Marmaris Holidays

Accommodation

Luxury Gulet Semercioglu 3 - 7/14 nights – Full Board ( INCLUDING SOFT/NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS )– Marmaris-Selimiye or Selimiye-Marmaris – Turkey ( SYMI CRUISE )

Luxury Gulet Semercioglu 3 - 7/14 nights – Full Board ( INCLUDING SOFT/NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS )– Marmaris-Fethiye or Fethiye-Marmaris – Turkey ( BLUE VOYAGE )

Location: Gulet Cruising

Please Note : Due to limited avalibility and high demand for 30th Jun and 7th July Departure, an alternative Gulets, Lycian Princess or Seyhan Jan, can be offered. The name of the gulet will be confirmed on the phone when you make the booking

A dream holiday – simply relax and soak up the sun as you cruise crystal clear waters, exploring the remains of ancient Mediterranean civilisations along the stunning coastline.

A unique way to spend your holiday, exploring the varied coastline of Turkey is aboard one of our Gulets. These traditional Turkish motor-yachts are beautifully crafted from wood, range from 25-39 metres in length and are the perfect choice for visiting the remains of ancient Mediterranean civilisations, beautiful secluded bays not accessible by land and simply relaxing and soaking up the sun on the spacious sundeck as you cruise crystal clear waters.

Your floating hotel will provide complete tranquillity. With only 7 - 9 guest cabins, there will be no more than 18 passengers on board allowing the crew to ensure your every need is catered for. All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning (operational at set times) and en suite facilities including WC, hand basin and shower.

Food & Drinks
The chef’s have carefully prepared a 7 day menu from the best Turkish cuisine, which includes a traditional Turkish breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a different mouth watering delicacy each day. Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee are all included in the price, whilst alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the bar. It is prohibited to consume your own drinks on board including duty free purchases.

What to bring
Swimwear, casual wear and bare feet are the order of the day. By nature of the design, space is limited so a holdall is recommended instead of a rigid suitcase. Sheets are provided, however you will be required to bring your own towels and shoes may not be worn on board.

Approximate transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes to Selimiye / 1 hour to 30 minutes to Marmaris

Your holiday price includes: Return flights with in-flight meals, local transfers, accommodation on a full board basis including soft/non-alcoholic drinks.

Accommodation description

Semercioglu 3

• Air conditioning (in operation from 18.00 - 23.00 daily).
• 7 cabins with en suite facilities 3 cabins with double bed 3 cabins with twin beds 1 master cabin with double bed and one sofa bed, for children up to 10 years of age. (doubles or twins cannot be guaranteed, your choice is on a request basis only)
• Sailing ketch built in 2002
• Spacious living area
• Fully equipped kitchen
• A 460 Iveco engine
• Fishing equipment
• Windsurfing
• Canoeing
• Diving mask, fins & snorkels
• Television, radio & VCD player
• MP3 & CD player
• Electrical points in cabins
• Life boat with 25 HP engine
• Length: 27 metres
• Beam: 6.8 metres

Itinerary - SYMI CRUISE

MARMARIS - SELIMIYE
SELIMIYE - MARMARIS

Day 1: Arrival in Turkey, transfer from the airport to your gulet and overnight in Marmaris Harbour (for those doing the reverse itinerary overnight in Selimiye Harbour).

Day 2:After breakfast depart for Çiflik Bay for swimming and sunbathing. After lunch onto Serce Bay for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: After breakfast depart for Bozburun, a small village known locally for its sponge fishing industry. During the afternoon depart for a bay nearby for swimming, then dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Leave for Symi Island, where we will spend the day and also overnight.

Day 5: After breakfast leave for Datça. After lunch onto Aktur for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: After breakfast go to Bencik bay for swimming and sunbathing. Onto Dislice Bay for lunch then to Aquarium Bay for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: After breakfast depart for Church Island. After lunch head to Selimiye for dinner and overnight. For those doing reverse itinerary, overnight in Marmaris.

Day 8:Free time before your transfer to the airport. For those doing reverse itinerary overnight in Selimiye.

Dates of Cruises

MARMARIS - SELIMIYE
12 May, 19 May, 9 June, 16 June

SELIMIYE - MARMARIS
12 May, 19 May, 9 June, 16 June

Some of the highlights of this cruise include the following:

Marmaris: Probably the most cosmopolitan of the Turkish resorts, it is a lively and bustling town and the perfect place to pick up your holiday souvenirs, head to the covered bazaar and practice your bartering skills! There is a wealth of restaurants, bars and clubs for you to visit, or walk up to the old castle overlooking the marina and bay, built by Süleyman the Magnificent in 1522 as a base for his assault on Rhodes against the Knights of St John.

Symi: This charming Greek island lies in the clear waters of the Aegean just off the coast of Datça. It is home to a working 18th century monastery, the Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormit. Symi boasts beautiful coastline, isolated beaches and is an ideal stopping off point.

Datça: A fishing village which has developed over the years into a tourist resort spread along the shoreline. Watch the boats come and go from one of the harbourside bars or restaurants or explore the selection of boutique and souvenir shops situated off the sea front.

