Fethiye - Marmaris - Fethiye

Cruising the Lycian Coast and ancient Caunos

 

This is the cabin charter for those who are after something a little more special. On board service is of a high standard and the yacht is equipped for both relaxation and leisure activities.

This itinerary starts and finishes in Fethiye. Suggested Airport: Dalaman, Turkey.

Itinerary: Fethiye – Hafen Aga -Göcek - Kaunos - Ekincik - Fethiye

FETHIYE The little town of Fethiye, on the eastern shore of the gulf to which it gives its name, was once the Lycian city of Telmessus whose history can be traced at least as far back as the fifth century B.C.. There are strong indications, however, that the Lycians were the Lukka people referred to in Hittite records as early as the 14th century B.C.. Wars and invasions - especially Arab raids from which the city never quite recovered - and earthquakes of more recent times have left little for us to see of this ancient civilization except the imposing Lycian tombs carved into solid rock. Today Fethiye is a small town with a character that is more Anatolian than most other coastal towns, but tourism is slowly changing the scene.

GOCEK, located at the north extremity of the Gulf of Fethiye, is a popular yachting center due to the proximity of the international airport in Dalaman, Gocek's three marinas, the variety of provisioning its shops offer and the numerous restaurants - not to mention the wonderful waters and shoreline of the gulf - still makes it a preferred anchorage when cruising in the region. There are no significant historical sites nearby, but the natural beauty of the many anchorages all around, including the lovely scattering of islands, is breathtaking. In these quiet spots, like in other coves located far from the lights of cities, the brilliantly starlit night sky is a source of incredulous wonder.

MARMARIS Known to the ancients as Physcus, today's Marmaris is a bustling tourist resort with the largest yacht marina in the Eastern Mediterranean. The entrance to the bay on which it lies is narrow, so when viewed from the town the bay has the appearance of a lake and departing boats seem to disappear into the mountains. Its lively night scene and good shopping opportunities make Marmaris one of the favorite stops of a yachting cruise. The walls of its old castle enclose the Old Town with lovely crooked narrow streets and marvellous views. In 1522 the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent embarked his troops here for his conquest of the island of Rhodes then held by the Knights of St. John. Nothing remains today to remind us of this event and the boats that sail between Marmaris and Rhodes carry not soldiers but holidaymakers and may it always be so.

Here is a rough guide of your week on the boat

FETHIYE – MARMARIS - FETHIYE ( 8 Days - 7 Nights )

Day 1: Fethiye Board the boat in Fethiye harbour around 4:00 PM. Evening meal and overnight in Fethiye harbour (Samanlik Bay). Fethiye, which was known as Telmessos in ancient times, was the most important city situated on Lycia's western border with Caria. It is believed that the city's name comes from Apollon's son Teimessos. As the name suggests, the city was the city of light and was famous for its prophets. Fethiye stretches in a half circle along the bay protected by 12 Islands. You can visit the city centre if you wish.

Day 2: Göcek Bays and Aga Limani After your breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the boat. than sailing towards to the Gocek Islands (not port). Today cruising the many Göcek Bays, we will pass between these beautiful scenery. While moving through uniquely beautiful islands, we finally anchor at Yassica Island. Afterwards, we will go to Domuz Island for a swim and anchor at Aga Limani Bay for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Ekincik – Dalyan The cruise will move towards Ekincik Gulf. You may join our optional Dalyan Tour from here. You will be taken from your yacht by a small boat called "piyade". You will arrive at Caretta-Caretta (turtle) Beach and take a swimming break here. You will enjoy the natural beauty of the delta as you cruise along the river. You will see the ancient Rock Tombs and finally visit the mud baths to relax and be rejuvenated. A fishing village called Dalyan will be our final destination after we return to our yacht by piyade boat. Anchoring in Ekincik. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in the Gulf of Ekincik.

Day 4: Turunç - Marmaris Today we will cruise to Turunç Bay early in the morning. Breakfast will be served in Kumlubuk Bay. We will anchor at Cennet Island for our last swimming break and Lunch. We will enter Marmaris Harbour around 16:00 p.m. and the overnight stay will be in Marmaris. Guests wishing to see more of Marmaris are recommended to go to the city centre and experience the lively night life. Our ” Blue Cruise Bodrum” tip ask local poeple for “Kemeraltı”, a nice and cozy old town spot with very good Turkish reataurant. The Bazaar is nearby. The overnight is spent in Marmaris.

Day 5: Kumlubuk - Semizce We leave Marmaris after breakfast, stop for lunch and swim in Kumlubuk Bay, before heading off to Semizce, an uninhabited bay, for dinner and the night. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Gocek Bays This will be a fantastic relaxing day in the stunning bays of Gocek Gulf. Swimming, enjoying the marvelous Turkish cuisine and just doing nothing.

Day 7: Kızılada – Fethiye After breakfast we will cruise to Kizil Island for lunch and a swimming break. On this the seventh day of our cruise, we will arrive in Fethiye Harbour around 16:00 p.m. Last overnight on board and another famous Turkish dinner with your new friends. You will have the oppurtunity to visit Fethiye with its very nice and well known fish market.

Day 8: Fethiye Disembarkation 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.

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Prices

Dates Accomodation price per person per week incl. fullboat.

guaranteed departures

Saturdays

this are embarkation days, departure is next morning

May & October

single occupancy

548,- Euro

930,- Euro

June & September

single occupancy

698,- Euro

1.186,- Euro

July

single occupancy

788,- Euro

1.340,- Euro

August

single occupancy

798,- Euro

1.356,- Euro

Updated for 2024

First line: the price is for one person sharing a double cabin. All cabins have en-suite WC/shower. Single passengers (blue writing) who wish to have a cabin for themselves must pay the single occupancy price.
Due to limited space on these boats, and the majority of our clients do not like to be with children, there is no child discount available on any of our itineraries. Children from the age of 6 are allowed and are counted as adults.
Tipps for the crew are extra.
Bookings will be confirmed after a down-payment of 50%
Balance has to be paid 3 weeks before the cruise.

Prices include:

  • Full board accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/cookies, dinner
  • During meals 0,5 lt bottle water per person.
  • All charter and berth taxes, harbour and port fees, transit log, VAT
  • crew service, ship water, diesel and gasoline bed linen.
  • Yacht insurance (we expect to bring your own individual travel insurance).

Prices do not include:

  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
  • This should be purchased from the bar on board.

Beach towels are not provided on board.

Please bring your own beach towels.