Turkish Sailing
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Turkey's Gulf of Gökova is an astoundingly under hyped holiday destination. Endearing seaside towns, shrubby mountain backdrops and private coves with shimmering blue sea are being totally missed by the masses. Which makes it perfect for us to explore. Picture yourself aboard a traditional Turkish gulet boat, eating home cooked meals and lapping up sunshine between snorkels.
Turkey's Gulf of Gökova is an astoundingly under hyped holiday destination. Endearing seaside towns, shrubby mountain backdrops and private coves with shimmering blue sea are being totally missed by the masses. Which makes it perfect for us to explore. Picture yourself aboard a traditional Turkish gulet boat, eating home cooked meals and lapping up sunshine between snorkels.
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DAY 1:
Start Bodrum
Bodrum
Getting straight down to business, this show kicks off in the coastal town of Bodrum within the nest of our traditional Turkish gulet, no less. Gulet is a sailing boat, which looks like it's straight out of Instagram. This will be perfect for lots of boat jumping during our swim stops. After we've settled in and enjoyed a pow-wow over dinner, you're free to check out Bodrum's great nightlife. Just try to make it back before we set sail tomorrow morning...
Bodrum
DAY 2:
Bodrum to Cokertme via Orak Island
Bodrum
Wave goodbye to the Turkish harbourside, it's time to get salty! Our first journey at sea this morning will take us from the arms of Bodrum and into the pristine Gulf of Gokova.
Orak Island
The drift to Cokertme just can't be done without a stop on Orak Island. Bikini up and get ready to soak up some sunshine and saltwater - the ocean here is crystal clear.
Cokertme
The journey here will be just as good as the destination, with the daybeds onboard the boat creating holiday vibes aplenty.
DAY 3:
Cokertme to Seven Islands
Cokertme
After indulging in the crystal clear waters of Çamlı Koy (Pine Bay), it will be on to the postcard-perfect Seven Islands.
Seven Islands
Here you’ll be free to roam the forests & swim with sea critters, stopping only for lunch aboard our boat. Tonight we’ll stay in Küfre, where we’ll grab some dinner & hike up a hill to see the sunset.
DAY 4:
Seven Islands to English Harbour
Seven Islands
English Harbour is calling and we’ll be unable to tear ourselves away: we depart early this morning for the English port.
English Harbour
We’ll spend most of the day swimming & lapping up the beauty of English harbour. or you can opt in for a day trip to Dalyan. Tonight there’s a chance to check out the nightlife of Marmaris.
DAY 5:
English Harbour to Longoz via Cleopatra Island and Ballisu
English Harbour
Sailing out of English Harbour early this morning we’ll arrive amidst the seashell shorelines & ancient mythologies of Cleopatra Island.
Cleopatra Island
After soaking up the pristine seas that supposedly once cooled the actual Cleopatra, we’ll head for Ballisu.
Ballisu
In Ballisu, we’ll take tea and spend our time swimming.
Longoz
We’ll anchor at Löngöz for an evening barbeque and a night sleeping under the Turkish stars.
DAY 6:
Longoz to Kisebuku via Ballisu and Mazi
Longoz
Ballisu
Drifting on past Ballisu this morning, we’re headed for Kisebuku via Mazi.
Mazi
With wild pirate antics set for the night ahead of us, we’ll take things easy by day in Mazi amongst the orange groves, and stock up on essentials from the market.
Kisebuku
In this small fisherman’s village, we’ll mooch around the local markets and drift in & out of the sea for swims.
DAY 7:
Kisebuku to Bodrum via Pabucburnu and Yaliciftlik
Kisebuku
Today we'll sail to the village of Yaliciftlik where traditional Turkish carpets and foods are produced.
Pabuç Burnu
Yaliciftlik
Bodrum
After absorbing the artisan side of the country we'll sail back to Bodrum for our last night together, enjoying party time or a Hammam spa to unwind.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Turkish Hammam Bath
DAY 8:
Depart Bodrum
Bodrum
Team sobs and many hugs will conclude our Turkish sailing adventure shortly after breakfast. The only thing we can say to ease the pain is this: Contiki has something equally as wonderful going on in Croatia, go get involved.
Bodrum
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- Accommodation included
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- Authentic foodie experiences
- No Regrets Inclusions
- An army of new friends
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights:
There'll be fun and frolics aplenty on board a traditional Turkish gulet boat where cabins consist of a mix of bunks & double beds however most people choose to sleep under the stars up on deck.
TEAM
You'll be safe in the hands of your dedicated captain and crew, who know the currents and streets of Turkey better than you know the hairs on your toes.
