Turkey has a great heritage to show you and for those who join a gulet holiday are luckier ones to have an all-inclusive pack for all while they enjoy a blue voyage vacation in the meantime. If the country has a lot to offer then where to start first?
It is impossible to see it all in one or two periods and so we made a shortlist with the top three to sum it up. This will be a good help while you are on a gulet crusing in Turkey.
This is the place that will be first on the list without any doubt. Perfectly preserved Roman and Greek ruins await you in Ephesus. Once you start to walk around the streets you will feel the harmony of the old times by watching beautiful views. Temples, traditional houses and stadiums around the remains will make you feel if you were in a time machine. Terrace Houses and The House of Virgin Mary is a must visit.
Ucagiz Kekova Turkey
You need to spend at least a half-day and it is better if you have a guided tour to make the best out of it. Also, if you visit the museum pieces of jewelry, scales, cosmetic boxes, coins, ancient statuaries await you there. Cave of Seven Sleepers is another place to be seen, according to sayings seven Christian boys locked there by Romans in 250 AD and they were awake only by 5th century. Last but not least is the Temple of Artemis which is one of seven wonders of the World.
Kekova: The Sunken City
The region started being protected by 1990. Kekova Island has cultural, geographical and natural beauties in her habitat. All area of 260 km² is under the management of Turkish Ministry of Environment. The island’s northern side has Dolchiste ruins which are an ancient Lycian settlement. Since it is an underwater ruin you can have access only by water. Please keep in mind swimming is prohibited around the ruins avoiding any harm. You can still take some photos.
The Lycian Way
Starting from Fethiye it goes up to Antalya Lycian way has an enormous ancient collection for you and your kids while you are in a Turkey blue cruise vacation. It would take around two months or it is better to have a gulet cruise from Fethiye to Olympos to make it unique. When you visit the places, you will understand why these places are in the list of World Unesco Heritage. Famous Letoon and Xanthos are also part of this road. Also, part is not as popular as all other parts but still worth seeing this place for its Lycian tombs. When you get closer to Antalya district, Lycian rock tombs of Myra, the one that is closer to Demre and the church of Saint Nicholas will be welcoming you. And finally seeing Olympos will be like being part of a fairy tale.
Having this lifetime experience is possible with Mirya Yachting since we are also a licensed member of Tursab (Association of Turkish travel agencies). Mirya Yachting is at your service anywhere!
Turkey is home to many historical ruins and ancient cities that can be visited while cruising along the Turkish coastline. Here are a few examples of notable historical sites that can be seen while on a Blue Voyage or gulet cruise in Turkey:
- Ephesus: An ancient city located near the modern-day town of Selçuk, Ephesus was once a thriving Roman metropolis. It is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world and is home to many notable ruins such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Artemis.
- Bodrum Castle: A medieval castle located in the town of Bodrum, it was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century and is now a museum displaying various artifacts from the area’s history.
- Troy: Famous for the Trojan War, Troy is an ancient city located in the northwest of modern-day Turkey. Visitors can see the remains of the city walls, the palace, and several other ancient structures.
- Pergamon: An ancient city located in modern-day Bergama, Pergamon is home to several notable ruins including the Asclepion, an ancient healing center, the Library of Pergamon, and the Theatre of Pergamon.
- Didyma: An ancient city, located near the modern-day town of Didim, it was home to the Temple of Apollo, one of the most important religious centers of the ancient world.
- Demre : Known as the home of Saint Nicholas, also called Santa Claus, it has several ancient ruins, including Myra rock tombs, the St. Nicholas Church, and the ancient city of Myra, where Saint Nicholas served as bishop
These are just a few examples, but there are many other ancient ruins and historical sites that can be seen while cruising in Turkey. The routes of a gulet cruise or Blue voyage can be tailored to the interests of the guests, so it can be possible to plan a trip that includes visits to several historical sites.
