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The Olympos to Fethiye four-day cruise is a great way to see this part of the turquoise Turkish coast and meet new friends on a traditional Turkish wooden gulet.
While it may only seem like a short time to be on a cruise, you will fit so much in it will feel like you were on a more extended cruise. Snorkeling and exploring the wonders of Pirates Cave is a great way to get your cruising experience underway.
The history of Sunken City, which dates back to the Lycian period, will amaze you. While it is a World Heritage site, no swimming, diving, or snorkeling is allowed, we will cruise over the top and get the best view from Simena Castle shortly afterward. You will get to take in the delights of Yaglica Bay, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Butterfly Valley, laze on Europe’s most photographed beach, Oludeniz, and make a splash with plenty of water sports activities at St Nicholas Island. All this, plus much more, will ensure that your time with us will be the most memorable highlight of your adventure in Turkey.
This cruise has several departing days during the week, from the middle of April until the end of October.
On day one of your Olympos to Fethiye Cruise you will be met in Olympos and transferred to Demre where you will have some free time for shopping and to visit St. Nicholas Church before being picked up and taken to the harbor to board your gulet boat. After meeting your captain and crew you sail for the Sunken ruins at Gokkaya Bay.
You can enjoy lunch on the boat and in the afternoon we will cruise to the Gokkaya Bay in the Kekova Region to visit the famous Sunken City. Swimming and diving are not permitted in this protected area however you will be able to see the remains of the once-great Lycian City from the deck of the boat. Later you will sail across the bay and make a stop at the Castle Village (Kalekoy) where you can hike to the hilltop Simena Castle for breathtaking views over the bay.
Today we will leave the Kekova region after enjoying your first breakfast on the boat. You will have some time to swim and snorkel and search for sea life in the refreshingly clear waters of Yaglica Bay before cruising to the bustling town of Kas.
Optional Activity: Diving
İf you would like to try something new, then this location is the perfect place to try diving as the waters are renowned for being so clear. We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise to receive special discounted rates and also to guarantee your dive.
Lunch will be served on the boat in Kas Marina, you will then have free time for shopping and exploring the quaint old town. Pick up some souvenirs in one of the boutique stores and handicraft stalls and take a stroll to visit the two ancient Sarcophagi and Greek Amphitheatre. Late afternoon you will sail to Aquarium Bay where your gulet will anchor for sunset, dinner, and sleeping.
In the early hours of the morning, as the sun rises you will slowly cruise towards the stunning Butterfly Valley where you will stop for breakfast and swimming. You can also hike to a hidden waterfall and search for the rare Tiger Jersey Butterfly or snorkel over corals in the bay before continuing your journey to Oludeniz. At this world-famous beach, you will have the opportunity to go Paragliding and visit the environmentally protected Blue Lagoon, known for the rich royal blue color of the water.
Optional Activity: Paragliding Blue Lagoon
The Babadag Mountain is over 6000 meters high and the views are stunning the perfect place to try this exhilarating sport We recommend pre-booking this activity either online for special rates or with our friendly office crew. However, if you decide whilst here that this is the activity for you, please let your captain know.
After some time lazing on the beach, we will sail to St. Nicholas Island, where Father Christmas is said to have been born, and hike to the Byzantine ruins on the hilltop for a fantastic view of the sunset. You will also have the chance to join some watersports before sharing your last dinner with your new friends on the boat.
Wake up to the sunrise or sleep in till breakfast is ready on day four of your Olympos to Fethiye Cruise. You will have some time for swimming and snorkeling at St. Nicolas Island before cruising towards Fethiye. On the way, we will stop at Samanlik Bay or Tarzan Bay, where you can swing from a rope into the turquoise sea, for one last swim and lunch. You will arrive in Fethiye harbor around mid-afternoon and say farewell to your boat and crew.
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