A Turkish Odyssey

A Turkish Odyssey Overview

An expert-led 2-week gulet cruise along the turquoise coast of Turkey, exploring archaeological, historical and cultural sites, wineries and the region's wonderful gastronomic heritage.

Here is a tour that brings the delicious and the sublime together to a level of rare perfection. In this odyssey you’ll reap the rewards of our decades of experience on this most wonderful Turkish coast: all our years of familiarity with some of the finest and most inspiring sites of the ancient world, of contacts – and friendships – made with some of the greatest artisans and cooks of a region famed for its production of fine foods, and for superbly rich fields and waters offering the freshest and most delicious ingredients. This is a tour for those who want to get to know the history, culture and unforgettable food of Turkey rather than just go there. Our deep knowledge of the history of this region, drawn from the years of personal research or excavation experience of our expert guides, makes its long and intricate history clear and vivid, unwrapping the story of the many civilisations that have made their mark here. We know intimately the finest sites to tell that story – from the famous world heritage sites to lesser known but awe-inspiring sites so well-hidden that they’re a revelation even to professionals in the field. As for the food and wine, we’ve taken our time sampling the best restaurants and wineries to be found in the entire region – and that’s a pretty high bar when you consider its renown. Here you’ll experience our award-winning approach to sharing our love and knowledge of Turkey with you, in one of the regions we know best. Relaxing on the deck of a gulet, you‘ll watch one of the most beautiful coasts in the Mediterranean glide by, knowing all the hard work’s been done for you, just waiting for the next image-perfect bay to come around, or for a fascinating trip to one of the world’s finest ancient Greek temples.