DayDreams is a small private company specialising in gulet cruising and sailing along the stunning coastline of south west Turkey. Founded by Jenny Day in 1987, the Company is now in its 33rd year. The much loved Cevri Hasans remain at the forefront of their tailor-made luxury gulet holidays along with numerous other luxurious gulets and schooners. And yes we do use the sails.
The DayDreams team, both in the UK and Turkey, are experts in organising tailor-made gulet holidays both for private charters and cabin bookings. They can advise on all aspects of a gulet charter, from the appropriate gulet to suit individual needs to recommending an interesting itinerary – archaeological sites and areas best suited to walking and exploring remote villages on shore are a regular feature. In recent years, the Dodecanese islands between Samos and Rhodes have become a favourite cruising area too. 2020 will see us venture into the Cyclades for the first time. Istanbul city breaks and land tours to areas such as Cappadocia and the inland Aegean are often added to a gulet holiday. The team’s organisational skills and expertise really will make the difference.
DELUXE GULETS
11 superb gulets and schooners to choose from in the deluxe category, ranging in size from 28 to 47 metres, all with a variety of water sports equipment, spacious interiors, master cabins, excellent captains and crew and most important, a professional chef. There is also a fully inclusive ‘package’ on the wonderful 5 cabin Lady Christa, Dragonfly and Carpe Diem 4 and 5.
LUXURY GULETS
The comprehensive list of 15 luxury gulets ranging in size from 20 to 34 metres (between 2 to 8 cabins). One large gulet, Oguz Bey, can take up to 22 passengers. All luxury gulets carry a variety of watersports equipment. Something for everyone in this category, whether a small family wanting an exclusive charter, or a large group celebrating a special anniversary.
STANDARD GULETS
What you can expect from the 13 standard gulets – a well maintained boat with an excellent captain and crew, good food from the on board cook, but limited water sports equipment except on Tufan 5. Just none of the more luxurious aspects of the expensive luxury and deluxe categories. Sizes range from16 to 26 metres (2 to 8 cabins).
ABOUT
Jenny Day set up DayDreams in 1987 following a corporate weekend for 100 people which she organised for a client from her London PR consultancy. She went on to lead many journalists and friends to Turkey in the late 80’s on gulet holidays on the first Cevri Hasans. Since those early days, she has used her expertise and extensive knowledge to expand the business. Tailor-made gulet holidays are organised for family groups and larger parties of family and friends looking for a special holiday to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
ISTANBUL
A few days staying in this wonderful old city at one of the recently restored Ottoman houses (now private hotels) will enable you to visit some of the world’s greatest museums and buildings. It is just a few minutes walk from some of these hotels to the Topkapi museum, the 5th century St Sophia and, of course, the Grand Bazaar with its myriad streets of endless shops. Add to this, a private cruise on the Bosphorus, now that really is a magic weekend.
LAND BASED
If you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, there are numerous, diverse regions of Turkey to explore. We can advise, plan and organise an itinerary to suit your interests for any number of days. You can then add a few days on land to a coastal cruise, extending your gulet holiday. Istanbul is ideal for 3/4 days, Cappadocia could be anything from 3 to 5 days plus many other ideas.
