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FANTASTIC VOYAGE

A sailing journey along ’s Turquoise Coast, also known as a “blue voyage,” is a magical way to visit this fascinating country.

Turkey boasts more than 5,000 miles of coastline spanning four seas—the , the Black Sea, the , and the Marmara Sea—but it’s the Turkish Riviera in southwest Turkey, also known as the Turquoise Coast, that has proven most enchanting to travelers with a love of nautical adventure. Wealthy and diverse, the region brims with undiscovered beaches, picturesque islands, and a varied landscape suffused with limitless sunshine. For a sailing enthusiast, there’s no better way to explore this beguiling land than by boat, cruising into hidden coves by day and sleeping beneath the stars at night, each day ushering in a new maritime quest. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Insiders know this experience as a “blue visible underwater. After lunch, you voyage,” a reference to the rich cerulean will reach (Kaleköy) within hue of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. an hour. Climb up to a citadel at the But the simple pleasure of being on the top of the village, which dates back sea is just part of what makes it so special. to the Crusades, and enjoy the view The legendary hospitality of the Anatolian from what must be one of the most Turks combined with the ancient history beautiful villages in Turkey. Then sail of Turkey’s cities are the backdrop to any out over the extraordinary remains trip to the Turquoise Coast. of a submerged city called . Blue voyagers start their days with an As the boat slowly cuts through the invigorating swim followed by breakfast. water, watch out for the wonders, In the late morning, they may embark on both underwater and on the land of a coastal nature hike or an archaeological this magnificent city destroyed by an excursion. Every day includes a few hours earthquake in the 2nd century. You’ll of sailing. Those who prefer to lounge on spend the night in Karalos Bay. Should the yacht and read a book or relax in the there be a full moon, count your sun are welcome to do so. blessings—the coast doesn’t get more For anyone wishing to enjoy a more active arrive at Batık Hamam (Sunken Bath) magical than this. holiday, however, water sports such as swim- in Göcek. Continue to Bedri Rahmi ming, rowing, diving, fishing, jet skiing or Bay in the afternoon, looking out for Day 7: From ’s harbor Andriake water skiing are always on the agenda. the spirits of the country’s earliest (Çayağzı), walk to the Church of Saint Of the many blue voyage routes in Turkey, blue voyagers along the way. Nicholas () in the town the journey from to is ide- center. Myra is the last place Saint al for travelers who prefer a combination of Day 3: It takes about an hour and Paul visited before he was taken to nature and history and like to move about. a half to get to from Göcek. Rome as a prisoner. The ruins of the “The Blue Voyage is a fairy Once you arrive, you’ll shuttle to theater and the tombs carved into the tale, never told, never written, never depicted,” wrote the MARMARIS TO ANTALYA Ölüdeniz immediately. After soaking rocks are fine examples of the region’s poet Bedri Rahmi Eyboğlu. up the sun on one of Turkey’s most Day 1: When Sultan Süleyman the ancient architecture. The story is up to you. Magnificent set out to defeat the Knights beautiful beaches, continue on to Hospitaller of Rhodes, he ordered a Soğuksu and walk to Kayaköy. You’ll Day 8: A three-hour morning cruise new castle to be built. When he saw its spend the night at Gemiler Adası (St will first take you to Adrasan Bay and disappointingly small size, the Sultan flew Nicholas island), home to the remains then to Olympos, one of Turkey’s most into a rage and ordered that the architect be of an ancient monastery. intriguing ancient cities. Its ruins peek hanged. The name of one of Turkey’s most out from amid the undergrowth. Up popular resorts is derived from his command: Day 4: The reward for a three-and- above, the Chimaera (Yanartaş) is a “Mimarı as!” (“Hang the architect!”). Leaving a-half-hour cruise is , one of breathtaking sight, both for the myths Marmaris behind, you’ll enjoy a three-hour the most beautiful coastal towns, now attached to it and its mysterious, ever cruise to Ekincik. As soon as you arrive, chock-a-block with British settlers. burning light. Afterwards, you’ll spend you’ll board a small boat to . There the night at Port Ceneviz (Genoese). you can visit the ruins of Caunos and İztuzu Day 5: A two-hour-cruise, bypassing Beach (Turtle Beach), where caretta carettas Kaputaş Beach, brings you to Kaş and Day 9: On this day, you’ll reach the (loggerhead turtles) still lay their eggs. its numerous diving schools. Souvenir- romantic ancient city of Phaselis, hunters will delight to walk through which is best visited in the morning Day 2: You’ll depart early in the morning Uzun Çarşı (the Long Bazaar), one of (by noon, the site is overrun with day for Ağa Limanı (Harbor) and take a leisurely Turkey’s loveliest shopping streets. trippers). As you sit in the ancient after-breakfast walk. Climb up to Lydae and theater, look up at Mount Tahtalı. you’ll find yourself officially in , the Day 6: After leaving Kaş, you will Perhaps it will share one of its ancient Land of Light. Here you can explore pass Uluburun, where the oldest thousand-year-old secrets or recount a few temple ruins and walk down through shipwreck in the world was excavated. the story of Bellerophon, who rode the woods, following part of the famous Be sure to stop at Aperlae to enjoy a his winged horse Pegasus over the . At the end of the road, you will dive. You will be amazed at the ruins Chimaera to slay it.