TURKEY PORTS & CITIES
TURKEY PORTS & CITIES
| Antalaya | Bodrum | Canakkale | Dalyan River |
| Dikili | Gocek | Istanbul | Kusadasi |
| Mamaris | Trabzon |
Antalaya
Turkish Cruise to Antalaya and be Gently Warmed
Blessed by a gentle climate because of its proximity to the cooling mountains, Antalya has become a favourite seaside destination. On your Cruise excursion be sure to see the spectacular Upper and Lower Düden waterfalls, only 14 kilometres from Antalya.
Bodrum
Turkish Cruise to Bodrum and Visit One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Cruise to Bodrum, known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, was the birthplace of Heredotus and the site of King Mausolu's Tomb (4th century BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Canakkale
Turkish Cruise to Canakkale, Don't Crackle that Pottery Castle
The town owes its importance to its strategic position at the narrows of the Dardanelles. Cruise to Canakkale, which means Pottery Castle, named after the ceramics industry which formerly flourished here. Most of the buildings here have been re-built since the earthquake of 1912 and the few places of interest are within easy reach of the dock. It is about a 10 minute walk into town but you will need a taxi to reach the Archaelogical Museum. Crossing the strait by ferry to the Gallipoli Peninsula you can spend a full or half day exploring the beaches, memorials and cemetries that remind us of the horrors of the ill-fated First World War campaign that began in 1915. From Canakkale you can also visit nearby Troy, see the legendary Wooden Horse replica and imagine the great battles that took place there in 120OBC.
Dalyan River
Turkish Cruise the Dalyan River
At first glance, this is a picture one hardly expects to see in Turkey - A lovely, unspoiled lake teeming with fish, a lush marshy delta, verdant farmlands, a lazy, reed-fringed river meandering into the sea. On shore, you can see ruins of the Lycian city of Caunos, with its basilica and fortifications looming over the green marsh where endangered Caretta loggerhead turtles hatch in the spring
Dikili
Turkish Cruise to Dikili, Gateway to Breathtaking views from the 10,000-seat Hellenistic Theatre
Cruise to Dikili, the popular resort for the Turkish because of its long dark sand beach which runs right past the main square, its location on the North Aegean coast also makes the Turkish fishing village and cruise port Dikili the best gateway to the superbly restored ruins at nearby Bergama, the modern name for the Ancient Greek city of Pergamum which was the capital of the Pergamum Empire in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. Marvel at the way the marble-columned Roman Temple of Trajan has been rebuilt and take in the breathtaking views from the 10,000-seat Hellenistic theatre built into the hillside within the Acropolis. You will see the ruins of more theatres, as well as an aqueduct and a stadium down in the valley. The other main site in Bergama is the Asclepion, the medical centre which was named for the god of medicine whose symbol – a snake – is on several temples, a library and the Roman theatre.
Gocek
Turkish Cruise to Charming Gocek
Cruise to the head of the Bay of Skopea, Gocek's totally protected harbour is a favourite destination for yachts seeking to get away from the usual mass market beach and high-rise resort atmosphere. The marinas are outstanding, the restaurants are excellent and the whole town, which numbers only 4,000, is charming.
Istanbul
Turkish Cruise to Istanbul and see Constantinople at the Same Time
Cruise to Istanbul which has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus for 25 centuries. As Constantinople, the city was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages.
Kusadasi
Turkish Cruise to Kusadasi, Gateway to One of the World's Most Wondrous Sites, Ephesus
Cruise to the charming, picturesque resort of Kusadasi, known as the port for one of the world's most wondrous archaeological sites - the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Walk along the ancient marble streets and see such masterpieces as the Great Amphitheatre, where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians, the Library of Celsus, and the temples of Athena and Apollo.
Mamaris
Cruise to Mamaris, Turkey's most Modern Yacht Harbour
Cruise to Marmaris situated on a marvellous natural harbour where Lord Nelson organized his fleet for the attack on the French at Abukir in 1789. The once sleepy fishing village has 10,000 permanent residents but its numbers swell in the summer months when Turkey's rich and famous come for holidays. Tucked into the recesses of the bay, surrounded by pine-clad mountains, Marmaris has become Turkey's largest and most modern yacht harbour. The town is a convenient starting place to visit the ancient Carian city of Kaunos, to venture to the beaches for a lazy day in the sun and sparkling waters nearby, or to enjoy waterfront cafes and the local ambience.
Trabzon
Turkish Cruise to Trabzon and Experience the City's Antique Heart
Cruise to the former byzantine capital of Trabzon which lies on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey. Situated on a table-like promontory above the harbour, the city's antique heart is characterised by bustling cobblestone streets and ancient wooden houses billowing aromatic smoke. Surrounding 'Meydan', the central square which includes a charming tea garden, you'll find shops, stalls and restaurants. Head outwards from here and you can discover the rickety bazaar district, which sells everything from attractive copper pitchers to silver-blue anchovies – Trabzon's famed speciality. The citadel is one of the oldest remains here and the well-preserved 13th century Hagia Sophia Church and the Ortahisar Faith Mosque are both great examples of the stunning Byzantine architecture of the era. Outside of the city is the beautifully situated Sumela Monastery. Nestled into the side of the rocks in Maçka's Altýndere valley, it offers breathtaking views over forests and streams.
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