Mystic Turkey
A plethora of natural wonders, an intriguing ancient past. The culmination of great empires merges together to provide Turkey with its unique look and feel. A crossroads of East and West, Turkey never ceases to amaze. It is defined by its deep, turquoise-blue waters, pine-fringed coves and bays, white sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and a wealth of perfectly situated ancient sites. There is something for everyone in this coastal experience. Our Mystic Journeys combine the sea with antiquities, authentic Turkish gullets, and fine eastern cuisine to create a journey that combines the past with the present and gives you a glimpse into the future. Bathe in Cleopatra's baths or roam through a Roman emperor’s dining room with its exquisitely preserved mosaic floor.
Gullet Charters
Our gullets have been personally curated to ensure an authentic Turkish experience. The traditional build of the gullet made locally gives that pirates of the Caribbean feeling while offering modern comforts and stylish interiors. Our gullets are all top-of-the line with both traditional and contemporary interiors. They offer great deck space and stateroom comfort due to their large sizes.
Authentic Turkish Crews
Our crews are all local nationals, many of whom come from the areas you will be visiting. But keep in mind that Turkish crews are different from Western crews. They will be more reserved and focused on the job at hand.
Turkish Charter Terms & Conditions
In addition to the yacht charter agreement terms and conditions, Turkish terms include yacht insurance, crew, Turkish harbour fees, fuel for an average of 4 hours of cruising per day, not to exceed 28 hours in a week, and fuel for generators all day. Meals, drinks, fuel for water sports, marina fees, and expenses outside Turkish waters are all extra.
Traveling to Greece
While Greece from the shores of Turkey may be a stone’s throw away, entering and sailing in Greek waters is a different story all together. First, keep in mind that you will be paying entry and exit visas each time you enter and exit Turkey. There are only 3 areas in which you can enter and exit the respective countries. Visa entry and exit fees can be significant so be sure to plan an appropriate itinerary with your yacht charter specialist.
Rates
Event Yachts
From $25,000 week for a party of 8
From $35,000 week for a party of 10
Rates vary depending on the time of year. July, August, and part of September are considered high seasons.
Cultural Immersion: Add-on Extras
Transform your yacht charter into a unique, personalized experience by adding any one of the following optional additional services:
On-board tour guide for full cultural immersion
Massage Therapist to relieve those tired muscles from all the antiquity hiking
Wellness Coach: understand how the East addresses stress and how they leverage saunas, water therapy, and food therapy to relieve symptoms from everyday stressors.
Mystic Turkey Program Guide
Ask us for our Mystic Turkey Program Guide to familiarize yourself with our gullet charters. Once the preferred vessel is selected, we will begin the customization process to make your journey uniquely yours.
**All pricing is plus charter expenses. Rates are estimates only. All rates are provided in the local currency, Euro and Euro-USD Preferred Currency Agreements are available
Itinerary Options
Bodrum to Gocek
BODRUM
A pleasant little town, Bodrum has acquired something of a Bohemian reputation from the time when dissident artists and writers were exiled there in the early twentieth century. In a lovely setting, it has become a popular tourist resort over the past few years. The imposing crusader castle in the bay, built by the Knights of St. John, is home to the best underwater archaeological museum in the Mediterranean and is well worth a visit. Among the artifacts on display are finds from what is thought to be the earliest known shipwreck dating from the Bronze Age.
BODRUM-KARAADA
KNIDOS, PALAMUTBUKU, AND DATCA
SELIMIYE - DIRSEKBUKU
BOZBURUN, BOZUKKALE (LORYMA) and KADIRGA EKINCIK (CAUNOS)
AG HARBOUR-FETHIYE (KAYAKOY-GHOST TOWN) CLEOPATRA’S BATH, TERSANE ISLAND, GOCEK ISLAND GOCEK
Bodrum-Hisaronu-Bodrum
BODRUM
Knidos is an ancient settlement located in south-western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was an ancient Greek city of Caria, part of the Dorian Hexapolis. It was situated on the Datca peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ceramicus, now known as the Gulf of Gokova. By the 4th century BC, Knidos was located at the site of modern Tekir, opposite Triopion Island. But earlier, it was probably at the site of modern Datca (at the half-way point of the peninsula).
BODRUM-KARAADA
KNIDOS-DATCA
ORHANIYE-SELIMIYE
DIRSEKBUKU-BOZBURUN
SOGUT-AKTUR
PALAMUTBUKU-MERSINCIK
ORAK ISLAND, YALICIFTLIK, BODRUM BODRUM
Gocek-Kekova-Gocek
GOCEK
The charming bays in Gocek are a safe anchorage place ideal for swimming and water sports. You can just relax and enjoy a nice drink onboard. In the evening, you may try one of the nice fish restaurants in the charming village of Gocek for dinner.
It was named “Kalimche” in ancient times and is located between Fethiye (Telessos) and Dalyan (Causos) in ancient times. According to the legends, it is in the Göcek area that Icarus landed in the sea after his famous flight, trying to escape from the tower where he was imprisoned. Göcek was used as a harbor for ships loading chrome ore collected from the mines under nearby mountains during the Ottoman period.
GOCEK-GOCEK ISLAND
OLUDENIZ-GEMILER ISLAND
KAS
KEKOVA, KALEKOY, TERSANE BAY, UCAGIZ
APERLAE-KALKAN
XANTOS, PATARA, AND LETOON (EXCURSION): FETHIYE, KIZILADA, SIRALI BUK, GOBUN, AND CLEOPATRA’S BATH
GOCEK
All itineraries are subject to weather conditions at the time of charter and the captain’s approval.
The itineraries referenced above are suggested only; they are designed based on client preferences.