Beach Relaxation at the Mandarin Oriental

From $350

It's, quite simply, the perfect beach day: sunbeds and umbrellas on a wide, sandy beach directly overlooking the Aegean Sea.

A five-star resort with tip-top amenities, the Mandarin Oriental is your host for the day. Drink in five hours of sunshine, a mouth-watering lunch of Turkish specialties (including one glass of local wine), and the delicious feeling of having nowhere to be and nothing to do but enjoy the moment. The Aegean views don't hurt either.

Energy Level

Duration

6 Hours

Type

RELAXING

Accessible

Top Rated

This Shore Thing is among the most popular with Sailors who have visited this port. Book before it is sold out!

Virgin Select

This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages; additionally, a donation to our environmental and social impact charity partners will be made on behalf of your booking.

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Relax on the Mandarin Oriental's private beach, with the comforts of a sunbed and umbrella (included)
Enjoy a full lunch comprised of local specialties and one glass of wine
Soak in some sunshine along the Aegean Sea

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Approximately a 30-minute drive each way to/from the port
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are included
Please note that there will be no lifeguards on duty. Sailors are reminded that they assume full risk and responsibility if swimming
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
Please keep in mind that cancellations made within 72 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Beach Relaxation at the Mandarin Oriental

It's, quite simply, the perfect beach day: sunbeds and umbrellas on a wide, sandy beach directly overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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