Marmaris, Gocek islands and Fethiye gulet cruise

Day 1 – Boarding in Marmaris

Your gulet will be docked in Marmaris harbor and will be available for boarding at 16:30 or later. After the info briefing, you will have some time to explore the main attractions of the city.

The first dinner will be served on the boat at around 20:30; however, guests arriving after 21:30 will be offered a simple dinner box (sandwiches, fruit, etc.).

If all passengers arrive before 19:00, our boat will set sail before sunset to spend the first night at anchor. Otherwise, the gulet will remain anchored in Marmaris harbor for the night. We would like you to take this information into consideration when planning your flight to Marmaris.

Day 2—Ekincik Bay

After breakfast, we will sail to Ekincik Bay. Ekincik Bay is interesting for snorkeling or just swimming, diving and relaxing on board. Optionally, you can join the Dalyan tour to see the Lycian rock tombs dating back to prehistoric times and visit Iztuzu beach, known as a nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles.

Day 3—Sunken Bath and Tersane or Red Island

We will start the morning by heading to Göcek Bay. Here you will have the chance to see the Sunken Baths and experience the historical charm of this location. The remains of the historical baths are believed to have been built for Cleopatra during the ancient Lycian period. Additionally, traces of a Byzantine-era monastery can be seen underwater in this area.

After lunch, we will sail to Tersane Island or Red Island, where you can explore the remains of the ancient Greek settlement, the shipyard from which it takes its name and the watchtower by dingy or again.

Day 4—Fethiye

Early in the morning, we will set sail towards Fethiye, the largest tourist city in Muğla province and one of the most popular tourist regions in Turkey. Before entering the port of Fethiye, the captain will drop anchor for a swim and lunch offshore. In Fethiye, you will have the option to join the optional Safari tour to discover Yakapark, Gizlikent Waterfall and Saklıkent Canyon, the most precious treasures of Fethiye.

If you prefer not to join the optional tour, you can visit the traditional Fethiye Tuesday Bazaar and taste the fresh fruits grown in this beautiful climate. Or relax in a beach bar until sunset and explore the beauty of the city with a leisurely stroll along the seafront.

*guests who booked the mini tour will disembark in Fethiye after 4pm

Day 5—Yassica island

After breakfast, we will sail further towards Göcek islands to Yassica island inside the gulf. This uninhabited island is a protected natural area surrounded by pine and olive trees. We will spend the day of sea and relaxation here, then we will head to Göcek island, famous for making Göcek port so famous. Göcek island is an uninhabited island with some bays where we will swim until late and another night at anchor.

Day 6—Bedri Rahmi and Sarsala Bay

We reach after breakfast the beautiful bay that takes its name from one of the important figures for gulet cruises, the painter and poet Bedri Rahmi. Originally known as Taşyaka, this bay started to be called Bedri Rahmi Cove after the famous painter and poet Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu visited it in 1974 and created his famous fish-shaped artwork on a rock.

Later, we will sail to Sarsala Bay. Sarsala Pier was built for grain shipments from Dalaman and Ortaca plains to Egypt in its time. The remains of the old pier and customs building can still be seen. We will spend the evening and night at Aga Marina, another island of the achipelogue.

Day 7—Ekincik Bay

Today we will spend the morning at Kumlubük Bay. We will sail to Paradise Island for afternoon tea and last swimming before entering Marmaris Port for last dinner and overnight on board around 16:00. Guests who wish can explore Marmaris and enjoy its nightlife. Dinner will not be served on the boat this evening.

Day 8—End of cruise in Marmaris

After breakfast, you can leave the boat by 10:00 am, ending this holiday with unforgettable memories and new friends.