Gocek to Yassica Islands
Today you will board the gulet in Gocek harbour about 16.00 pm. Gocek has retained an unhurried air and stayed a relatively small village tucked in between pine-covered hills and the sea. We’ll cruise out to the Yassicalar Island group, small flat islands linked by sandbars and shallow channels. We will spend the night at Yassicalar Islands, or a closer bay, rather than staying at the port if guests request.
Yassiclar Islands to St Nicholas Island
An early start takes us around the Fethiye Peninsula to the sheltered Gemiler Island, in sight of the famous lagoon and beach of Oludeniz. The Blue Lagoon has calm, crystal-clear waters, which make it an ideal place for swimming. Part of the lagoon area is now protected as a national park.
Optional Activity: Paragliding Blue Lagoon
This is a golden opportunity to float over the blue waters of the Mediterranean with views never to be forgotten. 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.
St Nicholas Island to Kekova
Early this morning we will cruise along the coast, past the spectacular Seven Capes and the long Patara Beach, to Firnaz Bay, near Kalkan, where breakfast will be served and guests can have a swim. Then we will move on to Kas, a charming town founded in the 4th century BC as the Lycian city of Antiphellos. Now only Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi remain, as well as a Roman amphitheatre sometimes used for summer concerts. The diving is excellent in Kas, with a number of dive companies available.
Optional Activity: Diving
As the waters of Kas are crystal clear this ıs the perfect place to try this fantastic sport. We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise to receive special discounted rates and also to guarantee your dive.
We will spend the night in a bay in the area of Kekova.
Kekova to Firnaz Bay
After breakfast, we will cruise over the sunken Lycian and Roman ruins, with more remains of the past on the shores of Kekova, a national park area. We will move on to ancient Simena, or Kekova village, where you can get a birdseye view of the bays, inlets, and islands from the top of the ruined fortress. The gulet turns back to cruise to Kalkan, a lovely harbour town on a steep slope overlooking a tiny harbour and a magnificent bay.
Firnaz Bay to Fethiye
Early this morning we will head to the famed Butterfly Valley, where many different species of butterfly can be seen sheltering on the steep cliffs of the remarkable valley. After breakfast, we will cruise back along the coast to Fethiye harbour. Take a stroll in the old city and shop at the gorgeous little shops selling traditional Turkish wares, or try out the town’s original Turkish bath.
Fethiye to Tersane Island
After breakfast in Fethiye harbour, we’ll cruise to Zeytin Ada (Olive Island) at the southern end of the Yassicalar islands group, which is named for the island's olive pressing buildings dating from the Ottoman era. Then we move on to Tersane (Shipyard) Island where you can swim and relax while gazing on ancient ruins and abandoned Greek farmhouses.
Tersane Island to Cleopatra Bay
Our first stop today will be at Domuz Island, named for the past inhabitants - wild boar. Next stop is Cleopatra Bay or Hamam Cove. Right next to the little jetty quay you will see the ruins of a monastery, which is partly underwater. The cove is a natural spot to leave the boat for a pleasant walk in the forest. We will spend the night in Cleopatra Bay.
Cleopatra Bay to Gocek
After a farewell breakfast, your gulet cruise ends in Gocek harbour. Check out time will be approximately 09:00 am.
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