Thomas Cook Flights - Sailing Holidays in Turkey: A Mediterranean Paradise Awaits You

Choosing from a variety of sailing options, it is here where you can explore one of civilization's great crossroads. Then you should set your sites on Turkey, and a chance to visit important historical sites, mediterranean cuisine, water sports, the smell of the sea air, if you like sunshine.

Historical sites and enjoying the dishes prepared by the onboard chef, visiting quaint villages, soaking in the sun, a professional crew takes care of the boating and you can turn your attention to snorkeling, on a crewed yacht. One of the popular choices of tourists in Turkey is to hire a crewed yacht. You don't have to be a sailor to enjoy a sea holiday in Turkey.

And the group shares the expenses, or arranged to the preferences of the group, the route can be fixed . The boats have a motor as well as sails. And a sailor, the cook, usually equipped with a crew of three comprising of the captain, gulets are traditional wooden and handmade Turkish boats. Then a cruise on a Gulet (or Gullet) is in order, if you fancy travelling on a vessel that is reminiscent of a romantic galleon or old pirate ship.

You can get a sun tan or you may watch stars at night, you can have your meals under the sunshade, sitting at the large table in this section. Spacious and light sitting-space provided at the back of the boat is one of the distinguishing characteristics and advantages of this type of vessel. Fishing and diving equipment, electronic, navigational, turkish Gullets also have music systems. WCs and hot water facilities, equipped with en-suite showers, they usually contain four to ten cabins. The modern touring Gullets are fully equipped with the comfort of the tourist in mind, although Gullets are traditional vessels.

Or hire a professional to do it for you, if you have a licensed captain in your group, you will be fully responsible for the boat and can sail her yourself. "Bareboating" is the term given to a chartered holiday where you hire a whole vessel for a fixed period. Then the best choice is a "bareboat" vacation, for those who want more freedom and enjoy doing their own sailing.

Then you will benefit from an experienced guide with a deep knowledge of the area, if you are on a Gulet cruise with a full crew. The remains of which are equally as interesting, smaller sites dating back many thousands of years, there are also dozens of other. Aspendos and Side, perge, myra, xanthos, knidos, miletus, ephesus, along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey there are a number of scenic routes that you can choose from touching a rich array of historical sites including the ancient cities of Pergamon.

The Mediterranean is also renowned for its great cuisine and a cruise holiday in Turkey will give you a chance to get acquainted with Turkish hospitality and the colorful and tasty dishes of this region

Swimming and fine cuisine: add it all up and you have the makings of an unforgettable holiday or vacation, sailing, historical sites, the sea, sunshine.