Cruising on the Mediterranean Sea is a holiday like no other- here you will find some of the most beautiful locations in the world. Turkey is the ideal lauch point for an exploration of city, coast and countryside; from the bustling city of Istanbul, across the glittering blue Aegean sea to Cosmopolitan, ancient Bodrum.
Standing as the bridge between European culture to the West and Asian culture to the East, Turkey is a unique destination. Discovering Istanbul is like walking through a time tunnel, where history and tradition live alongside the modern world in perfect harmony. Cruise the Mediterranean sea, among the islands of the Aegean on this Big Journey Company escorted journey. There will be time to swim and relax, to walk and discover more of the history and beauty of these ancient trading islands before our final disembarkation in the cosmopolitan, modern city of Bodrum. With Bodrum's amazing weather and seafront location, there is time to explore the contrast with the ancient city of Ephesus before flying back to Istanbul.
Visit the Imperial Residences of the Sultans, cruise across glittering blue seas to explore archaeological wonders of the classical age on a traditional Turkish gulet. Enjoy the local cuisine and hospitality in the company of your own local guide. There is no better way to explore the cultural melting pot of vast history, different religions and the mix of cuisines that is very uniquely Turkey.