Day
1
Boarding
the yacht at 17:00 you will be greeted, then briefed on the tour
by the captain and crew before enjoying an excellent dinner aboard.
As the first night is a 'sleep over aboard' at Marmaris, it is
a good opportunity to explore the town's grand bazaar and world
class night-life.
Day 2
Wake
to a healthy breakfast served on the stern dining area before
departing for the forested bay of Semisce and a swim and snorkel
in the translucent, turquoise waters. Ekincik is the next stop
and one of the most exciting. Scuba diving is offered as an excursion
but don't miss the riverboat trip up the Dalyan river. Comfortable
river boats lined with Turkish carpets take guests up the river's
winding delta which is lined with reed beds. Watch for turtles,
Grey heron and other waterfowl. This tour takes you to see Lycian
cliff tombs, hot springs, ancient Caunos and Roman, Greek and
Crusaders ruins. The highlight are the wonderful mud baths at
the top end of the river. Good for both the skin and the soul;
the mud cleans your pores and you laugh so much while pasting
on the gooey mud, turning into a dried mud monster in the sun,
and then rinsing off in a pool. On the return trip you will pass
by Turtle beach before returning to the Gulet and a wonderful
meal under the stars at Ekincik bay.
Day 3
Embrace
the morning sun over a strong Turkish coffee and breakfast before
departing for a fun filled day of water sports at Tersane bay.
Try wind surfing the gentle breezes blowing down from the towering
mountains surrounding this quaint bay. Later at Manastir bay,
otherwise known as Cleopatra's ruin bay, snorkel among underwater
ruins which stretch from the shallows of the shore deep down into
the bay - the water is crystal clear with snorkelling visibility
of over 20 metres.
Day 4
Continue your exploration of the ancient cove before
lunch then depart for isolated Gemiler island. Ashore, this uninhabited
island has exceptional Byzantine ruins with mosaic floors. Spend
the afternoon discovering, swimming and relaxing before another
night under the Aegean stars.
Day 5
Continue
your cruise fit for a Sultan, exploring another quaint bay at
Gemiler island before setting sail for the 'Jewel of the Turkish
Aegean coast', Ulu Deniz. This mile long sandbar under magnificent,
forested, Baba mountain is a spectacular site from the Gulet.
Walk up and down the beach looking for turtle tracks and collecting
sea shells. Late afternoon the Gulet makes its way to a quiet
bay near Fethiye for the night.
Day 6
Spend
the morning in the beautiful lagoons of Bedri Rahmi and Aga Limani.
After a hearty Mediterranean lunch head for the town of Fethiye
and shop for antique kilim weavings, carpets and beautiful Turkish
pottery and artifacts. There is also a medieval monastery and
the largest and best preserved Lycian rock face tomb. Eat diner
aboard and experience the unique night life this port town offers.
Day 7
A big breakfast at Fethiye is followed by a cruise to Kadirga
and a lunch / swim stop. A stop is made in the afternoon at Paradise
island and another swim or island walk. That night is the return to
the home port of Marmaris and a fun farewell evening meal and celebration.
Night life at Marmaris is also tempting for the late night crowd!
Day 8
A farewell breakfast is followed by wishes of safe return
home and an invitation back to the Gulet, 'Güle Güle'!
Please note that the Gulet itinerary is subject to change as a result
of weather and navigational conditions as well as guest preferences.
Excursion costs are not included; scuba diving, Dalyan river boat
trip, entrance to sites, meals ashore, etc, etc...
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