It may be the safest means of flying - it is certainly one of the most thrilling.

Lars Eric and Kaili, the skippers of our hot air balloons glide you through the amazing landscapes of Cappadocia and then descend to the valley below.

While skimming tree tops, they may even pause over an apple orchard and let you pick apples from a tree.

Sailing in Turkey

TURKEY GULET CREWED CHARTERS

Have you been on a Gulet? Would you like to? Would you like to find out more?

Kayaking TurkeySEA KAYAKING ADVENTURES

Adventure Kayaking!

• Turquoise Coast Kayak - 8 day trip, 7 day kayaking
• Active Turkey - 13 day trip ~ 7 days kayak expedition, 5 days walking Lycian Way
• Remote Turkey -7 day trip ~ 6 days kayak expedition

THE WHIRLING DERVISHESThe Whirling Dervishes trace their origin to the 13th century Ottoman Empire. The Dervishes, also known as the Mevlevi Order, are Sufis, a spiritual offshoot of Islam.

A group of mystical dancers who stand between the material and cosmic worlds. Their dance is part of a sacred ceremony in which the dervish rotates in a precise rhythm. They represents the earth revolving on its axis while orbiting the sun. The purpose of the ritual whirling is for the dervishes to empty themselves of all distracting thoughts, placing themselves in a trance; released from their body they conquer dizziness.

Turkish Cuisine Cooking Tour1 day Turkish Cooking Classes in Istanbul

There is a brief history of Turkish cuisine, an explanation of recipes, a cooking class with a Turkish Chef and Cordon Bleu graduate. Followed by lunch with a view of the Blue Mosque!

The Lycian Coast and The Carian Coast and Antalya-Kekova-Antalya and Bodrum-Gulf of Hisaronu-Bodrum

Weekly and Half-Weekly Cabin Charters operate from April to October 2010

The Lycian Coast 2010

• Weekly round trip tours (Saturday to Saturday)
• Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris
• Embark at 15:30 and disembark at 10:00 in Marmaris
• Day 1 Board the yacht in Marmaris
• Day 2 Marmaris, Dalyan, Caunos & Ekincik
• Day 3 Ekincik & Kizilkuyruk
• Day 4 Kizilkuyruk & Tersana
• Day 5 Tersane & Fethiye (Telmessos)
• Day 6 Gemiler Island & Oludeniz
• Day 7 Gocek Island & Bedirhan (or Sarsala)
• Day 8 Disembark in Marmaris

North Dodecanese Weekly round trip

(Bodrum – Bodrum) : Saturday-Saturday

Embark at 17:00 and disembark at 10:00 in Bodrum

PER PERSON WEEKLY RATES:

• 12 - 19 Jun 2010 / 25 Sep - 2 Oct 2010 - AUD1460
• 26 Jun - 3 Jul 2010 / 28 Aug - 4 Sep 2010 - AUD1625

Agenda

• Day 1 Embark the boat in Bodrum Marina in the afternoon (17:00). Dinner and overnight in Bodrum marina, or at a bay nearby.
• Day 2 Bodrum - Kos. Optional shore excursion to the old town and the Asclepeion in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Kos marina.
• Day 3 Kos - Leros. Lunchbreak at Lakki or Hagia Marina. Dinner and overnight in Patmos.
• Day 4 Optional shore excursion in Patmos. Dinner and overnight in Patmos or Arki.
• Day 5 Patmos (or Arki) - Lipsi. Dinner and overnight at Lipsi.
• Day 6 Lipsi - Kalimnos. Dinner and overnight at the Pothia Harbour in Kalimnos.
• Day 7 Kalimnos - Gümüslük. Dinner and overnight in Gümüslük or a bay near Bodrum.
• Day 8 Gümüslük - Bodrum. Disembark after breakfast (10:00) in Bodrum marina.

TAKE IT EASIER

TERMS AND CONDITIONS for TAKE IT EASIER

• Price is in AUD per week/per yacht.
• Price includes: Crew, fuel (for up to 4 hours cruising per day), cooking gas, all harbour taxes and dues within Turkish waters.
• Full board and all local drinks and imported spirits are included.
• Fuel for onboard water sports equipment is extra.
• Our base port is Bodrum, alternatives can be arranged.
• Boarding time is usually 16:00 on arrival day and disembarkation on the final day is 10:00.

EMT: Eastern Mediterranean Terms

PRICES INCLUDE:

All running expenses of the yacht, crew’s food and wages, breakfast and lunch, fuel for an average of 4 hours cruising per day, ship’s laundry, free use of on board water sports and recreational equipment.

EXTRAS:

evening meals when required (EURO 30 per person, per day), drinks, personal laundry, marina fees (if applicable), fuel for motor-operated equipment harbour expenses and transit log, land tours.

Turkey's Mediterranean coast is a sea kayaking paradise with a smorgasbord of history and culture. We offer three different adventures to explore this magical region - Turquoise Coast Kayak, Active Turkey and Remote Turkey. All three options include the Turquoise Coast Kayak trip, but the route is reversed for Active Turkey.

TURQUOISE COAST KAYAK

8-day trip ~ 7 days kayak expedition - 2010 Departures 22-29 May

Our 7 day paddling expedition is a self-contained journey between Köycegiz Lake and Göcek Bay. Sparkling emerald waters give this coast its name and with its long beaches, rugged headlands and secluded coves, the dry Mediterranean landscapes come to life.

Camping on remote beaches and sleeping under the stars, paddling beneath Lycian tombs carved into sheer rock faces, swimming, visiting hot springs and exploring ancient ruins, we experience a wild and natural area of Turkey.

Itinerary

• DAY 1: Meet at Dalaman. Transfer to hotel at Köycegiz. Pre-trip briefing
• DAY 2-7: Self contained Turkey kayak and camping trip
• DAY 8: Kayak to Göcek. Transfer to Dalaman. Trip concludes

Cost $1850 (Includes all meals from morning of day 2 to lunch on day 8, twin share accommodation B&B 1 night, camping 6 nights)

• Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
• Category: Historical and Small Hotels (Special Category)
• Group Size: Approx. 8 to 20 (min 2)
• Tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 passengers.

Comment: Our trip covers the most beautiful part of the Turkish Mediterranean coast exploring classic sites and seascapes on easy walks.