Cruising to Ephesus

A glorious 1-week version of our From Halicarnassus to Ephesus tour. Starting in Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, this gulet cruise heads north to Ephesus one of the best preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean. En route we enjoy some of the most fascinating and prettiest sites in Turkey.

The highlights are plentiful: from the small harbour of Myndos, where Cassius harboured after murdering Julius Caesar, to Iasos, a wealthy ancient port, celebrated for its fish market and red marble. Today one can easily glimpse Iasos’ past vitality in the mesmerising ruins that litter the site - from the colonnaded agora to the Roman villa decked with mosaics.

Inland we’ll see two soaring temples, the magnificent shrine to Zeus at Euromus, and the gargantuan oracular temple at Didyma. While at sea there are splendid rocky coves perfect for swimming, relaxing, and fine dining.

Our final destination is Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia. One of the very first cities in the world to have street lighting, the site is magnificent - marble streets, agoras, villas, a theatre for 28,000 and an extraordinary library.

This cultural tour in Turkey is a perfect mix of magnificent sites, quiet coves, wondrous walks, breathtaking vistas and glorious swims.