FOOD
20 meals:
In addition to breakfast, we'll be keeping you fed and watered with 6 lunches and 7 scrumptious dinners. Think melt-in-your mouth meat platters, salads crumbled with feta and sugar-dusted Turkish delight.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
The greatest bits of everywhere we dock are included as standard. Snorkel the azure waters of secret coves and soak up the beauty of Löngöz Bay, a paradisical spot sheltered with pines.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Spice up your trip even more by adding some serious entertainment to your itinerary. Soak away your sins in a Dalyan mud bath, experience local life with a guided tour to a Turkish village or see the glittering city of Marmaris by night, just to give you some ideas.
TRANSPORT
You salty sea dogs will be spending balmy days and starry nights aboard a gulet boat. It's equipped with everything you'll need, including hot water, powerpoints and epic spots for sunbaking.
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Save your space with only a 200 deposit
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Snorkelling and lazing on a sun bleached deck by day and star gazing surrounded by good friends and great conversation at night? Life doesn’t get much more perfect than on our Sailing & Cruise trips.
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Turkish Sailing
AVERAGE RATING FOR
Turkish Sailing
4.4
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Wezley Debono
It was everything I wanted it to be, and then some more!
Booked from Sydney, Australia
Traveled Oct 2018
Justin Meanwell
Good value for money, you get a lot for what you pay.
Traveled Oct 2018
Valerie Gilday
Really got my money’s worth
Traveled Sep 2018
Claudia Allori
Vacanza completa e rilassante. Lo staff straordinario ed i pasti squisiti. Il mare è da sogno e mi sono piciute anche el attività extra che sono originali e diverse
Traveled Sep 2018
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Thomas Amy
My girlfriend and I went on this trip. This is potentially not the best trip for couples but we had a blast none the less! We were really well looked after, the staff were outstanding.
Our captain Yussif was absolutely brilliant. There are lots of things included with the tour that aren't always on the itinerary, for example, one night we took the speedboat to an island and watched the sunset on the top of the hill while having some drinks.
My girlfriend and I are not huge drinkers so went on 1 night out but not on the other 2. That worked okay as we had a quiet night on the boat while the others went out.
All the excursions are brilliant with the exception of the village tour. The village tour is more or less a guy taking you around a small village including a mosque visit, but the day is him sweeting you up for a big sales pitch on turkish rugs in the rug factory. These rugs are not cheap either.
There are so many more things that are great about this trip that I just can't fit in this review!
There are LOTS of swim stops (inflatables included)
The mud baths and massages are a MUST.
And the food is brilliant.
This is a trip I will never forget.
Traveled Aug 2018
Holly Cooke
The crew were great and we saw some gorgeous places. Only thing to note is that there isn’t really a trip manager around
Traveled Aug 2018
Shelby Labuschagne
The food was amazing and the staff on the boat were wonderful. The places visited were beautiful and calm. The captain also listened to the passengers when we wanted something changed or wanted to stay longer.
Booked from Cape Town
Traveled Jul 2018
Anonymous
I throughly enjoyed the experience however I felt a little bit uninformed without a contiki guide on a the boat
Traveled Jul 2018
Megan Cook
The bays and ports we visited were beautiful, food was excellent. Some of the excursions dragged on a little but the guides did make it interesting.
Traveled Jun 2018
Hannah Stark
Spent more money than originally intended (add-on excursions, drinks, wifi), and some places only accepted Euros whilst others only accepted Lira which was a bit confusing. It wasnt 100% value for money but still wouldn't put me off going again now I know what to expect.
Traveled Jun 2018
Korynn Davey
Loved the whole tour, optional extras and Food was amazing! The local guides and the guides on the ship were amazing.
Traveled Jun 2018
Bernice Farthing
as above, almost perfect just a few tweaks
Traveled Jun 2018
Anonymous
Overall experience was perfect no hassals.
Traveled Jun 2018
Anonymous
The only downside was the tour leader who didn't give us correct instructions and wasn't there. Also some of the hidden pricing from the other excursions.
Traveled May 2018
Jayshree Morar
we had a truly great experience, the team were lovely
Traveled May 2018
Ryan
I had a good time on my Turkish Sailing holiday, but there were a few areas that were lacking the usual Contiki flair.
Starting off with the good points:
The crew were excellent, friendly and professional and they made sure we were looked after.
The group were amazing! We had a great time getting to know each other and we were all very sad to see each other go at the end of the trip! :(
The boat was nice, the accommodation was basic but tidy and comfortable.
The food was nice, again pretty basic, but fresh and tasty (lots of fish though!).
The weather was fantastic all week and the areas we stopped at had really lovely water to swim in.
And the bad points:
The boat didn't dock in a port every night (which was what I was expecting), so lots of time spent on the boat.
