Yachts: Turkey

Gocek to Gocek via Kekova

Itinerary

Day One: Board your yacht in Gocek and cruise through picturesque Skopea Liman to Ruin Bay. Swim and snorkel around the ruins o Byzantine monastery laying partly submerged in the bay. You can take a short hike to ancient ruins on the hills above. After your day time adventure head out and enjoy a traditional Turkish meal at a small restaurant in Ruin Bay.

Day Two: Depart Ruin Bay, sit back and enjoy an afternoon sail to Gemiler Island. Anchor off Gemiler island go ashore to explore the Byzantine ruins which literally cover the island. These runs include a covered walkway leading to the waters edge and a church with partially excavated mosaic floors. Just before sunset make your way to the summit and enjoy the magnificent sun disappear beyond the horizon. Overnight at Gemiler Island, with dinner ashore.

Day Three: Sail past the Seven Caps and the long sandy beach of Patara Kalkan. Arrive into Kalkan in the early afternoon. Kaklan is a pretty coastal town set on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean. Once moored in the small harbour, take a walk through the narrow streets where bougainvillea and jasmines spill from the balconies and the local vendors selling an amazing variety of quality merchandise. Enjoy and excursion to Xanthos, Patara and Letoon. Dine ashore or enjoy a meal prepared by your chef.

Day Four: Today, sail further east to the region known as Kekova Roads. Explore Kekova island and Kale Koy. The “sunken city” is located off Kekova islans and as the water is crystal clear it is possible to make out the outlines of the buildings and houses below. This quaint village with a charming atmosphere, are the ruins of ancient Teimiussa. In Kale Koy take an uphill climb through the streets to the medieval fortress for the ultimate view of the most beautiful stretch of coastline.

Day Five: After breakfast on board and a quick refreshing morning swim, depart for the ancient port of 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 is famous fro its wall of rock tomb. After experiencing a day of sightseeing ashore return to the yacht and spend the night in Gokkaya Harbour.

Day Six: Sailing back in the direction of Gocek, stop for lunch at Asar Bay, the sight of ancient Aperial, where we snorkel over the ruins of the quay and harbour streets, which now lie under the water. Continue west to Kas, take a tender boat ashore and visit the theatre of ancient Antiphellos before returning to the busy little town, shop for some souvenirs or relax in the harbour side café. Experience dining ashore before returning to the yacht anchored in an adjacent bay.

Day Seven: An early morning departure fro Karacaoren, a delightful ree-fringed bay with an of lying island on which a church and several crypts can be seen. One of these crypts contains a remarably well-preserved fresco of St. Christopher. The crystal clear waters of the bay provide excellent snorkeling and swimming.

Day Eight: An early morning start fro the sail across the Bay of Fethiye and into Gocek Harbour for disembarkation.

Marmaris to Gocek

Itinerary

Day One: Board the yacht in Marmaris and set sail for Kuml. Enjoy lunch beneath the ruins of ancient Amos in beautiful surroundings. Go ashore and stroll the site of ancient Amos, or Stay aboard and take in the clear waters and long pebble beach. Dinghy ashore and dine under the stars.

Day Two: Set sail south to Bozukale and anchor beneath the Helenistic citadel of ancient Loryma, where trade ships heading north and south along the coast once took refuge. Head ashore to visit the ruins of the once great city, including the acropolis, and witness the spectacular view of the Agean Bozbunn a former sponge fishing village located at the head of the bay. The bay is surrounded by rocky hills, this is a charming port to spend the evening ashore.

Day Three: Spend the day cruising the scenic Gulf of Hiraians and take in some of the delightful anchorages for snorkeling and swimming. After lunch sail to Seleniye, formally Greek but is now home to the descendants of Turkish. Anchor alongside one of the small jetties in the bay and enjoy a dinner of fresh fish and other seafood delicacies.

Day Four: After breakfast make headway to Nenick and find a quit cove surrounded by landscape of green pine and red rocks and rela in the afternoon. Sail into the bay of Othariye surrounded by wooded mountains. Go ashore and visit a Bysitine set in an interesting natural sand spot extending half –way across the bay and lying just one foot under water. Dine ashore in this small quaint village.

Day Five: Stroll ashore to the village of Orhariye for the morning and return to the yacht and set sail to Datca, a small port town with a wonderful selection of souvenir shops. Take a tour of “The Olive Farm” and sample some of the fabulous olive oil varieties made on the premises.

Day Six: Head south in the Habour of Knidos an important port in the ancient trade route. Around the 4th Century BC visitors came from far and wide to see the Greek sculptures, Pantelise nude statue of Aphrodite the first tourist attraction in the world. Spend the evening in this beautiful and historic town.

Day Seven: A final day of cruising around the Loruma Pennisula with a stop at, Direk. After lunch.

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