Embarkation days: SATURDAYS after 4:00 pm
This itinerary can also be composed out of 2 mini tours, one from Fethiye, and the other 3 days from Demre to Fethiye, thats why it can also be booked halfway as a Minicruise
Suggested Airport: Dalaman, Turkey. (50 km to Fethiye)
IItinerary: Fethiye - Olu Deniz - Gokkaya - Simena - Ucagiz - Myra - Fethiye
This Blue Cruise program includes all the famous sites, such as Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, Kas, and the World Heritage Sunken City, as well as a few of our own secret sailing spots and anchorages along this breathtaking coastline. All of our yachts – which are known as gulets in Turkey - have been made entirely by hand using wood, sourced from around the world. Onboard, accommodation comprises of private cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms and hot showers. All meals are prepared by your onboard chef using the freshest of Turkish ingredients, while your crew will be at the helm to cruise you to the best of anchorages for the night. So all you have to do is sit back and relax with a drink and your new friends while you watch one of the most spectacular sunsets in the Mediterranean.
A short sail to the east brings you lo Kalkan, a small, lovely hilltop town that overlooks a tiny bay. Narrow, winding streets lined with souvenir shops lead down to the charming marina- Every morning, boats busily take tourists lo one of the nearby beaches or small bays. As the sun sets, it is Kalkan style to meet on the roof terraces for a drink before dinner, and enjoy the comings and goings of the yachts, the business of the marina and the panoramic view to the Gulf of Kekova is one of the most picturesque stretches of the coast and has several bays and villages to explore. The charming village of Üçagiz (literally "three mouths") has a few remains of the Lycian village of Teimiussa. On Kekova, there is no trace of the city which once dominated the island - its ruins and foundations can now only be seen under the surface of the clear water on the northern side of the island. On land, there’s nearby Kale, a village on a steep hillside leading up to the medieval fortress and theatre of ancient Simena. The local landscape is dotted with the ruins of Lycian tombs, forts and Greek settlements. Xanthos was the greatest city of ancient Lycia and suffered the gruesome fate of being destroyed several times by its inhabitants to save it from falling to attacking forces. It was less well defended against the historic looting during the 1800s, when numerous articles were shipped to the British Museum - their ownership is still under dispute. Nevertheless, the impressive ruins are still well worth a look. Kalkan is a quiet port town built on the steep hillside leading down to the harbour. It's very pretty, with charming, winding streets lined with old buildings, quaint shops and streetside quiet restaurants and bars. From Kalkan, it's not far to Patara, Xanthos and Letoon, another Lycian settlement, which was named after the goddess Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis. Kas is just around the coast from Kalkan. It is slightly larger and more developed than its neighbour but still very charming, with streets and shops leading down to the sea. Kas was one of the earliest settlements of the Lycian era, when it was called Antiphellos. A large sarcophagus dominates the centre of town, and the sheer rock face overlooking Kas is dotted with Lycian rock tombs. The Greek Island of Meis lies just off the coast.
Here is a rough guide of your week
Day 1: Fethiye Board the boat in Fethiye harbour after 4:00 pm. Evening meal and overnight in Fethiye harbour or a bay close by like Samanlik Bay.
Day 2: Gemiler Island-Olüdeniz After breakfast set off along the coast of the Fethiye Peninsular for lunch in a secluded bay. Overnight is spent at Gemiler Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sun sets. Enjoy a nice evening swim in Ölüdeniz.
Day 3: Yesilkoy-Kas An early start for Yesilköy, for breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it’s off to Kas, a small harbour town with a charming bohemian atmosphere, where you’ll spend the night.
Day 4: Kekova A short cruise to the ruins at Kekova – the Sunken City. Lunch is at Tersane Bay where you’ll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. As you sail on to Gökkaya for the night, the underwater ruins of ancient Gökkaya are visible.
Day 5: Kekova Climb up to the castle (Kale) 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 pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Üçagiz.
Day 6: Bayindir Limani-Kalkan After breakfast, a short cruise to the sheltered bay at Bayindir Limani for a swim. The rest of the day is spent in Kalkan, a picturesque harbour town set on the hillside, where you can explore the cobbled winding streets or take an optional trip to nearby archaeological site of Myra, or Demre for the St-Nicholas Church, or the ruins at Xanthos and Letoon.
Day 7: Camli Burun-Batikkaya Bay After an early start to Çamli Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills, your last night on board is spent in Fethiye harbour.
Day 8: Fethiye After breakfast it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.
Please note that this is only a rough guide and can be varied to suite requirements. Also note that the route may vary slightly, depending on weather conditions and time available, at the Captains discretion.
Prices
Dates | Accomodation price per person per week incl. fullboat. | |
guaranteed departures Saturdays this are embarkation days, departure is next morning |
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May & October |
548,- Euro |
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June & September |
698,- Euro |
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July |
788,- Euro |
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August |
798,- Euro |
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Updated for 2024. All our prices are based on Euro. Prices include:
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Please bring your own beach towles ! Optional land tours and entrance fees to places of interest flights and airport transfers with the reservation you accept these conditions and booking terms |