Olympos to Fethiye Gulet Cruise
4 daysDeparts mondayStarts in Demre
A four-day Blue Voyage on a traditional crewed wooden gulet along Turkey's Mediterranean coast, sailing from the Demre/Olympos area to Fethiye via the sunken city of Kekova, Kas, Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz and St Nicholas Island. All meals and onboard accommodation are included, with daily swim and snorkel stops.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Departures
- Monday
- Starts / ends
- Demre → Fethiye
- Group size
- Max 30 guests
- Languages
- English
Highlights
- Embarking boat at Demre Harbour
- Gokkaya Bay
- Aquarium Bay
- Kas
- Butterfly Valley
- St Nicholas Island
- Fethiye
Day-by-day itinerary
1
Demre To Gokkaya Bay
On day one of your Olympos to Fethiye Cruise you will be met in Olympos and transferred to Ucagiz Village via Demre where you will have some free time for shopping and to visit St. Nicholas Church before being picked up and taken to the harbour to board your gulet boat. After meeting you 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 is 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.
2
Gokkaya To Aquarium 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
3
Aquarium To St Nicholas Island
Early 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 colour of the water.
4
St Nicholas To Fethiye
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 snorkelling 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 harbour and say bye to our crew.
What's included
Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation on boat
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses