MIXED-AGE CRUISES
4-day East to West (Olympos to Fethiye) Cruise
Departs: Tuesdays
Our mixed-age cruises are popular with people agd 6 to 69: perfect for travellers over 40, families with children (6 and over), groups with 3 generations in them, couples in their 20s and 30s who want a cruise focused on relaxing and sightseeing, and travellers who love mixing with a wider demographic of shipmates.
Our gulet boats are traditionally-built, wooden Turkish motor-yachts which usually hold around 16 to 20 passengers. These cruises are the best way to see the Turkish coast – imagine waking every morning for breakfast and a swim in idyllic bays and cruising along the coast to a new destination each day. The decks are perfect for sunbathing and jumping into the sea, the food is excellent and there is a tender boat included to shuttle you to and from sites such as the stunning Oludeniz beach, the charming fishing village of Kas and several ancient ruins.
Of course, it’s not all about relaxing and sightseeing. There is an onboard bar and opportunities to enjoy the evenings on the boat with your shipmates and go to cafes, bars and venues in places such as Kalkan and Kas. Sounds like the perfect trip? You bet it is, and with full-board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included, it is incredible value!
DAY ONE
Olympos to Kekova and Gokkaya Bay
Most of us are picked up around 10am from Olympos (from Bayrams Treehouses). The transfer by mini-bus to Demre takes about 90mins, where more passengers are picked up at Demre bus station at 12pm noon (midday). We board our gulet in the small harbour of Ucagiz just after midday and cruise to a nearby cove for swimming, snorkelling and lunch.
Next up is the fascinating Sunken City, a 2000 year-old ancient town which was destroyed by an earthquake. We actually cruise over this protected World Heritage site before crossing to Kekova and Simena Castle where we climb to the top to take in the magnificent view over the bay.
Overnight in either Gokkaya Bay or another nearby bay.
DAY TWO
Gokkaya Bay to Kas to Kalkan or Aquarium Bay
A nice, easy start to the day to soothe any sore heads – breakfast in a nearby bay with a chance for a morning swim. We then cruise to Kas, a fishing village with a charming little harbour where we dock and disembark to explore the local boutique shops, which specialise in handmade jewellery and clothes. We finish the day in Aquarium Bay in a breathtaking spot for swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear water, followed by dinner. We will either spend the night in Aquarium bay and sleep under the stars on deck, or overnight in Kalkan town, where you can enjoy the nightlife there.
Optional excursion to book locally in Kas: Scuba diving
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DAY THREE
Aquarium Bay to Butterfly Valley to St. Nicholas Island
We head north in the morning and wake up to the sight of Butterfly Valley. After breakfast we stay here for swimming and an optional hike up to the waterfall. Butterfly Valley is famous for being the home of over 130 different types of butterflies but they only appear in large numbers at certain times of the year so let’s hope we get lucky!
Afterwards, we head over to Oludinez, Europe’s most photographed beach and one of the best sites in the world to paraglide. In the evening, we anchor at St. Nicholas Island in time for a short hike up through the island’s ruins to witness the amazing sunset.
Another night under the stars anchored next to St. Nicholas Island…
DAY FOUR
St. Nicholas Island to Fethiye
On our last day we enjoy breakfast at St.Nicholas Island and then cruise over to Tarzan Bay or Samanlik Bay for a swim and lunch. We finally dock in Fethiye in the afternoon with plenty of time for last-minute pics and farewells to your onboard family.
If you need accommodation in Fethiye for a night or 2 after your sail then you can book a hotel or guesthouse on BOOKING.COM
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Price Includes
3 nights accommodation onboard
Full-board meals
(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Onboard crew
(3-4 crew members)
Fuel
Unlimited drinking water per person per day
Transfer from Olympos or Demre
before the cruise
Price Excludes
- All drinks onboard (boat runs a tab system) apart from unlimited drinking water
- Crew tips (at your discretion)
- Beach towels (please bring your own)
- Bathroom towels (please bring your own)
- Entrance fees to sites and museums
- 10 Euros Visitor Tax (payable on first day in cash - euros or lira)
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