İstanbul
İstanbul which was the 6000 year old city and the capital of three empires unites the Asia and Europe gives you a satisfactory journey in different civilisations belong to the old times: from the Ottomans Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and the covered market, from Byzantines the Hippodrome, the Cistern Basilica, St Sophia and all located fairly close together and must be visited.
İzmir İzmir ,the third largest city in Turkey has the major port in the Aegean Region and rings the a great bay and is backed to the mountains. It was a prosperous commercial centre on the western coast of Asia Minor and has the most important places such as Ephesus and Pergamon in ancient times. It is a natural port and was known for its beauty and for the magnificence of its public buildings in Roman times. The birthplace of Homer, Izmir has four of the seven churches which received a letter of St John:Ephesus,Pergamon,Smyrna,Thyatira.
And Virgin Mary's House on the hill of Nightingale is the most valuable place to be seen in Christianity.
Kuşadası Kuşadası is one of the other important resort towns in Turkey and very near to Ephesus and the house of Virgin Mary,the Church of St John and the famous Apollon Temple in Dydima. And the Port of Kuşadası is situated at this very convenient point to reach many places to visit.
Bodrum
Bodrum Halicarnassos was the capital of the Caria Empire and the Land of the Queen Ada whose corp was found recently and mummied by the British Museum. It is a town of whitewashed houses with Bougainvillea and looking a dazzling blue bay, at the entrance of which stands a medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes.The only underwater museum of the world stands in that castle where you can meet the powerful Queen Ada.
Marmaris
Marmaris:the point where the green and the blue meet. The Cleopatra Beach to where Julius Caesar brings the most valuable sand to this beach for his love, Dalyan Caunos where the Rock Tombs which was incredibly built and the reed beds where the African Queen movie filmed in. Caretta Carettas' popular coast to leave their eggs.
Antalya
Antalya,the most important city of the Mediterranean Region has natural and historical places to see. Kaş, Kalkan, Phaselis , Patara, Kemer,Manavgat Waterfall etc. Cruising in Turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Coast is very favourable in Turkey. The underwater ruins are worth to see. Aspendos one of the biggest ancient theatre of the world, incredible exciting waterfall Manavgat should not be missed.
The most romantic yachting destinations in the World: Turquoise Coasts arethe glittering gems in the golden crown of warm water cruising grounds.
Turkey where deep blue seas meet azure skies and painted sands race toward purpled mountains: a treasure of caves, inlets, bays, beaches and sailing approximately 7 months a year in those azure waters is available by the Westerly and the North Westerly moderate winds through the summer.
Turkey is one of the most attractive and romantic yachting destinations in the world and uncompetitive bays reach the open seas from the edges of the greenest hills. On the coast line many historical and natural bays and towns surprise you all deeply:
Azure waters surround Turkey, marvelous greenest hills in the window of Nature under the sun of Mediterranean with many natural, historical and cultural attractions, as the modern Marinas and Harbours around give you chance to explore the Turquoise Coasts.
On Turquoise Coasts, the sun is always at its best: Long dry, brilliant summers and mild winters. Cruising season is from May to the end of October. With a visit to these coasts you can enjoy spectacular natural scenery: Pine Woods, green hills, the sunset, walk through the ruins of great ancient civilizations: Turkish, Greek, Roman and Islamic, encounter friendly and hospitable local people, taste one of the most delicious cuisines in the world: Raki, Fish and Salads and let the night away in scenic pubs or night clubs under the brilliant stars.
Highly modern Marinas all along the Turquoise Coasts give their best service to give you a chance for an unforgettable cruise. Their main purpose is to provide you having wide range of quality services and technical standards as
well as a peaceful and secure atmosphere, after your challenging but pleasant days at the sea.
The cruising is superb with good breezes and sheltered anchorages. The turquoise coasts offer a mixture of islands and many caves and river estuaries. Ashore, there are small restaurants, otantic shops, fantastic ruins and dramatic scenery
The coastline of Turkey has a plethora of world class historic sites with enormous amphitheatres, fortresses, temples and cities all with easy, informal access. The appeal of crystal clear, azure waters, cool below green forests, somehow seems more tempting than the reflected heat of ancient rocks
İstanbul which was the 6000 year old city and the capital of three empires unites the Asia and Europe gives you a satisfactory journey in different civilisations belong to the old times: from the Ottomans Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and the covered market, from Byzantines the Hippodrome, the Cistern Basilica, St Sophia and all located fairly close together and must be visited.
