Tour Description
Set sail on one of the most popular adventures along the Mediterranean coast with our 7-day, 6-night Turkish Gulet Cruise. Departing from Fethiye, this unforgettable journey offers stunning sights, pristine bays, and exciting activities like swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and paragliding.
Cruise Highlights
• Day 1: Butterfly Valley & St. Nicholas Island
Begin your adventure with a refreshing swim in Butterfly Valley or take a hike through its scenic trails. Cruise past Europe’s most photographed beach, Ölüdeniz, and anchor behind the stunning Blue Lagoon. End the day by watching the sunset through the ancient ruins of St. Nicholas Island.
• Day 2: Kas
Stop at the picturesque town of Kas, famous for its boutique shopping and local snacks.
• Days 3-4: Kekova & Demre
Explore the famous Sunken City of Kekova and visit the historic Simena Castle. In Demre Harbor, take a trip to the ruins of Myra before welcoming new passengers for the return cruise to Fethiye.
• Return Journey:
Enjoy swimming and resting at new secluded bays, making each stop unique as you head back to Fethiye.
Optional Adventures:
• Paragliding: Experience breathtaking views of Ölüdeniz from above.
• Scuba Diving: Dive into the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters and discover underwater wonders.
Comfort Onboard
Your Turkish Gulet is designed for comfort and relaxation:
• Private Cabins: Choose a double or twin share cabin with a private bathroom. Solo travelers are paired with other solo guests.
• Delicious Turkish Cuisine: Enjoy traditional meals freshly prepared onboard.
• Outdoor Lounging Areas: Relax, sunbathe, and enjoy the stunning views as you cruise.
Why Join Our Gulet Cruise?
This Blue Cruise to Kekova is the perfect blend of adventure, history, and relaxation. You’ll experience stunning locations twice on the round trip, but each time with new perspectives and bays to explore.
Itinenary
Day 1
Fethiye to St Nicholas Island
Guests will need to check-in at the Alaturka office on Fethiye harbour at 09:00 am if you require directions our staff will be happy to help. Following check-in at the office, guests will be taken to the harbour for a briefing. Following this, you will be taken to your gulet and depart Fethiye where you will cruise to our first stop, Butterfly Valley. Time to put on your swimsuit and have a dip. We will also have lunch here and there is the option to do a hike up to the waterfall. Guests may get to witness the variety of moths and butterflies while on the walk depending on the time of the season. Optional Activity: Paragliding Blue Lagoon We travel to Oludeniz (blue lagoon), the most photographed beach in Europe. Here you have the option to go paragliding. You will take off from Babadag Mountain, 2000 metres and fly over Oludeniz beach and Blue Lagoon. It is easy to know why the paragliding here is the best in the world! We suggest looking into pre-booking this activity either online for special online rates, with our friendly office crew or last minute on the boat. Just let your captain know on departing Fethiye. Tonight the gulet will anchor down at St Nicholas Island, where you will have time to walk up through the island's ruins and sit and enjoy the magical sunset. (L, D)
Day 2
St Nicholas Island to Kas
Today in the early hours the crew will steer the gulet along the Patara stretch headed for Aquarium Bay. Breakfast will be served and then there is time for swimming before heading into Kas. This small fishing village has some of the best shopping in the region. Spend time exploring the shops famous for their unique jewellery or head to the west of town to enter the ancient theatre. Optional Activity: Diving In Kas, guests will have the option to scuba dive. Both certified and beginner divers can join this activity. We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise to receive special discounted rates and also to guarantee your dive. The night is spent in one of the secluded bays between Kas and Kekova. (B, L, D)
Day 3
Kas to Gokkaya Bay
The Sunken City is the first stop for today's itinerary. This ancient city dates back 2000 years to the Lycian period and was destroyed in the 2nd century by an earthquake. We will cruise alongside the ruins, however no swimming or snorkelling is allowed here as it is a world heritage site. Afterwards you will anchor down to visit Kekova and Simena Castle, where you can walk to the top and witness a magical view over the bay. (B, L, D)
Day 4
Gokkaya Bay to Ucagiz Village
Day 4 is an easy start. Have a morning swim and enjoy another delicious breakfast spread. After breakfast, the gulet will cruise towards Ucagiz Village Harbor, where we will moor before lunchtime. It is time to farewell fellow passengers that are just doing the four-day cruise. Guests remaining on the tour will be offered the chance to be transferred to Ucagiz Village where you can wander around the shops, use cash facilities and even explore the nearby Lycian tombs.Guests will be transferred back to the gulet around 12:00 pm with the new passengers boarding the cruise today. In the afternoon, we will cruise back towards the Sunken City and cruise back over the World Hertiage site. We then anchor down close to Kekova, where guests can venture up to Simena Castle again or head to east of the town to view the sarcophagus which stands majestically in the water. Later in the day we anchor back down in Gokkaya Bay. This is a turtle breeding ground so be sure to watch out for these majestic creatures while swimming. (B, L, D)
Day 5
Gokkaya Bay to Liman Agzi or Firnaz Bay
Day 6
Firnaz Bay or Liman Agzi to St Nicholas Island
Day 7
St Nicholas Island to Fehiye
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