Turkey is a timeless land where ancient culture blends seamlessly into the modern landscape. It is a fascinating destination and with so much to discover, the best way to find your way into her history-laden heart is on a Turkey walking holiday. But in order to truly immerse yourself in this fascinating country, a more unusual way of doing this, while on a walking holidays in Turkey, is to approach your walking trails from a different direction – from the sea! Why not take the opportunity to explore less visited parts of the coastline with an adventure on a traditional Turkish gulet?

There are many remote parts of the coast that can only be reached by sea. By combining a gulet cruise with your Turkey walk, you can see the stunning Turkish coastline through the same eyes as the ancient civilisations thousands of years before you. A gulet cruise is an experience in itself and, as you sail the gentle waters where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, you will be transported back in time.

Your Turkey walking holiday begins as soon as you board your gulet in Marmaris and start the gentle voyage up the Fethiye Gulf. The area is steeped in history and there are many remnants of the ancient civilisations that inhabited the area. You can leave the gulet and visit quaint coastal towns on foot or take a canoe and paddle to secluded coves for a relaxing evening beach walk. Turkey is the perfect place to unwind and the warm waters that lap the coast are ideal for a sunset swim.

After a peaceful night in your idyllic anchorage you can head ashore to the bustling market town of Fethiye. The town is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Telmessos and much of the original medieval city is now buried – the result of two major earthquakes. There are however, still some relics from the past in the form of the most incredible rock tombs in Turkey. Walk through the vibrant and buzzing Bazaar around the site and you will find the most prominent monument in Fethiye, the Amyntas tomb. The wonderfully detailed inscriptions and carvings on the tomb are not the only thing that makes it so impressive. Cut entirely out of the sheer rock face, the immense size of the tomb is an awesome achievement.

Your next port, the Gocek Islands, have the reputation as one of the best sailing destinations in the Mediterranean. With a backdrop of verdant, pine-forest mountains spilling down to an almost perfectly circular bay, Gocek is home to some of the best coastal and mountain walks in Turkey. However if you want to spend a more leisurely day, you can remain close to the gulet - snorkeling, diving or simply swimming lazily around the crystal clear turquoise sea.

As you continue your journey you will see much more of the stunning Turkish coast. Combining a gulet cruise with a Turkey walking holiday will satisfy both the keen rambler and the sailing enthusiast. You will spend an equal amount of time on land as on the water and you can choose from a diverse range of activities. You will walk in the footsteps of ancient civilisations, unearthing in just eight days what took thousands of years to build.