The excursions were mediocre and of questionable value for money, a couple of them were tourist traps so you'd spend more money.
All in all the trip itself was good value for money and I had a nice relaxing time which was the main reason I booked the holiday.
Booked from Scotland, UK
Traveled May 2018
Anonymous
It was an awesome experience, would definitely do it again and again and again!!!!
Traveled May 2018
Krystal Kekula
I still cannot believe how cheap this trip was considering the inclusions. It was an amazing experience, well worth the price.
Traveled May 2018
Jordan Chetcuti
I loved the holiday. I'm not sure what more to say.
Traveled May 2018
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Turkish Sailing
4.4
An enlightening experience.
It was everything I wanted it to be, and then some more!
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Some crits to improve the experience or to be made aware of.
Good value for money, you get a lot for what you pay.
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Beautiful trip - not your typical Contiki trip
Really got my money’s worth
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Great Vacay
Vacanza completa e rilassante. Lo staff straordinario ed i pasti squisiti. Il mare è da sogno e mi sono piciute anche el attività extra che sono originali e diverse
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Very easy purchase and #noregrets
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Will be hard to beat!
My girlfriend and I went on this trip. This is potentially not the best trip for couples but we had a blast none the less! We were really well looked after, the staff were outstanding.
Our captain Yussif was absolutely brilliant. There are lots of things included with the tour that aren't always on the itinerary, for example, one night we took the speedboat to an island and watched the sunset on the top of the hill while having some drinks.
My girlfriend and I are not huge drinkers so went on 1 night out but not on the other 2. That worked okay as we had a quiet night on the boat while the others went out.
All the excursions are brilliant with the exception of the village tour. The village tour is more or less a guy taking you around a small village including a mosque visit, but the day is him sweeting you up for a big sales pitch on turkish rugs in the rug factory. These rugs are not cheap either.
There are so many more things that are great about this trip that I just can't fit in this review!
There are LOTS of swim stops (inflatables included)
The mud baths and massages are a MUST.
And the food is brilliant.
This is a trip I will never forget.
READ MORE
Great group, beautiful scenery
The crew were great and we saw some gorgeous places. Only thing to note is that there isn’t really a trip manager around
READ MORE
New group of friends made
The food was amazing and the staff on the boat were wonderful. The places visited were beautiful and calm. The captain also listened to the passengers when we wanted something changed or wanted to stay longer.
READ MORE
Turkish Sailing
I throughly enjoyed the experience however I felt a little bit uninformed without a contiki guide on a the boat
READ MORE
Turkish Sailing
The bays and ports we visited were beautiful, food was excellent. Some of the excursions dragged on a little but the guides did make it interesting.
READ MORE
Amazing first trip with Contiki
Spent more money than originally intended (add-on excursions, drinks, wifi), and some places only accepted Euros whilst others only accepted Lira which was a bit confusing. It wasnt 100% value for money but still wouldn't put me off going again now I know what to expect.
READ MORE
Turkish Sailing
Loved the whole tour, optional extras and Food was amazing! The local guides and the guides on the ship were amazing.
READ MORE
Great, needs a few tweaks
as above, almost perfect just a few tweaks
READ MORE
Amazing!! with some breath taking views of some beautiful islands..
Overall experience was perfect no hassals.
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Turkish sailing friend making experience
The only downside was the tour leader who didn't give us correct instructions and wasn't there. Also some of the hidden pricing from the other excursions.
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Turkish Sailing
we had a truly great experience, the team were lovely
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A nice enough holiday, but lacking something special.
I had a good time on my Turkish Sailing holiday, but there were a few areas that were lacking the usual Contiki flair.
Starting off with the good points:
The crew were excellent, friendly and professional and they made sure we were looked after.
The group were amazing! We had a great time getting to know each other and we were all very sad to see each other go at the end of the trip! :(
The boat was nice, the accommodation was basic but tidy and comfortable.
The food was nice, again pretty basic, but fresh and tasty (lots of fish though!).
The weather was fantastic all week and the areas we stopped at had really lovely water to swim in.
And the bad points:
The boat didn't dock in a port every night (which was what I was expecting), so lots of time spent on the boat.
The excursions were mediocre and of questionable value for money, a couple of them were tourist traps so you'd spend more money.
All in all the trip itself was good value for money and I had a nice relaxing time which was the main reason I booked the holiday.
READ MORE
Turkish Sailing
It was an awesome experience, would definitely do it again and again and again!!!!
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Turkish Sailing
I still cannot believe how cheap this trip was considering the inclusions. It was an amazing experience, well worth the price.
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The best holiday I've had. I wish I'd found Contiki before I turned 35.
I loved the holiday. I'm not sure what more to say.
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