Fethiye, Turkey.

Fethiye is a small, yet popular, resort town along the Turkish Turquoise coast, that once was home to the ancient city of Telmessos. Here, guests on board Star Flyer will sail into a beautiful wide bay, strewn with many islands.

The town still retains a sense of its old-fashioned rural character, with herds of goats and sheep blocking the roads on market days and the smell of herbs and spices in the air. The bazaar is the biggest in the area and is a must for bargain hunters.

Fethiye also is home to several remarkable ancient sites guests will want to explore. The most conspicuous are the rock tombs dating from the 4th century BC carved in the hillside above the town. Beside the Fethiye harbor is the Roman amphitheatre and the crumbling remains of a medieval castle built by the Knights of St. John.

Around Fethiye are numerous unspoiled rocky coves and beaches, crystalline seas, offshore islands, cliffs and pine-covered mountains. Gulets (sturdy wooden yachts) can be hired for day trips around these coastal waters. The beach resort of Oludeniz is just 25 minutes away by local minibuses and offers numerous activities, including parasailing, banana boating, diving, snorkeling, water skiing; and most famously paragliding.

Star Flyer will call at Fethiye on its seven-night Turkey’s Turquoise Cost cruises departing July 24 and August 7, 2010.