HIKING IN CAPPADOCIA

A countryside in Central-Anatolia which has developed into an almost surreal world by nature and the human hand. The volcanic eruptions formed the tuff layers; Downpours and wind have formed the unique landscape and early Christians have themselves hollowed out these natural constructions for churches and settlements here. The most beautiful period for hikes in this region is in fall, when the leaves of the fruit trees show their most different colors. The tours to Cappadocia are planned weekly from/to Antalya. (Minimum number of participants: 6)

HIKING IN LYCIA

Lycia is a wonderful region for hiking in the spring and autumn. The region of Dalyan - Caunos, the canyon Saklikent, the area around the lagune of Oludeniz and abandoned Greek village of Kayaköy, Myra, Arikanda, the area around Olympos, Antalya and Pamukkale are the main highlights of this tour. The program is thought for one week, but it can also be arranged for 10 days - possibly with 4 days' relaxation at the coast. (Minimum number of participants: 6)

HIKING AROUND BAFA LAKE & MONASTERIES OF LATMOS

Another hiking area that can be reached on day trips from Bodrum is the region around Lake Bafa and Mount Latmos-Besparmak (1375 m), with remains of the Carian culture and monasteries from the Byzantine era. To explore this region you can divide your stay as follows: 3-4 days for Bodrum and the remaining days of the week for Lake Bafa. The local accommodation consists of simple pensions. If you do not wish to forego your comfort, you can also reach this area from Bodrum in about 75 minutes. (Minimum number of participants: 6)

HIKING IN EASTERN BLACK SEA

This tour is more of a cultural journey with hiking thrown in. The unusual route will allow you to glimpse at the more charming, non-touristic side of Turkey. The program is planned as two weeks from/to Istanbul with onward travel by bus. But the same program can also be covered in 9-10 days with inland flights Istanbul > Erzurum and Trabzon > Istanbul. (Minimum number of participants: 6)

Cycling TOURS

The bikes are 3x7 gear mountain bikes. One or two spare bikes and an adequate supply of spare parts are always taken along on the tours. Depending on the route, the group is accompanied by a Jeep with 4-6 seats or the tour bus (for more distant excursion destinations, or if there is a change of overnight location). The maximum number of participants on these tours is 18 people.

The tours use country roads which are rarely traveled. The level of difficulty of each tour is adapted to the group, so the daily program can always be changed. Both the programs can be extended to 10 days. On the second tour, the program is planned from one base hotel. Depending on the group's wishes, the hotel category may be changed. Both regions are also highly suitable for Jeep safaris. Please contact us to put together a program for you upon request.

We recommend a one-week bike tour followed by a second week of relaxation with a gulet cruise or a swimming break at a hotel.

Cycling IN THE GULF OF GÖKOVA

This one-week tour starts from Akyaka in the Gökova Bay and ends in Bodrum. The roads run parallel to the coast line most of the time and you may cool off with a dip in the sea almost any time you feel like it. Since there are not too many choices accommodation is at small, clean and simple hotels in the area.

Cycling AROUND DALYAN

There are several biking routes with varying degrees of difficulty around the Lake Köycegiz region. Staying at a hotel in Dalyan, we cycle in the vicinity for five days, starting either directly from the hotel or after reaching the route by means of other transportation.

Sailing & Hiking Tours

These tours are during spring and autumn, when the weather is fresh, but mostly sunny. According to the group's preferences and the weather, the focus can be either on sailing or hiking.

* All prices are in EURO € and include full board per person in a double-bed cabin for one week.

* The minimum number of participants is 6 and the maximum number is limited to 16.

* Transfers and entrance fees to the ancient sites in tour program are included in price.

Hiking & sailing in GÖkova 03rd May to 25th October 2008 - on Saturdays For this route, we use the NOSTALGIA and AKIN A; our 4- cabin boats with good sailing performance. The route is the same as the Bodrum / Bodrum program, the embarkation and disembarkation can be also Karacasögüt.
Allee in Gökova	Departure Date price 19.04 / 26.04 / 10.05 / 24.05 €275 07.06. / 20.09 €325 11.10 / 25.10 € 275

HIKING & sailing - LYCIA -GÖcek This highly recommendable program starting end ending in Göcek includes the highlights like the bays and islands near Göcek, Ölüdeniz, Gemiler Island, Livisi (Kayaköy) Patara, Kekova, Myra and Demre.
Gemiler Island	Departure Date price 19.04 / 03.05 / 17.05 / 31.05 €365 14.06 / 20.09 € 430 04.10 / 18.10 /01.11 € 365

Diving Tours

When we started out as yacht charter agents, we kept asking ourselves, ‘What can we add to a classic Blue Cruise to make it even more attractive?’. One of the first things that sprang to mind was diving. We even got to the point of designing Blue Cruise boats with compressors and decompression chambers. But back then, the lack of technical know-how, affordable equipment and qualified diving instructors forced us to abandon the idea.

Nowadays, though, these problems have been overcome and we still believe that diving and Blue Cruises make perfect partners.

First, you can select a gulet according to your group size and budget, then we equip it with the necessary gear, according to the number of divers and your personal requirements. Scuba-diving can only be done with a professional guide-divemaster present, who will also obtain the necessary diving permits beforehand.

The basic diving equipment includes diving flags, buoys, weights, tanks and a compressor. When it comes to personal equipment such as wetsuits, regulators, masks, fins etc guests can either bring their own or (for a modest fee) hire what they need from our stores.

An additional benefit of the professional diving instructor being involved is that beginners can obtain a PADI or CMAS diving certificate (on payment of the appropriate fee), and certified divers can upgrade the qualification and/or have their dives recorded on their dive logs.

Please contact us for a quote for a dive and cruise progamme.