of opportunities for swimming, kayaking or reading and resting.
Day 8 Say your goodbyes to the crew and your new friends in Marmaris.
*This itinerary could start in Marmaris and finish in Fethiye.
**The itinerary is subject to change at short notice – this is a rare occurrence but adverse weather conditions occasionally leave us with no choice.
East Meets West is a traditionally built, handcrafted wooden yacht; she has four double and four twin cabins, all ensuite. She has sails although operates under motor for most of the trip to ensure we can keep to our schedule.
Continued investment during the pandemic resulted in months of new carpentry – you’ll notice the new oak handrails and sidings mean the aft deck is more spacious and comfortable for eating and socialising.
Each cabin has a private en-suite bathroom with home style toilet, shower cubicle and hairdryer. Cabins have a small wardrobe, underbed storage, window and bedside light. Electricity is available in cabins for charging mobile phones and cameras every evening. Cabins are smaller than a hotel room but larger than you’d find on a typical sailing yacht. A bath towel, hand towel and beach towel are provided.
The bar, galley and salon are located in the wheelhouse where there are stunning 360° views. 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. There’s plenty of time to swim and snorkel too.
Meals are taken on the aft deck where you’ll enjoy a different view with every meal.
This departure is scheduled to be on our gulet East Meets West. All other departures are on other carefully selected gulets. We reserve the right – in exceptional circumstances – to change the gulet for an alternative of at least the same standard.
Trip Grading: Low – Moderate. The hikes on this itinerary are along goat trails which are rocky and stony so the terrain is graded at moderate level. However, the walks are too short to be classed as moderate hence our overall grading of Low – Moderate.
How long are the walks? Hikes vary between 4 and 10 km and take between 2 hours and 4.5 hours for the longest walks.
How difficult are the walks? There are some steep sections over loose trails during the walk and such sections require care. The accent is on keeping a comfortable pace with time to stop and take photos. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.
What to bring?
Essential Hiking boots (preferably with ankle support). Refillable Water Container or Camelbag. Day Backpack for water, sunscreen, camera etc
Recommended Hiking poles are extremely useful regardless of your level of fitness, particularly for this itinerary.
You will be provided with a full list with your joining instructions around 5 weeks before departure.
