Marmaris Kemer Gulet Tour

10 Nights - 12 Days

Tour Dates: April - October

DAY 1: En Route

Depart the U.S.A. on your flight to Turkey.

DAY 2: Arrive Istanbul - Marmaris - Ekincik

Meet our guide transfer and board the yacht in Marmaris and following lunch, sail for Ekincik Bay. Meet a river boat for a trip to ancient Caunos, the ruins of which include a theatre, a Byzantine church, a Roman bath house and an Agora, or market place. For the adventurous, there is an acropolis on the hill above the site, which rewards the climber with a magnificent view of the entire area. As we head up-river to the town of Dalyan, we pass beneath some impressive Lycian rock tombs. Enjoy a brief stroll through the town before returning to the yacht in Ekincik. Dinner ashore at My Marina Restaurant in Ekincik Bay.

DAY 3: Kizilkuyruk

Depart after breakfast for Kizilkuyruk Harbor. Explore ancient Lydae on the hill above the bay, returning to the gulet for lunch. To Tomb Bay in the afternoon and a chance to take a small hike up to the tombs before returning to the yacht for the evening meal.

DAY 4: Fethiye - Yassica - Boynuz Buku - Gocek

We spend a relaxing day on the beautiful Gulf of Fethiye, visiting such picturesque spots as the Yassica Islands and Boynuz Buku before making our way into Gocek Harbor. Gocek is a delightful port town with an amazing variety of shops and some very fine restaurants. The town quay is the centre of all activity with a wide promenade bordered by park gardens.

DAY 5: Gemiler

Crossing the Gulf of Fethiye, we reach Gemiler Island by lunchtime. Following a relaxing afternoon of swimming and snorkeling over sunken ruins, we take a tender boat ashore to explore the island. Walk around the remains of a sizeable Byzantine settlement and see a beautiful mosaic in one of the churches. Marvel at the covered walkway and peer into dwellings and a cistern. Take advantage of the fabulous view from the summit and sit down with champagne glass in hand whilst watching the sun set over the sea. Dinner at a quaint restaurant ashore.

DAY 6: Kalkan

After breakfast, depart for the long cruise past the Seven Capes to Kalkan. Lunch in the harbor, then enjoy an overland tour to the Lycian cities of Letoon, Patara and Xanthos. Xanthos was the capital of the Lycian league, which rose to the height of its splendor in the 10th century BC. Patara, recognized by scholars as the birthplace of Apollo, has a magnificent history dating back as far as the 7th-century BC. Patara was an important place of trade in antiquity and excavations being carried out today are uncovering more and more of this extensive site. Letoon was a place of worship for the people of Xanthos and the most important ruins are those of the Temples of Leto, Apollo and Artemis. Letoon is cited in many guidebooks as one of the most delightful sites in Lycia. Dinner ashore at one of Kalkan's many good restaurants.

DAY 7: Castellorizon - Kas

A visit to the Greek island of Castellorizon with its beautiful Blue Grotto and charming little Harbor. Return to the mainland of Turkey for a night out in the lively port town of Kas. Walk to the theatre of ancient Antiphellos and dine out harbor side, watching the day drift into night.

DAY 8: Polemos Buku - Ucagiz

Early morning departure for the Kekova Roads. Lunch in Polemos Buku can be followed by a half-mile walk over the isthmus to the ruins of Aperlae. Later in the afternoon, we anchor beneath the medieval castle of ancient Simena at Kale. An energetic climb up the hill behind the village takes us to the castle where we enjoy an excellent view of the Kekova Roads. From here we can also see the remains of the old quay, a partially-submerged sarcophagus and some interesting steps cut into rocks. Overnight in nearby Ucagiz, with dinner ashore.

DAY 9: Kekova - Gokkaya

This morning we sail alongside Kekova Island to view the sunken city before moving on into Gokkaya Harbor for the remainder of the day. Gokkaya is made up of numerous little inlets and islands and is the perfect place for swimming and snorkeling or just relaxing on the deck.

DAY 10: Andraki - Demre - Finike

After breakfast, depart for Andraki. From here, it is possible to take a short overland trip to ancient Myra and the nearby town of Demre. The site of Myra has a well-preserved theatre, walls of Lycian rock tombs and an acropolis. A number of the rock tombs are decorated with friezes. St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) was bishop of Myra in the 4th century and in the village of Demre, stands his church. If there is time, take a visit to the ancient city of Arykanda and lunch on fresh trout there in the hills. Dinner and overnight near Finike.

DAY 11: Olympos - Cirali - Harbor

A morning cruise to Port Genovese then on to Cirali. Arriving here in the early afternoon, view the ruins of ancient Olympos, which was built on the banks of a river and today is covered in dense vegetation. From Olympos, it is a one and a half hours walk to the "Chimaera" - a natural phenomena. Overnight in Cirali Harbor.

DAY 12: Phaselis - Kemer - Istanbul

Explore the picturesque site of Phaselis, in the morning, and continue on to Kemer for an early afternoon disembarkation. Transfer to Airport. End of our services.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner