Cultural sailing cruise in Turkey
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as experiencing new cultures.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
To help protect the environment, if we discover litter and detritus on a beach, path, etc. we pick it up, and then dispose of it properly. We regularly organise litter picking parties to tidy up a beach we are moored by and so help keep the coasts of Turkey and Greece and the Mediterranean beautiful, free from detritus, and safer for native animals. Since we are travelling by boat, the amount of water available is limited and needs to be used sparingly. Only showers are provided, not baths, and we advise customers to reduce their use of water by taking short showers, and avoiding leaving the tap running for long periods. As a result the amount of water used during our cruises is significantly less than if travellers were staying in a typical large resort hotel.
We have been using the same gulet for the majority of our trips ever since we started organising tours in Turkey. We charter the gulet for almost the entire season, providing important employment and income to the boat’s crew and owner. Throughout this tour we employ local guides and location managers. We also use local drivers and vehicles to visit sites, which are often owner operated or run by a local cooperative. This ensures that money goes directly into the pockets of local people, so it is the local community that benefits.
Community
We try to provide tours that are above all educational tours - holidays with a cultural purpose. We believe that our tours in Turkey are a positive force, enlightening our customers about Turkey’s culture and above all its history.
In stark contrast to most packages where tourists are rushed through ancient sites in order to get them into shops so guides can earn a sales’ commission, our whole focus is on exploring the historic sites. We believe that geography governs history to a great extent, so where better for people to learn about some of the world’s formative civilisations – Greek, Roman, and Byzantine, than on the ground in Turkey where the ruins are breathtakingly well preserved. We endeavour to make our escorted tours relaxing and fun, but also educational and inspirational.
We think our expert led trips allow travellers to gain a true appreciation and deep insight into Turkey’s historical, political, social, and economic background. Guests find out about local customs, eating habits, dress codes, religion, and traditions fostering mutual understanding, and a sense of Turkey’s significant place in the world.
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