Coastal Caria + Coastal Lycia

Archeology Cruise on the Turkish Coast

Cultural Program (maritime travel)

Ancient Greek archeology, Byzantine architecture, coastal towns, secluded bays, ancient Greek ampitheaters, castles of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St. John, swimming and snorkeling, gourmet eating and wine under the stars.

Coastal Caria: Sept. 25th - Oct. 4th, 2026

Coastal Lycia: Oct. 3rd - 12th, 2026

Sept, 2027

Registration: SPACES AVAILABLE (Max 17 participants)

The Coastal Caria + Coastal Lycia tour combo is an 18-day cultural tour featuring two weeks cruising the "Turquoise Coast" of Caria and Lycia in the southwestern corner of Turkiye, The tours can be selected separately, or in combination. We begin the tour in Bodrum, and end in Fethiye. All accommodation, meals, airport transfers included. The tour features pristine anchorages in secluded bays, shore visits to seaside villages and tours of ancient Greek cities, and lectures on the maritime history of the Hellenic golden age. The crew of five including private chef takes very good care of us.

Read more about the tour on the individual pages:

Coastal Caria (Sept 25 - Oct 4, 2026)

Coastal Lycia (Oct 3-12, 2026)

Many of our guests who have enjoyed our other tours will be thrilled at this opportunity. For new visitors to our company, please see our review page for a sense of what to expect. Read more about the program below!

Details:

  • Arrive: Bodrum International Airport (BJV).
  • Depart: Dalaman International Airport (DLM), transfer from Fethiye.
  • 18 day trip (2 nights Bodrum, 14 nights on private charter boat, 1 night in Fethiye)
  • Visas: US/EU passport holders do not need a Turkish visa.
  • Maximum 17 guests (only a deposit secures a place on tour).

Tour Leaders:

Accommodation:

  • Best available boutique hotels, gulet charter.

Brochure:

Registration:

  • Submit registration form (sent at your request)
  • Send deposit to secure your place (details in registration form)

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Fees (2026):

  • Coastal Caria-Lycia tour fees are detailed in the tour brochure. Please email us for a copy!

Tamada Club

  • Inquire about a discount for the Coastal Caria-Lycia tour if you have been on a previous tour with JohnGrahamTours!

Payment Methods:

  • Bank transfer (preferred)
  • Credit card via Paypal (3% Paypal charge applies)

Pre/Post-Tour Options

  • While we are not offering extension trips ourselves, we recommend an extra day in Bodrum before the trip, or a day or two in the nearby resort of Oludeniz after the tour (airport transfers provided).

Included:

  • Accommodation in high quality boutique hotels in Bodrum and (optionally) in Fethiye.
  • Cabins as described in the itinerary on the gulet charter (we email photos).
  • All ground transportation including airport transfers.
  • All meals with wine.
  • All museum and site entrances.

Not Included:

  • International airfare.
  • Tips for primary guide and gulet crew (see details in brochure).
  • Personal services (laundry, etc.).
  • Personal bar tab on the gulet.
  • Travel insurance (required).

Mobility-Fitness:

  • Standard: 4/10 on the mobility scale (10 being the most demanding).
  • General fitness required. The boat has narrow passageways with steep staircases. While the shore excursions are optional, those that come should be prepared for trails on rocky terrain in warm weather (sturdy shoes and walking poles recommended).
  • While the boat is cruising, balance is required when moving around the boat.

Special Notes:

  • Architectural focus, historical focus from a maritime perspective.
  • Wine and cuisine.
  • Exceptional natural landscapes, as seen from the sea.
  • Swimming, kayaking, and water sports.

Weather:

  • We will expect warm late summer on the Mediterranean in late September and early October with temperatures up to 80 F, going down into the 60s at night. While it usually does not rain in this season, we will expect a few cloudy days, which will be perfect for shore explorations. In the afternoons, the wind could pick up, so a long sleeve shirt or windbreaker might be desirable. The cabins have air conditioning units, but these are unlikely to be necessary.

Packing:

  • There is limited space on the boat, so please pack light. One medium suitcase per person.
  • Comfortable walking shoes for shore excursions through towns and around archeology sites.
  • Sunhats, sunscreen, sun-glasses, swimsuits, personal swimming goggles and flippers, etc.
  • The gulet comes with paddle boards and kayaks.