Knidos: (Optional Excursion) Knidos houses the ruins of an ancient city spread along the Dorian Promontory. Amongst the ruined houses, streets, temples and harbour the most famous is the Temple of Aphrodite, which legend says housed the most beautiful statue of Aphrodite, modelled on Phyrne, the most famous and beautiful hetaera of her time.

Selimiye: Situated on the Marmaris peninsula, this idyllic traditional Turkish fishing village is set on a wide bay with a mountain backdrop and a ruined fortress on a hill overlooking the azure sea. Fishermen mend their nets on the pebble beach as their colourful boats bob in the clear waters of the bay. The catch of fresh fish and seafood is served the same day at the seafront restaurants, renowned for their delicious fare. The only sounds are those of the craftsmen going about their daily work at the village boatyard and the call to prayer, the haunting chant of the Muezzin, from the tiny whitewashed mosque.
Please note that Selimiye is a small village without a bank or exchange facilities.

Itinerary - BLUE VOYAGE

MARMARIS - FETHIYE
FETHIYE - MARMARIS

Day 1: Arrival in Turkey, transfer from the airport to your gulet and overnight in Fethiye Harbour (for those doing the reverse itinerary overnight in Marmaris Harbour).

Day 2: After breakfast depart for Red Island for swimming and lunch in this beautiful bay before continuing to Cleopatra’s Bay to visit Cleopatra’s Baths and overnight (for those doing the reverse itinerary overnight in Fethiye).

Day 3: After breakfast depart for Tersane Island with its ruins of what was once a small village, lunch here and then cruise to Flat Island for the night.

Day 4: Leave Flat Island for Gocek and a chance to visit this charming small town. After lunch depart for Zeytinli Bay for swimming and sunbathing. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: After breakfast head for a small picturesque bay for swimming and sunbathing. Then onto A aliman (Moon Bay) for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: After breakfast depart for Ekincik, where you have the option of taking a boat trip to Dalyan and its mud-baths (payable locally). Overnight in Ekincik Bay.

Day 7: Leave Ekincik for Paradise Island for your last chance for swimming and lunch before travelling to Marmaris for your overnight stay (for those doing the reverse itinerary overnight in Kadirga Bay).

Day 8:Free time before your transfer to the airport (for those who are doing the reverse itinerary starting in Marmaris, transfer to the gulet and overnight in Marmaris Harbour).

Dates of Cruises

MARMARIS - FETHIYE
5 May, 26 May, 2 June, 23 June, 30 June

FETHIYE - MARMARIS
5 May, 26 May, 2 June, 23 June, 30 June

Some of the highlights of this cruise include the following:

Fethiye: A traditional market town, Fethiye nestles in a natural harbour protected by the small islands off the shore – Sovalye Adasi is the closest with a further eleven islands in the outer bay.

Cleopatra’s Bay: Local legend claims that the partially submerged ruins here were Cleopatra’s Baths, but it is unlikely they were built until long after Cleopatra had gone! A picturesque bay lined with pine trees.

Göçek: A large bay with the village strung along the shore-line, the village was formally a small agricultural centre which has grown in recent years becoming particularly popular for charter yachts. The new marina is the perfect place to watch the boats coming and going, ranging from the traditional fishing boats to the floating ‘gin palaces’! There are several shops, waterside bars and restaurants for you to discover.

Ekincik and Dalyan: Ekincik is a well protected bay housing a small village and it is from here you have the option of taking a boat trip to Dalyan to visit the mud baths, the ancient city of Caunos and see the Lycian rock tombs.

Marmaris: Probably the most cosmopolitan of the Turkish resorts, it is a lively and bustling town and the perfect place to pick up your holiday souvenirs, head to the covered bazaar and practice your bartering skills! There is a wealth of restaurants, bars and clubs for you to visit, or walk up to the old castle overlooking the marina and bay, built by Süleyman the Magnificent in 1522 as a base for his assault on Rhodes against the Knights of St John. Please note, the Semircioglu follows a slightly different route on days 2, 3 and 4 taking in Ciglik Bay.

Please note:This itineraries is for a guideline only and the final itinerary is subject to weather conditions and is at the Captain’s discretion.

Useful Information

Currency: Turkish Lira.

Language: Turkish.

Electricity: 220 volts

Time Difference: 2 hours ahead.

Meals: A basic meal out with wine is approximately £10 per head.

Drinks: A beer is approximately £1.50 and a cup of coffee is approximately £1.20

Entry Visas: British passport holders are required to pay a visa charge on entry to Turkey. At the time of writing this is £10 per person including infants, payable in sterling cash. (Scottish notes are not accepted)

Pricing Information:

Prices based on: 2 adults sharing a twin/double cabin

Single supplement

• 7 nights - £199
• 14 nights - £249

Children: Gulets are not recommended for children under 12.

Infants: Gulets are not recommended for children under 12.

Ticketing information

• You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Please note: For all credit card bookings a 2% charge (4% for American Express) will be incurred. For debit card bookings there is no charge.

• For bookings made within 14 days of departure there is a special delivery fee payable of £10.