Short description.
Starting in Fethiye harbour, where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean Sea, this cruise takes you along breathtaking bays, picturesque villages and impressive ancient sites. All the way to Kekova and back. Spend your days cruising the turqoise waters, snorkling, swimming, exploring and enjoying the delicious Turkish Mediterranean cuisine.
Places you will visit:
- Fethiye,
- Oludeniz,
- St.Nicholas Island,
- Butterfly Valley,
- Firnaz Bay,
- Kaş,
- Kekova, Sunken City,
- Simena,
- Gokkaya Bay,
- Myra, Demre, St. Nicholas Church,
- Kalkan.
Notes
In case of poor weather and/or sea conditions, this program is subject to change without notice.
Optional activities:
- Tandem Paragliding
- Diving
- Paddleboat
Daily Program
Fethiye- Blue Lagoon.
Check in for the Gulet Cruise starts from 09.00- to 10.30 a.m and is followed by a transfer to the gulet in the harbour of Fethiye, meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea. Fethiye seaport with its sheltered structure is an important stop for yachtsmen, at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. First stop of the cruise is the Butterfly valley ( Kelebek vadesi) for lunchbreak and swimming.
Possible to book a tandem paragliding tour in Ölüdeniz. (extra)
Dinner and overnight at St Nicholas island
St Nicholas island- Kaş
An early start for Aquarium Bay, where we have breakfast and time to swim in the quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it’s off to Kaş, a small harbour town with a charming Beohemian atmosphere where you’ll spend the night.[
Optional Activity: Diving in Kaş ( extra charged)
After spending a few hours in Kaş , sail towards the Kekova coast and anchor in Kocakari Bay for the night
Sunken City – Simena Castle
The sunken city is a remarkable 2.400 -year-old Lycian settlement slipped beneath the sea after a series of earthquakes between the 2nd and 8 th centuries. You will see ancient walls , staircases , and harbours lying just under the surface.
Then, climb up to the castle on Simena for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestral in the water.
In the afternoon, we continue to the serene Gökkaya Bay, where pine-clad hills give way to a scattering of tranquil inlets.
Demre-Turtles Bay
Today is an easy start . You could start with a swim or another delicious breakfast. After breakfast the boat will cruise towards Demre , Çayağzı harbour where it will moor . It is time to say goodbeye to passengers who completed their four-day cruise and welcome new arrivals .
Throughout the time we will cruise to Karemlik Turtles Bay to see some Caretta-Caretta sea-turtles . You may also want to visit Demre Çayağzı harbour where you could visit a market .
In the afternoon we will cruise back to Kaleköy via the sunken city where you can hire paddleboats to the Lycian tombs .
Later in the day we anchor back down in Gökkaya Bay for dinner and night.
Kekova-Fırnaz Bay.
Today we cruise to limanağzı Bay, a tranquil escape renowned for its crystal -clear waters.The beach has inviting beachside restaurants and excellent swimming and snorklelling facilities. It is a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Mediterranean.
Next we cruise to Kaş for shopping or coffee . Take a short walk to visit the Amphitheatre near Kaş harbour and then head to Küçük Çakıl beach, a tiny cove with crystal – clear water .
We will finish the day at Fırnaz-Aquarium Bay for dinner and night.
Butterfly valley- St Nicholas island.
Continue to the vivid blue waters of Butterfly valley, which takes its name from the rare Jersey Tiger butterflies , that can be spotted during the summermonths .
From here, continue to Ölüdeniz and its famous Blue Lagoon.
As the day winds down , we make our way to ST Nicholas island ( Gemiler island) steeped in history and legend. This island is home to the ruins of several early Christian churches , dating back to the 4th and 5 th centuries .
Dinner and Night at Nicholas island
Tarzan Bay- Fethiye
On your last day on the boat we will cruise on to Samanlik or Tarzan Bay, where you can enjoy a morning swim and breakfast before reaching Fethiye harbour anytime between 12.30- 13.30 hrs ( 1.30 pm) After lunch the tour ends and it is time to say farewell.
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, cookies, dinner, service)
- 0,5 liter bottle water per person included (only during meals)
- All charter & berth taxes / Harbour and port procedures / Mooring expenses / Etc.
- Clean bed linen and bath towels on arrival (bring your own beach towels)
- Fuel expenses
- Yacht insurance ( we advice to take out your own private travel insurance)
- Standard yacht equipment, board games, snorkels & masks, fishing lines.
- Passengers may bring snacks, such as fruit, nuts, muesli, yoghurt, chocolate. (Not sold on board)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, drinking water
- Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical places and museums
- Other activities : paragliding, diving, paddleboat.
- Airport transfers
- Beach towels
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