This is a classical journey through a wonderland where swords have clashed, kingdoms have crumbled, and saints of great religions have paved a stairway to history. With artifacts dating back to the Neolithic ages (8000-5500 B.C.), we will explore the timeless treasures of Turkey and sail aboard a magnificent Goulet fit for a king and queen. Daily Itinerary

- Activities: Sailing, Kayaking & Hiking
- Accommodations: Turkish Gulet Sailboat, 1 Night Hotel
- Van Supported: No
- From: Istanbul, Turkey
- 2008 Tiered Pricing: $4,095 (6-8), $3,895 (9-11), $3,495 (12-14)

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Day 1: Meet in the morning at Dalaman Airport. Short transfer to Gocek Bay (playground of the jet set). We'll board our gulet at Gocek and have the first of many spectacular meals aboard ship. We will depart after lunch for lovely Bedri Rahmi Bay facing Lycian rock tombs where we begin our kayak instruction.

Day 2: We will spend the day paddling the far reaches of Gocek Bay including "Cleopatra's Bath" which lies partially under water. The day will culminate with a hike to have tea and fresh baked bread with a nomad family. We will visit the Mausoleum of
Aramaxa as well as a substantial and very impressive ancient town ruins and celebrate with champagne toasts.

Day 3: Motor or sail (depending on weather conditions) to our starting point at Paradise Beach. We'll then paddle to beautiful beaches, many of which are dotted with ancient rock tombs and ruins. We will paddle to St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island which, according to local folklore, once was a pirate stronghold. Legend also has it that the island was ruled by a Queen whose skin was extremely sensitive to the sun. A covered road was built from her palace to the sea so she could walk out of the sun to the water's edge for a swim. Parts of an arched road still exist on the island. We will end the day by hiking to the top of the island for a spectacular sunset. We'll spend the night in a protected bay near the island.

Day 4: We will motor or sail to Yesilkoy (Firnazlar) Cove. From there, we will paddle to Kalkan for drinks on the beach. We will paddle past Patara, the ruins of which are some of the most evocative in Lycia. Sand dunes cover most of the site, half-filling the theatre and totally burying the harbor entrance and moles. It is renowed as the birthplace of Apollo, and it is one of the oldest and most important ancient cities of Lycia. We will overnight near Kas, enjoying a sunset drink in the theatre before dinner. We will have an opportunity to visit this charming "hip" village on the sea and do some shopping.

Day 5: We will paddle to the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo) for a true international adventure. Then it will be on to Uluburun followed by another spectacular sunset hike.

Day 6: Our paddling today will take us to Aperlai for some unique snorkeling over the sunken ruins. We will then cruise to Simena, a charming water access only village. We'll have a chance to explore the village and do a little shopping. We will hike up to the castle to enjoy a few drinks and one more sunset.

Day 7: On our last day of paddling, we will paddle along Kekova Island exploring the sunken ruins. We will take out in Ucagiz and transfer by bus to Dalyan. On our final evening, we will enjoy a fabulous Turkish bath (hammam). We will have a special belly dance class and festivities along with our final celebratory dinner. We will spend the night at the Dalyan Resort (www.dalyanresort.com) with a spectacular view of the lighted Lycian rock tombs outside our hotel windows.

**This itinerary is subject to change.

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