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Cultural Walking Adventure
One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.
Hotel Kismet
Located on a promontory overlooking the Aegean on one side and the marina on the other, the hotel is run by a descendant of the last Ottoman sultan. Its architecture of low white stucco buildings gives it the feeling of a private villa. The hotel has beautiful gardens and most rooms have balconies with sea views.
Hotel KismetLocated on a promontory overlooking the Aegean on one side and the marina on the other, the hotel is run by a descendant of the last Ottoman sultan. Its architecture of low white stucco buildings gives it the feeling of a private villa. The hotel has beautiful gardens and most rooms have balconies with sea views.
Where the tour begins and ends
Starting Point: Istanbul, Turkey - 2:30 pm
Ending Point: Istanbul, Turkey - approximately 6:00 pm
What the weather is like
The Turquoise Coast has a warm, semi-arid climate. The temperature is generally very temperate. Mid-summer is warmer during the day and still comfortably cool in the evenings. We’ll be spending the majority of our time on the coast where the warm sunshine is moderated by the breezes that blow off the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.
| Average Daily Highs (°F) |
May | June | July | Sept. |
| Istanbul | 69 | 78 | 82 | 76 |
| Antalya | 77 | 86 | 92 | 87 |
Background reading
Ancient Turkey, A Traveller's History - Seton Lloyd
This book is an indispensable guide to Turkey's ancient civilizations and monuments. It's a lively tale of cultures and conquest that illuminates the living past of Turkey's archaeological treasure.
Crescent and Star, Turkey Between Two Worlds - Stephen Kinzer
An insightful, anecdotal report on contemporary life, culture and politics in Turkey, from a former New York Times Istanbul bureau chief.
Other facts of interest
What is a gulet like? Locally built of teakwood and oak, it is a motorized sailing vessel of about 70 feet. There are 6-9 double cabins on board, each with a private bath and hot shower. The full-time crew of 3 or 4 includes captain, cook and mate, plus your Classic Journeys guide. The yacht's large foredecks are perfect for sunning; the covered afterdeck provides our dining and lounging area in addition to a small inside lounge. When anchored offshore, we use a small motorboat to reach land. The sailing is smooth because from May through October, sea conditions are generally very calm, and we stay quite near the shore. Water temperatures average 75 to 80 degrees—and the water is crystal clear to depths of 30 feet or more! To our way of thinking, it's the ideal way to travel in Turkey. The vessel is authentic to the traditional sea-faring life along the coast, and it offers us an uncrowded, up-close view of the region. Yet it's extremely gracious.
Inns that are out
As on every Classic Journey, our adventure travel programs in Turkey treat you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Robert and Marcia K., Palo Cedro, CA
Lonely Planet’s top 10 regions for 2011 ranked Cappadocia #4!
"With the slow pace of life in its villages, it seems like Cappadocia sees little change other than winds eroding the fairy chimneys (rock formations). However, as surely as Mt Erciyes towers in the distance, the modern world is encroaching here. If you want to live like a troglodyte, you should rock ‘n’ roll to Turkey now, before Cappadocia is changed forever. It’s worth the trek from İstanbul. Once you’ve left Göreme’s Flintstones-referencing backpacker joints behind, and hiked into the valleys of wavy white rock, the 21st century feels like a distant world."Inns that are out
of this world
As on every Classic Journey, our adventure travel programs in Turkey treat you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Go a little off the grid
The ultimate luxury is your own gulet in Turkey so that you can cruise away from the crowds. On all of our tours we get to the places the turisti don’t go.Reviews
"Each day was rich with varying experiences: walks to unmatched ancient historical sites, enjoyable times on the gulet cruising the beautiful turquoise waters, swimming and snorkeling, and enjoying the company of our guide and crew. The food was wonderful—from the fresh caught fish, the crabs straight out of the water, the ripe juicy fruits and vegetables. Thanks again for a matchless experience!"Robert and Marcia K., Palo Cedro, CA
