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FETHIYE-KEKOVA-FETHIYE WEEKLY CRUISES

ITINERARY

DAY 1 : FETHIYE

This gullet cruise is available starting on Saturday only.

Fethiye-Marmaris-Fethiye cruise route is one of the most popular of regular cabin charter boat cruises being organized in paradise Southwestern cost of Turkey.

Embarking: Check in to boats after 15:30. Early arriving guests may leave their luggage at the office of our local partners. The cruise boats stay in the marina of Fethiye on the first day of the cruise program, therefore the guests can check-in  to the boats from early afternoon till late evening, which gives you flexibility with arrival time of your flights or buses, especially useful if you are not staying in a hotel in Fethiye the previous night. Thus, you will also have a chance to discover lovely Marmaris town on the first day. 

After all guests gathers, you will get detailed briefing about the daily life on board and cruising program while sipping your welcome drink.

Dinner on board and overnight at your private cabin at the cruise boat.

Arrival: Transfers from central Fethiye hotels are included and we can also offer you airport transfer with reasonable prices, if requested. There are regular bus connection to Fethiye from all major cities and towns of Turkey. Dalaman is the nearest airport to Fethiye, and there are frequent flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. There is also airport shuttle service of HAVAS for each domestic flight from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Marina and Hillside Hotel, which takes 70 minutes and costs around 10 Euro pp.  Click here for the shuttle schedule of HAVAS for Dalaman airport. Please let us know if you want us to book you domestic bus or plane ticket for Fethiye on arrival.

Attention: If you have limited time, you can join the second half of the our weekly Marmaris-Fethiye-Marmaris cruise. Click here for details

Fethiye and Blue Lagoon	Market street in old Fethiye	Fethiye from Rock Tombs

Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts of Turkey located on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye is 135 kms southwest of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes Island. Fethiye is also known for its rock tombs carved into the faces of the high cliffs by the Lycians. Among these tombs especially remarkable one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC, elaborately carved in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other historical places around the town are the Sarcopaghi and the Fethiye Tower.
 

DAY 2: OLUDENIZ- GEMILER ADASI

Whilst you are enjoying breakfast, we will inform you about the cruise itinerary and safety procedures of the yacht. We will set sail for Ölüdeniz. Our yacht will be anchored at Olüdeniz for lunch and swimming. The next stop will be Gemiler Island. It is recommended to have an early evening walk on Gemiler Island and pay a visit to the Church of St. Nicholas at the top of the island, which remains from Byzantine times. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Gemiler Strait.

Olu Deniz is 14 km (9 mi) south of Fethiye. The town is a beach resort, and remains one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Olu Deniz, a blue lagoon. The lagoon is legally recognized as a natural reserve and constructing buildings is strictly prohibited. Olu Deniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, and is an official blue flag beach frequently rated among the top 5 beaches in the world by travelers and tourism journals alike. The resort is also famous for its paragliding opportunities. It is regarded as one of the best places in the world for paragliding due to its unique panoramic views, and the Baba Dag mountains exceptional height
 

DAY 3: YESILKOY-KAS

In the morning, we will cruise early to cross Yedi Burunlar (Seven Capes) smoothly. We will anchor at Yeşilköy Bay, which is close to Kalkan, for breakfast and to enjoy the sea. We will anchor at Kaş Harbour. Here you will have the chance to walk around Kaş, which was an old Greek Town, and to experience nightlife in Kaş. Being one of the most important towns of Lycia, Kaş gained importance in Roman Times and eventually became the centre of Episcopacy in Byzantine times. Kaş is a rich land with the surrounding cities that belong to the Antique period and with other historical values.
 

DAY 4 - KEKOVA-TERSANE-UCAGIZ

After breakfast, we will cruise for the sunken city of Kekova. Here we will stop for a swimming break and for lunch at Tersane Bay where you will see an old ship yard from the Roman Period and a church from the Byzantine times. For the dinner and overnight stay the gulet will anchor at Ucagiz Bay.
 

DAY 5 : SIMENA-DEMRE-GOKOVA

After breakfast, we will anchor at Kalekoy (Simena), where you will have the chance to take some of the most beautiful photographs of Antique Lycia. For lunch and a swimming stop, we will cruise to Demre. Here you can join the tour from Çayagzi Bay to the ruins of Myra, a Lycia city which was also the city of the Bishop St. Nicholas who was known as 'the protector' of the children, the poor, and the sailors in Byzantine time. We will anchor at Gokkaya Bay for dinner and overnight stay.
 

DAY 6: KALKAN

Your gulet will cruise to Kalkan early in the morning and breakfast will be served in Kalkan Harbour. From here we can organize optional excursions to the Lycian cities of Xhantos, the capital of Lycia, Patara the city of trade and harbour, and Letoon which is the most important religious centre of Lycia region can also be included in our tour route. We will anchor at Yeşilkoy for dinner and overnight stay.
 

DAY 7 : SAMANLIK BAY - FETHIYE

An early start to the day will enable us to cruise to Turunc Pınari Bay. After lunch we will anchor at Samanlik Bay for a swimming stop. For dinner and overnight stay we will head back to Fethiye harbour.

DAY 8: FETHIYE

PRICE LIST

2010 Summer Prices (Full Board- Per Week)

Starts on Saturdays only.

Prices include:
* All services, harbor taxes and yacht insurance*
* 5 o'clock tea break with, cookie, biscuits, cake offer *
* Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the cruise period*
* Basic snorkeling and fishing equipments and board games*
* 7 nights accommodation in private cabins with en-suite bath/WC*
* Towels and bed sheets, but still bring personal towels and swimming materials*

Prices do not include.
* Personal travel insurance.
* Airport and hotel transfers from/to boats.
* Optional excursion tours at the stopover places which may be recommended by boat staffs.
* Drinks are not included but available at the boat with very reasonable prices.
* Various surcharges in case of credit card payments ( Visa and Master, and American Express)
 

PAYMENT AND RESERVATION