Yoga Cruise, Hiking & Archaeology in South Turkey

Summer comes early this year!

IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?

Seven days of daily yoga practice and gliding through turquoise waters, breathing in the smell of the sea and pine trees, will have you completely rejuvenated.

Every day we will swim in a different bay and explore a different island. The islands are mostly uninhabited, but rich in history and archaeological remains reaching 2500 years back - temples, tombs, cisterns, abandoned ship yards.

You'll have a chance to share a cup of tea with some of the very few locals still living on the islands and explore the remains of past civilizations scattered around the islands with an on-board archaeologist.

The retreat is a perfect combination of relaxed time on the boat, enjoying the sun and the sea, and hiking through the islands, exploring the landscapes, history, and culture of this ancient land, while at the same time developing your yoga and meditation practice.

ACCOMMODATION

Our floating home during this week will be ''Seaborn Legend'', a 27m long wooden gullet, with 8 cabins, 2 sunny decks, an indoor and outdoor dining area and the friendliest crew in the Aegean.

Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom and an AC. We have cabins both with double beds and twin beds.

There is plenty of lounging space on the decks with enough sunbeds for everybody. The boat also comes equipped with a canoe, SUP board, and some snorkeling gear.

ITINERARY

In addition to the clearest waters in the Mediterranean, sea turtles and dolphins along the way, and gorgeous nature all around us, here are some places of interest that we will visit on our hikes:

St. Nicholas Island with its scattered Byzantine ruins.

Partially sunken remains of a Roman Bath, popularly known as Cleopatra’s Bath.

We'll encounter many examples of ancient rock-cut Lycian tombs - which have been a landmark of this coast for the past 2500 years.

Ağa Limani Peninsula, with its incredibly clear waters and wealth of archaeological ruins from Lycians, Romans, and Ottomans. We’ll visit one of the very few families of shepards still living here.

We will have a chance to visit the only inhabitant of Kapıdağı Peninsula, share a cup of tea with him, enjoy the stunning view from his porch and explore the ancient ruins in his backyard.

Many other hidden peaks and coves, which are so small and obscure that they don’t even have an official name, will blow you away with their beauty.

YOGA & MEDITATION

We start and finish our days with a 90 minutes long yoga and meditation practice on the sunny deck of our boat.

Marija teaches traditional Hatha yoga, with a lot of emphasis on the proper alignment of the body, breath and focus. Apart from asana (posture), we will practice pranayama (yogic breathing), as well as meditation in each class.

The classes are organized as workshops, during which we will explore different physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the practice.

If you would like to read more about the style of yoga practiced at the retreat, click here.

The retreat is suitable for all levels. Beginners will have the chance to get the taste of yoga and build a strong foundation for their yogic journey. More experienced yogis will deepen their understanding and get some inspiration to further develop their practice.

DAY BY DAY

After the morning yoga and a delicious traditional freshly prepared Turkish breakfast, we set sail for the next secluded bay, where we can swim, snorkel, paddle a canoe boat, a SUP board or just savor the sun and the view until lunch time.

After lunch, we move to a new place, where we will go for a two – three hour long hike, exploring archaeological ruins, visiting a local family, or taking in unspoiled nature.

The hikes will usually lead to the top of an island, providing us with a great spot to admire the colors of the sunsets and the surrounding landscape.

In the evenings, we enjoy yet another freshly prepared meal on our boat under the stars.
All classes and hikes are optional and you can always decide to skip any of the activities and go with your own flow.

FOOD

We'll have three freshly prepared vegetarian meals per day. All the food is prepared on the spot by our crew, and made mostly of fresh local ingredients.

We'll be served traditional Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, nutritionally balanced so as to support our practice and other activities on board.

All the food, as well as unlimited coffee and tea, and bottled water is included in the price of the retreat.

All the food served at the retreat is vegetarian. If you have some other dietary requirements, make sure to tell us before booking. We always try to accommodate everybody, but we do need to know well in advance.

6 nights/7 days full board

Shared double cabin
850 EUR
*only 7 spots left

*** EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT ***
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EARLY BIRD PRICE:
765 EUR

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For the details and special deals, contact us at info@myyogicadventure.com

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
* yoga and meditation classes twice a day
* accommodation
* three meals per day
* unlimited coffee, tea, and bottled water
* unlimited use of SUP board, canoe boat, and snorkeling equipment
* use of yoga mats and other props
* all the hikes
* airport transfer from Dalaman airport
* all the taxes and port fees

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
* drinks on board
* personal expenses
* any other transfers
* tips for the crew
* entrance fee to St. Nicholas Island archaeological site
* other activities (paragliding, ski jet, etc...)

HOW DO I GET THERE?
The closest airport is in Dalaman. You will find several daily flights between Istanbul and Dalaman, operated by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Anadolu Jet.
International flights to Dalaman arrive from: London, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Amsterdam, Kiev, Moscow, Ufa, St. Petersburg, Rostov, and Tel Aviv.
The transfer from Dalaman airport to the boat is included in the price of the retreat.
If you need any help with the organization of your trip to Turkey, feel free to get in touch with us - info@myyogicadventure.com