DESTINATIONS & TOURS

Read the archives for blog posts, articles and info on cruising destinations, excursions and tours in Turkey.

Patara Beach and Letoon

Not far from Kalkan, Patara is one of the Mediterranean coasts most idyllic spots and a point where a beach and an ancient city meet. The beach was voted one of the best in the world by Times Online, and the recently restored ruins of Letoon home not only the oldest lighthouse in the world but also the building where democracy first flourished...

Incredible Bucket List Locations in Turkey

Sometimes, words and pictures don’t do a destination justice – you simply have to go and see them for yourself, and Turkey boasts many such places! Turkey is a vast and diverse country with more than its fair share of natural wonders and cultural delights. From beautifully preserved ancient sites to underground cities, fairytale chimneys to blue lagoons, Turkey is a country that mesmerises all those who visit. If you’re looking for some travel inspiration, consider these bucket list locations in Turkey...

The Best Luxury Spas in Bodrum

The saying "health is wealth" has never been so relevant. Over the past eighteen months, our well-being has become more important than ever before. Thankfully, Turkey has embraced a spa and wellness culture for thousands of years, and its turned relaxation into an art form. Turkish baths and high-end spa resorts are now the norm, so rest assured you won't struggle to find the ideal place to relax and unwind whilst cruising the Turkish coast.

6 Historic Islands in Turkey

The Turkish coast has a varied and dramatic coastline, and its waters are beautifully spotted with islands. From large islands like Bozcaada that are home to thriving towns and tourist resorts to little water-lapped gems like St. Nicholas Island, steeped in legend and ideal for swim stops, here's the 360° Yachting run down on some of the most fascinating islands in Turkey.

Highlights of the Gulf of Gokova

Turkey’s vast coastline is blessed with many picture-perfect towns and beaches, but the Gulf of Gokova (Kerme) is the most indented, meaning its nooks and crannies hide some of the best bays and anchorages. This 100 km long narrow gulf lies on the Aegean, between the Bodrum and Datca peninsulas, and is idyllic. Here you find islands steeped in legend, the ruins of ancient ports and cities, waterfalls with natural pools, plus a bay so beautiful that Queen Cleopatra is said to have had sand shipped there from Egypt...

Hiking the Lycian Way

Ignite the senses and reconnect with nature on a 360 Yachting guided trek along the Lycian Way. Take to the hills where Mother Nature reigns: where the valley's and cliffsides dissolve into the turquoise waters of the Med, and the aroma of wild thyme and rosemary fill the breeze...

Turkey’s Most Romantic Locations (2)

Turkey is blessed with a wealth of romantic locations, from breathtaking bays dishing-up dreamy red sunsets to indulgent island resorts. If you are looking for the ideal setting to rekindle love, or merely a candlelit meal in a fine restaurant under the stars, here is part two of the 360 Yachting list of Turkey's most romantic locations...

Highlights of Turkey’s Black Sea Coast

Those cruising in Turkey tend to follow popular routes along the Aegean and Med. But recently, Turkey's Black Sea coast is gaining popularity. The region, stretching almost 1,000 miles from Istanbul to Georgia, is home to a vast history, great beaches and fabulous food. It's escaped mass-tourism and seems only popular with the Turks themselves...

Captivating Cappadocia: Reasons to Visit.

Let's leave the yacht behind and travel inland to Central Anatolia, less than an hour's flight from Istanbul. Head back in time to discover a Turkey that feels a world away from the coast. A landscape that's more like a sci-fi movie set, with spectacular cave homes, underground cities, phenomenal food and culture – all topped with a sky full of hot air balloons dancing above fairy chimneys...

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